Coloma Court, West Wickham, Kent

Coloma Court is a purpose-designed 62-bed home opened in October 2006, providing nursing and residential care. It is situated within the grounds of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph's estate in West Wickham, in an open area overlooking fields and set within private landscaped gardens providing a peaceful atmosphere.

Coloma Court is the result of a longstanding successful collaboration between two charities with strong concerns for social welfare. The Daughters of Mary and Joseph is a Roman Catholic Congregation which has been closely involved in England, since 1869, in education, health and social welfare. In collaboration with The Hospital Management Trust (HMT), Coloma Court has been built to incorporate the most up-to-date features and expectations for long-term care of the elderly. The Hospital Management Trust is registered by the Care Quality Commission to provide nursing and dementia care for the elderly.

Maria Covington, the Matron Manager, has more than 20 years nursing experience most of which has been dedicated to caring for the elderly. She has an NVQ4 qualification in healthcare management. Maria has worked for The Hospital Management Trust (HMT)since 1994 and has held the post of Matron Manager since 2004. Particular emphasis is placed on training staff to preserve and maintain the dignity, individuality and privacy of all residents within a warm and caring atmosphere.

When asked what makes Coloma Court special Maria says:

“Coloma Court has a friendly, homely atmosphere throughout the Home and is always manned with regular members of staff, which gives a feeling of familiarity to the residents and relatives.

The emphasis of the Home is on good quality care and the religious ethos upheld in the Home plays an important part in residents’ and relatives’ choice. Our objective is to help residents to keep their independence and to live a normal and happy life for as long as possible.”