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It offers long-term residential care, respite, short-term care and day care.
Kimberley Care has been operating since 1970. The home can accommodate residents in rooms spread over two floors.
There are seven rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Clients can expect regular visits from a hairdresser, manicurist and a chiropodist.
An activities coordinator is on hand to organise recreational events and there are health checks with a specialist nurse available on a regular basis.
Care Provided by Kimberley Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 18 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
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kimberley Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kimberley Residential 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
Owner
- Noble Care Homes Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Helen Bridgwater (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (8)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
Parking
- Free on street parking is available outside or nearby.
Kimberley Residential Home Reviews (12)
Over all time Kimberley Residential Home has 12 reviews.
My husband has been in Kimberley Care Home since July 2019 and I have always been very pleased with the way the home is run. The staff are very caring and understanding, the building might be old but the care they get is brilliant. It is a very friendly home and you will have to go a long way to get this. I can not fault the home, they kept me informed with the covid 19 and now I can visit once a week. Unfortunately, my husband now has to go into another home as now this home is unable to meet his needs. It is going to be hard to find a home like Kimberley. There is always some activity going on, I know he is unable to join in but he is happy and contented and as soon as you go into the home you are always made welcome. It is heartbreaking to move him, but things change. I can't thank the staff enough for being so caring and understanding towards my husband. I will miss the friendships that I have made with all of the staff over the last two and half years.
When visiting I see the staff chatting and listening to the residents and most days there is some form of organised activities going on which residents/visitors are encouraged to participate in.
I always feel welcome when visiting.
Currently, my good lady was admitted to Kimberley Care and 3 years later she is being devotedly cared for, loved, and I find compassion and care as soon as I appear at the entrance.
I dearly love them all.
Such people from staff to workers are in my opinion the 'commandos' of civilian life. God bless them!
Special praise to the activities lady.
All in all wonderful teamwork.
Kimberley Care would be my choice if/when required.
My father is a new resident at Kimberley. My overall opinion and observations are, how caring all the staff are and clearly demonstrate knowledge and compassion in the care they give. It is clear that the staff are committed and passionate and go the extra mile. There is a strong and dedicated leadership team and a strong focus on social inclusion. Daily activities that promote daily structure and purpose. A very happy home.
Very pleased with the care Mum receives here, they made the transition as comfortable as possible and continue to deliver. Great team and very clean building.
Mum has been here for two years and it's excellent. The staff are so caring, always find time for the residents and it is no trouble if my dad has dinner with mum on special occasions I.e birthday mum always looks so nicely dressed when we see her so do all the other clients. I have no complaints at all. The managers always keep in contact with me when they need to. Dad views are the same as mine he is very happy with the way they look after mum.
The home is welcoming, clean very well run and staffed. The care provided is exceptional.
Relatives and visitors are always made welcome by the staff. We have never experienced anything less than total professionalism and compassion within the home.
The activities provided are stimulating for the residents, and the extra musical entertainment and games are well thought out and appreciated by all.
The varied menus and the fresh food is of the best quality. Some of the residents requiring assistance with feeding were always catered for. The residents/patients have always been treated with the greatest compassion and dignity.
I would not hesitate in recommending the Kimberley Care Home, to anyone requiring the best possible Care for their relatives.
The care home is always clean, staff are very good at their jobs and they've always time for the residents, giving them cuddles and also reassuring them. How they care for them is very special. I appreciate the time and effort given.
About 3 years ago, following a period of 5 months in hospitals, Dad was diagnosed with Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease and we were advised that we would have to find a care home to suit his illness. This was a difficult time.
We visited several homes in the area, but when we were shown round The Kimberley, we were immediately struck by the caring qualities of the staff. The knowledge that the owner and manager showed about the needs of the residents and their understanding of the stresses and worries of their relatives, convinced us to trust the Kimberley team with Dad's care. It has been his home for 3 years and we have no regrets.
Dad's physical and mental care has been faultless and although his condition is slowly deteriorating, he is always treated with respect and dignity. It is reassuring for us to know that with the inevitability of Dad's illness, he is in safe hands.
My mum has been well looked after at the Kimberley. The staff are always friendly and welcoming the home caters for all mum's needs and she has settled in well. It was really hard to accept my mum's illness, but the staff at the home have made a difficult time more bearable.
Kimberley care home are extremely caring. They have made every effort to enable mum to settle and feel at home. Residents are given space, they are respected and encouraged to move about as often as possible. Mum has limited movement due to her arthritic condition, however, staff are patient and provide all the help she needs to be able to move about the home.
My mother has been residing at Kimberley for the last 15 months. She has received care and support at all times with prompt action to address her changing needs. It is very important to sustain constant and consistent staff who have knowledge of every resident. Kimberley work hard to maintain a solid team of carers 24 hours a day.
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Meet the Team (3)

My Name is Charli, and I am the Regional Manager here at The Kimberley Care. I have been working in Health and Social Care for 17 years, and during that time I have worked in a variety of roles including Cleaner, Activities co-ordinator, Senior carer, Deputy Manager and Registered Manager. My role as RM will be to oversee and certify that all CQC compliance is completed to the highest standards and to ensure the care home teams are well supported, allowing them to focus on caring for our residents.

My name is Helen, and I am the manager here at Kimberley. I have 18 years of experience in health and social care. I joined Kimberley in October 2017 as a deputy and manager and became the Manager in March 2019. I am passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and feel incredibly proud to be part of such a compassionate and dedicated team. Together, we work hard to ensure our residents feel safe, valued, respected, and truly at home every day.

I have worked at Kimberley Care Home since 2016, when I decided to leave the hospitality sector and go into the care industry to support people with the challenges they face daily. I had no previous experience in care but wanted to make a difference to people who needed support to live their lives. I was given the opportunities to progress my career from a carer, to a senior, then a deputy manager. I obtained all my qualifications and became a deputy manager in 2020. I love being part of a caring team that makes a positive difference every day to people's lives.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kimberley Residential Home
What types of Care is Kimberley Residential Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Kimberley Residential Home have?
There are 8 Single Rooms and 5 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Kimberley Residential Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Kimberley Residential Home to the centre of Herne Bay?
0.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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