Overview
Overview
Located on the outskirts of Gravesend, Wimborne House provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Wimborne House has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Wimborne House, or to arrange a no-obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or call 01474 558 699 during office hours.
At Wimborne House you'll find:
- One or two double bedrooms with open plan lounge and kitchen
- Communal amenities and facilities
- Emergency alert system featuring intercom, pull cord and pendant or wrist alarms
Who can apply:
- People aged 55 or over, or those with long‑term care needs
- Applicants who live locally, or have a family connection to the area
Inspected and rated by the CQC
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the national independent regulator of all health and social care services in England.
They inspect and monitor care homes, nursing homes and supported housing where personal care is provided and produce reports about them, to help you find a service that suits you.
Residents at Wimborne House receive CQC-registered personal care and domestic support, which is registered as Gravesend Care Services.
What people say about us
"We’re a close-knit community who enjoy getting together and having a laugh"
Discover what residents, families and friends say about life at Wimborne House by reading:
Living here
See inside Wimborne House
Accommodation features and facilities
Restaurant and dining
Our Taste restaurant is open to residents and visitors seven days a week from 9.30am to 2.30pm for breakfast, lunch and snacks.*
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our Taste restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.
*Opening hours and menu availability may be subject to change.
What's nearby?
Local amenities
- Local shops are a 20 minute walk away.
- Railway and bus station in Gravesend.
- Gravesend town centre is a 20 minute car or bus ride away.
Travel & transport
- Several GP surgeries nearby, and Darent Valley Hospital with A&E less than 20 minutes away by car.
- Dial-a-Ride scheme makes local journeys easy.
Care and support
Pricing
You may be eligible for financial support, such as Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, to help cover your rent and part of your service charge.
For guidance, the indicative weekly costs at Wimborne House are shown below. Charges can be paid weekly or monthly in advance.
Service standards
Applying
How do I apply?
- Contact us for an application form, or contact Kent County Council's adult social care team.
- We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
- We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
- While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from our care and support services, and we may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Kent County Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.