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 to provide the care services and to manage the Home. The emphasis is to ensure that the care residents receive meets the standards which everyone would wish for their own families and closest friends.

Maria Covington, the Matron Manager has over 19 years nursing experience or which 15 has been caring for the elderly. She also has an NVQ4 qualification in healthcare management. Maria has worked for The Hospital Management Trust (HMT) for twelve years; the last two as Matron Manager. 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.”