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Hengist Field Care Centre

Pond Farm Road, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8LS
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The nurses were professional and one of them always kept us up to date with any concerns we hadJoanne C(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)
Hengist Field Care Centre, Sittingbourne
Outstanding care, from everyone. Have the time to talk to you, very friendly. I would recommendL W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Hengist Field Care Centre, Sittingbourne
This is a lovely care home, and the day staff are excellent. They go above and beyondCarol S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Hengist Field Care Centre, Sittingbourne

Hengist Field is a modern, purpose-built Home situated in the beautiful Kent countryside, close to the picturesque village of Borden. The Home’s dedicated and highly qualified team are committed to providing the highest quality residential, nursing and dementia care and support for their 75 residents.

The Home also has a fulltime Physiotherapist to support residents with rehabilitation, enabling bespoke day or short-term placements. Physiotherapy services also help with improving peoples’ strength,...  

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Care Provided by Hengist Field Care Centre

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • 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 75 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,800 - £1,850£1,800 - £1,849
Residential Dementia Care£1,800 - £1,800£1,800 - £1,800
Nursing Care£1,800 - £1,850£1,800 - £1,850
Nursing Dementia Care£1,800 - £1,850£1,800 - £1,850

Hairdresser, chiropodist and Physiotherapist are extra. Most other things are included.

Contact Hengist Field Care Centre 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

Person in charge

  • Neli Koleva (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2011
  • Last Refurbishment: 2023
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (75)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (75)

Visiting

  • The home maintains an open-hours visiting policy, which means relatives and friends are welcome to drop by and see their loved ones at any time. Families are always welcome to join their relatives for afternoon tea or lunch.

Hengist Field Care Centre Reviews (156)

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9.8

Hengist Field Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.770) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hengist Field Care Centre has 156 reviews.

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Review from Elizabeth S (Wife of Resident) published on 13 June 2022 Submitted via Website
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My husband has been well looked after since his arrival in February. He enjoys the food but is surprised by the number of biscuits given to him as that was not part of his diet at home. He is not too keen on joining in activities as that was not part of his previous life. Enjoying travelling, bird watching reading, Codewords etc. He sometimes realises that he is missing these things, but he gets family visits at least three times a week.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking time to review our service. Your opinion is very important to us and help to improve our service.

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Review from Nigel H (Son of Resident) published on 23 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff at this care home are their best asset, my mother was admitted to the home from hospital in April 2021 with severe illness and end of life conditions. The nurse and nursing staff at this site were exceptional in dealing with her multiple conditions including progressive cancer, severe bedsore grade 4 from a previous hospital, severe arthritis, and existing blood clots in right leg, diabetes, back injury and partial paralysis of lower legs, also existing bowel and hernia condition. She was also partially deaf and blind in one eye. We visited regularly 2 times a week or more until November. My mother was always kept in clean and presentable condition as was her room, the Nurses were informative and skilful and considerate and accurate with information. The reception staff were very helpful, kind and welcoming on every occasion. The personal care staff also turned and changed her very frequently. In my view, this care home is probably the best you will find. The family is very grateful for her care.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely review. I am so happy that you had peace of mind while your dear Mum was cared for at Hengist Field Care Centre. Your opinion is very important to us, and means a lot for the care team.

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Review from David F (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2021 Submitted via Website
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All the staff have been so kind and helpful to my Mum who has been a resident in Hengist Field Care Centre for over 5 years. Her dementia has recently gotten much worse where she is now needing a great deal more care and it is so nice to be able to see that the staff have stepped up to make Mums time as pleasant and as comfortable as they can.

They have made it as accessible as possible for us to see her and it is giving us peace of mind that she is amongst friends and well looked after.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for such lovely feedback, it means a lot to us. Your Mum is an amazing lady, and we are honored to be part of her life.

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Review from Richard W (Resident / Service User) published on 17 November 2021 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Friendly staff, with a clean environment.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you very much for taking the time to review our service at Hengist Field Care Centre. Your opinion is very important to us. We will try our very best to improve and deliver good care for your Mum and the other residents.

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Review from Kenneth P (Friend of Resident) published on 5 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend received excellent care throughout his stay at Hengist Field Care Centre. Any slight concerns we had were very quickly addressed. During my friends last days, the care was exceptional and I was also impressed by how the staff had all become his friends. The staff looked after us too, especially during my friends last days.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking time to review our service. Your opinion is very important to us and means a lot to the care team.

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Review from Julie L (Friend of Resident) published on 1 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My friend of 31 years, was so active during her lower years - a prolific fundraiser for the conservative association and mayor of Gravesend so I was shocked when she developed dementia and was taken to a care home. Her son lives in Spain so she has no family nearby. I visit her each month and have always found her well looked after in comfortable, clean surroundings. She has a lovely room and access to all amenities. The food looks attractive and well prepared so I no longer worry about her.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for your positive feedback. Is very important to us to know that you feel this way and means a lot to our team.

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Review from John D (Son of Resident) published on 27 October 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mother was a resident of Hengist Field for 4 years up until September when she sadly passed away.
The staff on duty that particular day was absolutely excellent. I was very mindful that staff members spent more time with mum than we could do, particularly over the last 2 years. I know many of them became very attached to mum and to her would have been just as much a part of her family as we were.
In particular, I was more than satisfied that during her 4 years at Hengist Field, mum was very well cared for and received the best of care possible. I know that your staff took the trouble to get to know mum and her little ways, which meant a great deal to us as a family. It was particularly important to us during the lockdown when visiting was restricted. While busy, your staff always took the trouble to let us know how mum had been.

Over the years there have been a number of staff members dedicated to the care of mum, and I would like to thank every one of them.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Your mum was a special lady with a gentle soul. We feel honoured to be part of her life. Thank you so much for your support and understanding during these years.

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Review from F D (Aunt of Resident) published on 27 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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It's hard to leave a review as we were unable to view the home due to Covid. Visiting has just stared again and room is lovely. Met a couple of staff and they were happy to meet us too.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our service. Your opinion is very important to us.

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Review from Kevin I (Son of Resident) published on 26 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have very little reason for any negative remarks during the one month stay of my mother. Everything was of a high standard and mostly met what I had led my mother to expect during her stay. However, in the first week, her new dressing gown was lost and not found, even though all her clothes were named. She does not like most dairy products and I requested her tea to be black but still, milk was added. She found it very difficult to understand many of your employees.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your Mum's experience at Hengist Field Care Centre. We are taking very seriously any feedback, as will help us to improve our service. I am really sorry that your Mum experienced some shortfalls during her stay at Hengist Field Care Centre, and I...  

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Review from Leonard C (Husband of Resident) published on 25 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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During my relative's time in the home, she has been cared for, nursed and generally been extremely well looked after. Both the carers and nursing staff look after my relative with care, consideration and the utmost respect. I cannot praise them enough. My relative is in pain continuously and whilst moving her to wash, change dressings or pads the staff are careful to try and minimise any unnecessary movement to help alleviate any pain.

Reply from Gillian Dixon, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre
Wow, that is really lovely to hear, thank you.

At Nellsar we pride ourselves on ensuring that all staff, across all roles, and in all homes receive the very best level of training we can provide, but the bit we cannot train people to be is kind, respectful, compassionate and caring, therefore...  

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Review from George N (Husband of Resident) published on 12 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife has been at Hengist Field for the past 9 years. During this time I have had every confidence in the care given. My feeling for the staff during the past months is one of extreme admiration. Dignity and respect not only for my wife but me also.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience. Your kind words mean a lot to the team.

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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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When visiting the home I was met by a lovely lady on reception, she was very helpful and accommodating. I was then met by two other carers who sat with me when visiting my dad, again very kind staff. We had a lovely cake made by the home for Dad's birthday which made the day, especially for my dad.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for the positive review. Your opinion is very important to us.

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Review from J L (Wife of Resident) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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I came to Hengist Field for my husband's birthday today. I was met by the lovely helpful receptionist and the caring team. We had a pleasant birthday visit which made the day special, also with a beautiful cake.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations and Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much to take time to review our service at Hengist Field Care Centre. Your opinion will support us to improve our quality of care.

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Review from A K (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Was welcomed by the lovely lady on reception. It was my dad's birthday and it was made very special, we had a lovely cake made by the home. Both the carers who I met were very helpful and caring.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations and Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking time to write such a nice review. Your opinion is very important to us.

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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been impressed with the care that Hengist Field Care Centre has shown. At all times, they have been kind and friendly to my father, and have treated him with dignity this happens at all times. Everybody is friendly from all the staff.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for the positive review. It is really important and very precious for the staff to know that their hard work is recognized. I am really grateful for you taking the time to bring a smile on our staffs' face.

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Review from Sheree G (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2020 Submitted via Website
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My father has been a resident of Hengist Field Care Centre for over a year. He has been looked after extremely well and has told me that he loves living at Hengist. On a personal note, we feel that the staff are very approachable and nothing is too much trouble, they are kind, caring and always ready to provide advise and comfort at times of need. We feel as a family very lucky to have been able to get my father a place there.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for your positive review. I am really glad that your father enjoys the time in Hengist Field Care Centre. Your opinion is very important to us.

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Review from H P (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Review Postal Card
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Staff are caring and helpful.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking time to review Henhist Field Care Center. Your opinion is very important to us.

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Review from S M (Son of Resident) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Nice facility, some issues with plumbing but resolved and always updated by phone in a timely manner. Staff caring and focused on the needs and welfare of residents.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

Thank you so much for taking time to review Hengist Field Care Center. Your opinion is very important to us and will help to improve our service.

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Review from D S (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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The is my second visit. Staff are pleasant, helpful and the home appears nice, bright and clean.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

I am very glad that you are having a good experience during your visits at Hengist Field Care Center. Thank you for taking time to review our service.

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Review from A A (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Can not fault the care, everything has been perfect, the care and the food.

Reply from Silvia Barret, Operations & Compliance Manager at Hengist Field Care Centre

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 24 September 2024
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 26 Aug 2026

    Residents at our Care Home in Sittingbourne enjoyed a fabulous afternoon of music, dancing and summer fun when Jasmin came to perform her fantastic Copacabana Show. The party atmosphere was...

  • 30 Jul 2026

    We held our annual Summer BBQ here at our Care Home in Sittingbourne, and what a fantastic day it was! This year's theme was 'Through the Decades', and everyone enjoyed...

  • 16 Jul 2026

    Our baking session on Monday 6 July was inspired by our residents at our Sittingbourne Care Home, who came up with the brilliant idea of using up our leftover Easter...

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  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Nellsar Care Homes
  • 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Nellsar Care Homes
  • 28 Feb 2020Recipient: Nellsar Care Homes

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Neli Koleva
Neli KolevaJob Title Registered ManagerJoined 2018

"Hello, I’m the Manager of Hengist Field Care Home in Sittingbourne. I joined the Nellsar family as Manager here at the Home in November 2018, bringing with me 34 years' Nursing experience from working in a variety of UK and overseas care settings. Our wonderful team here provide high-quality care while ensuring that our residents enjoy all aspects of life within our Home.

Hengist Field Care Home was opened in 2011 and the design fits in beautifully with the surrounding Kent countryside of Oast Houses and orchards. We have first-class facilities here for our residents to enjoy and are developing many new and exciting ideas and initiatives to enhance daily life within the Home. Our gardens and the surrounding area are stunning and these include a spectacular courtyard, sensory garden and an area where residents enjoy growing soft fruits in the summer.

On warm sunny days lunch is often served in the gardens and families are welcome to relax with loved ones and enjoy quality time together.We pride ourselves in promoting a caring, family-orientated atmosphere, where we extend our support to friends and families of our residents.

We have a Friends of Hengist Support Group to support relatives who find it helpful to share their experiences with others in similar circumstances and the desire to learn more about the illness or condition that affects their relative. We also hold Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends Information Sessions. These are very informal and are designed to give people a greater awareness and understanding of how Dementia may change their loved ones.

We like to make each day meaningful for residents of our Home. Our Activities team are always planning something different. Every week we have a range of organised activities, which may include; exercise classes, musical mornings, coffee mornings, food tasting, arts and crafts or musical therapy.

Our Well-Being Team are on hand to deliver one to one relaxing sessions which may be in the form of a massage, or aromatherapy which has wonderful benefits to the holistic health of residents. Our Cinema room plays a film of the day which runs twice a day every day – so our residents can enjoy the nostalgia of popcorn and an old movie. In the summer, we have BBQs every month, with live music – an opportunity for residents, relatives, friends and staff to get together and enjoy each other’s company.

A daily Lunch Club also allows residents living in different units within the Home to meet up, enjoy a meal and spend some time together in one of our tastefully decorated dining rooms.We extend a warm welcome to everyone who wishes to join us when we participate in charity events including Alzheimer’s Society Cup Cake Days and The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning organised by Macmillan Cancer Support.

We host relatives and residents meetings at which discussions are held about how families can become more involved and how we, as a Care Home, can continue to improve upon all aspects of our care and services provided at the Home. We implement any suggested new activities, or ideas, or menu suggestions, and then we meet again to discuss how well these were received."

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