Kentford Manor

Jeddah Way, Kennett, Newmarket CB8 8JY
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9.7 110 Reviews
  • Kentford Manor, Newmarket
Kentford Manor, in Kennett, Newmarket provides the best of care in beautiful surroundings. The dedicated team offers residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent or short-term basis.

Each en-suite bedroom is designed with residents' comfort in mind, there are even larger suites available for couples. Residents can enjoy the stylish lounges, welcoming café, cinema room and hair and beauty salon. Outside the beautiful, landscaped gardens are the ideal spot to spend time with loved ones during the warmer months.

Kentford Manor is divided into four smaller communities to ensure a homely environment where residents can receive the best care and support. The lifestyle team provides a varied activity programme including outings to local areas of interest.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 88 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

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
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1525
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1625

Respite stays are subject to a 20% uplift on the prices shown above. 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.

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
• 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 Kentford Manor 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)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Katrina Rayment (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (88)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (85)

Kentford Manor Reviews (110)

9.7

Kentford Manor has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.726) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kentford Manor has 110 reviews.

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Review from Melanie L (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent - wonderful staff and management.
Reply from UK Marketing, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Review from Anthony H (Resident) published on 14 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Good service provider - standards must be retained.
Reply from UK Marketing, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Review from Tim B (Son of Resident) published on 13 January 2017 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A modern home in a village environment. Purpose built building with easy access to all parts. Adequately manned with trained, caring staff who maintain good rapport with the residents and show interest in their well-being and personal needs. Clean both in appearance and smell with well lit and tidy
rooms and common areas. Food is well prepared with ample portions and menu choice and a good variety. To a layman's eyes the nursing care standards give good cover and reaction to individual needs. Management is hands on and approachable and there is clear communication between them and the residents' relatives.
Reply from UK Marketing, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Review from Richard C (Son of Resident) published on 25 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother moved into Gracewells about 6 weeks ago from a hospital after having suffered a stroke. We are extremely happy with the level of nursing care provided and the attentive and caring nature of the staff. In particular, the quality and regularity of the entertainment provided are excellent and
very stimulating for my mother.
Reply from Heather, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Review from Garry S (Regular Volunteer) published on 3 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
As a visiting project I am always astounded by the one to one care and the high quality of the facilities on offer. Having an activities coordinator that puts on lots of varied and themed events is a must to keep the minds active and is achieved here with great sucess.
Reply from Heather, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Review from Philip F (Resident) published on 3 November 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been Visiting Gracewell (formerly under a different name) since its opening. I can honestly say this is the finest home in the Newmarket and surrounding area and we are very lucky to have it.
The facilities are second to none as is the care. If there were a league table for Care homes Gracewell
would most definitely be top of the Premier League.
Five-star service all round.
Reply from Heather, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
The Gracewell of Kentford Team

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Review from Graham F (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home is run for the residents and there is generally a relaxed and jolly atmosphere. They have their own Bistro style restaurant where they can have an aperitif if they wish and a glass of wine or something similar. The dining tables are beautifully laid for lunch and residence family can stay
for lunch whenever they want. The staff are really kind with a sense of humour. The residents could not be better looked after. My mother is very happy there and is able to manage with the minimum of fuss and no stress.
Reply from Heather, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Review from Steve H (Son of Resident) published on 28 October 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Gracewell of Kentford are fantastic. This is the key that makes the home a great place for elderly relatives that need constant care. The staff turnover is very low and this consistency ensures a smooth running and caring environment.
Reply from Heather, Marketing Assistant at Kentford Manor

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Kentford.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.
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Review from Sue (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Generally this care home is excellent but lately I feel that there has been a decline. I visit my mother most Saturdays sometimes on other days. This last weekend 16th April, her windows wouldn't open due to being jammed by something she had hanging on there but when I went to reception there was no
one around to tell/report also I've noticed on several visits that her table is unclean with dried on food and drink I suspect that it's wiped everyday but this isn't sufficient to get into cracks etc. Otherwise the family have been pleased with the level of care mum has received.
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Review from Marysa N (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 August 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I was really pleased and impressed by the level of care given to my mother in the two years that she resided at the home. Suffering from dementia, she was always treated with love and respect by the immensely caring staff. The home was always welcoming and friendly when I visited and the staff were
never too busy to stop and chat about what Mum had been doing and how she was getting on. Kentford Manor is a very attractive building and the common parts are beautifully decorated and the rooms practical, clean and comfortable. It never felt clinical and I appreciated being able to come and go whenever I chose. The food always looked appetising, especially the home baking!
I cannot thank the staff enough for giving Mum a truly happy, contented and above all dignified final two years. The immense sadness her family feel now that she has died is much reduced by the knowledge that she died peacefully in Kentford Manor surrounded by people who genuinely cared for her. Thank You.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.726)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.726) out of 10 for Kentford Manor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 22 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 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 4.726 for Kentford Manor is calculated as follows: ( (213 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 248 Ratings = 4.726
  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 Kentford Manor is based on 21 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 88 registered maximum number of service users is 17.6, which has been reached with 21 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: 17 Jan 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Katrina

Katrina Rayment

Job Title: General Manager

I have 20 years of experience in the care industry, most recently working as a manager for a large domiciliary and complex care agency.


I joined Care UK for the opportunities it would open as one of the UK’s leading care providers.


As a manager, I think the most important part of my role is listening. It's also essential to be empathetic, able to prioritise and have a good sense of humour.


Any time I can spend talking to residents and my team is my favourite part of the day. Seeing residents and their families happy makes me feel fulfilled in my role.


When I’m not working, I enjoy singing and walking my Dalmatian.

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