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Situated in the peaceful village of Derry Hill, close to Calne and Chippenham, Kingston House is set within attractive landscaped grounds, offering residents the calm of a rural setting while remaining well connected to the local community. Regular outings to nearby attractions, garden centres, and local pubs help residents stay engaged,...
Care Provided by Kingston House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
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
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees are a guide only and can only be confirmed once a pre-admission needs assessment has taken place. We will talk to you in detail about funding during your visit and will be able to offer guidance and support to ensure you are fully informed.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kingston House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kingston House 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
- Gold Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ian Buckland(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2010
- Last Refurbishment: 2010
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)
Kingston House Reviews (55)
Kingston House has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.218) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kingston House has 55 reviews.
I find Kingston House to be a well run, friendly, clean and comfortable home. The food is excellent, the staff are kindly and there are plenty of activities in which we can participate in. The homes mini-bus goes out most days visiting various, local clubs, fete's, tea dances and garden centres. We regularly have entertainers visit the home which adds to the quality of life you can experienc3e at Kingstone House.
It's a lovely home, I love it here.
I haven't been able to visit as often as I would like. However, when I do come the staff is so kind and helpful to us both! Mum loves the activities and gets to go out so much more. I am very happy that she moved to Kingston House.
My mother is now registered blind and I think that the whole atmosphere of calm and caring is felt by her.
The only one problem is sometimes maybe there is some 'understaffing' when things like getting her dressed are left a long time, or answering the call button (she has had to learn to wait a little bit!) One other problem is the lack of availability of getting to see the doctor; re mother's ear, very important to blind people.
The care was exemplary - nothing is too much trouble for the staff.
My mother was treated with love and care - all aspects of her care were excellent.
My mother enjoyed the activities both within and outside the home - she enjoyed regular trips out on the minibus to coffee shops, the Memory Lane club locally etc.
Communication with family was always excellent.
I recommend Kingston House without reservation.
It is the best care home ever!
My father, who has dementia, has been a resident in Lavender Lodge for 16 months. During that time he has been well cared for both physically and emotionally. He is treated with dignity and respect. He has been encouraged to participate in a range of activities in the home as well as being taken out on trips in the minibus most weeks.
I have also found the staff approachable and willing to discuss any questions that I have concerning Dad.
Kingston House has been my mothers home for the past 4 years. She has been happy and well looked after there. There are always activities to get involved in and trips out in the minibus. The staff are always friendly and helpful. There is always good communication if there has been a problem.
I work at a primary school and have been visiting the residents of Kingston house for 4 years. We were invited to join the residents for the WW2 2014 celebrations and we have been visiting ever since. My dance club attended all the tea dances at Kingston House, the children love entertaining the old folk. The residents always join in, even if it is only waist up with actions! The residents also come to school to join in with our Harvest, Easter and Christmas celebrations as well as coming to watch our Y6 leavers' production every July. I also visit Kingston House as I have made many friends over there. Whenever I visit the residents, there is always a lovely atmosphere and I am always made welcome by the staff, there is always a cup of tea on hand. I have booked my place for when I am older!
My brother receives excellent care - he is treated with great dignity at all times. Although he has been there for a short time, I have found all staff to be very helpful and have no worries regarding his care or welfare.
In the relatively short time (8 weeks) my husband has been in Lavender House I have been impressed with the care and dignity that he has received. He has settled in well.
My mother has lived at Kingston House for almost 4 years. Mum is well cared for and treated with dignity and as a precious individual. She is often enjoying a laugh with residents and staff. She is happy, which is of paramount importance for our family. Staff are always pleasant and responsive.
Mum has friends at home and enjoys spending time with other residents. She can take part in a range of activities if she wishes to. She really enjoys her food.
We have recommended this home to others. We looked at several ourselves before choosing Kingston House due to its location, standard of care, staff and generally homely and welcoming atmosphere.
Mum says she is very happy and satisfied with the care given.
Good all round care from this care home with positive communication with staff and management. I feel happy in the knowledge that mother is in the right home at this present stage of her life.
My wife has been at Kingston House since July 2015. She is disabled and has memory problems. The home is welcoming and tastefully furnished. It is warm and friendly and the staff are caring and well trained. She has settled well and is encouraged to be involved in activities and mix with able bodied residents.
My mother is very well cared for having been in the home for nearly five years. The staff are all genuinely caring and problems are sorted quickly. She is happy in the home and refers to it as her home.
Mum has been in the home for a few weeks but in this time she has improved dramatically in well being. She feels safe, well looked after and is very happy.
Bed Vacancies
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News (4) & Events (0)
- 17 Jul 2026
At Kingston House, we believe the little moments often have the biggest impact, and our recent arts and crafts session was a lovely reminder of just that. Led by our...
- 22 Jun 2026
Gold Care Homes is delighted to announce a new partnership with Dementia Friendly Barbers, bringing specialist barbering experiences to residents to our care homes. The collaboration reflects our ongoing commitment...
- 04 Sep 2024
Gold Care Homes is pleased to announce that their very own Asvin Jhoolun, known to his colleagues as Ash, was thrilled to find out that he had been shortlisted as...
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Awards / Recognitions (15)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Gold Care Homes
- 03 Dec 2019Recipient: Gold Care Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kingston House.
Meet the Team (2)

I have worked in care for over 40 years and at Kingston House for three years. I greatly enjoy my role but particularly knowing I have made a difference to the residents’ lives. I feel privileged that people choose us to care for their loved ones.

I’ve worked in care for 30+ years in a variety of settings and roles, I’ve been at Kingston House for one year and this is my first role as in activities. I love my job, and enjoy spending time with the residents getting to know them. Learning about their likes and dislikes, supporting and enabling them to do the things they enjoy. I love finding new ideas to engage residents in and improve their quality of life.
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