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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)
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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 M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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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
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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
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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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Review from Diane H (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Wonderful.
Welcoming.
Wonderful staff.
Wonderful residents.
Excellent/Room excellent.
Food 10/10.
What more can we say.
Our mum has settled in so well.

A great improvement in just one week.

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Review from Julia R (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience in getting my mother into Kippington Nursing Home was made so much less stressful due to excellent help and understanding of both the staff and especially the manager.

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Review from Susan S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Everyone is very friendly and caring. Lovely decorations, much like her own home. The food seems to be tasty.

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Review from N B (Son of Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Kippington administered my mother within two days, at a time when I could not cope with looking after her at home. The staff went out of their way to help at a bad time for me. The staff are all very friendly and the service is excellent.

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Review from Anne B (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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The carers are very attentive.
There is a bit of a delay in answering calls for help, there are no means of calling for help for residents in the lounge if no carer is present.

Generally very good experience. My mother has been well cared for and given personal towels too which is nice.

Reply from Edwin Cabagui, Home Manager at Kippingtons

Thank you for taking the time to review Kippingtons, we really appreciate your feedback. We take great pride in providing high-quality care and facilities and are very pleased to hear that your experience is a positive one.

Although there are no static call bells in the lounge, each resident is...  

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Review from Carole (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been a resident at Kippington for two years. He was very poorly when he arrived, but the care and medical attention he has received means he has thrived and enjoys his life at Kippington. All the staff are very caring and engage with all the residents. Meal times are excellent. Staff always address our concerns or worries and strive to resolve them. They communicate and share information effectively. Kippington meets all our expectations.

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Review from Jan B (Niece of Resident) published on 4 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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We are very pleased with the care given to my aunt. Since she has been at Kippington her health and well-being has greatly improved.

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Review from Kathleen D (Resident / Service User) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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I usually wait for a long time when I press the button, this is possibly due to the carers not given sufficient time per resident and due to insufficient staffing. I cannot comment on the activities as I do not participate due to my loss of sight and hearing difficulties. With reference to the food many dishes are not suitable for my age group 95 and are usually cold. The carers are very good and treat me well.

Reply from Anne Benstead, Home Manager at Kippingtons

Thank you for your feedback. At Kippington Care Home we strive to improve the services that we provide and value any comments made so we are able to do so. We pride ourselves on providing varied choices for each of our residents whilst maintaining their individual requirements. We will arrange for...  

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 September 2022
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Good
  • 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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