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)

9.8

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 Heather (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from J S (Resident) published on 25 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
First-class care and support really excellent cuisine and service. Entertainment much enjoyed. Families well looked after excellent respite care. Overall a high standard.
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Review from Pamela C (Wife of Resident) published on 24 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
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Review from G S (Son of Resident) published on 17 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum settled in much quicker than we thought she would, mainly because of the thoughtful approach of the carers.
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Review from Peter S (Husband of Resident) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Kate (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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
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Review from Sue (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
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.
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Review from Humphrey P (Son of Resident) published on 4 February 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother needed to enter a nursing home at short notice. Fortunately, we had already visited several homes in the area, including Weald Heights which was one of the two on our shortlist. When we needed to move we re-visited the two lead options and Weald Heights was the unanimous choice of my mother,
brothers and I. We have not been disappointed. The staff provide excellent, compassionate nursing support and personal care, and are very attentive. All the staff are genuinely warm and friendly. Mum's room, and the whole nursing home, is clean and has lots of natural light. The food is very good. A wide range of events and entertainments are provided. The location in central Sevenoaks is convenient for us and provides pleasing views of the surrounding trees. Highly recommended.
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Review from Alex G (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The decision of care home for a parent, in particular one with dementia, is a challenging one on many grounds, including emotional. My mother has now been at Weald Heights for c 18 months and as a family, we are all very happy with our decision.
The home itself has a lot of positive features. New,
well designed, bright and with a lot of facilities (don't underestimate the benefit of a proper hairdressing room). Staff are well trained, treat my mother with respect and most importantly caring. Like all care homes, there is occasional turnover of staff but this seems under control and most of the staff have been there since Mum arrived.
Activities are a key part to the home and excellent. Varied, well thought through and delivered with unbridled enthusiasm by all the activities team.
You set very high standards for the care of a loved one and no home is able to constantly deliver to that standard. Any issues have been dealt with promptly and efficiently by the team at all levels.
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Review from G D (Son of Resident) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We are very happy with all aspects of care of our 99-year-old mother. She is frail and has not been well but the care of her at Weald Heights has been amazing. Good food, warm environment, a new building and above all, kind and gentle staff. Well ahead of two other care home we have tried. Thank you
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Review from Delphine M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care that my mother receives is delivered with kindness, consideration, dignity and humour. Furthermore, the staff are happy to discuss her care and address any concerns we may have on medical matters. The activities are excellent and the residents are encouraged to join in. There is always a jolly
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Review from J M (Friend of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is always clean and welcoming. The café is ideal for residents to entertain their visitors away from their rooms.
Staff are always welcoming and friendly.
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Review from Paul G (Son of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I visit my mother every three months, and the staff are always welcoming and friendly. All the staff, including those who must be fairly new, cheerfully greet my mother as we wheel her through the home. The staff contact me whenever there is a problem, and I am happy that I am kept informed about developments.
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always seems to be plenty of activities happening at the home and in the local area that residents can participate in, even where they have mobility difficulties.
The only minor issue is that the turnover of staff, although I suspect this is a problem in the entire sector. The key staff that I deal with have not changed over the last year, which is helpful.
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Review from Penny S (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Weald Heights has been a home for my mother for the past 2 years. She has been cared for extremely well and with great kindness. Transferring from a home you have lived in independently for many years to a care home is very hard for all residents. The staff helped to make that change as easy as possible
for my mother although she finds the loss of independence and privacy quite hard even now. The size of the home is perfect for her, not too vast and daunting and although she suffers with mobility problems it’s easy to get from A to B. The activities in the home are great and provide an opportunity for the residents to mingle and make friends. The staff are always friendly when you visit and very approachable if you need to discuss anything at all.
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad has been in Weald Heights for 2 years and it is now his home. The care he receives is wonderful and everybody treats him with respect and he is shown such kindness. My mum would love to look after him herself but as this isn't possible this is definitely the best option. There is a positive cheerful
feeling when you enter and we are always greeted by the lovely reception staff. Not only do the carers look after my dad but also my mum when she visits on her own. Everyone is so friendly. Dad's room is always spotless. I can't recommend Weald Heights enough.
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Review from Vivien D (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Mother has been a resident for 2 years having lived independently until widowed.
It was a huge change for her to move to residential care and as a rather shy person, it was a challenge for her to integrate with a new community. This has been achieved to a large extent due to the personal interest
shown by the care staff, the thoughtful and responsive management and of course the proximity to her immediate family. She has been able to maintain her privacy while still enjoying communal meal times and her choice of the very varied activities on offer. The relaxed and informal atmosphere facilitates unrestricted visits from family and encourages a sense of belonging for all. The facilities are fresh and attractive and often draw comparisons with a 5-star hotel! Overall our family has been very satisfied with the choice of care for our lovely Mum.
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Review from L M (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been in Weald Heights for two years with Alzheimer's diagnosis but able to function and enjoy life at Weald Heights. It took some time for her to settle as she was very frightened of everything. The staff have been amazing throughout, I cannot speak highly enough about the team on the
first floor. The home is spotless, the cleaners are polite and know all the residents. The care team are kind, sympathetic to my needs as well as my mothers and treat everyone as an individual. Nothing is too much trouble. Dining with dignity and able to care for the unique needs of my mum.
Naturally, it has taken some time to establish the staff teams from new beginnings but being well lead by the home manager always gave me the confidence that she would ensure an excellent home, and she has. I have been a full-time carer for my parents in the past, it is easy to criticise others when you finally have to make the decision to hand over the reins. Don't hesitate, it really is brilliant.
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Review from T H (Son of Resident) published on 28 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff all are excellent, very caring and all go beyond their duties and care. They are all pleasant and very professional.
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Review from R K (Son of Resident) published on 18 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Weald Heights has provided excellent care for my mother and father. The staff are genuinely concerned for the welfare of the residents. The staff have shown compassion during difficult times and provided a fun environment during the day to day activities. I would not hesitate to recommend Weald Heights.
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Review from R O (Friend of Resident) published on 13 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We visited two related residents, they were on different floors with differing needs, both were receiving excellent, sensitive care from the staff. We were impressed at the range of opportunities available to the residents.
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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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