Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited
Care home in Sittingbourne, Kent
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Hanningfield Retirement Home is a 44-bedroom care home in Sittingbourne, Kent, run independently by the Tobiansky family. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).
The home provides residential care in a quiet setting, supported by a established team of carers. Hanningfield operates in line with CQC regulations and seeks to deliver care that meets individual needs.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 12 June 2019 · Last inspected 16 May 2019
Inspectors visited Hanningfield in May 2019 and found that the actions from the previous inspection had been carried out. Residents described feeling safe, and staff were said to know people's health needs, preferences and interests well. Care plans were reviewed regularly, staff had the training they needed, and medicines were managed safely.
- Staff treated people with kindness and respect, listened to them and involved them in decisions about their care.
- Safeguarding training was regular, and staff knew how to spot signs of abuse and report concerns.
- Care plans were consistently reviewed and updated, and people were supported to be as independent as possible.
- People said the registered manager was approachable and supportive, and feedback and complaints were handled well.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Generally satisfactory
Food Standards Agency · inspected October 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
337 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kent council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
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Local health safety net
Hanningfield Retirement Home Limited is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Medway Maritime Hospital, 8.1 miles away. The local GP practice is LONDON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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