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 by Kippingtons Nursing Home

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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1625
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1701
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1947
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1825
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1775
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1775
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1875
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1875

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

Contact Kippingtons Nursing 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)

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.

Contact Kippingtons Nursing Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kathryn Paterson (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (50)

Kippingtons Nursing Home Reviews (86)

9.6

Kippingtons Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10, based on 27 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kippingtons Nursing Home has 86 reviews.

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Review from Y C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The majority of staff are very caring and compassionate and hygiene and care standards within the home are excellent. There have been a couple of occasions where I have had to prompt staff to encourage Mum more. Instead of allowing her to stay in bed for days at a time. I am happy to stay this appears
to have improved recently. Currently, we are having difficulties treating Mum for an infection within the home which she has been suffering from for longer than I think is acceptable. I hope this is resolved soon. (All care homes are overpriced.)
Reply from Home manage, Marketing Executive at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you for sharing your and Mum's experience at Kippingtons with us. Feedback from our residents' families is important to us as it helps us improve and provide the highest quality of care. We appreciate your comments on our compassionate and caring team members as well as the high standard of hygiene our domestic team ensure. We will share your feedback with the team so they can address any areas of improvement.
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Review from H L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff here are very pleasant and kind to my Grandad. They help him when he needs something (even if he is stubborn!). He says the staff talk to him and have a fun chat and like his jokes.
The drinks in reception are good and also the snacks. It's nice and warm in winter!
A comment by my Grandad
is: "The food can be spicy/salty and unpleasant he can't eat it, not nice for the elderly pallet." - PS We love the cat!
Reply from Artur Adamski, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you so much for sharing your feedback with us, we really appreciate your comments on our lovely team members - your grandad is a joy for them to care for. We're very sorry to hear about the food being too spicy/salty for him, it is very important to us to cater for our resident's dietary requirements and preferences so we will address this with our hospitality team and ensure the food is more palatable for your grandad. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback with us!
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Review from K S (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The staff are lovely, very patient, and helpful and we feel my Mother is well cared for.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you so much for your lovely review and your comments about our team who work very hard and are always so grateful for positive feedback. We're glad that you're happy with the care your mother receives, and we really appreciate you sharing your feedback!
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Review from K F (Husband of Resident) published on 18 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife has been treated very well with loving care and kindness.
The staff are very supportive and friendly. Overall the nursing home is a very nice place for me to visit.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you so much for your review and kind words about our team who work so hard to deliver the best care for our residents and always appreciate the recognition of their efforts. We're so glad you enjoy visiting Kippingtons - it's always a pleasure to have you! We will pass on your lovely comments to the team.
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Review from Janet S (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The residents' activities have been lacking due to staff sickness. Although, when the activities coordinator is working, he instigates games for the residents. The activities coordinator is a 'one in a million' man. He treats the residents with real respect and humour. There are many great nursing staff
who look after the residents and they inform me of any change with Mum. It takes a team to work in a care home and I feel lucky that Mum is a resident at Kippingtons.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you so much for your feedback, Janet, we really appreciate your recognition of our team members and their dedication - our activities coordinator certainly is 'one in a million' and we're so lucky to have him! We appreciate you addressing issues with the consistency of activities - unfortunately, short staffing due to sickness is something that can't always be helped and we do our best to adapt and keep the activities schedule as regular and consistent as possible. Thank you again for your feedback, it means a lot to our team!
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Review from Barbara B (Friend of Resident) published on 5 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On arrival, good parking, always a space. Welcome at reception is excellent - a friendly greeting and smile. Offered drink, cake and fruit. Downstairs, residents look well cared for and happy. Some watching TV, others playing games or listening to music. Sufficient staff available to care for everyone's
needs. The care, Miss Kippington, makes the place seem like home! My friend's room is a good size, comfortable, light and well-decorated with TV and radio. Very clean and warm. My friend is clean and suitably dressed, comfortable, relaxed and happy to be living at Kippingtons Nursing Home. Staff are kind, friendly and helpful and treat the residents with dignity and respect. A pleasant, secure and safe place to be.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you for your kind words about the care we provide at Kippingtons, we're delighted that your friend is happy and comfortable living with us. It's a pleasure to have them here and lovely to see friends visiting, you're always welcome!
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Review from Elaine T (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Kippingtons for 2 years. There is never a day that goes by when I don't see the love, care and devotion that is given to their residents. The amazing planning of activities that enhance the resident's lives and well-being is outstanding.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you Elaine for your lovely comments about our home, team and activities that we offer at Kippingtons. Your feedback has been shared with the team.
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Review from Patrick H (Son of Resident) published on 23 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum came from being neglected in another home and came here, what a difference! From the first day, we were so happy about the care given. All the staff are so patient and lovely to not only Mum but to family too. The food is very good, the setting is beautiful and the care staff as well as all cleaning
staff, food, reception etc. are all very friendly. We as a family couldn't be happier.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you Patrick for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words about our home, the care your mum is receiving and recognition of the team at Kippingtons. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
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Review from H S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 September 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad has been in Kippingtons for a couple of months now and we are so happy with every aspect of the care he receives. The staff are completely wonderful, always smiling, helpful and unfailingly caring at all times. It’s a blessing and relief for us to know that our Dad is in such a comforting place.
We are given updates on his condition regularly and made aware of any concerns. The care offered is outstanding and we are so grateful to everyone involved in the provision of it.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your dad is receiving such great care at Kippingtons. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
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Review from Audrey M (Sister of Resident) published on 23 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Well cared for.
Reply from Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeMany thanks for your review.
Your comments have been shared with the team.
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Review from Colin C (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2023 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kippingtons offers excellent care and nursing facilities for my father. All staff are welcoming and extremely helpful in all aspects. As a family we are far more relaxed knowing Dad is in safe hands and fully cared for all the time. We are all so grateful for the level of care and compassion shown.
Reply from Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing HomeThank you for your lovely comments about the care your father is receiving. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
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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 HomeThank 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 HomeThank 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 HomeWe 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 HomePauline 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 HomeOn 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 HomeWe 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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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.619)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) 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 27 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 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 4.619 for Kippingtons Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (205 Excellents x 5) + (93 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 310 Ratings = 4.619
  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 27 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 27 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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Kathryn

Kathryn Paterson

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2025

“I have always had a passion for health and social care since I cared for my own Grandfather from a young age. I started my career as a healthcare assistant in a nursing home, proceeded to a senior clinical support worker for the NHS on an elderly care ward, which led me to completing my nursing degree.


During my nursing career, I have experienced working on a frailty ward for the NHS, as a Clinical case manager within the community nursing for those in their own homes and within management in nursing homes, which has involved me working on the floor as a registered nurse at times.


I have personal experience of having parents with dementia and making the decision of placing them in care, which I feel gives me increased compassion and empathy for those tackling this decision themselves.


I feel I am committed to ensuring that our residents receive the best quality care with compassion and respect they deserve. I work closely with the residents, relatives and colleagues to ensure Kippington is a warm and friendly atmosphere to live and work in.


My ethos is that I would not ask someone to do something that I have not or would not be prepared to do myself. Teamwork and good communication is key.”

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