Weald Heights

Bourchier Close, Sevenoaks TN13 1PD
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  • Weald Heights, Sevenoaks
The expert team at Weald Heights care home offers quality residential, nursing and dementia care on a respite or permanent basis. They spend time getting to know residents and their families so they can create tailored care and lifestyle plans.

Every element has been designed to provide 5-star luxury and comfort. The home has its own café, hair and beauty salon, bar and cinema room. The team believes in enabling residents to live as independently as possible whilst ensuring their care needs are sensitively looked after.

Weald Heights is proud to be accredited with the Gold Standards Framework Care Homes Programme, recognising a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents at the end of their life.

They are proud to have been internally accredited with the evidence-based, person-centred Care Fit for VIPS.

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Care Provided by Weald Heights

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neuropathic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Maria Covington (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 55+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (80)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (80)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Weald Heights

  • 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 £1,930
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £2,020
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £2,170
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care from £2,140
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £2,230
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £2,380

  • Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level
    of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
    Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible. There are no additional fees
    for respite stays.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
    • Use of in-house cinema
    • Access to landscaped gardens
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Weald Heights to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Weald Heights Reviews (197)

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9.8

Weald Heights has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Weald Heights has 197 reviews.

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Review from Sarah S (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

As a family we are very pleased with the care my father is receiving. We think that the staff are excellent and the activities are a good way of keeping patients engaged and occupied.
Thank you for all your hard work.

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Review from Julie H (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 December 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been a resident at Weald Heights for a few years now. I can not speak highly enough about the wonderful staff who are kind, caring, thoughtful and considerate towards Mum, and nothing is too much trouble for them. We have regular updates on how she is getting on, and it has been such a weight
off our shoulders to know she is safe and being cared for in the lovely environment of Weald Heights. I would have no hesitation in recommending the home if your loved one needs this support.

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Review from D W (Son of Resident) published on 22 September 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Weald Heights for over three months now. From the very first visit, everybody was (and remains) caring and welcoming. A very difficult decision for anyone putting a loved one into care but everybody at Weald Heights made us realise it was very much both the right choice
of home and therefore overall decision.
We were encouraged to make Mum's room homely and bring in lots of personal effects which helped create that "home from home" rather than "institutional" feeling.
All of Mum's needs are handled with dignity and care with nothing being too much trouble.
The family are kept regularly updated by team leaders. The activities team do their best to involve and stimulate Mum. All staff are excellent.
Great peace of mind for the wider family and we would certainly recommend this lovely home to others.

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Review from Helen S (Niece of Resident) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My aunt and I was very content with staying at Weald Heights. She commented that all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. She remembered the flower on the window ledge as she loved her garden. She did say that she asked to go outside but there wasn’t a big garden. Since staying at Weald Heights
she has gained confidence and we are now looking at a day centre for once a week.

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Review from Kate M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I had full confidence in everyone at Weald Heights. It is a lovely, welcoming home where staff are friendly, kind, caring and professional. My mum was kept safe, well and happy, enabling me to go away on holiday confident that she was in the best possible hands.

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Review from E W (Resident) published on 9 August 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Excellent stay.

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Review from R H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was very impressed with the care my grandmother received at Weald Heights. She was made to feel welcome and I liked the effort that was made to get residents to socialise and join in the entertainment. The staff were so helpful, passed messages on to her quickly and efficiently and replied to emails.
They also made us feel very welcome when we visited (especially with children in tow!).

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Review from M F (Respite Resident) published on 28 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very friendly and welcoming with good care throughout.

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Review from Lauren S (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Weald Heights are fantastic - all are very caring and considerate. I feel very reassured that my mum is here. Thank you.

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Review from Deleney J (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since the day my mother came to the home, I have felt nothing but relieved. The staff are excellent. Wonderful, no worries when leaving her.

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Review from S M (Resident) published on 20 June 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Everyone has been so kind and helpful, especially when I arrived with a problem with my leg. The food and service are exceptional and make me realise how much I need your help. Coping at home was becoming very difficult and the worries that I have are being helped enormously.

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Review from Susan G (Resident) published on 18 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Friendy and caring staff, good food, warm and clean. I would recommend Weald Heights highly.

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Review from V S (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found Weald Heights to be both welcoming and caring and am extremely pleased that my mother is a resident as she is relaxed and happy in this very comfortable environment. Residents are treated as individuals and with respect.

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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father stayed in Weald Heights for three and a half months as he was needing 24-hour care after a health issue. The best aspect of Weald Heights is the staff. They were all so friendly and caring and were extremely helpful in helping to monitor his health issues. Unfortunately, the home was in lockdown
for the majority of his stay, so he was unable to leave and only I (as an essential caregiver) was able to visit. Despite this difficult time the staff tried their best to entertain the residents and put on a great Christmas Day. Thank you for your help looking after my father and if needed again my father would be happy to return.

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Review from J M (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has only been in the care of Weald Heights for a few weeks but has settled in very well.
The real stars of the home are the lovely, friendly nursing and care team who go above and beyond to look after the residents. My mum has been cared for consistently well with dignity and compassion which
has been incredibly reassuring for her family.
The home itself is spotlessly clean, homely and a comforting place to be.
The food is okay on the whole, with lots of choices. The staff work hard to accommodate particular needs and dietary requirements.
There is an activities schedule every week which my mum has started to join in with. It's nice to encourage residents out of their rooms and the weekly activities are a fun way to do this.
We are yet to explore the outside garden spaces but they look well landscaped, with seating etc. Hopefully, I can take my mum into them in the Spring.
Overall my mum is happy and content living at Weald Heights.

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Review from G R (Respite Resident) published on 8 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The team at Weald Heights were brilliant during the course of my father's respite period. Right from our initial contact with the customer relations manager, the service we received was excellent.
They were caring, thoughtful and efficient. As a family, we felt very confident and reassured that Dad
was in good hands. The team leaders were great and always had time for us when we needed it.
We highly recommend Weald Heights to anyone - it really is a home from home.

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Review from Gladys D (Resident) published on 23 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

All the staff are polite, caring and helpful. You are treated as an individual. The food is good with plenty of choices. I have had a setback with my recovery from an operation and every help has been given and kindness is shown.

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Review from Jane M (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment I contacted Weald Heights, I felt Dad was in safe hands and the pressure was taken from me. The staff were amazing - as I had looked after Dad I was very particular about the way he was looked after and the staff always went out of their way to accommodate my and Dad's requests. Not
just the nursing staff but the maintenance men were brilliant too - hanging his pictures, moving furniture etc to make Dad's room very much his home.
Unfortunately, Dad passed away in October 2021 due to 'frailties of old age'. The kindness and care that the nurses and carers showed to Dad were exceptional. In his final week, we were able to be with him constantly. As a family, we were equally cared for and shown so much compassion and understanding and were informed of every aspect of his care. We could not have asked for a better end of life and I truly believe the care the whole family was given has helped us enormously come to terms with his passing.

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Review from J W (Son of Resident) published on 15 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident at Weald Heights for over three years now. Since this is the first care home she went to, we were initially apprehensive about whether we had made the right decision. Mum herself was adamant she was not going to a care home. Fortunately, Weald Heights is not like your typical
care home and Mum does not see it as one. Persistent physical and emotional issues that Mum faced before she moved in have been significantly alleviated or eliminated and she seems much happier too. It's obviously been difficult with Covid but the staff are excellent and I have great peace of mind knowing that Mum is well looked after. When we were researching care homes, we visited many other places and Weald Heights was the only one that ticked all the boxes for us - we would have no hesitation to recommend to other people too.

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Review from D T (Son of Resident) published on 3 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My father initially moved to Weald Heights as part of a respite stay. The aim was to make an informed view as to whether he would enjoy living there in the future. Unfortunately, he had an unexpected health issue which meant he required hospital treatment. However the staff at Weald Heights were excellent
and nursed him back to health. Management were very supportive, and allowed him to stay as long as he needed in order to recuperate from surgery. Overall my father enjoyed his time at Weald Heights and he was grateful for the kindness and care shown by the team.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.795)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.795) out of 10 for Weald Heights 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 50 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 49 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 4.795 for Weald Heights is calculated as follows: ( (486 Excellents x 5) + (86 Goods x 4) + (10 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 586 Ratings = 4.795

  • 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 Weald Heights is based on 49 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 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 49 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: 28 Aug 2024

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Good

  • 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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Maria

Maria Covington

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2016

I’m a registered nurse by training and have worked in older people’s care for 25 years. Before joining Weald Heights in 2016, I had managed a large care home for ten years. I’ve been at Weald Heights since before it opened its doors. I’m delighted at the way my team and I have made it a home with a first-class reputation.
I believe in setting the standard, rather than following, and we take an innovative, personalised approach to resident care. When residents said they fancied learning a new language, we set up Spanish lessons, and joined with a local parent and toddler group so that the generations could learn together. And when a gentleman, who is a keen musician, wanted to visit the Royal Albert Hall for his 90th birthday, we worked with his family to make it happen and to give him an unforgettable day.
I was delighted with our ‘good’ rating from the CQC, which we gained in September 2018. I’m now looking forward to continuing to work with my skilled and passionate team to go one better. Our aim now is to become an ‘outstanding’ provider of great care for older people in Sevenoaks, and across Kent and the South East of England.