6 Victoria Drive, Putney, Wimbledon, London SW19 6AB
Kingsmere opened in Wimbledon in the summer of 2016, close to Putney Heath and Wimbledon Common.
It is a high-quality care home built to exacting specifications. The home enjoys a fully equipped cinema, fine dining facilities, a mini-bus, a hair salon, lounges and secluded patio gardens.
Care is offered for residential, dementia or short-term respite needs.
Group: Avery Healthcare Group
Person in charge: Julie Le May (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services: London Borough of Wandsworth Council (click for contact details)
Type of Service: Care Home only (Residential Care) – Privately Owned , Registered for a maximum of 79 Service Users
Registered Care Categories*: Dementia • Mental Health Condition • Old Age • Physical Disability • Sensory Impairment
Admission Information: Private only. Ages 65+.
Single Rooms: 79
Rooms with ensuite WC: 79
Facilities & Services: Respite Care • Convalescent Care • Own GP if required • Pets by arrangement • Close to Local shops • Near Public Transport • Minibus or other transport • Wheelchair access • Gardens for residents • Bar/Cafe on premises • Phone Point in own room/Mobile • Television point in own room • Residents Internet Access
Directions:
Overlooking Tibbet's Corner and the A3. Kingsmere is just off the roundabout on Victoria Drive. Close to Wimbledon Common & Putney Heath
Parking:
Free parking
Latest Care Quality Commission* Report on Kingsmere Care Home: click here
* Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
The Review Score of 9.2 (maximum of 10) for Kingsmere Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.
a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 8 Reviews over all time. This Average Rating is also the rating value for Kingsmere Care Home in Google's Search Results - more info
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.4 out of 5 from 6 positive Reviews in the last 12 months.
a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating of all Reviews over all time. For each review the Care Home / service is rated Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, Poor or Very Poor on a number of areas eg Staff, Management etc. The Care Home receives points for each rating as follows: Excellent = 5. Good = 4. Satisfactory = 3. Poor = 2. Very Poor = 1. These points are added up and then divided by the total number of completed ratings to generate the average rating.
The Average Rating of 4.844 for Kingsmere Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (83 Excellents x 5) + (11 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 96 Ratings = 4.844
b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 12 months. If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with 'Extremely Likely' or 'Likely' in answer to the question 'How likely are you to recommend this Care Home to friends and family if they needed similar care or treatment?'
The 5 points available are broken down as follows:
4 points are available for the first 5 Positive Reviews, 3 points for the first Positive Review and then 0.25 Points for each of the next 4 Positive Reviews.
1 point is available for reaching a target number of Positive Reviews based on 20% of the number of registered maximum number of service users. If the target is partially reached then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home with 50 registered maximum number of service users has a target of 10 Positive Reviews, if it has 10 or more Positive Reviews it will receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews will receive 0.7 points.
If there are no Positive Reviews in the last 12 months, then 2.5 points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 2 years. The calculation is the same as above, except the points are divided by 2.
The 4.38 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kingsmere Care Home is based on 6 positive Reviews in the last 12 months and is calculated as follows:
3 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 + 0.25 = 4
Target of 15.8 positive Reviews (79 registered maximum number of service users ÷ 5). 6 Reviews ÷ 15.8 Target = 0.380
When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
Kingsmere Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.224) from 8 Reviews
Review submitted from a Postal Card by Dennis A (Husband of Resident) on Wednesday 21 February 2018. Relates to January 2018.
Kingsmere Care Home is probably much better than other care homes but unfortunately more expensive.
Nevertheless, Kingsmere Care Home is almost certainly the top of the tree and I would tell anyone who cares to listen.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingsmere Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Kevin S (Grandson of Resident) on Monday 29 January 2018. Relates to January 2018.
After living at Kingsmere for almost a year now, we still feel blessed and grateful to see grandma flourishing so much. The wonderful staff and always high standards for everything makes Kingsmere an ideal residence for grandma.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingsmere Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jane P (Respite Resident) on Wednesday 1 November 2017. Relates to October 2017.
It is charming in every way - a home from home but 100% nicer!
From the receptionist onwards, everyone was wonderful - food was delicious, an utterly brilliant chef. They manage to create a wonderful atmosphere of a first class hotel with a lot of personal attention and warmth.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingsmere Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Jill C (Daughter of Resident) on Wednesday 27 September 2017. Relates to September 2017.
I have seen Kingsmere from 'both sides' I visit my mother who is a resident, several times a week and in addition I have stayed at Kingsmere for one week, to recover from an operation. I cannot endorse my views below more strongly. Not only is the personal care 100% but the backup staff e.g. catering, laundry, cleaners etc all help to provide a wonderful, caring and cheerful atmosphere. Residents are treated with respect. Kingsmere Retirement Home gets it right.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingsmere Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Brian E (Resident) on Friday 21 July 2017. Relates to July 2017.
Excellent and kindly staff. Good food and activities. Very comfortable, safe rooms. Occasional delays at meal times, some dishes prepared to odd recipes e.g. 'Parma ham and melon' - the ham must be cold as it came from Parma - here it was cooked. 'Crepes Suzette' made with cold factory prepared stodge - not real warm pancakes. But choice and range of food is excellent overall.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingsmere Care Home? Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Christine C (Niece of Resident) on Thursday 22 June 2017. Relates to June 2017.
A close friend suggested I visit Kingsmere with a view to getting respite care for my aunt. I had concerns about taking a holiday as my aunt needs care. I was delighted with the staff and facilities at Kingsmere and any concerns I had were put to rest. My aunt had a great three weeks and made some lovely friends. I would have no hesitation recommending Kingsmere and I would definitely look for a respite again with you and maybe on a more permanent basis. Thank you, everyone, at Kingsmere.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingsmere Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Postal Card by Moira O (Resident) on Thursday 9 March 2017. Relates to February 2017.
Trying to care for my husband had got a little hard, due to a heart attack 10 weeks ago things started to get really hard for me. Now my husband is home from hospital. I have been here at Kingsmere since 6/2/17 until 13/2/17. I had a lovely cake made for me on the 8th of February, my grandchildren were here. I have been so well looked after. Nice food, loads to go, lots of fun. Staff can't do enough. I have found all the residents very friendly.
How likely would you be to recommend Kingsmere Care Home? Extremely Likely
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Review submitted from a Website Submission by Jane C (Daughter of Resident) on Monday 16 January 2017. Relates to December 2016.
My father was suddenly in a situation where he couldn't cope at home and needed respite. Kingsmere and the staff were exceptional. They understood our problem and facilitated our need for a speedy solution. Not only did they care for my Father but they were very supportive of my situation and gave me the upmost confidence and support. The home doesn't feel like a care home, it has incredible facilities and feels like a top class hotel. I would highly recommend it for either respite or long term.
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There are currently no Care Home Idol entrants who have performed at Kingsmere Care Home