Hengist Field Care Centre

Pond Farm Road, Borden, Sittingbourne ME9 8LS
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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, avoiding or reducing falls, contractures, and improved overall well-being.

Each single room includes an ensuite wet room. The Home has five lounges, three dining rooms, a sensory room, activity room, relatives’ room, purpose-built cinema and an onsite hair salon; all surrounded by large secure gardens with relaxing water features.

Hengist Field residents enjoy regular trips to the countryside and coastal towns in their minibus, along with trips to local country parks and garden centres, or a nearby pub for lunch. Residents are encouraged to remain active and pursue hobbies and interests, both old and new.

One of the first care providers to champion the importance of nutrition for older people and those with Dementia, Nellsar employ a Head of Nutrition and Wellness. Hengist Field acknowledges that nutrition and hydration are an integral part of good health and well-being, delivering well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks to residents every day.

Hengist Field also benefits from a Well-Being Team of fully-qualified holistic therapists who use nurturing touch, complementary therapies and relaxing treatments to improve residents’ quality of life and sense of well-being.

Employing the Care Vision® digital care management system throughout the Home ensures that the entire care service delivery, recording and reporting systems are optimised and centred around residents and their personalised care.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1850
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1800 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1800 – £1850
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1800 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1849
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1800 – £1850
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1800 – £1850

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

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Hengist Field Care Centre 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

Person in charge

  • Neli Koleva (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • 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)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • 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 (146)

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9.7

Hengist Field Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hengist Field Care Centre has 146 reviews.

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Review from Denise F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 April 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Friendly and caring. Nice place to spend last years of life.

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Review from Sylvia F (Resident) published on 28 March 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Due to a foot operation (bunion removal) I spent the day at Hengist Field Care Centre for some day care. The care staff were very attentive for thw whole of my stay and I was very well looked after. The nurse even changed my dressing which was really kind of her and she said it was no trouble at all.
I will be recommending it to all my friends.

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Review from T T (Friend of Resident) published on 18 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A very comfortable, modern and capable care centre. I was very impressed with the professional, friendly and caring attitude of all the staff. I would certainly recommend the centre to all concerned.

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Review from Graham S (Son of Resident) published on 16 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had to have my mother put in care home as she was unable to look after herself. I found the staff and home very good and nothing was too much trouble. I'm afraid she passed away recently and the staff at the home were very helpful to myself and my family and I would recommend this home to anybody
as they are a dedicated team. I am quite happy for my comments to be passed onto the home as I think they should be told.

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Review from Sarah L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 1 February 2016
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since granddad has been at Hengist Field, we have been made to feel welcome by the staff. In the three years granddad has used the care home we have only had minor points for improvement which have all bee addressed quickly and efficiently. All the staff are hard working, friendly and dedicated. The
activities provided for the residents are brilliant, our personal favourites are the live music and summer BBQ's. The home is well maintained and clean, with lovely outside space.

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Review from Tracey L (Sister of Resident) published on 23 September 2015
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The facilities are excellent. My brother's room was spacious and modern. Each room was bright and airy. The care staff were professional and friendly dealing with all the needs of my brother and family.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.743)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.743) out of 10 for Hengist Field Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 33 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 33 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.743 for Hengist Field Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (301 Excellents x 5) + (83 Goods x 4) + (9 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 393 Ratings = 4.743

  • b) 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 Hengist Field Care Centre is based on 33 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 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

    • ii) 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 75 registered maximum number of service users is 15, which has been reached with 33 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 24 Sep 2024

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Neli

Neli Koleva

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 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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