Updated March 2024. Exact fees depend on the specific care requirements of each individual following assessment.
Kingston House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.750) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kingston House has 45 reviews.
Review from J R (Husband of Resident) published on 22 November 2024
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Thank you for this lovely review, we will make sure it is shared with all the staff.
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Review from G G (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2024
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Thank you very much for your review of Kingston House, I will make sure this is shared with the team.
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Review from M L (Son of Resident) published on 17 January 2024
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Thank you very much for your kind words about Kingston House, I will ensure this is shared with the team.
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Review from K P (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 December 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review, I will share this with the team.
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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 December 2023
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Thank you very much for your kind words. I will be sure to share this with the team.
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Review from Allison C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2023
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Thank you very much for your lovely feedback about Kingston House, I will be sure to share this with the team.
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Review from C W (Regular Volunteer) published on 1 June 2023
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Thank you for your lovely feedback, and thank you for your support as a volunteer in the home.
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Review from Averil D (Friend of Resident) published on 22 May 2023
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Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We will certainly look into if there is anything more we can do with the doors. Thank you again for your review.
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Review from Clare G (Friend of Resident) published on 12 May 2023
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, I will make sure this is shared with all of the team.
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Review from Phil D (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2023
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Thank you very much for your positive review and feedback about Kingston House. We will be sure to share it with the team.
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Review from Janice A (Sister of Resident) published on 9 May 2023
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Thank you very much for your review and kind feedback about Kingston House.
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Review from Mary W (Wife of Resident) published on 8 May 2023
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Review from Jackie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 September 2022
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Review from Phil R (Son of Resident) published on 3 August 2022
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Review from Robert S (Son of Resident) published on 19 July 2022
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Review from Rosemarie S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022
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Thank you so much for your kind review. I am so glad your mother enjoyed her stay with us and the team wishes her all the best.
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Review from Jamie A (Son of Resident) published on 15 December 2021
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Review from Barbara H (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 August 2021
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Review from Colin M (Son of Resident) published on 29 June 2021
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Review from Chris D (Son of Resident) published on 21 June 2021
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The Review Score of 9.8 (9.750) out of 10 for Kingston House 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 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.
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 4.750 for Kingston House is calculated as follows: ( (106 Excellents x 5) + (33 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 140 Ratings = 4.75
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 Kingston House is based on 12 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 46 registered maximum number of service users is 9.2, which has been reached with 12 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.
Date: 16 Jul 2024
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Job Title: Home Manager
Hi, I’m Catherine Beswick, and I’ve been the manager at Kingston House since 2020. I’ve actually been here since 2004 and have had many different roles over the years.
I started as a Kitchen Assistant, and after a while, I was asked to join the care team. I really enjoyed it and decided this was where I wanted to build my career. From there, I moved into roles like Care Assistant, Relief Senior Carer, Dementia Unit Leader, Care Supervisor, Deputy Manager, and eventually Manager.
My favourite role was definitely being the Dementia Unit Lead. Lavender Lodge, our dementia unit, was a new project for the home, and I loved being part of creating it from the ground up and working with the local healthcare team.
What I really love about Kingston House is how homely and cosy it feels. We have 43 bedrooms, but it still feels intimate, with a real sense of community. We always want residents to feel at home and be involved in decisions. For example, when we redecorated the dining room, we let residents pick the paint colours, and they loved being part of the process!
We also aim for everyone, who wishes to, can continue with the hobbies they loved before moving in. One resident loves swimming, so we arranged weekly trips to the local pool for him.
At Kingston House, everyone is made to feel welcome and valued. This is part of what makes Greensleeves Care so special. As a not-for-profit, everything we do is focused on making sure our residents get the best care possible.
Job Title: Family Liaison Manager
Joined: 2019
My role at Kingston House is to offer support and advice to families who are looking for care for their loved ones. There is no greater reward for me than helping people on this journey into finding the right home. Away from work I love to spend time with my family and friends.
Job Title: Senior Carer
Joined: 2017
I have worked in care for over 40 years and at Kingston House for three years. I greatly enjoy my role but particularly knowing I have made a difference to the residents’ lives. I feel privileged that people choose us to care for their loved ones.
Job Title: Care Assistant
Joined: 2017
I have worked at Kingston House for three years and in care home settings for over 16 years. I love my role and enjoy supporting residents with their individual care needs and how this is so different for each
person. I enjoy forming positive relationships with the residents I care for and ensuring they make the most of every day.
Job Title: Assistant Cook
Joined: 2018
I have worked in catering for 24+ years. I enjoy working at Kingston House, it’s a nice place with a homely atmosphere, the residents are lovely. I find the work rewarding and love the fact that I am making a difference to people’s lives. When I am not at work, I enjoy baking and decorating cakes.
Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Joined: 2019
I’ve worked in care for 30+ years in a variety of settings and roles, I’ve been at Kingston House for one year and this is my first role as in activities. I love my job, and enjoy spending time with the residents getting to know them. Learning about their likes and dislikes, supporting and enabling them to do the things they enjoy. I love finding new ideas to engage residents in and improve their quality of life.
Job Title: Bookkeeper
Joined: 2012
I’ve worked in finance for 33+ years. I have been working at Kingston House for 8 years now and really enjoy my job. I enjoy meeting new people and working with the residents and their family. I really love
hearing all the interesting stories our residents have to share about their life history.