Kippingtons

Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 2PG
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  • 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.

There is always something to look forward to with a schedule of regular activities, events and outings for residents. The experienced team at Kippingtons care home aim to create a caring and supportive community for residents and their 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 What's included?

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 £1823
  • 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

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.

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.

Contact Kippingtons 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 Reviews (88)

9.6

Kippingtons has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.626) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from Mike H (Brother of Resident) published on 11 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff go about their work with a great caring passion. They are good listeners and care.
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Review from N E (Brother of Resident) published on 18 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Limited experience but what I have seen has been excellent. Well run, very clean, very helpful and pleasant staff. All in all a very good care home.
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Review from B C (Wife of Resident) published on 20 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A caring, friendly and happy atmosphere. The care staff are fantastic and capable. The nursing staff ready to answer any concerns and always considerate.
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Review from David C (Husband of Resident) published on 31 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very impressed with the standard of care offered to my wife. Everyone, from the manager down to the assistants, treats the residents with care and consideration. Many of them going the extra mile to help when required.
I am most satisfied with the home.
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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are very friendly and always neatly dressed. A very welcoming atmosphere. Nice and warm in communal areas.
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Review from K M (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Although my aunt was only with Kippington for a week before passing away, the care she received was exemplary and all staff were extremely polite.
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Review from Keira M (Friend of Resident) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed. A lovely home with lots of laughter. Came for the summer fair and it was a lovely afternoon. All the staff were friendly and welcoming.
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Review from Paul B (Resident) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been admitted to Kipplington recently. All staff have welcomed us with their friendly faces. My mother feels settled already. I made the right choice to choose Kipplington for my mother.
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Review from B C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Staff are absolutely fantastic and so friendly which makes the world of difference. Would be great if they could go up to the room and have a chat with residents for 10 minutes a day. All round lovely place with lots going on. Good food and great staff.
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Review from Sue B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kippington have been fantastic.
My mum loved it here. The staff are all stars.
Sadly mum passed away on 30th July.
Mum has been here for 13 years.
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Review from Mary S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I like being here. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I am treated very well.
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Review from B H (Nephew of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Ever since my aunt entered Kippington, the staff have been exceptional. Every time we visit we are met with smiling faces.
Everyone has been very helpful and considerate to our concerns.
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Review from A R (Son of Resident) published on 18 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall we have been extremely pleased with our experience at Kippington. A course of hiccups at the beginning but only minor. My father is getting the best possible care and seems very fond of the staff and carers who seem charming. Plus the food is very good.
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Review from Joan D (Resident) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am extremely happy living at Kippington. The staff are all very helpful and kind. The food is very good. I enjoy living here very much.
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Review from Hugh B (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother was only in Kippington for three weeks but my brother, sister and myself were all impressed with the level of care and compassion shown to her, and to us. The care and all the staff were exemplary.
Our mother did not use the activities and due to her condition, did not eat much of the food,
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Review from Sheila E (Wife of Resident) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband has excellent care from all at Kippington Nursing Home. Everyone is so caring, thoughtful and loving and it is led by a wonderful manager.
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Review from T W (Son of Resident) published on 13 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother entered Kippington as a resident in early January. From the start, she liked Kippington, felt relaxed, comfortable and happy. This continued throughout. She is now very content and more settled with life once again.
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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The care home seems to be run satisfactorily. Seems to be a high turnover of staff. There are plenty of entertainment - although my mother is confined to bed so doesn't often participate. There is always choices of meals at each meal times. Carers are always friendly. There is a relative meeting about
every 3 months.
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Review from John B (Son of Resident) published on 19 October 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with the care that is shown to my mother. She is well looked after very well and nothing is too much trouble for the staff, they are always willing to help us with any questions and worries we have about her.


We would certainly recommend Kippingtons to friends seeking similar care

for their loved ones.
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Review from Ted o (Son of Resident) published on 11 October 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was apprehensive about going into Kippington but the visit by the manager to our home prior admission completely allayed any fears she had.
The welcome Mum received, together with the kindness shown by all staff, was reassuring that we had made the right decision. Her room was well appointed with
ornaments and flowers and a welcoming card awaited her, signed on behalf of the staff.
Six weeks later and Mum is completely at home: she has made several friends, not only residents but many staff.


Mum is 102 years old and registered blind but still shows her wonderful disposition which has helped her to settle in and feel at home. The staff are so attentive and caring and Mum says 'very discrete'. The daily activities are really well thought of. I visit Mum each day and there always seems to be laughter. She enjoys mealtimes, the varied menu and never stops telling me that she wants for nothing and there is always something to do.


Well done Kippington, keep it up and thank you!

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.626)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.626) out of 10 for Kippingtons 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 29 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 4.626 for Kippingtons is calculated as follows: ( (222 Excellents x 5) + (100 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 334 Ratings = 4.626
  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 is based on 29 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 29 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

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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