Place Residential Care Home
Place Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Westerham, Kent (TN16 1TD). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Place Residential Care Home
Westerham Place Residential Care Home is a care home for older people in Westerham, caring for residents from across this part of Kent and the surrounding villages. We offer permanent residential places and planned respite stays. We are not a large home and we would not want to be. What we aim for is a household where people know one another, where staff have time to sit and talk and where the shape of the day comes from the people living in it rather than from a timetable on a wall. Our support covers personal care, medication, meals, mobility and the steady companionship that matters most to people who have found living alone lonely or worrying. Residents decide how much company they want. Some are in the lounge from breakfast until bedtime, others prefer their own room with visitors and a quiet word now and then, and both are entirely fine here. Preferences about food, bedtimes and privacy are treated as decisions rather than requests, and residents are encouraged to bring their own furniture and pictures. Respite stays give family carers a genuine rest and give guests a real welcome into the life of the house rather than a spare bed. The Care Quality Commission rated us good at our most recent inspection. You are welcome to visit, stay for a cup of tea and see us on an ordinary day.
Care provided at Place Residential Care Home
- Older person care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 13 February 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Westerham Place Residential Care Home. Report published 13 February 2018.
- 11 December 2017
- 33 places, 24 people were using the service at the time
Safe
Inspectors found that people were protected from abuse. Risks to people were assessed and reduced, and there were enough staff to keep people safe and meet their needs. Medicines were given safely, and accidents and incidents were managed effectively.
Effective
Inspectors found that people's needs and choices were assessed when they started using the service. Staff were trained, and the registered manager checked their skills. People were supported to keep a balanced diet and to have as much choice and control as possible.
Caring
Inspectors saw staff being kind and compassionate towards people. People and their relatives were involved in decisions about care and support. People were treated with privacy and dignity.
Responsive
Inspectors found that people received care that was personalised to their needs. People were supported to take part in meaningful activities and to engage with the local community. People were encouraged to raise concerns or complaints.
Well-led
Inspectors found an inclusive, open and transparent service. The registered manager understood the legal requirements of their role. The service had an effective system of checks on the quality of care, and it worked with other agencies so that care was joined up.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in February 2018, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 13 February 2018: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 3 November 2015: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 18 September 2013: Routine inspection
- 22 June 2013: Routine inspection
- 14 May 2012: Inspection looking at part of the service
- 5 January 2012: Routine inspection
Read the full report on the CQC website
Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.
How Westerham Place Residential Care Home compares in Sevenoaks
Measured against the 27 care homes for older people registered in Sevenoaks. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 33 places. Smaller than 19 of the 27 homes. The local average is 54 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 18 of the 27 homes (67%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
- Latest report
- 13 February 2018. 19 of the 27 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 23 of the 27 registered more recently.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 17 of the 20 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Sevenoaks.
The local picture: Sevenoaks
What the numbers say about care for older people in Sevenoaks, in Kent.
What care costs in Kent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,187 | £1,409 to £1,600 (Middle half of prices from 22 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing care | £1,378 | £1,550 to £1,865 (Middle half of prices from 11 Kent homes. Median £1,605.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,500 to £1,619 (Middle half of prices from 18 Kent homes. Median £1,500.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Kent homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,100. Rising to 17,000 by 2035, up 12%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,500 by 2035, up 48%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 76. Kent average is 77.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 55 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Kent: 88%. The 12 month average is 88%.
- Who pays, across Kent (estimate): 35% council, 43% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Westerham Place Residential Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 20 November 2025.
- Run by
- Yewcare Limited, which runs this service only.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Westerham Place Residential Care Home
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Princess Royal University Hospital, Orpington, 6.9 miles away
It is about 6.9 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Westerham Practice, 0.2 miles away
- Oxted Health Centre, 3.3 miles away
- Stock Hill Surgery, 3.7 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Westerham Dental Care, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Spring Shaw Dental, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Smile Family, 3.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Day Lewis Pharmacy, 0.2 miles away
- Hurst Green Pharmacy, 3.4 miles away
- Boots, 3.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Hurst Green Station, 3.5 miles away
- Oxted Station, 3.5 miles away
- Edenbridge Station, 4.1 miles away
Around Westerham Place Residential Care Home
- H: Westerham Place Residential Care Home
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Place Residential Care Home
Where is Place Residential Care Home located?
Place Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Westerham, Kent, TN16 1TD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Place Residential Care Home provide?
Place Residential Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Place Residential Care Home's CQC rating?
Place Residential Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 13 February 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Place Residential Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Place Residential Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Place Residential Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Westerham Place Residential Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Westerham Place Residential Care Home is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Westerham Place Residential Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Westerham Place Residential Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Westerham Place Residential Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Westerham Place Residential Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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