Care Homes in Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames has 21 CQC registered care homes. 16 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 8 of the 21 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Kingston upon Thames at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Kingston upon Thames.

  • Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames pays, residential care: £1,157 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
  • Care home beds filled across Kingston upon Thames: 90%. The 12 month average is 90%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86
  • People aged 75 and over: 13,300. Rising to 15,600 by 2035, up 17%
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 316 beds.
  • Who pays, across Kingston upon Thames (estimate): 34% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 25%
  • People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,400 by 2035, up 47%

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Planning and paying for a care home place in Kingston upon Thames

The assessment that comes first

The order of these steps matters more than families tend to expect, because the assessment determines both what sort of home is suitable and what help with the cost may follow. A care needs assessment can be requested by anyone who appears to need care, whatever their savings, and there is no charge for it. It examines washing, dressing, eating, mobility, medication and how safely someone manages alone, and produces a written statement of the care required. Relatives can add their own account, and a separate assessment is available to whoever has been doing most of the supporting.

Who pays, and how that is decided

A financial assessment follows the needs assessment and settles the question of contribution. Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames handles both, weighing income, savings and property before deciding whether it will fund or part fund a placement. People who will clearly pay for themselves are still entitled to an assessment and to advice, and having one on record is genuinely useful if capital reduces over time and council support is later needed.

Weekly fees and what sits outside them

Fees are quoted by the week and vary between homes even within a borough this size, so ask each home to be specific about what the figure covers. Hairdressing, chiropody, outings and some therapies are commonly billed separately. Where a family prefers a home charging more than the council will pay, a third party contribution bridges the gap, and it should be tested against several years of affordability rather than the first one.

Choosing a provider and what to check

Making sense of the ratings on this page

With eighteen homes rated Good and two rated Outstanding, the ratings alone will not settle a shortlist. The detail lies in the reports, which assess safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership separately and set out what inspectors observed. One home here carries no rating yet, which simply means an inspection has not taken place since registration rather than anything adverse. Checking the date of each report is as important as the word at the top of it.

Matching the home to the need

Every provider listed is a residential care home, so all offer personal care rather than nursing. Within that, homes differ considerably in size, in atmosphere and in the groups they are set up to support, with providers such as Devonshire Dementia Care Home and Elysium Care Partnerships focusing on particular needs. Being specific about what is required now, and what may be required in a year, avoids a second move later.

On the visit itself

Arrange to visit more than once and at different hours, since a mid morning tour shows a home at its calmest. Watch how staff talk with residents, ask how long the manager has been in post, and find out how families are contacted when something changes. Homes including Ashington House and Cherry Lodge each hold a full profile here with their inspection history.

21 care homes in Kingston upon Thames

  1. Amy Woodgate · Chessington, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  2. Firs Court · Chessington, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  3. Anne Residential Homes - 74 Coombe · Kingston Upon Thames, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  4. HF Trust - Thetford Road · London, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  5. Abbeyfield House · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  6. Cherry Lodge · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  7. Cloyda Care Home · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  8. Devonshire Dementia Care Home · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Outstanding
  9. Medihands Clifton · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  10. Medihands Healthcare · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  11. St Ann's Lodge 1 · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  12. St Ann's Lodge 2 · New Malden, Kingston upon Thames
  13. Acorn Lodge · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  14. Care Home · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  15. Elysium Care Partnerships - 1a Upper Brighton Road · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Requires improvement
  16. Elysium Care Partnerships - 21b Upper Brighton Road · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Outstanding
  17. Elysium Care Partnerships - 89 Ewell Road · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  18. Langley Court Rest Home · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  19. Rosclare Residential Home · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  20. The Glow Rest Home · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Requires improvement
  21. Ashington House · Worcester Park, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good

What care costs in Kingston upon Thames, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.£1,157£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.£1,123£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979.Not published separately£1,889 to £2,049
Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283.Not published separately£2,114 to £2,340

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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

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Longest since a report

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Kingston upon Thames

How many care homes are there in Kingston upon Thames?

Kingston upon Thames has 21 CQC registered care homes: 2 Outstanding, 16 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Kingston upon Thames?

Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames pays an average of £1,157 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. 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.

Which care homes in Kingston upon Thames were inspected most recently?

Elysium Care Partnerships Limited - 1a Upper Brighton Road (11 September 2026), Devonshire Dementia Care Home (4 August 2026) and The Glow Rest Home (10 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

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