Working at Kippingtons Nursing Home
Grange Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
Operated by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
55 bedsNursing homes
Workplace Score
6.0/10
AI analysis of latest data
Our AI workplace review
PlainSight AI Review
Last updated: 10 February 2026
Score: 6.0/10
Key Finding
"Staff feel valued and supported by open management with good morale, but inconsistent staffing causes call bell delays and safety lapses like poor hand hygiene."
Safety & Risk
5/10
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One person who was at risk of choking did not have a suitable risk assessment... a nurse was not seen to wash their hands between administering medicines to people.
Staff Culture
7/10
✓
Staff morale is good, they are quite happy. The registered manager promoted an open culture within the staff team.
Staffing Levels
5/10
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There were enough staff to meet people's needs... People gave mixed feedback about staffing levels, comments included, 'I don't think they have enough, sometimes you wait ages for them to answer a call.'
Training & Dev
6/10
✓
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: Nurses and care staff had received introductory training before they provided people with care. They had also received on-going refresher training and guidance to keep their knowledge and skills up to date.
Management
7/10
✓
Staff said they felt valued and supported. Comments included, 'The management have a complete open-door approach we just walk in and they help us as soon as they can.'
Programmes
5/10
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Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was an activities coordinator who invited people to contribute to group activities such as singing and gentle exercises.
Points to consider
Staff numbers are okay but some residents say they wait ages for someone to answer the call bell.
'I don't think they have enough, sometimes you wait ages for them to answer a call.'
A choking risk was not fully checked for one person and a nurse did not wash hands between giving medication.
One person who was at risk of choking did not have a suitable risk assessment and care plan in place... a nurse was not seen to wash their hands between administering medicines to people.
Only basic group activities like singing and exercises with one coordinator, nothing more creative or varied.
Per 2019 comprehensive inspection: There was an activities coordinator who invited people to contribute to group activities such as singing and gentle exercises.
AI Generated
CQC Inspection Overview
CQC Inspection
Last inspected: September 2022
Good
Safe
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Requires improvement
Effective
✓
Good
Caring
✓
Good
Responsive
✓
Good
Management Quality
Well-led: Good
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