Kents Hill Care Home

50 Tunbridge Grove, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes MK7 6JD
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  • Kents Hill Care Home, Milton Keynes
Kents Hill is an established purpose-built care home offering elderly residential, nursing and dementia care. A professional team has furnished the Home to an exceptionally high standard, providing elegance and comfort.

The “home from home” feel at Kents Hill is created by the dedicated staff who have been selected not only for their professional ability but also for their commitment to truly making a difference for the people in their care.

Resident’s rooms are spacious and feature en suite facilities. The communal areas are at the centre of what makes Kents Hill a real community whether it be at mealtimes or when enjoying activities. There are no fixed visiting hours so friends and family can come and see residents at any time.

Activities and day trips are an integral part of the resident’s well being. The activities coordinators encourage and help residents continue with existing interests and also introduce new hobbies.

The minibus is used frequently to take residents on day trips near and a little further from the Home. The trips are very popular and recently, days out to Woburn Safari Park, Middleton Hall, Frosts Garden Centre, Stoke Goldington Small Gauge Railway and Linslade Canal have been greatly enjoyed.

The dining experience at Kents Hill boasts fine home cooking by a professional Chef who has created a menu alongside the residents to reflect the interests and tastes of all.

Respite care at Kents Hill is very popular and enables those wishing to experience what the Home has to offer before making a full commitment.

In October 2015, 15 brand new luxury suites opened along with a new lounge, library, salon and bistro all adding to the style and comfort the home offers and in 2018 a refurbishment of the communal areas and one side of the nursing suite took place.

Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 75 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1299
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1349
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1499
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1549

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Kents Hill Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Alan Haywood (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (75)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (48)
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9.6

Kents Hill Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.621) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kents Hill Care Home has 45 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It was a bit of a shock for mum to leave her three bedroom house and to end up in a room with no kitchen but it didn't take long to get used to her cups of tea being brought in for her by the lovely caring staff. It took her a while to settle as she started off on the second floor but she preferred
it on the ground floor where she could find her way around and end up in the lounge where she spent most of her days laughing and giggling with the other residents. The activities provided were just brilliant and kept mum amused.
I feel mum was able to be independent when she could and if she was poorly she was looked after by the nursing team and carers. The GP and ambulances were called if and when needed and I was updated when necessary. Sadly mum has passed away now, she was well looked after and didn't want to go into hospital, she didn't make it back to the home and I know she was sad about that. Mum was treated with dignity at all times even when her dementia days got the better of her.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My previously independent Mother has recently become too frail to live by herself although mentally she is very alert. She has been in Kents Hill Nursing Home for the past 6 weeks. My Mother would be the first to complain but she has nothing but praise for the way she has been treated and listened
to. All her needs are being addressed by the friendly helpful Team of Carers. She compares her stay to a 5-star hotel! The food is of an extremely high standard and freshly cooked. The activities coordinator provides daily activities which she can join in. The relief to know my Mother is being looked after and to such a high standard has made such a difference to our family. Thank you all so much. I would highly recommend Kents Hill.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum at 91 had her first experience of a care home for 2 weeks whilst my sister took holiday.
She was dreading it, but very happy to report she not only survived but was extremely impressed with everything, from facilities to food and particularly staff who were exceptional, looking after her every
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My staff are so helpful and treated one with respect. Lovely crowd of carers and the manager is super.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A brilliant care home that is providing my relative with great care. All the staff are friendly and help with everything needed. I cannot ask for more from a care home and it makes me feel happy my relative is in such good hands.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.621)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.621) out of 10 for Kents Hill Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 18 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.621 for Kents Hill Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (146 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 211 Ratings = 4.621

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kents Hill Care Home is based on 17 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 75 registered maximum number of service users is 15, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 19 Sep 2018

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (8)

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Alan Haywood

Job Title: Home Manager

Hello, my name is Alan and I am the Home Manager here at Kents Hill.

Cristina

Cristina Kerekes

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2017

Cristina joined Kents Hill Care Home in 2017 as a Staff Nurse and was rapidly promoted to the role of Deputy Manager shortly afterwards, due to her hard work and dedication.

Marinette

Marinette Walpole

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Joined: 2018

My name is Marinette Walpole and I have been a nurse for 25 years. I love everything about being a Nurse and bring compassion and dedication to my profession. I love working alongside our residents and look forward to the challenges that my role brings every day.


During my spare time, I enjoy pottering around my garden, preparing and cooking food and of course, spending time with family and friends

Doru

Doru Zaha

Job Title: Staff Nurse

Joined: 2019

Doru joined Kents Hill Care in 2019 as a Staff Nurse on the Nursing Floor

Alexandra

Alexandra Mora

Job Title: Care Practitioner

Joined: 2016

Hello, I am Alexandra Mora, a Care Practitioner at Kents Hill. I joined the home in 2016 and have grown within the team. I strive for excellence and enjoy reading and developing my knowledge in medical industry, enabling me to develop my skills. When I am not interacting with residents and expanding my knowledge medically, I enjoy pursuing my interest in architecture, visiting and learning about the history behind buildings, as well as visiting historical sites.

Susanna

Susanna Adjei

Job Title: Care Practitioner

Joined: 2017

Hello, I’m Susanna a Care Practitioner and spend my time at Kents Hill assisting the nurses, our carers, residents and families, providing first class care with a personal touch.


I thrive on caring for our lovely residents. I enjoy the passion that comes from my role. I cannot wait to expand my knowledge to maximise my potential and over time, obtain my degree in nursing.

Natalie

Natalie Gay

Job Title: Care Practitioner

Joined: 2018

I’m Natalie, a Care Practitioner at Kents Hill Care Home. I came to the home in 2018 and became a Team Leader shortly after I joined. I have always had a career in care, as I have a passion to ensure the elder generation receive the best possible care and treatment, so enhancing their quality of life. I have always aspired to be the best version of myself and working in care brings this out in me.

Sharon

Sharon Eckersley

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Joined: 2002

I’m Sharon, I started at Kents Hill Care Home 18 years ago and haven’t looked back since. I joined the Care Home as a Domestic Assistant and gradually worked up to becoming the Laundry Manager. I have a keen eye for detail and strive for perfection of cleanliness. I thoroughly enjoy my job role, especially being able to interact with all the residents on a daily basis. Since becoming the Laundry Manager and Head of Housekeeping, I have built up a strong, admirable, hardworking committed team.

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