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Mount Ephraim House
Mount Ephraim House is a leading not-for-profit care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, offering residential, dementia, respite, and end-of-life care in a restored historic setting. With renovated spaces, en suite wetrooms, gardens, daily activities, and Home For Life funding assurance, residents feel supported, comfortable, and truly valued.
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Mount Ephraim House is a top-rated not-for-profit care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, offering residential, dementia, respite, and end-of-life care in a historic local landmark. Once used as a royal hunting lodge by King Charles II and Nell Gwyn, the home has been part of the town’s story for centuries, with a long connection to health, wellbeing, and comfort.
Recently renovated to meet the latest standards in care, Mount Ephraim House brings together period character and calm, practical spaces for modern care. We provide 57 fully furnished bedrooms, each with its own en-suite wetroom, along with comfortable lounges, dining rooms, a light-filled conservatory, a library, a café, a hair salon, an activities room, landscaped gardens, and expansive views of the Tunbridge Wells Common.
As a not-for-profit home, every penny goes back into care, comfort, and daily life. Our Gold Standards Framework accreditation reflects our commitment to thoughtful care throughout, while our Home for Life Commitment gives long-term reassurance if personal funds run out. Residents are supported by a long-standing team, freshly prepared meals, varied activities, and a warm home shaped around dignity, familiarity, and choice.
“Wonderful care and attention were paid to my mother. The manager hand-picks excellent staff – so very kind. Food is nutritious and always enjoyed. Rooms are spacious, warm and bright.”
Daughter of Resident
You’ll be supported to stay if your personal funds run out, giving greater reassurance for the future.
A trusted local home with strong independent feedback from residents and those close to them (Carehome.co.uk)
As a not-for-profit home, we put every penny back into providing thoughtful, person-centred care.
Our home is accredited by the Gold Standards Framework for outstanding end-of-life care, with a focus on dignity, comfort, and personal choice.
Greensleeves Care’s Home for Life funding assurance means that if a resident’s personal funds are ever depleted, they will be supported to stay in the place they call home. This helps residents remain in their chosen care home, surrounded by the people and spaces they know, and gives families peace of mind.
Our residential care in Tunbridge Wells offers day-to-day support while protecting independence and personal choice. We take time to understand each resident’s routines, preferences, and well-being before creating a personalised care plan. Life at Mount Ephraim House includes en suite rooms, shared lounges, gardens, fresh meals, and daily activities, so residents can settle gently, build friendships, and feel part of a warm, person-centred community.
Our dementia care provides a safe, supportive, and familiar environment for people living with dementia. Our spaces are designed to support people with memory loss and common behaviours including walking with purpose safely. We use specialist knowledge, gentle reassurance, personal routines, and meaningful activities to help residents feel calm, understood, and engaged. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with photos, ornaments, and familiar belongings, helping support memory and comfort. Our team focuses on dignity, patience, and emotional wellbeing every day.
Our respite care provides short-term support for recovery, rest, or a carer break. We also offer the option of a flexible, no-obligation trial stay with all permanent placements. Respite residents receive the same thoughtful care as permanent ones, including fresh meals, activities, comfortable shared spaces, and support from our friendly team. Whether someone is staying briefly or considering longer-term care, we help make the move feel calm, smooth, and reassuring.
Our end-of-life care is centred on comfort, dignity, and personal choice. As a Gold Standards Framework-accredited home, we provide sensitive palliative support that respects each resident’s wishes. Our team works closely with residents and healthcare professionals where needed, creating a calm and familiar environment. Every detail is handled with warmth, respect, and person-centred care, helping residents and their loved ones feel supported and understood.
Our 57 fully furnished bedrooms are freshly and tastefully decorated, and each has an en-suite wetroom, providing residents with privacy, comfort, and ease in their daily routines. While all rooms have an electric profiling bed, comfortable armchair, wardrobe and TV with Freeview as standard, they can be personalised to feel familiar from the start. Natural light, calming décor, and practical features support wellbeing, while our team is close by when help is needed. The result is accommodation that feels personal, safe, and easy to settle into.
Our gardens and terraces overlook Tunbridge Wells Common, offering peaceful views and fresh air throughout the seasons. Inside, residents can enjoy welcoming lounges, including our stunning painted-ceiling room, a light-filled conservatory, a dining area, a café, and quiet spaces for reading or conversation. The home also has an on-site hair and beauty salon, helping residents look and feel their best. Whether someone prefers company, calm, or time outdoors, there is always a comfortable space to enjoy.
Dining at Mount Ephraim House is about nourishment, choice, and the pleasure of sitting down to freshly prepared food. Our dining room, decorated with stunning wood panelling, provides an inviting and warm space. Our in-house chefs cook meals on-site, tailoring dishes to individual tastes, dietary needs, and resident feedback. Mealtimes can be social and lively, or quieter when preferred, with support available where needed. Menus are regularly reviewed with residents and those close to them, helping every meal feel personal, familiar, and enjoyable.
Our activities programme gives residents the chance to keep enjoying favourite hobbies and discover new interests at their own pace. Daily options include social events, creative sessions, gentle movement, indoor activities, time in the garden, and local outings such as pub lunches and garden centre visits. Meanwhile, garden summer parties at Mount Ephraim House are a staple in the local calendar. Everything is shaped around choice and wellbeing, so residents can join in as much or as little as they wish.
At Mount Ephraim House, our fees are comprehensive and tailored to each resident’s needs. They cover fully personalised care around the clock, accommodation and furnishings, all meals and utilities, activities, and more. And, as we have no shareholders, every penny goes back into care and enhancing our residents’ lives.
We accommodate a range of funding options, including self-funding, local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). We guide individuals and families through the funding process and support residents in remaining in care if their private funds are depleted.
Mount Ephraim House sits on Mount Ephraim in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, close to the town centre and overlooking the green surroundings of Tunbridge Wells Common. The local area has a calm, established feel, with shops, cafes, churches, The Pantiles, parks, and everyday amenities within easy reach.
The home is around a 10-minute walk from Royal Tunbridge Wells town centre and Tunbridge Wells Railway Station, with regular bus links nearby and road access from the A26 and surrounding routes. Nearby towns include Southborough, Tonbridge, and Pembury, making visits straightforward from across the surrounding area. Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Pembury is a short drive away, and local parking options are available in the town centre.
Life at Mount Ephraim House is calm, friendly, and shaped around personal choice. Residents can enjoy freshly prepared meals, daily activities, relaxed time in the lounges, visits to the hair and beauty salon, and time in the gardens or terraces overlooking Tunbridge Wells Common. Some people enjoy a full social programme, while others prefer a quieter rhythm. Our role is to support each resident’s wellbeing, independence, and comfort in a way that feels natural to them.
Yes. Moving into Mount Ephraim House does not mean giving up choice, routine, or independence. We take the time to understand how each resident likes to live, from when they get up and what they enjoy eating to their hobbies, social preferences, and quiet time. Support is there when needed, but never in a way that takes over. Our aim is to help residents feel safe, respected, and in control of everyday life.
Our dementia care is built around familiarity, reassurance, and respect. We support people living with dementia in a safe and supportive setting, using personal routines, familiar belongings, adapted activities, and gentle communication. Residents are encouraged to personalise their bedrooms with photos, ornaments, and small furniture to create comfort and a sense of familiarity. Our team focuses on each person’s life story, preferences, and emotional wellbeing, so care feels thoughtful rather than rushed or clinical.
Yes, Mount Ephraim House offers short-term respite care. These stays can be helpful after illness, during recovery, when a carer needs a break, or when someone wants to experience the home before making a longer-term decision. During a stay, residents receive the same care, meals, activities, and support as everyone else, with our team helping them settle in gently from the first day. We also offer flexible, no-obligation trials as standard with all permanent placements, to help families make confident choices.
We support the move into care with patience, planning, and clear communication. Before moving in, we take time to understand care needs, routines, preferences, health requirements, and what helps each person feel at ease. A highly-personalised digital care plan is created, and our team provides settling-in support during the first days and weeks. Residents are encouraged to bring familiar items for their room, helping Mount Ephraim House feel comfortable, personal, and reassuring.
Mount Ephraim House offers Home For Life funding assurance, which means residents will be supported if their personal funds run out. As a not-for-profit care home, our focus is on care, continuity, and doing the right thing for residents, not shareholders. This provides added reassurance when planning long-term care, helping residents settle into a familiar home with confidence and continue to feel supported.
Our home is part of Greensleeves Care, a leading group rooted in a charitable legacy that began after World War II with the Women’s Voluntary Service. Inspired by the green sleeves in their iconic uniform, our name reflects a long-standing commitment to compassion and service. Since becoming an independent charity in 1997, we have built on this heritage to deliver award-winning residential, dementia, and nursing care across England.
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