Dale Mount
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds13
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2018-07-18
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What strikes families most is seeing their loved ones genuinely content and safe. Residents here seem to rediscover their confidence, with some forming new friendships and enjoying the social side of life again. The daily activities give everyone something to look forward to and participate in.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-07-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Dale Mount received a Good rating in the Effective domain at its June 2018 inspection. This domain covers care planning, dementia training, healthcare access, nutritional standards, and how well the home works with other professionals. No specific observations, examples, or quotes supporting this rating are available in the published text.Is this home caring?
Dale Mount received a Good rating in the Caring domain at its June 2018 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know the individuals they support. No inspector observations, resident feedback, or family quotes from this inspection are available in the published text.Is the home responsive?
Dale Mount received a Good rating in the Responsive domain at its June 2018 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, responsiveness to complaints, and end-of-life care planning. No specific detail about activities programmes, individual engagement approaches, or complaint handling is available in the published text.Is the home well-led?
Dale Mount received a Good rating in the Well-led domain at its June 2018 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Kerry Johnson, and a nominated individual, Mrs Sarah Louise Eves, are named in the registration record. The home is run by Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd. No further detail about management culture, staff support, governance systems, or how the home learns from incidents is available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Dale Mount provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65. The home's approach to dementia care focuses on helping residents maintain their confidence and social connections. Families particularly value how the team understands the importance of making each person feel valued. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dale Mount holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. The scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the granular evidence needed to push any theme into the higher bands.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families most is seeing their loved ones genuinely content and safe. Residents here seem to rediscover their confidence, with some forming new friendships and enjoying the social side of life again. The daily activities give everyone something to look forward to and participate in.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff team shows real dedication to making each resident feel important as an individual. With experienced leadership that's been in place for years, there's a consistency families appreciate. The team's commitment to resident comfort comes through in how they support each person.
How it sits against good practice
For families facing difficult decisions about dementia care, visiting Dale Mount could help you understand what's possible for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Dale Mount, on Dale Road in Southfleet, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2018. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 13 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is run by Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded, indicating a defined leadership structure. The rating was reviewed against available information in July 2023, and no concerns were identified that required a reassessment at that stage. The main limitation here is the very limited detail in the published inspection report. Almost none of the specific observations, resident and family quotes, or evidence that would normally sit behind a Good rating have been published in the text available to us. That means the Good rating is real and confirmed, but you should treat this visit as one where you will need to gather your own evidence. On your first visit, pay close attention to how staff talk to your parent, whether the home feels calm and unhurried, and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, dementia training, and how they keep families informed.
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In Their Own Words
How Dale Mount describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents rediscover confidence and friendship in Southfleet
Residential home in Southfleet: True Peace of Mind
Families searching for dementia care in Southfleet often discover Dale Mount when they need somewhere that genuinely understands how to help their loved ones thrive again. This care home has built its reputation on helping residents feel valued and engaged, with families consistently reporting how much happier and more confident their relatives have become since moving in.
Who they care for
Dale Mount provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65.
The home's approach to dementia care focuses on helping residents maintain their confidence and social connections. Families particularly value how the team understands the importance of making each person feel valued.
“For families facing difficult decisions about dementia care, visiting Dale Mount could help you understand what's possible for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Dale Mount holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published inspection report contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed. The scores reflect a confirmed Good rating without the granular evidence needed to push any theme into the higher bands.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes families most is seeing their loved ones genuinely content and safe. Residents here seem to rediscover their confidence, with some forming new friendships and enjoying the social side of life again. The daily activities give everyone something to look forward to and participate in.
What inspectors have recorded
The staff team shows real dedication to making each resident feel important as an individual. With experienced leadership that's been in place for years, there's a consistency families appreciate. The team's commitment to resident comfort comes through in how they support each person.
How it sits against good practice
For families facing difficult decisions about dementia care, visiting Dale Mount could help you understand what's possible for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Dale Mount, on Dale Road in Southfleet, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in June 2018. The home is registered to provide residential care for up to 13 adults over 65, including people living with dementia, and is run by Nicholas James Care Homes Ltd. A named registered manager and nominated individual are recorded, indicating a defined leadership structure. The rating was reviewed against available information in July 2023, and no concerns were identified that required a reassessment at that stage. The main limitation here is the very limited detail in the published inspection report. Almost none of the specific observations, resident and family quotes, or evidence that would normally sit behind a Good rating have been published in the text available to us. That means the Good rating is real and confirmed, but you should treat this visit as one where you will need to gather your own evidence. On your first visit, pay close attention to how staff talk to your parent, whether the home feels calm and unhurried, and ask the manager directly about night staffing numbers, dementia training, and how they keep families informed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Dale Mount measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Dale Mount describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents rediscover confidence and friendship in Southfleet
Residential home in Southfleet: True Peace of Mind
Families searching for dementia care in Southfleet often discover Dale Mount when they need somewhere that genuinely understands how to help their loved ones thrive again. This care home has built its reputation on helping residents feel valued and engaged, with families consistently reporting how much happier and more confident their relatives have become since moving in.
Who they care for
Dale Mount provides specialist dementia care alongside general support for adults over 65.
The home's approach to dementia care focuses on helping residents maintain their confidence and social connections. Families particularly value how the team understands the importance of making each person feel valued.
Management & ethos
The staff team shows real dedication to making each resident feel important as an individual. With experienced leadership that's been in place for years, there's a consistency families appreciate. The team's commitment to resident comfort comes through in how they support each person.
“For families facing difficult decisions about dementia care, visiting Dale Mount could help you understand what's possible for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
