The homes open visiting policy helps residents and loved ones share visits at the times that are most convenient for them.
Onsite parking is available
Kingsclear has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.507) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kingsclear has 67 reviews.
Review from C W (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2025
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a positive review, we're so proud of our wonderful team and the care and kindness they devote to our residents and it means a lot to us when residents' loved ones give us such lovely feedback! We're so glad that you feel confident in Mum's care and really appreciate you putting your trust in us.
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Review from N L (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Thank you so much for writing us such a lovely review, it was great to have Dad back with us and it's wonderful to hear that he had such fond memories of his stay in July. We really appreciate your thoughtful praise of our team and for highlighting their professionalism. We're so glad that Dad has had such a positive experience at Kingsclear the second time around and our hospitality team will be delighted to receive his compliments on the food! It's great to hear that your family have felt assured about his care and that our team and cosy setting have made you feel welcome when visiting. Thank you again for taking the time to share your kind words with us!
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Review from T S (Son of Resident) published on 28 January 2025
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Thank you for sharing your lovely review with us, we're delighted to hear that our team have left such a positive impression with you and we hope that Mum is enjoying her home at Kingsclear! It's our privilege to care for her and we're lucky to have her in our community!
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Review from A D (Wife of Resident) published on 23 January 2025
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We pride ourselves on the resident experience and are sorry that you are unhappy with aspects of your husband's care. If you would like to discuss this further with us, please do not hesitate to contact the home manager. We pride ourselves on the resident experience and we always want to ensure that we are providing the high quality care our residents expect and deserve.
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Review from V O (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 December 2024
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Thank you so much for your incredibly moving words, we are so sorry for your loss and all our thoughts are with your family. Your parents have been much loved members of the Kingsclear family and your father will be truly missed in our community. It's so heartwarming to hear the impact our team has had on your family and we're so thankful for your kind words about their gentle and kind approach to your parents' care and the support given to your family - we're so very proud of them! We know how difficult this time has been for you all but we're so touched to hear that we've brought some light to a dark time. Thank you again for your lovely review, it will mean so much to our team!
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Review from D L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 17 December 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review, the transformation we've seen in your mother-in-law is so inspiring and we're honoured to have helped her to gain a new lease of life. We're sorry that she had a tough time with her previous care provider but delighted that she's now happy at Kingsclear, enjoying lots of activities and making new friends! We really appreciate your kind words about our team and the love and care they dedicate to their roles - we're so proud of them and the impact they've had on our residents' lives. We can't tell you how much this feedback means to us - our team will be touched to hear your lovely comments!
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Review from Valerie D (Friend of Resident) published on 10 December 2024
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Thank you so much for leaving us such a wonderful review, we're glad to hear you enjoyed your visit to Kingsclear and felt welcomed by our lovely team. We're delighted that your friend is so happy - it means so much to us to know we're making a positive impact in their life. We look forward to your next visit!
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Review from M C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 November 2024
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Thank you so much for your review, M, we're overjoyed to receive such wonderful feedback. It's an absolute pleasure caring for your mum and it's so lovely to see her making so many friends and enjoying herself. Our team will be touched to hear your comments!
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Review from M D (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 October 2024
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We really appreciate your feedback, M, our team will be delighted to hear your recognition of their dedication.
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Review from V H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2024
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Thank you for your review; we're glad you like our home. We'll pass on your feedback onto the team.
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Review from Jo A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It's such a privilege to care for your mother, and we're so glad it has alleviated some stress for you and your family. Our team will be touched to hear your lovely comments!
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Review from Mary-Anne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your feedback, it's wonderful to see that your mother's health has improved and she's enjoying the food and all the relaxing spaces around the home. Our team will be delighted to hear your wonderful comments.
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Review from C P (Resident) published on 24 July 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We pride ourselves on the resident experience and we are always looking to improve the services we offer. We have recently implemented a new welcome pack for our residents to further strengthen our communication and we are constantly reviewing our admission journey to ensure a smooth transition for the people in our care. We would be grateful if you could contact us so that we can learn more about your experience and continue delivering the very best care for our residents.
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Review from Jan D (Wife of Resident) published on 24 July 2024
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Thank you for your amazing review, Jan! We're so pleased to hear that your family feel assured in your husband's care and that he's enjoying the many activities we put on at Kingsclear. We strive for personalised care for our residents so our team will be thrilled to hear your lovely feedback.
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Review from R S (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2024
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Thank you for your feedback, we are so pleased to read your wonderful comments about Kingsclear and the care your mother is receiving; the team were thrilled with your feedback, as we strive for personalised-centred care for all our lovely residents and look forward to your mum staying permanently with us, thank you.
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Review from Z B (Friend of Resident) published on 17 June 2024
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Thank you very much for your kind words. Nothing will stop us from delivering outstanding personalised care for all our residents at Kingsclear. The team join me in thanking you for your positive comments and we are so delighted your close family friend is happy.
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Review from S W (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2024
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Many thanks for your review and kind words about our home and team at Kingsclear, it is lovely to hear your mum is settling in. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
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Review from Tracey D (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 May 2024
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Thank you Tracey for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about our home, it is wonderful that she loves her garden room on the ground floor. Your feedback has been shared with the team.
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Review from Jim R (Friend of Resident) published on 16 May 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and we are pleased to hear your friend enjoyed their respite stay with us at Kingsclear. Your feedback will be shared with the team.
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Review from A B (Son of Resident) published on 3 May 2024
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Thank you for your review and we are pleased to hear that your parents have settled in at Kingsclear. Your feedback has been shared with the team who will be delighted to read it.
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The Review Score of 9.5 (9.507) out of 10 for Kingsclear 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 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 24 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 4.507 for Kingsclear is calculated as follows: ( (248 Excellents x 5) + (37 Goods x 4) + (41 Satisfactorys x 3) + (4 Poors x 2) + (9 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 339 Ratings = 4.507
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 Kingsclear is based on 24 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 97 registered maximum number of service users is 19.4, which has been reached with 24 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.
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As Home Manager I believe that our residents should be treated with the highest quality of care possible and ensure that my team and I always maintain this, whilst making each day memorable. I lead by example and involve myself in the day-to-day life of our community as well as making Kingsclear a happy and enjoyable place in which to live and work.
I enjoy my daily walk rounds and getting the opportunity to see and chat with our residents, seeing them smile and make new friends.
I have worked in care since I was 18 when I started as a domiciliary carer and stayed in this form of care for over eight years where I progressed through various roles including supervisor and management roles. Within this time, I also passed my Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management.
In 2020 I joined Kingsclear as the Dementia Unit Manager, before being promoted to Deputy Manager and am proud to now be Home Manager, all roles have given me the opportunity to offer stability to the people living in our community and my colleagues.
At Kingsclear we are one big family and everything we do is from the heart, delivering care with passion, respect, and empathy as we would want our own family members to be cared for.
The local area is lovely and it is important to us that our home is part of the local community, we always look forward to going out and welcoming the community into our home. In my spare time, I always look forward to spending time with my family when I get the chance.