Hengist Field Care Centre

Hengist Field Care Centre is a nursing home in Sittingbourne, Kent (ME9 8LS). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Hengist Field Care Centre

Hengist Field Care Centre is a nursing home in Sittingbourne, Kent. We look after older people whose health needs go beyond what residential care or family can manage at home, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. Nursing is available here at every hour, and that is the practical reason most people come to us. It allows us to manage complex medication, pressure care, continence and the slow changes in health that need watching rather than reacting to. Where someone is nearing the end of their life, it allows us to keep them comfortable and in familiar surroundings with people who know them. Good care is not only clinical, though. A nursing home can very easily become a place where things are done to people all day, and we push against that. Residents choose when they get up, what they eat, whether they join in and who they see. Sight and hearing loss are taken seriously rather than worked around, because someone who cannot follow what is happening will withdraw, and withdrawal gets mistaken for decline. We take respite and short stays, including recovery after a spell in hospital. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering Hengist Field, please arrange to come and see us.

Care provided at Hengist Field Care Centre

Older person care
Dementia care
Physical disability support
Sensory impairment support
Respite care

Last CQC inspection: 8 August 2019

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Hengist Field Care Centre compares in Swale

Measured against the 25 care homes for older people registered in Swale. The dark dot is this home.

Size: 75 places. Larger than 24 of the 25 homes. The local average is 36 places.
CQC rating: Good. 18 of the 25 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Kent the figure is 68%.
Latest report: 23 December 2024. 6 of the 25 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered: December 2011. 15 of the 25 homes registered more recently.
Care offered: Nursing and dementia care. Of the 25 homes, 5 offer nursing care and 16 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene: 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 18 of the 22 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 Swale.

The local picture: Swale

What the numbers say about care for older people in Swale, 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: 15,500. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 12%
People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,600 by 2035, up 51%
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 24%
Dementia diagnosis rate: 57%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Kent as a whole is 62%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58. Kent average is 77.
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
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 Hengist Field Care Centre

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC: 8 December 2011, so 14 years.
Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 21 September 2026.
Run by: Nellsar Limited, which runs 13 adult social care services in England. 10 of the 13 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.

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 Hengist Field Care Centre

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

Medway Maritime Hospital, Gillingham, 7.4 miles away

It is about 7.4 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

London Road Medical Centre, 1.8 miles away
The Meads Medical Practice, 2 miles away
Memorial Medical Centre, 2 miles away

Nearest dentists

Chopra Dental Ltd, 1.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
The London Road Dental Practice, 1.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Park Road Dental Practice, 1.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

Kamsons Pharmacy, 1.8 miles away
Kamsons Pharmacy, 1.9 miles away
Newington Pharmacy, 2 miles away

Nearest railway stations

Newington Station, 2.1 miles away
Sittingbourne Station, 2.1 miles away
Kemsley Station, 3.1 miles away

Around Hengist Field Care Centre

H: Hengist Field Care Centre
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 Hengist Field Care Centre

Where is Hengist Field Care Centre located?

Hengist Field Care Centre is a nursing home in Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 8LS. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Hengist Field Care Centre provide?

Hengist Field Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Hengist Field Care Centre's CQC rating?

Hengist Field Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 August 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Hengist Field Care Centre provide dementia care?

Yes. Hengist Field Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Hengist Field Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Hengist Field Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Hengist Field Care Centre

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Hengist Field Care Centre is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Hengist Field Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Hengist Field Care Centre 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. Hengist Field Care Centre 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

Hengist Field Care Centre 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
Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Hengist Field Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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