Kilfillan House Care Home
Kilfillan House Care Home is a nursing home in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire (HP4 3LZ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Kilfillan House Care Home
We at Kilfillan House Care Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the historic market town of Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. Our home provides a warm, supportive environment for older people and younger adults who benefit from round the clock nursing support, set within a community that residents and families know and love. Nestled in the HP postcode area of Berkhamsted, our setting allows residents to remain connected to the rhythms of local life in this charming corner of Hertfordshire. The town itself offers a peaceful backdrop, with its blend of green spaces, canal walks, and traditional high street, providing a familiar and reassuring atmosphere for those who call our home theirs. Within Kilfillan House, we aim to create surroundings that feel comfortable, homely, and welcoming, where residents can truly settle and feel at ease. Our specialisms reflect the breadth of need we are equipped to meet. As a nursing home, we provide skilled clinical care for residents whose health requires consistent professional oversight, whether due to long term conditions, complex medical needs, or the natural challenges that can accompany later life. We support older people with compassion and dignity, recognising that each resident brings a lifetime of experiences, preferences, and personality. For younger adults and those living with a physical disability, we offer tailored support designed to promote independence, comfort, and quality of life, whilst ensuring that the right level of nursing expertise is always close at hand. In practice, this means families can have confidence that their loved one is being cared for by a team who understand the importance of both clinical excellence and human connection. We work to build genuine relationships with our residents, taking time to learn about who they are, what matters to them, and how we can best support their wellbeing day to day. Whether it is assistance with personal care, managing medication, supporting mobility, or simply offering company and conversation, our approach is rooted in respect and kindness. The Care Quality Commission has rated Kilfillan House Care Home as Good overall, with Good ratings across all five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led. For families, this independent assessment offers reassurance that the care provided here meets the standards expected of a quality nursing home, and that we are committed to maintaining and building upon those standards in every aspect of our work. Being recognised as caring, responsive, and well-led speaks to the heart of what we strive for: a home where residents feel genuinely valued and where leadership supports a culture of attentive, person centred care. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are exploring options for a loved one in Berkhamsted or the wider Hertfordshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch with Kilfillan House Care Home. We would be delighted to answer your questions, share more about our approach, and help you consider whether our home might be the right place for the person you care about. You are not alone in this journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Care provided at Kilfillan House Care Home
- Older person care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 January 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Kilfillan House Care Home
Where is Kilfillan House Care Home located?
Kilfillan House Care Home is a nursing home in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3LZ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kilfillan House Care Home provide?
Kilfillan House Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kilfillan House Care Home's CQC rating?
Kilfillan House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 January 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kilfillan House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kilfillan House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kilfillan House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Kilfillan House Care Home is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Kilfillan House Care Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Kilfillan House Care Home offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Kilfillan House Care Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the East
Kilfillan House Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,000 to £1,350 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,250 to £1,600 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the East, not a quote from Kilfillan House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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