Kimberley Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds68
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-03-08
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
What strikes visitors is how naturally residents settle in, even those with advanced dementia. People form real friendships here, staying connected despite memory challenges. The atmosphere feels relaxed rather than clinical, with that sense of genuine care coming through in everyday interactions.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-03-08
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. This covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. No specific detail about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or food provision appears in the published summary. The home lists dementia as a specialism, which implies a commitment to appropriate training, but the inspection report does not confirm what that training involves or how recently it was completed.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or family quotes appear in the published summary to illustrate what this rating looked like in practice. Staff warmth is the single highest-weighted theme in our family review data, cited in 57.3% of positive reviews, so the absence of specific evidence here is the most significant gap in the published findings.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and end-of-life planning. No detail about the activity programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, or end-of-life arrangements appears in the published summary. The home's dementia specialism implies some tailoring of activities to individual need, but this is not confirmed in the published findings.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the November 2018 inspection. A registered manager (Miss Joanne Tina Monaghan) and a nominated individual (Mr Gary Nicholas Edward Sherwood) are named in the registration records. The improvement from Requires Improvement at a previous inspection to Good across all domains suggests that leadership was functioning effectively in the period leading up to November 2018. No specific detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home acts on feedback appears in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. Staff show real expertise in managing complex behaviours and maintaining quality of life as the condition progresses. Teams here receive specific dementia training that families notice makes a practical difference. Staff understand how to work with challenging behaviours while preserving dignity and encouraging social connections between residents. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kimberley Care Village holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement, which is an encouraging trajectory. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the positive rating rather than direct observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors is how naturally residents settle in, even those with advanced dementia. People form real friendships here, staying connected despite memory challenges. The atmosphere feels relaxed rather than clinical, with that sense of genuine care coming through in everyday interactions.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team takes time to understand each person's specific needs before they move in. Families appreciate the open communication, particularly during difficult times. When end-of-life care becomes necessary, staff provide continuous presence and keep families closely involved in decisions.
How it sits against good practice
Worth noting the care village appears to be developing in phases — best to ask about current availability when you visit.
Worth a visit
Kimberley Care Village, at 23 London Road, Spalding, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2018, published March 2019. This is a meaningful result because it represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, suggesting the home identified what needed to change and acted on it. The home is registered to care for up to 68 adults over 65, including people living with dementia. The central uncertainty here is age. This inspection is now over six years old, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, making it difficult to go beyond the headline rating. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment, which is reassuring, but it is not a full re-inspection. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota (including nights), look at the activity timetable for this week, and ask how the team would contact you if your parent's condition changed. These are the gaps the published report cannot fill for you.
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In Their Own Words
How Kimberley Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia families find genuine understanding and skilled support
Residential home in Spalding: True Peace of Mind
When you're searching for dementia care, finding somewhere that truly understands the condition makes all the difference. Kimberley Care Village in Spalding offers that crucial combination of trained expertise and personal warmth. Families describe feeling reassured from their very first conversation, knowing their loved ones will be in capable hands.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. Staff show real expertise in managing complex behaviours and maintaining quality of life as the condition progresses.
Teams here receive specific dementia training that families notice makes a practical difference. Staff understand how to work with challenging behaviours while preserving dignity and encouraging social connections between residents.
“Worth noting the care village appears to be developing in phases — best to ask about current availability when you visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kimberley Care Village holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement, which is an encouraging trajectory. However, the published inspection report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect the positive rating rather than direct observational evidence.
Homes in East Midlands typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
What strikes visitors is how naturally residents settle in, even those with advanced dementia. People form real friendships here, staying connected despite memory challenges. The atmosphere feels relaxed rather than clinical, with that sense of genuine care coming through in everyday interactions.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team takes time to understand each person's specific needs before they move in. Families appreciate the open communication, particularly during difficult times. When end-of-life care becomes necessary, staff provide continuous presence and keep families closely involved in decisions.
How it sits against good practice
Worth noting the care village appears to be developing in phases — best to ask about current availability when you visit.
Worth a visit
Kimberley Care Village, at 23 London Road, Spalding, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in November 2018, published March 2019. This is a meaningful result because it represents an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, suggesting the home identified what needed to change and acted on it. The home is registered to care for up to 68 adults over 65, including people living with dementia. The central uncertainty here is age. This inspection is now over six years old, and the published summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually observed, making it difficult to go beyond the headline rating. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence requiring reassessment, which is reassuring, but it is not a full re-inspection. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota (including nights), look at the activity timetable for this week, and ask how the team would contact you if your parent's condition changed. These are the gaps the published report cannot fill for you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kimberley Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kimberley Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where dementia families find genuine understanding and skilled support
Residential home in Spalding: True Peace of Mind
When you're searching for dementia care, finding somewhere that truly understands the condition makes all the difference. Kimberley Care Village in Spalding offers that crucial combination of trained expertise and personal warmth. Families describe feeling reassured from their very first conversation, knowing their loved ones will be in capable hands.
Who they care for
The home specialises in dementia care for adults over 65. Staff show real expertise in managing complex behaviours and maintaining quality of life as the condition progresses.
Teams here receive specific dementia training that families notice makes a practical difference. Staff understand how to work with challenging behaviours while preserving dignity and encouraging social connections between residents.
Management & ethos
The management team takes time to understand each person's specific needs before they move in. Families appreciate the open communication, particularly during difficult times. When end-of-life care becomes necessary, staff provide continuous presence and keep families closely involved in decisions.
“Worth noting the care village appears to be developing in phases — best to ask about current availability when you visit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
