
The level of care my Dad is receiving at Alpine Care Home is outstandingRos B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



The level of care my Dad is receiving at Alpine Care Home is outstandingRos B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Alpine Rest Home offers round-the-clock care for up to thirty elderly residents, from a pleasant location in Sevenoaks, Kent, and a pleasing Edwardian building.
Residents enjoy luxury bedrooms, a wide choice of activities and entertainments, and sun lounge and secluded garden in which to relax, while never being far from talented and hard-working carers.
The home proves very inviting to visitors who, as well as seeing their loved ones, can enjoy walks through the nearby Knole park where deer can often be seen to roam.
Care Provided by Alpine Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 30 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are dependent on the Room and the person-centred care
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Alpine Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Alpine Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Regal Care Trading Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kim Jones(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 60+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2016
Room Information
- Single Rooms (26)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
Alpine Care Home Reviews (97)
Alpine Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.916) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Alpine Care Home has 97 reviews.
My mother has been living at Alpine Care Home for 6 months and I have visited her every fortnight. I have found staff to be friendly, helpful and efficient and very kind to the residents. My mother suffers from Alzheimer's dementia and is often upset and angry, not understanding what is happening to her. The staff have been very patient with her, often sitting with her for long periods of time until she feels more settled. The activities coordinator is lovely with my mother, giving her lots of 1 to 1 attention, which she needs. My mother's room is spacious and light and we have been allowed to provide furnishings and pictures to make sure the room is colourful and cheerful. My sister and I are very happy with our mother's care.
I have been visiting a family member in the Alpine Care Home on a fairly regular basis for almost a year and am very impressed with the standard of care given to residents. The staff are very friendly, keeping relatives informed and always happy to answer any questions they may have. The many activities on offer can also be enjoyed by both the residents and visitors in a very welcoming, comfortable and homely environment.
What I really want to comment on is the care she received at the end of her life. Again, superb care all the time. Mum was kept comfortable at all times, when staff felt she was not so comfortable great care was taken to move her gently and also when the decision was taken to use morphine, mum was again kept comfortable by whatever means necessary. I liked that mum's skin was kept moisturised and her mouth was moistened regularly towards the end. Thank you all for this. The end of mums life was peaceful and as good as it could be. We also received endless cups of tea and sandwiches when we were sitting with mum. Thank you to all.
Our mother has been a resident of the Alpine Care Home for just a month. Within that time, we have found all the staff welcoming to us and extremely kind and caring towards her. It has been such a difficult decision to make. However, the whole transition process has been made easier by choosing the Alpine.
She was kept so clean, well fed and comfortable at all times. They made a difficult time the very best it could be. The management always kept me informed of everything. We were always made to feel welcome at any time, day or night. Unfortunately, my mum got very poorly and passed away. The care she received at end of life was outstanding (and us.) She passed away with love, care and dignity. I will be forever grateful to them all as they made such a difference to us.
The manager is so lovely. She and all her amazing staff looked after mum so well and gave her the care she needed. It quickly became clear mum was in the right place and couldn't go back home. Mum has dementia and Alzheimer's and did require 121 care at times. Nothing was too much trouble and the Manager sat with mum during some night shifts when mum couldn't settle. The home always smelt so clean, we as guests were always offered drinks and cake/biscuits. Whenever we were there, there were lots of staff doing things with the residents which was lovely to see.
If this care home was more local to me I would have kept mum there without question. It was a heartbreaking day when I had to move her.
Very impressed by the home.
My mother has been a resident at The Alpines for approximately four months, during this time the staff have enabled and helped her to settle in well, which has provided reassurance and eased the stress during a difficult period for the family.
The first time that I went to the care home I was impressed with the security. The rooms were bright, clean and the staff were friendly and helpful. The residents were talked to and treated with care and courtesy and all seemed to be happy to be there.
My mother came to Alpine Care Home from hospital as a patient with parkinsons and early dementia. Upon arrival mum was greeted with a coffee and a dinner. We were taken to her room which was very comfortable. I was able to furnish the room with mums own belongings so as to provide familiar surroundings. The staff were/are all very good and helpful in every way possible to residents, carers/family visitors as well.
Very satisfied with the care that my friend receives. Very pleased he is very happy in all that they do for him.
The staff are very attentive and caring. There are always things going on when I visit, bingo, word games, jigsaws. The home is bright and cheery.
Staff are helpful and caring. The care home has just been refurbished to a pleasant standard. There are plenty of activities for residents.
My mother is very happy with her new home and new friends. She tells us she is more active than she used to be because she is encouraged by a very understanding and courteous team working at the home. She enjoys the food and her accommodation.
Resident care; room cleanliness is excellent. All the staff deserve praise.
The care home provides interaction activities which mum enjoys.
I think mum is happy there.
My Mother received nothing but kindness, empathy and understanding from the Staff. She was happy at the home although only there for a relatively short time. Well done the Alpines. The Home is now being updated for the benefits of the residents and staff alike
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 November 2019Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Regal Care Trading Ltd
- 18 Nov 2025Recipient: Alpine Care Home
- 13 Sep 2024Recipient: Alpine Care Home
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Meet the Team (3)

I have been in Health and Social Care since 1986, 39 years now. I started my journey working in a hospital environment for people who had physical and severe mental health disabilities. I then moved into a small home in the community, still working with adults who had these difficulties. I stayed in this field until 2000, that's when I found my passion for working with people living with Alzheimer's and other Dementias. I have worked managing very successful care homes since. I have furthered my knowledge and skills by completing my Registered Managers Award, NVQ Level 4 and my Diploma 5 in Health and Social Care. My passion is making a difference in the lives of people we care for and their families.

With over 20 years of experience across care, education, and the activity provision sector, and as a multi-award-winning professional, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with people living with their own unique needs and challenges, which has opened up a whole new world for me, one that is deeply interesting, endlessly inspiring, and incredibly rewarding. This role continues to teach me so much, and I feel truly honoured to support and connect with individuals at such a meaningful stage of life.

I have a deep passion for creating nutritious, delicious meals, and I bring a wealth of experience and a personal touch to every dish I prepare. I do my best to ensure that every meal is not only healthy but also enjoyable and tailored to the individual preferences and dietary needs of our residents. I believe that food is not just fuel; it’s an experience that should nourish both the body and the soul. In my role, I take great pride in preparing meals that bring comfort, joy, and a sense of home to our residents. Its important to listen and learn about residents' favourite foods and their preferences, offering a choice. Every dish is made with care, whether it's a favourite comfort food or something new to excite their taste buds. I am told by our team that sometimes the meals I spark conversations and fond memories of cooking or eating with their families. It’s actually heart-warming to hear how through cooking meals that the residents enjoy, I can contribute to making a difference and help with well being and memory.
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