Kippingtons Nursing Home

Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 2PG
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  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Sevenoaks
Kippingtons Nursing Home in Sevenoaks provides residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 50 elderly people, including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and long-term care for individuals or couples.

At the home, all staff are highly trained to offer the best care and support to all residents, including their own dementia training, which addresses the importance of meaningful activities and a stimulating environment and an improved dining experience for residents living with dementia and or dysphagia.

Formerly known as Kippington Grange, the house was originally built in 1874 as a grand private family home. Steeped in history and provenance, the house is reputed to have had connections with Thomas Farnaby and Jane Austen. The sensitively converted Victorian property boasts scenic surroundings and is located a short distance from the market town of Sevenoaks. Its proximity to the centre of town makes Kippingtons fully accessible to local shops and amenities. The home is set within landscaped gardens with views which extend for nearly two miles.

The transition into a care home can be challenging for both an individual and the family. Caring Homes recognises this and provides a working partnership that upholds the values of dignity, privacy, choice and independence with the aim of providing practical assistance to the individual.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users

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
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1575
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1575
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1825
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1825
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1725
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1725
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1825
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1825

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Kippingtons Nursing 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

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Artur Adamski (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)

Kippingtons Nursing Home Reviews (75)

9.6

Kippingtons Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Michael B (Husband of Resident) published on 15 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Have always found all staff very cheerful and helpful and I have no concerns with my wife's care.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing Home

Thank you for your positive feedback. Lovely to hear that you find the Kippingtons team helpful and cheerful and that you are happy with the care. We will make sure to share your comments with the rest of the team as they will be thrilled to know that their efforts are appreciated. Once again, thank you for your kind words.

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Review from Patrick F (Son of Resident) published on 25 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Fantastic place. Wonderful staff. Mum is really happy.
Reply from Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing Home

Thank you for your warm words, Patrick. Lovely to hear that you find Kippingtons a fantastic place and that your mum is happy, we love having her here! We will make sure to share your comments with our team as they will be thrilled to know that their efforts are appreciated. Once again, thank you for your kind words.

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Review from I W (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff are all amazing. They work hard and they show empathy, sympathy, love, and understanding. They treat every resident with respect, love and a great deal of understanding, and in many cases very patient with the ones that require extra care. The chefs that work in the home are always very amiable
and always prepared to go the extra mile. Could do with a bit of paint in most rooms, to brighten the place up. I found it to be ok all the time Dad was able to get down to the lounge to join in, but unfortunately, when they get to the stage where they don't leave their rooms, no activities are shared and they are left to family's to share their time, but if families don't visit it must get quite lonely. Would be nice to have a tea and coffee kitchen on each floor to enable families of residents to make coffee and tea as and when required. This would be an advantage to everyone visiting. They do require music or something in the top lounge, a bit of a wasted space, which could be used.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing Home

We want to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about Kippingtons Care Home. We are thrilled to hear that you found our staff amazing and that they provided the care and attention that your loved one required – and compliments to the chef! Our team is passionate about providing a safe, comfortable, and caring environment for all of our residents. Nothing is more important to us than providing the highest quality care to our residents and we always want to learn from the experiences of the people in our care as well as their loved ones. We have passed on your feedback to the team, and they will use your feedback to continue to improve the services we provide.

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Review from Pauline P (Niece of Resident) published on 17 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with everything. All staff are marvellous and very kind to everybody.
First-rate.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing Home

Pauline we would like to thank you for your words of kindness which are very much appreciated. All comments will be passed on to the team and thank you again for the review.

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Review from Brian H (Resident) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I was taken out for the day for a pub lunch. We went to the pub I used to drink in. We had a lovely day. I even had someone I used to know buy me a drink. The activities coordinators made this day happen and, of course, the bus driver and the care staff who helped me get ready.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing Home

On behalf of the Kippingtons team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback Brian. It was great fun to get out and about and a pleasure to visit your ‘local’. Thank you again for your review.

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Review from David D (Husband of Resident) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy with the care being shown to my wife. The staff are dedicated to looking after her, nothing appears to be too much trouble.
Reply from Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing Home

We are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about the care your wife received; the team were thrilled with your feedback as we strive for personalised-centred care for all our lovely residents.

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Review from Annie C (Resident) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A very nice home and I enjoy the activities. The food is very good. I have just come back from a trip out shopping which I truly enjoyed.
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Review from E C (Resident) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Very enjoyable place. Have games afternoons and day trips out.
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Review from Rosina L (Wife of Resident) published on 27 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience is very good and the staff are excellent. Can't fault them at all. They are very good to my husband.
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Review from Maria W (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On every visit to see my mum the staff are happy to help with anything requested and to discuss the care of my mum. In the 8 months that my mum has been at Kippingtons, she has had excellent care from all the staff and is always happy when I ask her. I could not ask for a more home from home room and
care for my mum.
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Review from Mar C (Son of Resident) published on 19 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is very happy at Kippingtons and the staff are all extremely nice and helpful. It's a great place for her to spend her final years.
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Review from J R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff on every visit have been extremely helpful. They remain very caring and always with a smile on their faces. It has been a very challenging year for staff, residents and family but Kippingtons have dealt with it brilliantly on all levels. Very well done team!
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Review from Richard M (Nephew of Resident) published on 13 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Aunt has been a resident in 3 different homes since having to move into care in 2017. She continued a marked decline until relocating to Kippington since then she has stabilised and improved in both general health and in the positivity of outlook. I attribute this to the excellent care and general
level of cleanliness and professional attention she has received at Kippington. Thank you.
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Review from Mandy J (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has been in Kippingtons for just over a year, and the care she has received has been outstanding. All the staff work extremely hard to provide the absolute best for the residents. Mum is treated with dignity at all times. We are so grateful that she is so well cared for, and we are thankful to everyone
who works so hard to maintain such a high level.
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Review from M C (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Whilst I haven't been able to visit regularly due to Covid rules, all my dealings with the management and staff have been excellent. The manager and deputy manager have been highly responsive and attentive to my requests. The staff come across as genuinely caring. My dad is cheerful and content in his
new surroundings. I understand the need for restrictions on visiting at present, but it will make a massive difference when the riles are relaxing and weekend visits and ad-hoc visits are permitted.
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Review from Heather R (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are friendly, helpful and approachable.
Nothing is too much trouble.
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Review from Philip W (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It was a very pleasurable experience to visit my mother in complete safety. Mother is very happy here!
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Review from Barbara P (Resident) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When I came to Kippingtons it was for respite. Since then I have come back home. I found the surroundings very calming - woodlands in the spring with primroses. I enjoy the activities, especially exercises, just like the cheerleaders. I like quizzes and they have them frequently. All the food is good,
just like what we like at home.
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Review from Ariana J (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 10 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very warm and friendly.
It's good to know that my godmother is so well cared for.
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Review from Susan P (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Kippington for 18 months. From the start, the staff have been welcoming, caring and very supportive. My mother is comfortable and well looked after. I would have no hesitation in recommending this home.
PS: The food is very good too!
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.633)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.633) out of 10 for Kippingtons Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. 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:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.633 for Kippingtons Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (137 Excellents x 5) + (52 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 199 Ratings = 4.633
  2. 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 Kippingtons Nursing 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:

    1. 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
    2. 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 55 registered maximum number of service users is 11, which has been reached with 17 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. 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: 14 Sep 2022

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Good
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Artur Adamski

Job Title: Home Manager

“I lead my professional Care Team in delivering the highest level of care and support for our residents. My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.


I believe in maintaining strong relationships with residents and their relatives and understand the important contribution that these relationships make to the successful running of a care home.


I feel that the Aria Care philosophy matches up well with my own beliefs on care provision and I am committed to ensuring that all our residents continue to receive the high levels of care and protection they deserve.”

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