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Kippingtons

Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2PG
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All the staff are so patient and lovely to not only Mum but to family tooPatrick H(Son of Resident/Service User)
Kippingtons, Sevenoaks
The amazing planning of activities that enhance the resident's lives and well-being is outstanding.Elaine T(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
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The care offered is outstanding and we are so gratefulH S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Kippingtons, Sevenoaks

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.

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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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,575From £1,771
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,575From £1,771
Nursing CareFrom £1,825From £2,053
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,825From £2,053
Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of

care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.

What’s included?
• 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

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
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.

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

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)

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9.6

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.

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Review from Brian H (Resident / Service User) published on 29 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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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

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
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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

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 / Service User) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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 / Service User) published on 10 September 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 / Service User) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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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Review from Amanda T (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 28 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very happy with the care and facilities offered to my Mother in Law. Friendly and helpful staff. In these "different" times we appreciate the efforts and dedication and commitment displayed by the staff to the residents and relatives. Thank you.

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Review from I B (Son of Resident) published on 26 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent kind and friendly staff, always there to help assist old folk and visitors. Superb.

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Review from Greg T (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is well looked after ay Kippingtons. We are so glad she is here during this difficult time, she has been kept safe and happy. Thank you so much for the caring and dedicated team.

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My dad did not want to come to Kippingtons - he wanted to go back home after a stay in hospital. After 2 weeks in Kippingtons he told me he felt safe and comfortable. He praised the staff who cared for him. This has given me, as his daughter, peace of mind that Dad is being well cared for. Thank you to all the team involved.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 September 2022
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  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (1)

Kathryn Paterson
Kathryn PatersonJob Title:Home Manager

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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