
All the staff are so patient and lovely to not only Mum but to family tooPatrick H(Son of Resident/Service User)

The amazing planning of activities that enhance the resident's lives and well-being is outstanding.Elaine T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care offered is outstanding and we are so gratefulH S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

All the staff are so patient and lovely to not only Mum but to family tooPatrick H(Son of Resident/Service User)

The amazing planning of activities that enhance the resident's lives and well-being is outstanding.Elaine T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The care offered is outstanding and we are so gratefulH S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Located in ‘The Garden of England’, Kent, Kippingtons provides round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care.
Residents at the Sevenoaks care home can enjoy quality facilities including cosy communal areas and a hair salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated and outside there is a beautiful, landscaped garden, perfect relaxing with loved ones.
There is always something...
Care Provided by Kippingtons
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 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)
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
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Kippingtons for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Kippingtons 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 £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
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 Reviews (91)
Kippingtons has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.640) out of 10, based on 31 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kippingtons has 91 reviews.
A lovely home, my father's health improved while he stayed there. Always happy to help me when I visited or rang the home. Thank you all so much.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Alice! We're so pleased to hear that your father received such great care at Kippingtons. Your kind words about his health improvement and the team's helpfulness mean a lot to us. I will pass on your wonderful comments to the whole team.
My friend has been staying at Kippingtons for a few weeks now. She was transferred from hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. The care and staff have been excellent with her. She is always clean and tidy, as are the recreation areas and her bedroom. The food always looks good and nutritious. The reception staff are always welcoming and pleased to help in any way they can. A very good place for my friend to be cared for.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your friend received such great care at Kippingtons Nursing Home and that you had such a positive experience during your visits. We take great pride in creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our...
The staff, carers and nurses are very good, and you can tell that they really care - it's not just a job for them. The nurses, in particular, are excellent with their support and help. My wife is very young to be in a nursing home as she is recovering from a brain tumour. I have personally found this very hard to deal with, but Kippington have really reached out and helped.
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your wife is receiving such great care at Kippington Nursing Home and that we've been able to provide you with the support you need during this difficult time. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.
Mum was very poorly when she arrived at Kippington Nursing Home. All the staff were so kind and looked after her so well. I've got nothing but praise for them all. From the moment you walked into reception, you were greeted with a smile and an offer of tea or coffee and a slice of cake. The nursing staff all cared for my mother so well for the short time that she was a resident there. I can't thank you all enough.
Thank you for your kind words and recognition of the team at Kippington Nursing Home. Our team is dedicated to offering not only expert care but also a friendly and inviting atmosphere for both residents and their families. We are really sorry for your loss, we hope we made your mother's stay as comfortable as possible. Your comments will be passed on to the team.
The nursing staff are always welcoming.
Thank you for your care for Mum.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so glad to hear that the reception was welcoming and that your mum is happy and building a good rapport with our team. We strive to provide the best care, and it's wonderful to know that you've felt supported during your visits. Your appreciation means a...
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.)
Thank 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...
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!
Thank 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...
The staff are lovely, very patient, and helpful and we feel my Mother is well cared for.
Thank 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!
The staff are very supportive and friendly. Overall the nursing home is a very nice place for me to visit.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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 -...
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.
Thank 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!
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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.
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.
Thank 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.
Well cared for.
Your comments have been shared with the team.
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.
Thank 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.
Have always found all staff very cheerful and helpful and I have no concerns with my wife's care.
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.
Fantastic place. Wonderful staff. Mum is really happy.
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.
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.
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...
First-rate.
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.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 14 September 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
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News (48) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
Care UK’s commitment to supporting residents has been nationally recognised, as the organisation took home the large care provider of the year accolade at the 2026 Care Home Awards. At...
- 29 May 2026
Residents in Care UK homes love getting out and about in nature where they can and, for one Dorset-based home, they’re celebrating World Bee Day with a buzz! Wimborne-based home,...
- 29 May 2026
Colleagues across Care UK are celebrating after being shortlisted in eleven categories at the Stars of Social Care Awards, the most the company has ever been shortlisted in at the...
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Meet the Team (1)

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 that 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 to 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 Kippingtons 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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