Types of care
- Residential care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Care
- Palliative care
Types of stay
- Connect Day Care
- Convalescent Care
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Location
Welcome to Kippingtons
Kippingtons Nursing Home is located in The Garden of England-Kent and within the sought-after location of Sevenoaks. Our community offers a full range of nursing care support, palliative care, respite breaks and long-term care.
We understand that no two people are the same, our team gets to know our residents as individuals and finds out everything about them to create care and support that is suitable for their needs and interests. There is always a full calendar of fun interesting events and social activities, and we provide a wide range of home-cooked meals, ensuring that you really feel home from home at Kippingtons. You will be supported through access to health professionals such as GPs, Physiotherapist and Dentists and we will work with you to support any cultural, religious or lifestyle needs.
What does care from the heart mean to the team at Kippingtons?
“We embody care from the heart in our community through living and working by our visions and values. We will always endeavour to be respectful and empathetic, working with integrity and collaboration, and always strive for excellence. We create a culture that is truly resident-centred and is constantly learning to improve outcomes or experiences.
Busy planning our next refurbishment…
In March 2023 Aria Care embarked on a significant million pound refurbishment programme to improve the communities within our portfolio. We are now busy planning our work at Kippingtons, including looking at the colour palettes and furnishings which balance comfort, elegance and functionality.
Watch this space for updates on the plans and sneak peek images.
National Care Awards Winner
We are proud winners of the Large Care Home Group. Celebrating our commitment to excellence. We are looking forward to continuing with our goal to delivering compassionate and person-centred care.
Hospitality from the heart
We ensure our residents are at the heart of everything we do and each and every one of our communities feels like home. This extends to our hospitality offering.
Daily life at Kippingtons Nursing Home
At Aria Care, we take a genuine interest in you and the way you like spending your time. This means we can tailor your time with us and make sure it’s every bit as enjoyable as life has always been. With round-the-clock care and support, dining experiences and stimulating activities, you’ll soon be calling us “home”.
Morning
- A cup of tea and a smile welcomes you every single morning.
- Our caring team ensure everyone has had a restful night and are ready for the day ahead.
- Our residents can eat breakfast in the dining room or within their room.
Afternoon
- Engaging daily activities to stimulate mind, body and soul also include trips out to places of local interest.
- Homemade afternoon teas to enjoy with family and friends.
- Keep your mind busy and your creative skills sharp with arts and crafts sessions run regularly in our community.
Evening
- Gatherings and parties to celebrate important dates, with families and friends invited to join in and spend precious time together.
- Homecooked meals with your fellow residents are enjoyed in our comfortable dining rooms.
- Quizzes and games fill the rooms with joy during the evenings in our community.
Keeping Things Personal
The welcoming surroundings at Kippingtons Nursing Home are matched by the high standard of individual care our colleagues provide to our residents. When you arrive and throughout your stay you’re greeted with warmth, passion, and care and our community is vibrant, happy, and homely.
We love learning as much as we can about who we care for, so your loved one’s time is tailored to their individual need and interests. This can be as small as knowing when they like to wake up, how they like their tea, and everything about their daily routine. Our team take the time to get to know all our residents and encourage independence and communication.
We are dedicated to providing a smooth transition into a home where care is from the heart and interaction with residents is paramount. Our residents show us the way. They tell us what they need, and we do our very best to deliver. Every element of our care is considered with their needs in mind. Surrounding everyone with familiarity, security and care, we make their experience with us as fulfilling as possible.
Reviews
Like I said on a previous review that has been done on the NHS webpage. I used to work here 9 years ago and some of the old colleagues still work here and Ive on been a resident for a few days due to a car accident and it’s a lovely place. Not too far for the family and friends to visit. The staff are very lovely and helpful , they could with a few more staff. The atmosphere is very nice and peaceful. I’m in the garden today because I’ve mostly been in my room because of the weather during the week had not been good.
On the day of her arrival in August 2017 she was shown into a very clean and nicely decorated en-suite room and warmly welcomed by the Kippington staff.
My family and I were immediately impressed with the friendly and caring attitude shown by Edwin, the manager who has a nursing background, and all of the staff that we met then, and my views are unchanged today.
There is a very happy atmosphere there and the carers (who are permanent and not agency) are always very considerate and willing to assist anyone in need. They regularly chat with residents and often go the extra mile by, for instance, trimming and painting the ladies’ fingernails to make them feel extra special.
I visit my wife almost every day and always find her contented and relaxed, wearing clean clothes and with her hair tidied. She enjoys the food (there is a choice of meals) which is always tasty and well presented.
Kippington is a very happy and well-run care home. The manager often participates in the organised activities and has an ‘open door’ policy which means that he can be approached at any time by residents or family members who have any concerns.
I totally disagree with the disparaging comments made about the home by the anonymous ‘Google User’ who according to his/her many reviews posted, has encountered problems dealing with at least eight other care homes/agencies in the Sevenoaks area.
Maybe a look in a mirror will identify the real source of Google User’s problems!
Edwin the Manager has improved the atmosphere and can often be found singing with the residents.
Our Catering staff work hard to provide Healthy and Nutritional meals for our residents.
Our domestic staff make sure all the rooms are kept clean and tidy, and the Laundry staff take special care to clean and iron the clothes and return them to the correct rooms .
Whilst our Health Care Assistants and Nurses care for our residents daily needs with understanding, compassion all the while retaining our residents Dignity and giving Respect.
The Entertainment team provide activities to stimulate the Mind and Body, we also have outside entertainment in the form of Musicians , Singers and we have visits from the pat dogs for the residents who like animals to stroke.
There is a small garden for our residents to enjoy the sunshine, they can sit by the fish pond or walk around the garden to see the Squirrels and birds feeding.
I enjoy coming to work, being a familiar and friendly face in the mornings for our residents.
Jackie
News & Events from Kippingtons Nursing Home
Kippingtons Local Community Events
April 10th, 2024
Aria Care leads a new chapter in care home living with £18 million revival project
February 8th, 2024
Proud to be National Care Awards Winner
December 22nd, 2023
Map & Directions
Key points
- Knole Park
- Sevenoaks High Street
- Polhill Garden Centre
- Local cafes and shops
- Call us to arrange transport to our home
Additional Information
Parking is available for residents and visitors.
The nearest railway station is Sevenoaks Station. The nearest bus stop is Hawkes Place, less than a five-minute walk away.
Meet the Manager
Esther is our Home Manager at Kippingtons Nursing Home, here’s a little bit more about the home in her own words:
“With a Degree in Business Management and a Masters in Dementia Studies, I have worked within the care sector for fifteen years, twelve of those have been as a manager. I have worked mainly with people living with dementia during my time in the sector, however I have also supported a range of care needs including adults with complex learning disabilities.
I enjoy getting to know our residents and listening to their life stories, you can certainly learn a lot from their wisdom. I love the aspect of leading a team of heroes that go above and beyond their everyday to support our residents. I put quality care at the forefront of what I do, providing person-centred care, treating everybody with dignity and respect. As Home Manager I like to think I bring a sense of smooth running, professionalism, collaboration, and trust to the home.
Kippingtons is a wonderful home from home with a wide range of first-class facilities with exciting activities, and plenty of places to relax or entertain. There are lovely, shared areas to enjoy, from beautiful lounges and garden rooms to the stunning gardens. We’re walking distance from the centre of Sevenoaks and residents make the most of our location, browsing in the local shops, enjoying a pub lunch, or having tea in one of the cafes.
I live about seven miles away from the home in a place called Biggin Hill in which I have lived for nine years, and think my biggest achievement is certainly juggling work, family, and studies. My favourite hobbies are reading and watching thriller films!”
At Kippingtons, care from the heart is embodied in our community through living and working by our visions and values. We will always endeavour to be respectful and empathetic, working with integrity and collaboration, and always strive for excellence. We create a culture that is truly resident-centred and are constantly learning to improve outcomes or experiences.
See what we got up to today:
Getting Social
Happy 🎂 birthday Tony, hope you had the best day yesterday xx
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So lovely Happiest Birthday 🥳 Anthony 🥰🥰🥰🎂
Happy birthday Tony x
Happy birthday
Today we watched the Ladies day races, whilst enjoying some Prosecco and Strawberries. 🙂 Cheers everyone x
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We had some lovely flowers donated, so we decided to do some flower arrangements and pop them around the home ready for ladies day tomorrow.
As you can see the ladies did an amazing job 💐 🌹 🌸
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How lovely to see the residents enjoying the spring flowers xx
Happy birthday Anne, 21 today. Anne says "I've had the best day thank you all for making me feel special".
Our chef 👨🍳 made the most beautiful cake 🎂
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Very Happy Birthday 🎂 Annie 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Happy Birthday Ann 🎉🥳🎂🎁🎈xx
Happy birthday 🎂 Ann
Hope you had a wonderful day Anne xx
Happy Easter from us all at kippington. Hope the Easter bunny has visited.
Xx
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Happy Easter 🐣 to all at Kippington- Easter Blessings you all deserve xxxx
Happy Easter to you all xx
Happy Easter
Happy Easter to all of you at Kippingtons Nursing Home. xx
our wonderful Wellbeing Coordinator Donna, made some yummy Easter nests at home and brought them in for our residents, and a couple of our residents helped give them out. thank you Donna. they were delicious 😋
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Email us on enquiries@ariacare.co.uk
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