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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.
I am really pleased with how well Mum is now putting on weight, she really enjoys the food and looks 100% healthier.
The caretaker has been great in assisting to personalise her room so that she has familiar surroundings including a very large plant!
This move has given me such peace of mind knowing that my mum is safe and secure and very well supported and cared for by all the staff. I thoroughly recommend Bradbury Grange.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are grateful for the kind words given and these will be shared with the team, which supports them to know that the job they do is very worthwhile.
My mum has been in Bradbury Grange for over three years now. It feels homely when you walk around, which is the reason for choosing this particular home. The staff are caring and attentive and the residents seem happy. It has also improved recently with more staff being employed.
The manager and staff ensured that my father settled into Bradbury Grange with care and kindness at a difficult time of year. Nothing was too much trouble. He is now thriving in his new surroundings. We are very grateful.
Thank you for your kind words, which will be appreciated by all the team.
My friend was only at Bradbury Grange for a very short period, but the staff were very kind and attentive. They did everything to make her comfortable and content. The staff especially, went out of their way to provide her with a radio station through a tv, when modern DAB outlets failed. I would not hesitate to recommend Bradbury Grange.
Thank you so much, your friend was a delight to care for, and the team were so grateful to hear your kind words.
My father has been a resident here for the last six months. His transition from home life to being in a residential establishment was not easy, but was very well facilitated by the kind, friendly and helpful staff. Since being there he looks 100% better and although still settling in, I am confident that I have no worries regarding his care. My only quibble and this is petty, but it would be nice to see some more plants around, as I do believe 'greenery' can have a lovely soothing effect. Maybe the residents, if they were up to it, could participate in their care.
Thank you so much, for your kind recommendation and your suggestion.
My sister-in-law has been here for four years and is still happy and well. She is looked after very well. Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted that you feel your sister-in-law is looked after very well. She is a pleasure to care for.
I came to this home for respite having lost my husband some months ago, I have received such care and kindness from the staff and some of the residents. I have decided to become a permanent resident for I feel safe, secure and comfortable. The caretaker has made my room very homely for which I am grateful. I can see my family and enjoy the rest of my time in here.
Thank you for your lovely review, I am delighted to hear that you are happy and feel safe and comfortable. Our caretaker is an absolute star and we are lucky to have him. I will pass on your compliments to the team.
Bradbury Grange is a very special place and I would recommend it 100% to everyone. It is so friendly and helpful which is very important.
My mother moved into Bradbury Grange following a lengthy stay in hospital. Unfortuablet she was only there for just over 2 months so didn't really have time to settle in but the care she received during this time was exemplary. I was very impressed by the sensitivity and kindness shown during her last few days. I would highly recommend this home.
Thank you so much for your compliment. It was our pleasure to care for your Mother. I will share this compliment with the team at Bradbury Grange.
Bradbury Grange is a careing and friendly home. I am often amazed at the careing and helpful way most of the staff are and they really do care for the welfare of elderly people. We do have times of recreation and exercises daily. Yes, it is a pleasant place.
Thank you for your compliment, your feedback is greatly appreciated.
My mum is 101 and has been at Bradbury for four years and is very happy there. The staff are attentive and caring and the management communicates well. There’s a beautiful garden and the home is very well designed. I’d have no hesitation in recommending it.
Thank you so much for your compliment. It is an absolute pleasure to know and care for your Mum.
My mother was a resident at Bradbury Grange, Whitstable for four years which she thoroughly enjoyed. She built positive relationships with the carers and staff who treated her with thoughtfulness and respect, always finding time to chat and take an interest in her family and life stories. She was well cared for, always treated with consideration. Any concerns were swiftly and positively dealt with. Above all, the dignity, love and kindness shown in the last few weeks of her life was outstanding. Everyone demonstrated such sympathy and compassion to Mum and the whole family; it was beyond our expectations. Thank you Bradbury!
Thank you so much for your lovely compliment, which has been shared with the team. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your Mum, who we all adored and who is missed very much by all at Bradbury Grange.
Together, creating a warm environment where residents' individuality and uniqueness is understood and embraced.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It was our pleasure to care for your Dad, at Bradbury Grange.
The manageress is an angel, professional, and other staff are lovely! Thoroughly recommend.
Thank you for the compliments; they are very much appreciated. Dad has been a delight to care for over the past seven years.
I so enjoyed my stay at Bradbury Grange. Beautiful residence and grounds. Excellent staff. Thank you all. I hope to stay again.
Thank you for your lovely compliment. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay with us and will welcome you back again.
Bradbury Grange has been marvelous at allowing 1:1 garden visits with my mother, which we have enjoyed so much. This is on comfortable chairs with a pagoda as shade. My mother also had her breakfast brought outside as she had woken late! I feel she is being well looked after, always looks well dressed, and is extremely well fed!
My father has been at Bradbury Grange for almost 4 years. He has always been happy and well settled. Bradbury Grange has had problems with managers, including a disastrous one in 2018/19 when the home suffered a huge setback. However, the latest manager is absolutely fantastic and has totally turned the culture, morale and atmosphere around in the home. The manager and her team have made Bradbury such a happy and fun place to be - any excuse for a party. Times have been very difficult for all of us in the last few months but it has been a huge relief to know that my dad has been so well looked after by such a competent management team and wonderful, dedicated team of carers.
Thank you for your feedback. It has been an absolute pleasure to care for your Father, thank you also for your support.
I should add that, I have myself recently spent eight weeks at Bradbury Grange recovering from an operation and the care and friendly help I received when there were many things I could not cope with myself were exceptional. This also meant that I saw the staff dealing with other residents, some of whom were very difficult,, with virtually unfailing patience and friendliness - I don't think that I could have managed this. I believe that the friendly and happy atmosphere comes down through the staff from the management.
I am also very impressed by the safety precautions which have been in force at The Grange throughout the Covid19 epidemic.
All the staff have been excellent.
Mum arrived at Bradbury Grange in difficult circumstances on the day the Coronavirus lockdown took effect and following the closure of her previous care home. Consequently, no one in the family has yet been able to physically enter the building. Despite these difficulties at what is an unprecedented time for all of us, the staff at Bradbury Grange have done their utmost to make mum's life in her new surroundings as comfortable and as happy as they possibly could be. They have also gone the extra mile by putting in place arrangements whereby families can visit their loved ones in safe and socially distanced surroundings. This has been beneficial for the well-being of the residents as well as the families themselves. I for one have appreciated receiving the regular "letter to relatives", which has provided up-to-date information on developments within Bradbury Grange including safeguarding against Covid-19.
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.
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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."
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