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With large gardens, a summer house, a busy activities calendar, coffee shop, reflexology, hair salon to name a few, Bradbury Grange offers something for everyone. The home provide 24-hour support which ensures the residents continue to...
Care Provided by Bradbury Grange
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 50 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
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
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bradbury Grange for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bradbury Grange 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- MHA
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Kim Saint (Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (50)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
Bradbury Grange Reviews (58)
Bradbury Grange has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.508) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bradbury Grange has 58 reviews.
This is on behalf of my husband who has been here with dementia since September last year. I visit twice a week and he seems ok but has lost a lot of weight. The staff are marvelous but feel he could have more one-to-one care.
Thank you for taking your time to review our care home and we appreciate your feedback. Thank you for recognising the carers and the hard work that they do to support all of our residents. We strive for excellence at all times and will meet with families as and when they have concerns. We offer 24...
Staff are friendly and helpful, and leave genuine care for the residents.
The family would like to see more activities on a daily basis - for stimulation and enjoyment of their father, who is resident with dementia - such a cruel disease at such a young age. (79 years)
Thank you for your review. We are delighted that you have found the refurbishment has made a huge difference. We will continue to strive to improve on the variety of activities.
My husband has been expertly cared for during the last two years. Management and staff listen to requests and always respond according to the needs of the resident. Every aspect of care is geared to the residents personal needs. Food is excellent, as is accommodation, and the carers are very helpful. There is respect for each resident, who get opportunity to discuss their situation at the residents meeting. Singing, services and other entertainment with the Chaplain are enjoyed by all.
Thank your for the kind words, which is a testament to the work that all the staff do here at Bradbury Grange to create a warm and friendly environment for people to live in.
Everywhere is very well run, clean and friendly. Whenever there is any kind of an incident I am always informed immediately which I find really reassuring.
I really love Bradbury Grange and am so glad I was able to get a place there for my lovely sister!
Thank your for the kind words, which is a testament to the work that all the staff do here at Bradbury Grange to create a warm and friendly environment for people to live in.
The home feels like a home. It is very clean and freshly decorated. It feels safe and warm. The staff do a great job and they care for the residents. My mum is very happy there.
Thank your for the kind words, which is a testament to the work that all the staff do here at Bradbury Grange to create a warm and friendly environment for people to live in.
Not for the first time, my wife, who is severely disabled, entered Bradbury Grange (BG) for a fortnight's respite care in September 2025. The sudden onset of a serious health condition meant that I couldn't resume my role as her carer and Kim and her team at BG could not have done more to welcome my wife and help her settle into her newly decorated, light and well appointed room. Clearly, this has been a life changing experience for both me and my wife of over fifty years, but regular visits from family and friends and the care and understanding of Kim and her team are helping us to adjust, for which I take this opportunity to record my sincere thanks.
Thank you for your kind words and we are so happy that we could support you at a time in your life that you also needed support alongside your wife.
I fell, fractured a vertebra, lost control of my bladder and bowels. I decided I needed respite care. A friend recommended Bradbury Grange. I was surprised at how friendly, jolly and constructive the staff were. They were positive and thoughtful and I felt supported and much less anxious. They were happy to check if they were uncertain about something which was reassuring. I was expecting bland food. I was so impressed by the range choice and variety. The food was delicious and satisfying. The menu was creative and interesting. The room was comfortable well furnished and appropriate. The home as a whole was exceedingly attractive and in immaculate condition.
Thank you for your positive review, which shows how we are a supportive and happy team. I will share this review with the team.
I came into Bradbury Grange for two weeks following a knee replacement operation. Everyday, by every member of staff I met, I was treated with care, friendliness and profesional consideration. The support I have been given has been excellent and I believe has really made my recovery much quicker and less painful. I cannot thank everyone enough and hope they will have me back in a few months time after my second knee replacement. Thankyou so much.
Thank you for your review. This a great reflection on the care that we provide at Bradbury Grange. We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay, and will look forward to you returning in the future.
Both of my parents have been at Bradbury Grange for over a year and I have been very pleased with the standard of the care provided.
All the staff, from the management to the cleaning staff and the nurses, have been exemplary in their kindness and patience with me and my parents, and when visiting I am always made to feel welcome. The staff, although sometimes extremely busy, are always caring and responsive to Mum and Dad's needs. If a problem ever occurs with my parents the staff are always quick to let me know.
The home always seems clean and there are activities and entertainment on offer to help keep my parents occupied. I have no hesitation in recommending Bradbury Grange very highly.
Thank you for the kind comments about the team at Bradbury. It is refreshing and really gives the team a boost to hear such comments.
I am very happy with the service Bradbury Grange has given my husband for the last 5 months. The day staff are all great, friendly and always helpful, both caters and domestic staff. I'm not sure about night staff as I never see them but my husband is sometimes negative about his night experiences, which maybe the dementia talking! He occasionally does not have a continence pad on and I've had a couple of accidents when taking him out because of this. He is sometimes dressed with non matching clothes. The laundry service is excellent. Visitors are always made welcome and never made to feel a nuisance. It is sometimes hard to get in at weekends when there is no one in the office, this can be frustrating ringing the bell for 10 minutes. But thank you for all you do in difficult times circumstances , my family and I are most appreciative.
Thank you for the lovely comments that I will pass on to staff. I will also review with staff about the entry at weekends to try and make it a quicker response.
When mum arrived she was made to feel very welcome, and was so happy that she could bring her favourite pieces of furniture and pictures, as they meant so much to her. It has become very much a home from home which is always kept fresh and clean.
The food on offer is freshly made and is of a high quality.
When mum was poorly they kept me up to date at all times and were prompt in involving the relevant medical practitioners. The staff then kept a very close eye on her and any additional needs were taken care of.
Mum is happy and settled, and after the stress and worry of moving her into a care home, I now wouldn't hesitate in recommending Bradbury Grange.
Both of my parents were residents at this lovely home and were excellently care for by all of the staff. We always felt welcomed when we visited, as if the home had become part of our family and we became a part of theirs. The staff did not just care for my parents - they really cared about them. Mum particularly loved spending time in the beautiful garden. We have felt so reassured by all of the staff at Bradbury Grange. The home is managed well, kept very clean and we were always kept well informed. We can't thank the staff enough for all of their care and effort.
Thank you for your review. It is great to hear that you really value the team at Bradbury Grange and are supportive of the care that we provide.
I can't praise this home enough for looking after our precious Mum
I can only speak from my experience of observing. My sister is in the care home not me. I know that she is cared for, kindly and compassionately. All the carers I have met have been caring, cheerful and I can even say loving towards my sister, and very patient. I took my time to ensure that Bradbury Grange was the best home we encountered.
Thank you for your kind words about Bradbury Grange. Your comments will be shared with the team.
All the staff that my wife and I have contact with are professional, friendly and sympathetic to my mother's needs.
This is across all the team from management to the the carers and domestic staff
The laundry team do a great job, returning the clothes quickly and very clean.
The carers take time to talk to my mother who can get a little upset sometimes.
They quickly jump on any health issues and listen to our concerns if we have any.
The catering is very good and needs to be commended
We can approach senior staff if we need to but seeing them nearly every time we visit puts our minds at rest that mum is being well looked after.
She insists on regular visits to the hairdresser, and why not.
The atmosphere is first class and we are encouraged to take our dogs into the home and the team appear to enjoy this more than our dogs
Overall we are happy and believe we have a super relationship with everyone there
Thank you for the lovely words about the whole team at Bradbury Grange. I will be sure to pass this on to the team.
Well done to all who work there!
Thank you for your kind words. I will relay this to the staff team who work to ensure these standards are met.
Very homely atmosphere, staff, residents and visitors make it so (based on recent visits) a little sadness sometimes, but overall joyous, upbeat atmosphere.
Nice environment, nice, caring attentive staff, visitors made very welcome, nice food. Facilities and materials, interesting books to browse through, objects, therapy objects to focus on and enjoy.
My mum had 1 to 1 singing therapy, also group therapy takes place in the main living area with all residents.
A trip to the local museum next week. All reassuring.
Very pleased. Mum seems to be settling in ok.
Thank you for completing a review. We are grateful as it gives us the opportunity to improve our service.
I think this home is lovely. Clean, comfortable and friendly. The staff are professional and welcoming. My auntie always looks happy, comfortable and well cared for. A lovely buzz about the place, with entertainment for the residents - what else can you ask for?
I visit my partner three to four times weekly. I am always treated with kindness, consideration and respect. The same is true for my partner, who has multiple needs and many mood swings which are all taken into careful consideration in the way she is being looked after. Staff team work incredibly hard, but they have a positive attitude and are well supported by management. I have visited a number of care homes, this is the best!
It’s a pleasure to welcome you and everybody else who visits the home, either to look around, volunteer or visit loved ones. Thank you for your kind words.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 08 October 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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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Meet the Team (4)

Bradbury Grange's dedicated team is led by Home Manager Kim Saint who brings over 40 years of care expertise, having previously worked as a registered nurse and managed care homes both as a home and area manager. Kim joined in November 2022 and has since transformed the home into the vibrant, welcoming place it is today.
A talented photographer, Kim's stunning wildlife images have been exhibited in Kent and London galleries.

Niran holds a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and loves cooking while listening to music and a keen motorcyclist.
He says "Bradbury Grange is a beautiful care home with lovely residents and a caring team. Thanks to strong leadership and mentoring from the Home Manager and fantastic colleagues, I have been able to achieve everything with proper guidance and support. Bradbury Grange is not only a workplace but home for me."

Paula has been the Administration Manager at Bradbury Grange since 2019. She enjoys her role, in particular using her skills and experience to solve any issues as they occur. One of the best aspects of her job has been getting to know both the residents and staff.
Previously Paula was in the Women’s Royal Army Corps and also worked for the MOD and Kent Police in the Criminal Justice Unit.
She has two grown up children, enjoys coastal walks with her dog Oscar and socialising with friends.

Ann joined MHA in 1980 and is our longest serving team member. Initially based at Cliff Deane in Tankerton, she moved to Bradbury Grange when residents transferred there in 2010 and is now a senior carer.
“I feel very honoured to be MHA’s longest serving employee. One of the best things over the years has been getting to know the people you care for, having a laugh with them and solving their problems as well as getting to know their families.
“Being a care worker is an interesting job. It is not without its challenges but it is very rewarding. You have to have patience and be interested in the people you care for. I always say to those joining to look at it like caring for your grandparents and how you would want to treat them."
Frequently Asked Questions about Bradbury Grange
What types of Care is Bradbury Grange registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Bradbury Grange have?
There are 50 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Bradbury Grange?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Bar/Café, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Bradbury Grange to the centre of Whitstable?
0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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