Care Homes in Kensington And Chelsea
Kensington And Chelsea has 5 CQC registered care homes. 4 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Kensington And Chelsea at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Kensington and Chelsea.
- Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea pays, residential care: £1,147 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Kensington and Chelsea: 84%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 31
- People aged 75 and over: 10,800. Rising to 12,700 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Kensington and Chelsea (estimate): 90% council, 42% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,400. Rising to 1,800 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,800. Rising to 3,900 by 2035, up 39%
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Planning and paying for a care home in Kensington And Chelsea
Care Assura currently shows five residential care homes serving Kensington And Chelsea, of which four hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission and one is rated Requires Improvement. Before you focus on a specific home, it usually helps to work through the practical steps of assessment and funding, so you know what kind of support is available and what a placement is likely to cost.
Arranging a care needs assessment
The starting point for most families is a free care needs assessment carried out by Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Adult Social Care. A social worker or assessor will look at day to day tasks such as washing, dressing, mobility, medication, continence and cognition, and will consider any risks at home. The outcome is a written summary of eligible needs, which then guides whether residential care is appropriate or whether support at home might be enough. If a hospital discharge is involved, the assessment is often coordinated from the ward.
Financial assessment and local authority support
After the needs assessment, a separate financial assessment looks at capital and income. Anyone with assets above the national upper threshold is normally expected to fund their own placement, while those below it may receive a contribution from the local authority. Weekly fees in this part of London tend to sit at the higher end of the national range, reflecting property costs and staffing in central London. NHS Continuing Healthcare, funded nursing care contributions and attendance allowance are worth exploring as well, since they can change the picture significantly.
Choosing a provider and what to check on your visit
With only a small number of homes to consider in Kensington And Chelsea, families often have the time to visit each one that looks suitable. The listings on Care Assura include Alan Morkill House, Kingsbridge Road, St Teresa's Care Home, Support for Living Limited - 1 St Quintin Avenue and Support for Living Limited - 37 Barlby Road, alongside their current CQC ratings.
Reading inspection reports in context
A Good rating tells you the service was meeting expected standards at its most recent inspection, but the detail inside the report is what really matters. Look at how the home performs on safe care, staffing levels and leadership. Where a home is rated Requires Improvement, read the specific concerns and any published action plan, and ask the manager directly how those points are being addressed.
Visiting in person
Try to visit at different times of day, including a mealtime, so you can see how residents are supported when the home is busiest. Notice whether staff know residents by name, how call bells are answered, and how the atmosphere feels in communal areas. Ask about the activity programme, dementia experience where relevant, end of life care, and how families are kept informed. A shortlist of two or three homes usually gives you enough to compare properly without becoming overwhelming.
5 care homes in Kensington And Chelsea
- Alan Morkill House · 88 St Marks Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6BY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by GCH (Alan Morkill House) Limited
Alan Morkill House is a residential care home in Kensington and Chelsea, in the middle of London. We support older people, including those living with dementia, and we also welcome younger adults whose needs are best met in a residential...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Kingsbridge Road · 20 Kingsbridge Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6PU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Learning Disability Network London
Kingsbridge Road is a small residential care home in Kensington and Chelsea supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays for people who need a place for a shorter period. We are a house, and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - St Teresa's Care Home · 40-46 Roland Gardens, London, Kensington and Chelsea, SW7 3PW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sisters Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus CIO
We at St Teresa's Care Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care setting in the heart of London, providing compassionate support to older people across Kensington and Chelsea and the wider SW community. Nestled within...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Support for Living - 1 St Quintin Avenue · 1 St Quintin Avenue, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6NX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Support for Living Limited
We at Support for Living - 1 St Quintin Avenue are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and a range of additional needs....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Support for Living - 37 Barlby Road · 37 Barlby Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6AN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Support for Living Limited
37 Barlby Road is a residential care home in Kensington and Chelsea supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, older people, people with physical disabilities and people with loss of sight or hearing. We should be open...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Kensington and Chelsea, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Kensington and Chelsea homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,147 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Kensington and Chelsea homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,045 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington and Chelsea 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.
Inspected most recently
- Alan Morkill House, 25 February 2026, Good
- Kingsbridge Road, 9 February 2026, Good
- Support for Living Limited - 1 St Quintin Avenue, 2 February 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- St Teresa's Care Home, 22 June 2025, Good
- Support for Living Limited - 37 Barlby Road, 18 September 2025, Requires improvement
- Support for Living Limited - 1 St Quintin Avenue, 2 February 2026, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Kensington And Chelsea
How many care homes are there in Kensington And Chelsea?
Kensington And Chelsea has 5 CQC registered care homes: 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Kensington And Chelsea?
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea pays an average of £1,147 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Kensington and Chelsea 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 Kensington And Chelsea were inspected most recently?
Alan Morkill House (25 February 2026), Kingsbridge Road (9 February 2026) and Support for Living Limited - 1 St Quintin Avenue (2 February 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.