
An excellent choice. A lovely care home with excellent care. The staff are wonderfulJohn P(Husband of Resident/Service User)



An excellent choice. A lovely care home with excellent care. The staff are wonderfulJohn P(Husband of Resident/Service User)



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...
Care Provided by Weald Heights
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 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
- 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
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.
• 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 Weald Heights for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Weald Heights 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
- Maria Covington(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (80)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
Weald Heights Reviews (226)
Weald Heights has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.872) out of 10, based on 54 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Weald Heights has 226 reviews.
The staff at Weald Heights are incredibly caring, professional and friendly and I have total confidence in their doing the absolute best for my mother at all times. They have done absolutely everything they could to allow as much safe access to Mum over the last year of lockdowns as was possible.
My mother stayed at Weald Heights for four weeks of respite care and was extremely well cared for along with great activities/entertainment (she was always laughing). An all-round excellent group of friendly and helpful staff. Very happy to give a well-earned review.
Very nice facility and caring staff. It is a real shame there is no garden or anywhere on the grounds for residents to go out to for a walk and get some fresh air. Food could certainly be more tasty and appealing.
At Weald Heights, we do have outside space for our residents to enjoy, including a secured area, patio area and a paved walk with seating. Residents can also enjoy the beautiful views of the...
I am amazed, given the current circumstances, at the energy, dedication and enduring pleasantness of the staff at Weald Heights. It has been a very difficult time for my mother who has both dementia and nursing needs, but it is obvious to me how very well she is cared for. Weald has managed to balance safeguarding with safe visiting. I am very grateful to be able to visit in a safe, warm and relatively private environment. It is obvious from the affection and happiness that Mum displays to her carers that staff have gone well beyond ‘good care’. I can see that she feels safe and all her needs are well met. The recent ‘relsapp’ has enabled a closer ‘remote’ relationship between mum and our family. The exceptional Activities Team enthusiastically use this new app to promote contact; they stimulate and comfort mum by using material and information we provide on the app. I am so very grateful to the whole of the staff, from receptionists, nurses, carers, domestic staff and Activity Team.
I am very happy to say that all times, even when under considerable and sometimes exceptional pressures, every member of staff has been caring, courteous and generous with their time and understanding of a resident and relatives emotional needs.
Although due to my wife's clinical condition, it is somewhat difficult to completely understand her views, she appears to have settled over the last five months with minimum stress and discomfort.
Because of the problems of access, I have not been able to fully evaluate the facilities and services provided within Weald Heights beyond a single visit that I made months ago, from conversations with staff and to a limited extent with my wife's comments. None the less, I have confidence in giving all aspects of the care and comfort provided for my life as good to excellent.
Such a lovely home, a real community with amazing carers. Dementia is so cruel, needing so many types of care: medical, physical, emotional etc, all of which are provided to a high standard. Staff Always go the extra mile. We thoroughly recommend.
Covid 19 outside visit to see my mother. At such a difficult time Care UK ensured that both myself and my mother were safe. Well organised and professional as always. All staff were wearing their correct PPE and ensured that I was too.
My mother-in-law has been a resident at Weald Heights for over a year and the care has been of a high standard. Since the arrival of Covid 19, all of the staff have been working under great pressure and still providing excellent care. They have made great efforts to keep us in touch with our relatives and to keep us in touch with what is happening in the home.
Before moving to Weald Heights, Dad had been a daily visitor to see Mum who had come in with dementia. By the time Mum died, Dad had made a lot of friends at Weald Heights and was keen to move in. After a short period of adjustment (actually about 15 minutes) he found himself totally at home. He had been in danger of becoming isolated and lonely living alone at home and he relished the comradeship and sense of community he found as a resident at Weald Heights. His sense of purpose was rediscovered and he lived his final year to the very fullest extent possible. He loved the various activities and was encouraged by the staff to participate in groups for activities which I thought wouldn't be of interest to him. The staff were unfailingly kind and helpful and when he was diagnosed with a serious lung condition in January, the standard of care was exceptional - as we had found with Mum. Not only was Dad cared for and nurtured, but the whole family felt welcomed. Thank you to everyone.
My sister has been a resident in Weald Heights for fifteen months and we have been very happy that she is well cared for. The last couple of months have been very difficult for everyone but the staff have excelled themselves, not only caring for my sister but keeping us informed and connected with her by face time etc. I feel she couldn’t have been in a better place at this horrible time.
Most of my dealings so far have been over the phone and have always been very positive. The team dealing with the finances has been very helpful and efficient throughout.
From the moment I visited Weald Heights, the whole atmosphere and care team just blew me away. It’s such a breath of fresh air to see a home that completely contradicts any stereotypical images of boring, depressing, fuddy-duddy institutions. The furniture is bright and cheerful, the food fresh and appetising and most importantly every single member of staff is kind, patient and fully committed to each and every resident, no matter how challenging their needs. One of the lovely carers once said to me, I treat your mum-in-law as if she were my 'own mum’ and that really resonated with me and rings true. It’s not an easy decision to move someone you love so much into a home, but Weald Heights do everything to make it a real home from home, and we so appreciate it. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Mum took a while to settle and during this time, the staff could not have tried harder to make her feel at home. The communication with us was, and continues to be, excellent and it was clear that her individual needs and happiness were paramount. Mum needs a range of support and eventually, it was decided that she should change floor as the environment would be more appropriate. This has certainly proved to be the case.
We are so grateful and appreciative of all the staff - residents are all treated with genuine compassion, care and respect (and a sense of humour!). Nothing seems to be too much for them.
I would recommend Weald Heights to anyone looking for a caring, safe environment for a loved one.
My mother was admitted to the home for respite residential care in late January, and received an extremely warm and personal welcome on arrival. Her room was comfortable and well-equipped. During her four week stay, she was well cared for and encouraged to mobilise, socialise and participate in activities. She enjoyed the food enormously and gained strength physically over that period. The team leaders were always available to talk to me, either in person or when I phoned and gave helpful updates on my mother's situation. One, in particular, was especially reassuring when I expressed concerns about my mother's confusion. The care staff seemed to genuinely care, and the administrative staff were also helpful and efficient at all times. I would be happy to recommend Weald Heights to anyone considering it.
First-class care and support really excellent cuisine and service. Entertainment much enjoyed. Families well looked after excellent respite care. Overall a high standard.
Since my husband has been cared for at Weald Heights he has been treated with such kindness and respect. I am always made welcome and any issues are discussed with the excellent care team. Great entertainment team. Never a dull moment. My eternal thanks to everyone concerned. I'm so glad I chose Weald Heights.
Mum settled in much quicker than we thought she would, mainly because of the thoughtful approach of the carers.
My wife has enjoyed her stay but can be difficult at times, therefore, I feel sorry for the carers, hopefully this will change soon. Good luck.
Weald Heights recently organised a 96th birthday party for my Mum who has been a resident for a year. The attention to detail and care put into it reflects the overall philosophy of a truly caring home. The events team, in particular, should be proud of their continued cheerfulness and organisational skills.
Beautiful care home, very modern, bright and with many facilities. The staff are lovely, very welcoming, warm and compassionate. The home has an excellent entertainment/activities team with something on every day and they would make sure that everyone was invited and encouraged to join in if they so wished. I was very impressed with mums accommodation which was of a very high standard. The food was also very good with a varied menu to suit all. Overall, we were extremely happy with mums care at Weald Heights and would recommend highly.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 February 2025Outstanding
- CaringOutstanding
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
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 (44) & 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
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

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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