Kippingtons Nursing Home

Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks TN13 2PG
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  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Sevenoaks
Kippingtons Nursing Home in Sevenoaks provides residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 50 elderly people, including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and long-term care for individuals or couples.

At the home, all staff are highly trained to offer the best care and support to all residents, including their own dementia training, which addresses the importance of meaningful activities and a stimulating environment and an improved dining experience for residents living with dementia and or dysphagia.

Formerly known as Kippington Grange, the house was originally built in 1874 as a grand private family home. Steeped in history and provenance, the house is reputed to have had connections with Thomas Farnaby and Jane Austen. The sensitively converted Victorian property boasts scenic surroundings and is located a short distance from the market town of Sevenoaks. Its proximity to the centre of town makes Kippingtons fully accessible to local shops and amenities. The home is set within landscaped gardens with views which extend for nearly two miles.

The transition into a care home can be challenging for both an individual and the family. Caring Homes recognises this and provides a working partnership that upholds the values of dignity, privacy, choice and independence with the aim of providing practical assistance to the individual.

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Care Provided by Kippingtons Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Drug Dependence (past or present)
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Neuropathic
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Prader-Willi Syndrome
  • Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilities
  • Speech Impairment
  • Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Artur Adamski (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (50)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: No

Funding & Fees Guide for Kippingtons Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,575
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,575
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,825
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,825
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,725
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,725
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,825
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,825
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Kippingtons Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Stairlift
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Kippingtons Nursing Home Reviews (70)

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9.5

Kippingtons Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.538) out of 10, based on 17 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kippingtons Nursing Home has 70 reviews.

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Review from Claire P (Friend of Resident) published on 18 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have met many of the residents via playgroup, my toddler daughter loves meeting the 'oldies' and gives cuddles to many. The home is very caring and does activities daily and freshly cooked meals. We love coming and supporting the home and young and old to play and sing together.

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Review from Jemma C (Friend of Resident) published on 16 December 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely and friendly environment and are staff good. There's a variety of activities for everyone to enjoy. I am always catered for when here, drinks, cakes and snacks.

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Review from Mike H (Brother of Resident) published on 11 November 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff go about their work with a great caring passion. They are good listeners and care.

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Review from N E (Brother of Resident) published on 18 September 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Limited experience but what I have seen has been excellent. Well run, very clean, very helpful and pleasant staff. All in all a very good care home.

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Review from B C (Wife of Resident) published on 20 August 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A caring, friendly and happy atmosphere. The care staff are fantastic and capable. The nursing staff ready to answer any concerns and always considerate.

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Review from David C (Husband of Resident) published on 31 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am very impressed with the standard of care offered to my wife. Everyone, from the manager down to the assistants, treats the residents with care and consideration. Many of them going the extra mile to help when required.
I am most satisfied with the home.

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Review from E W (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 November 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Staff are very friendly and always neatly dressed. A very welcoming atmosphere. Nice and warm in communal areas.

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Review from K M (Nephew of Resident) published on 21 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Although my aunt was only with Kippington for a week before passing away, the care she received was exemplary and all staff were extremely polite.

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Review from Keira M (Friend of Resident) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very impressed. A lovely home with lots of laughter. Came for the summer fair and it was a lovely afternoon. All the staff were friendly and welcoming.

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Review from Paul B (Resident) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been admitted to Kipplington recently. All staff have welcomed us with their friendly faces. My mother feels settled already. I made the right choice to choose Kipplington for my mother.

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Review from B C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Staff are absolutely fantastic and so friendly which makes the world of difference. Would be great if they could go up to the room and have a chat with residents for 10 minutes a day. All round lovely place with lots going on. Good food and great staff.

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Review from Sue B (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Kippington have been fantastic.
My mum loved it here. The staff are all stars.
Sadly mum passed away on 30th July.
Mum has been here for 13 years.

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Review from Mary S (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 14 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I like being here. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. I am treated very well.

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Review from B H (Nephew of Resident) published on 14 August 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Ever since my aunt entered Kippington, the staff have been exceptional. Every time we visit we are met with smiling faces.
Everyone has been very helpful and considerate to our concerns.

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Review from A R (Son of Resident) published on 18 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Overall we have been extremely pleased with our experience at Kippington. A course of hiccups at the beginning but only minor. My father is getting the best possible care and seems very fond of the staff and carers who seem charming. Plus the food is very good.

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Review from Joan D (Resident) published on 23 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I am extremely happy living at Kippington. The staff are all very helpful and kind. The food is very good. I enjoy living here very much.

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Review from Hugh B (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mother was only in Kippington for three weeks but my brother, sister and myself were all impressed with the level of care and compassion shown to her, and to us. The care and all the staff were exemplary.
Our mother did not use the activities and due to her condition, did not eat much of the food,
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Review from Sheila E (Wife of Resident) published on 15 March 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband has excellent care from all at Kippington Nursing Home. Everyone is so caring, thoughtful and loving and it is led by a wonderful manager.

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Review from T W (Son of Resident) published on 13 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother entered Kippington as a resident in early January. From the start, she liked Kippington, felt relaxed, comfortable and happy. This continued throughout. She is now very content and more settled with life once again.

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Review from M B (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 November 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

The care home seems to be run satisfactorily. Seems to be a high turnover of staff. There are plenty of entertainment - although my mother is confined to bed so doesn't often participate. There is always choices of meals at each meal times. Carers are always friendly. There is a relative meeting about
every 3 months.

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Current Review Score: 9.5 (9.538)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.5 (9.538) out of 10 for Kippingtons Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.5 out of 5 from 17 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 17 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 4.538 for Kippingtons Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (121 Excellents x 5) + (62 Goods x 4) + (13 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 197 Ratings = 4.538

  • 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 Kippingtons Nursing Home is based on 17 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 55 registered maximum number of service users is 11, which has been reached with 17 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.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 14 Sep 2022

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  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Artur Adamski

Job Title: Home Manager

“I lead my professional Care Team in delivering the highest level of care and support for our residents. My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.


I believe in maintaining strong relationships with residents and their relatives and understand the important contribution that these relationships make to the successful running of a care home.


I feel that the Aria Care philosophy matches up well with my own beliefs on care provision and I am committed to ensuring that all our residents continue to receive the high levels of care and protection they deserve.”