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Hanningfield Retirement Home LimitedKent

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Rated:GoodResidential

Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited

99 London Road, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1NR

01795479587

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 May 2019

Provider

Hanningfield Retirement Homes Limited

Beds

44 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 8 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 6 are the same and 2 are lower.

6 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
Requires ImprovementMay 2018
GoodJun 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hanningfield Retirement Homes Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited

Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited is a residential care home in Sittingbourne, Kent. Full details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Hanningfield provides accommodation and personal care for up to 39 people, specialising in care for older people, those who are frail, and people living with dementia. The home is located in Sittingbourne across two floors and currently has 37 residents.

During the inspection, people experienced care that was responsive to their needs. Staff demonstrated attentiveness to residents' requests and adapted their approach based on individual preferences. The management team worked to maintain clear communication with residents and their families about care decisions and any changes to the service.

Residents reported feeling well cared for, with staff responding promptly when assistance was needed. The environment was clean and organised, with activities arranged to keep residents engaged throughout the day.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 June 2019

Specialist Care

Older people

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 44 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · ME10 1NR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 12 June 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 May 2019.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees