Weald Heights

Bourchier Close, Sevenoaks TN13 1PD
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  • Weald Heights, Sevenoaks
Weald Heights is a CQC rated 'Outstanding' (June 2025) care home in Sevenoaks. The dedicated and expert team offer quality residential, nursing and dementia care on a respite or permanent basis. They spend time getting to know residents and their families, creating tailored care and lifestyle plans to suit their needs.

Every element has been designed to provide 5-star luxury and comfort. The home has its own café, hair and beauty salon, bar and cinema room. The team believes in enabling residents to live as independently as possible whilst ensuring their care needs are sensitively looked after.

Weald Heights is proud to be accredited with the Gold Standards Framework Care Homes Programme, recognising a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents at the end of their life.

They are proud to have been internally accredited with the evidence-based, person-centred Care Fit for VIPS.

Weald Heights is a ‘Veteran Friendly Framework’ accredited care home, recognising the best practice and highest standards of care for the Armed Forces community.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1930
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2020
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2170
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £2140
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £2230
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £2380

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.
Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
for respite stays.


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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Weald Heights to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Maria Covington (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (80)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (80)

Weald Heights Reviews (213)

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Weald Heights has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10, based on 61 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Weald Heights has 213 reviews.

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Review from Janice M (Cousin of Resident) published on 4 September 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff were very friendly and my cousin settled in really quickly. There are many activities on offer for her to enjoy.
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Review from S B (Relative of Resident) published on 22 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited the care home on many occasions to visit family. I have remarked to the care home manager today on how lovely the home is looked after and how friendly the assistants always are. I always feel welcome and reassured my family are well looked after.
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Review from G S (Nephew of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our family has been very pleased with every aspect of Weald Heights Care Home.
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Review from Martin B (Son of Resident) published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everything from welcoming my mum into the home and the love, care and attention to every detail is outstanding. My mum is on a respite stay but as a result of how well this home has looked after her in every way, we will be putting her on a permanent residency. Cannot say enough good things about Weald
Heights and the manager and staff.
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Review from D B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 14 August 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the staff and management. Food is very good. Weald Heights is very clean and when I want something I buzz and they attend. I have enjoyed lots of great activities.
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Review from S H (Son of Resident) published on 14 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I conducted a thorough review of care homes in the Sevenoaks area and Weald Heights was an easy and obvious choice for my mothers care needs. The home is of a very high standard in terms of the surroundings, facilities and most importantly the quality of care.
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Review from Desmond H (Partner of Resident) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although we have only been involved at the home for a couple of weeks, we have found the staff and facilities highly satisfactory.
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Review from P H (Son of Resident) published on 6 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum couldn't be looked after any better.
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Review from Tony P (Friend of Resident) published on 5 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very impressed with the place and staff.
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Review from Mandy S (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has Dementia and became a resident at Weald Heights Care Home in December 2017. She has been made to feel very welcome by all the members of staff. All the rooms are clean, light and airy.
The care and concern from all members of staff has been excellent both to my mother and our family.
Weald Heights has a warm and friendly atmosphere and there is always a variety of different activities for the residents and families to take part in. My mother has enjoyed in so many different activities and outings in her short time there.
As a family, we are reassured that Mum is happy and well cared for.
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Review from Esther C (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Seeing a relative enter a care home is never easy but the warmth and friendliness of the staff, from the manager to the housekeeping team, made this an easy transition. Weald Heights is a calm and restful home and my mother has settled in well. In the family's opinion, our mother could not be better
looked after or in nicer surroundings.
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Review from Kevin A (Son of Resident) published on 23 May 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father moved into Weald Heights at the end of April 2018 and I have been extremely impressed with how the home is run. The staff are always polite and friendly and I have nothing but praise for how my father has been looked after in the time that he has been at the home.
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Review from R A (Resident) published on 22 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following advice from a friend, who went and looked at Weald Heights as I was in hospital/spent three weeks convalescing in room 19 on the ground floor. Needed "medical/nursing" assistance to begin with, and then just the rest of my elevated leg following major surgery, to rebuild a smashed ankle. Could
not recommend Weald Heights and all the staff more highly. Even laid on a super lunch for my family to join me on Easter Sunday!
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Review from Ann A (Wife of Resident) published on 22 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A friendly well run nursing home with excellent accommodation. Friendly helpful staff on hand. Could not be better.
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Review from April G (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Was made to feel welcome by the staff. The room was lovely with good facilities. Weald Heights is more like a 5-star hotel than a care home. My father settled quickly. He enjoyed the entertainment on Monday as did the other residents in the room. I love the thought that has gone into the decor of the
Dementia wing, and the set up for their residents who like to wander and fiddle with things, they can with no bother. Overall a lovely place with excellent staff.
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Review from Colin B (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
When your Mum needs to move into a Care Home it's a scary time and you want the very best of everything for her. I have yet to find anything to fault with Weald Heights - the rooms, facilities, activities, food, care, atmosphere are all excellent (and consistently so!). But it's really all about the
staff: they are all fantastic - they really go beyond just providing for Mum's needs and really seem to recognise that this is now Mum's home, not just a place she is staying at. And, friends and family are always welcome at any time.
Weald Heights really has given me the peace of mind of knowing that my Mum is in a good place where she will be cared for, lead a full and active life and make friends (among the staff as well as other residents!).
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Review from Katrina T (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Weald Heights Care Home we feel is the best home our mother could be in. Without exception every member of the nursing team, the carers, administration and cleaners treat my mother with great respect, kindness and sensitivity. We know she is in capable and supportive hands and so we are relieved and
happy that she is there.
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Review from Neill T (Son of Resident) published on 20 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Whilst the overall standard of care is good, I have found it difficult to have a joined up conversation regarding my mother’s care. When I did organise this, the agreed follow up did not happen.
Reply from Samantha Debenham, Marketing Support Administrator at Weald Heights

Thank you for your recent review regarding Weald Heights and the positive scores around the care team and facilities. We are pleased to know that you would be likely to recommend Weald Heights in the future. Thank you for your comment regarding communication links, we are sorry that we did not meet your expectations on this occasion. Please be assured that we endeavour to maintain efficient and regular communication between residents, relatives, health professionals and the home and we have an open door policy for anyone wishing to discuss any issues regarding their relatives. Our home manager would be happy to personally discuss any communication barriers that you feel need to be addressed in this instance. We do take your concerns and feedback seriously and would like to thank you for taking the time to share your views.

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Review from Katharine F (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Weald Heights is a lovely caring place. Nothing is too much trouble and all the staff are focused on "going the extra mile".
The activities are excellent - interesting and varied. My mum often says how much she laughs and is very happy and settled. I have been very impressed with the responsiveness
of staff to any queries or requests. The food is of excellent quality - some more themed meals (like the Greek Day) would maybe be welcome. Moving to residential care is a big step for everyone involved but Weald Heights have made the whole thing a positive and rewarding experience - thank you!
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Review from Karen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 March 2018 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum has settled in well at Weald Heights and it is good to know she is safe and being looked after. All staff are kind and patient with mum (and with me!) and have managed concerns mum initially felt well. Activities are spot on and know mum enjoys taking part in these.
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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.817)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.817) out of 10 for Weald Heights is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 61 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 60 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 4.817 for Weald Heights is calculated as follows: ( (609 Excellents x 5) + (92 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (3 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 717 Ratings = 4.817
  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 Weald Heights is based on 60 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 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 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 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 60 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: 10 Feb 2025

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Outstanding
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Meet the Team (1)

Maria

Maria Covington

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2016

I’m a registered nurse by training and have worked in older people’s care for 25 years. Before joining Weald Heights in 2016, I had managed a large care home for ten years. I’ve been at Weald Heights since before it opened its doors. I’m delighted at the way my team and I have made it a home with a first-class reputation.


I believe in setting the standard, rather than following, and we take an innovative, personalised approach to resident care. When residents said they fancied learning a new language, we set up Spanish lessons and joined with a local parent and toddler group so that the generations could learn together. And when a gentleman, who is a keen musician, wanted to visit the Royal Albert Hall for his 90th birthday, we worked with his family to make it happen and to give him an unforgettable day.


I was delighted with our ‘good’ rating from the CQC, which we gained in September 2018. I’m now looking forward to continuing to work with my skilled and passionate team to go one better. Our aim now is to become an ‘outstanding’ provider of great care for older people in Sevenoaks, and across Kent and the South East of England.

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