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Barchester Newington Court Care Home

Keycol Hill, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7LG
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I do think the staff are amazing and do a great job.V W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Newington Court Care Home, Sittingbourne
I feel so pleased and lucky to have my beloved husband in such a home.Wendy P(Wife of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Newington Court Care Home, Sittingbourne
I speak for all my family in saying just how wonderful the care has been for my dadJohn R(Son of Resident/Service User)
Barchester Newington Court Care Home, Sittingbourne

Newington Court Care Home is situated in the village of Newington on the outskirts of Sittingbourne. A professional team provide first-class 24-hour nursing care alongside expert care for people with dementia in the Memory Lane Community.

A team of highly-qualified and attentive staff focus on the individual needs of residents with a tailored care plan for each person. Dedication can be seen across the board - in cooking, hospitality, organised activities...  

Care Provided by Barchester Newington Court Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 64 Service Users

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,500N/A

This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.

Contact Barchester Newington Court 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

Person in charge

  • Phillis Dzowa(General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (64)

Visiting

  • Visitors are welcome without an appointment.

Parking

  • The home has own private car park for visitors.

Barchester Newington Court Care Home Reviews (70)

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9.8

Barchester Newington Court Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.766) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Barchester Newington Court Care Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from Christine C (Wife of Resident) published on 12 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very happy with the care my husband receives. The staff are really good with him and understand the complexity of his condition. There is a lovely atmosphere in the home and I am happy to leave him in their care. I visit every day and the staff make me very welcome. My husband is receiving NHS funding so I have no comment on value for money.

Reply from Amanda Oxley, General Manager at Barchester Newington Court Care Home

Thank you so much for your review.

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Review from Alan G (Son of Resident) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Website
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This facility is blessed with truly amazing people, carers, nurses, activity, admin, housekeeping, maintenance and chefs. The quality of care mum received was unbelievable, nothing was ever too much trouble. She was always treated with dignity and respect by everybody involved in her care. She thought it was like a wonderful hotel, with happy, friendly staff, she loved it.

On mum's passing, the staff shared in my loss with heartfelt compassion. It meant so much to me, I will not forget that.

Reply from Amanda Oxley, General Manager at Barchester Newington Court Care Home

Thank you so much for your review. Your kind comments mean so much to the staff here, we loved having your mother at Newington Court.

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Review from J H (Wife of Resident) published on 28 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband has been a resident for 15 months, arriving extremely thing, frightened and confused,

From the outset the staff were patient and understanding, so gradually he settled and became calm and comfortable. In addition, my husband gained weight and is now back to his correct weight. He is always treated with respect and dignity, they are aware of his foibles and preferences and ensure his individuality is preserved.

Reply from Amanda Oxley, General Manager at Barchester Newington Court Care Home

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Review from Rosalyn W (Niece of Resident) published on 18 March 2019 Submitted via Website
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My Aunty was only as Newington Court for a very short period of time but she loved it there. Her care was second to none, they took her out on day trips and made her last days as happy and comfortable as possible.

Reply from Amanda Oxley, General Manager at Barchester Newington Court Care Home

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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having become almost totally immobile, my mother became a resident here in April 2018. I have been pleasantly surprised how quickly Mum has become settled here, after leaving her home of 65 years. My brother and I have both visited her several times most weeks and almost always find her in good spirits. She has a good rapport with the staff who soon got to know her preferences. After lunch she likes nothing better than to be transferred to her favourite armchair by the window. She also likes to spend an hour or so in the garden when the weather permits.

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Review from Jessica (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2019 Submitted via Website
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A wonderful care home, where the staff truly care about the residents in their care. Highly recommended.

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Review from Paula R (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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We had to find Residential Dementia care for my Mother when my Father, who had been her carer suddenly passed away. My sister and I had no idea what to look for, what questions to ask, didn't know any processes, it was a new situation to the both of us.
We looked at quite a few places, but Falcon Place stood out as being right for her.
The staff were amazing, answering all our questions, (no matter how many!) helping us through the process and making things happen quickly and smoothly.

Mum is safe and stimulated now, with a small, very caring team looking after her. Making the decision for Mum to have 24-hour care was a very difficult one, but the team at Falcon/Newington have made it as easy as it's likely to be.

Reply from Amanda Oxley, General Manager at Barchester Newington Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your review and we are so pleased that your mum has settled well.

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Review from Christine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home is lovely, however there is a constant change of nurses.

Reply from Amanda Oxley, General Manager at Barchester Newington Court Care Home

Thank you very much for your feedback. We have now recruited nurses again following 2 moving on to a different career path, so we are back with consistency.

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Review from Simon M (Son of Resident) published on 4 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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All of the staff at Newington Court have been friendly, helpful and supportive to my father and all of his visitors every time we have visited (ie every day).
This has been true of cleaners, nurses, administrators, all the way through the organisation.
They have always met the challenges of their roles with a smile, a good heart and a caring, professional attitude.

I don't think we could have asked for better.

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Review from Wendy P (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad was admitted to Newington Court swiftly and was warmly welcomed. He has now been there for two weeks and has settled in very well indeed. The staff are lovely to him and also to my mother and I when we visit. The food is excellent and the "Memory Lane" environment seems therapeutic to all the patients.
The staff are well-informed about dad's condition and very helpful about providing information to the family.

I am very impressed with the standards maintained there.

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Review from Jan C (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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All staff at Newington Court are friendly, kind and considerate, not just to the residents but to family members too. The nurses are all helpful and very professional. Since Mum has been in here she has been looked after with great care and consideration. The atmosphere in the home is lovely.

My only concern is the lack of staff on the second floor. Particularly during the afternoon. Most residents on this floor need hoisting. If several buzzers are pressed at once it is very difficult for the staff and also unfair to both residents and staff.

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Review from Anita M (Wife of Resident) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very friendly, caring and helpful team. Any problems or concerns listened to and taken on board. Residents responded to on a personal level.

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Review from David B (Husband of Resident) published on 15 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Caring & accommodating.

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Review from Joanne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very happy with the care my mum receives.
She is always well presented and appears to be very happy and settled.

If we have any questions they are usually answered satisfactorily.

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Review from John H (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2017 Submitted via Website
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Mum had been in a care home in South London, which whilst charging 50% more than Newington Court, was the polar opposite to their attitude to residents. We cannot praise the staff enough, who in our opinion looked after our mother almost like she was their own. Please pass on our immense gratitude to them for making the last few months of our Mum’s life more bearable.

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Review from Tony M (Son of Resident) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum loves living at Newington Court. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Food is good.

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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff friendly and very caring. All aspects of care taken into consideration - health and mental well-being and social needs. My relative became a resident in March 2017 and at this point, could not walk, had lost weight and incontinent. Now 4 months later, the care home has facilitated walking, weight is now normal and toilet needs are reasonably independent. The turn around in the resident's health and well-being has been a marvel and due to the care undertaken at this care home.

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Review from Sandra B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I feel that Falcon Place needs to install the Internet and another phone line as this is invaluable when continuity of care is so important for the residents.

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Review from Jane J (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The care home generally look after Mum's personal hygiene, food, medication needs very well. I find it disappointing that there is no internet or direct phone as with dementia I would find it very helpful to keep Mum visually in touch with her extended family.

Care can vary from person (carer) to carer. Generally, Mum is settled and very happy could do with more organised activities.

Reply from Amanda Oxley, General Manager at Barchester Newington Court Care Home

Thank you for your comments, the internet is being connected very shortly.

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Review from Carol O (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum was very agitated when she first arrived, her tablets were reviewed by the doctor with help from the carer and the situation improved. After Mum had an operation for breast cancer, the carer arranged a district nurse to change the dressing when the breast care nurses were unavailable.
Also very caring when her appetite diminished trying to find things to tempt her. Another review of tablets then occurred when she was having trouble swallowing her tablets. She is now much more relaxed and happy within herself and I am able to take her out more.

Each time we return she is always greeted with smiles and kind words which make such a difference. Carers could not be kinder.

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Regulatory Rating

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Date: 18 May 2018
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  • Well-ledGood
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  • 21 Jul 2026

    The residents at Newington Court enjoy using the garden for many purposes, read a book, stretch their legs, top up the tan (safely of course)

  • 21 Jul 2026

    The residents and staff at Newington Court are currently in competition with each other. In the Spring the resident were encouraged to plant Sunflower seeds and care for them to...

  • 21 Jul 2026

    At Newington Court we love nothing more than an a tea party and what between reason that an RBVE (Royal British Veteran's Enterprise) Tommy Tea Party. Barchester Healthcare are one...

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Meet the Team (17)

Phillis Dzowa
Phillis DzowaJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2017

Hello, I’m Phillis and I’m the General Manager. I have devoted over a decade of my life to the healthcare sector and I have particularly enjoyed working with the team at Newington Court. My passion for providing quality care to the elderly and vulnerable has been the driving force behind my successful career. Throughout the years, I have honed my skills and gained invaluable experience in managing a care home and I have demonstrated my unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of the residents.

My journey in the healthcare sector began shortly after completing my nursing qualification in Zimbabwe. Eager to make a difference in the lives of others, I found myself drawn to pursue a career in Elder Care. I joined Newington Court in 2017 as a Registered Nurse and I worked my way up to a management position. I enjoy staying up to date with the latest developments in the healthcare sector and networking with other professionals.

I value the opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas that aim to enhance the quality of care that we provide.

I find fulfilment in leading my team to provide exceptional care and support to residents. As a General Manager, I thrive in creating a positive and inclusive work environment for the team, where they can be motivated to deliver their best. I enjoy actively engaging with residents and their families, fostering strong relationships built on trust and respect. At Newington Court, we understand the importance of creating a warm and nurturing environment within the care home, where residents feel comfortable, safe, and truly at home.

Nisha Philip
Nisha PhilipJob Title:General ManagerJoined: 2026

My name is Nisha, and I am the supporting General Manager at Newington Court Care Home, whilst Phyllis enjoys her maternity leave.

I am passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care at Newington Court Care Home. I work closely with our skilled team to ensure each resident's individual needs, preferences, and dignity are respected every day. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and homely environment for our residents, families, and staff.

I am a very dedicated registered nurse and leader with over 20 years of nursing and care home experience, including at management level. As a nurse, I always go the extra mile to ensure our residents get the best quality of care and living environment at Sutton Valence Care Home. My goal is to continuously improve standards for the residents in our care. I believe that strong leadership and good communication with families, residents, and staff is key to a happy home.

I am very proud of the outstanding team I work alongside, and we look forward to seeing you soon at Newington Court Care Home with a cup of tea and a slice of our homemade

Roxana Florescu
Roxana FlorescuJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2026

My name is Roxana Florescu, and I am the Deputy Manager at Newington Court Care Home. I have worked in care for over nine years, with more than six years of my journey being with Barchester Healthcare. I started my career with Barchester as a Team Leader and have progressed through the roles of Registered Nurse, Senior Nurse, Unit Manager, and now Deputy Manager.

Throughout my career, I have always believed that care is about more than meeting people’s needs; it is about getting to know each person, listening to their stories, and making them feel valued and respected.

I always try to put myself in the place of residents and their families, understanding that trust, reassurance, and communication are so important.

Building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues is something I truly value. I am passionate about creating a warm and welcoming home where everyone feels supported, heard, and cared for.

Anita Hallinan
Anita HallinanJob Title:Home AdministratorJoined: 2016

I started at Newington Court in May 2016. I am a qualified NVQ assessor in business administration and have had many roles in HR and accountancy. I try to provide great support to the management team and residents and their families.

Elaine Catt
Elaine CattJob Title:Head HousekeeperJoined: 2025

I joined Newington Court as a housekeeper in July 2025 and was honoured to be promoted to Head Housekeeper in July 2026. I like to make sure that the home has a very high standard of cleanliness, not only by myself but also with the wonderful team of housekeepers that I have the pleasure of working with. My job is rewarding in so many ways, interacting with residents and their families, making them smile. I go home knowing that I have made a difference.

Tracey Brunger
Tracey BrungerJob Title:Lead Activities Co-ordinatorJoined: 2023

I have been working at Newington Court since September 2023. I was promoted to Lead Activities Co-ordinator in July 2024. I am an enthusiastic and dedicated member of the activities team who is passionate about creating engaging, imaginative and memorable activities for all our residents to enjoy, both in a group environment and on a one-to-one basis. The wellbeing of our residents is my priority, and I believe it is essential to offer a wide selection of activities which benefit the residents physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. I really enjoy helping our residents to live their lives to the full!

Rachel Olowokere
Rachel OlowokereJob Title:Nursing Community ManagerJoined: 2021

I came to Newington Court in October 2021 from my home country, Nigeria. I am enjoying my role at Newington Court, getting to know the residents and their families and working with a wonderful team of nurses and carers.

Ifeoluwa Bamgboye
Ifeoluwa BamgboyeJob Title:Nursing Community ManagerJoined: 2022

I joined Newington Court in October 2022 as a Registered Nurse. I ensure that the care our residents receive is of the highest standard and is delivered with a person-centred approach. It is a pleasure learning about their lives and meeting their families.

Precious Abraham
Precious AbrahamJob Title:Nursing Community ManagerJoined: 2021

I joined Newington Court in 2021 with a passion for delivering compassionate, person-centred care and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents.

I work closely with our team to provide safe, person-centred care, support staff development, and promote a positive culture where residents’ wellbeing is always our priority. I am proud to be part of the Newington Court team and remain committed to improving the quality of care we provide every day.

Adedoyin Okedeyi
Adedoyin OkedeyiJob Title:Registered NurseJoined: 2024

I started at Newington Court as a Bank Nurse in November 2024. A permanent role became available, and I was very happy to take up this position in June 2025. I believe in working as a team to give our residents the highest quality nursing care.

Emel Howe
Emel HoweJob Title:Admin AssistantJoined: 2026

I joined Newington Court in May 2026 after recently moving to this area. I’m the home's Admin Assistant. I love my role within the home on reception, meeting and greeting residents and helping people who are visiting Newington Court. I also liaise with our families to support them with their stay with us, making it the best it can be.

Samantha Cleaver
Samantha CleaverJob Title:Speak Up ChampionJoined: 2023

Speaking up is invaluable, as this provides an opportunity to learn, improve and enhance care, ensuring a safe place for all. We want to make it as easy and as comfortable as possible for everyone to speak up and ensure that all workers are supported in doing this. We are committed to supporting our staff to speak up to ensure the continuity of excellent care to our residents and patients and to ensure a positive work environment.

Sonia Tajes
Sonia TajesJob Title:Senior CarerJoined: 2018

Sonia joined Newington Court in February 2018. She was promoted to Senior Carer in November 2021.

Kimberley Williams
Kimberley WilliamsJob Title:CarerJoined: 2024

I started work as a Carer at Newington Court in November 2024. I love supporting our residents in an individual way by providing person-centred care so that they enjoy life in our home. We are dedicated to enriching the lives of those we care for with warmth, respect and dignity.

Dominca Swietlik
Dominca SwietlikJob Title:CarerJoined: 2022

I joined the Newington Court care team in September 2022. Myself and the other carers support our residents with every aspect of daily life that they require a bit of extra help with. It is a pleasure getting to know residents as well as their friends and families.

Diane Harvey
Diane HarveyJob Title:HousekeeperJoined: 2016

I joined the Housekeeping Team at Newington Court in 2016. I have the passion to keep the care home environment clean and support infection control, keeping the residents happy and comfortable and feeling like they are home.

Emel Howe
Emel HoweJob Title:Admin AssistantJoined: 2026

I joined Newington Court in May 2026 after recently moving to this area.

I’m the home's Admin Assistant. I love my role within the home on reception, meeting and greeting residents and helping people who are visiting Newington Court. I also liaise with our families to support them with their stay with us, making it the best it can be.

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