Kensington Care Home
Kensington Care Home is a nursing home in Northallerton, North Yorkshire (DL7 8UB). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Kensington Care Home
Kensington Care Home is a nursing home in Northallerton. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs call for qualified nursing, including people living with dementia, people managing a mental health condition, people with a physical disability and people living with a visual or hearing impairment. Nursing here is meant to sit quietly underneath ordinary life rather than dominate it. Nurses are on hand, and we work closely with GPs, district nurses, therapists, mental health teams and hospital services, but nobody should feel that they live in a treatment room. Getting that balance right depends on staff knowing residents properly, so we protect continuity as much as the rota allows. For people living with dementia we hold routines steady, give plenty of time and treat distress as something with a cause. For people managing a mental health condition we plan in advance with them, agreeing what helps on a difficult day and who they would want involved. Where somebody has sensory or physical needs, we get the practical details right, because comfort and dignity are built out of details. Respite and short stays are available, including recovery after a hospital admission. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. If you are considering nursing care for someone, we would be glad to show you round.
Care provided at Kensington Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 25 May 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
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Common questions about Kensington Care Home
Where is Kensington Care Home located?
Kensington Care Home is a nursing home in Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8UB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kensington Care Home provide?
Kensington Care Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kensington Care Home's CQC rating?
Kensington 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 25 May 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kensington Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Kensington Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Kensington Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kensington Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kensington Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Kensington Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
Yes. Yes. Kensington 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. Kensington 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. Kensington 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 Yorkshire & Humberside
Kensington Care Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the Yorkshire & Humberside, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £800 to £1,050 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £900 to £1,150 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,000 to £1,300 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the Yorkshire & Humberside, not a quote from Kensington Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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