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About
Westbank Care Home is a 40-bed residential care facility operated by New Century Care, located in Sevenoaks, Kent. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — also assessed as Good in the 2023 inspection report.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 11 January 2023 · Last inspected 28 November 2022
Inspectors found that people at this 37-resident home, including those with nursing needs and dementia, felt safe and were content there. Staff were described as kind, patient and caring, and people were supported to make their own choices and keep their independence. Quality checks, training and clinical support were judged to be in place, and a newly appointed manager was seen as approachable.
- People and relatives said they felt safe and were happy living at the home
- Staff were described as kind, understanding, caring and patient
- Risks were managed, medicines and infection control were handled safely, and lessons were learned when things went wrong
- Residents were supported to make choices and to keep their independence, with staff acting in their best interests
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 250 m away
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
69 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 |
What Kent council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Westbank Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Maidstone Hospital, 8.1 miles away. The local GP practice is BOROUGH GREEN MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Sevenoaks
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge & District
Services provided for older people in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding districts. These include the provision of day care and a co-ordinated lunch club scheme throughout the area,…
Biggin Hill Community Care Association
Day Centre for elderly frailAssisted shopping scheme for elderlyLunch club for retired peopleAssisted transportActivities for older people
Part of Aurem Care
Westbank Care Home is one of 9 homes run by Aurem Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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