Nursing Homes in Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington and Chelsea has 5 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, and 1 has not yet been rated. 3 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
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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Arranging nursing care in Kensington and Chelsea and working out who pays
The care needs assessment
A nursing placement should follow an assessment rather than a rushed search. It is free, open to anyone who appears to need care and support whatever their means, and it produces the written record of eligible needs that homes will work from. A practitioner from the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will consider personal care, mobility, nutrition, medication, mental wellbeing and the clinical support somebody needs day to day. Where nursing tasks form part of the picture the assessment should say so plainly, since that determines whether a residential home could meet the need at all.
Fees, contributions and funded nursing care
A financial assessment of income and capital follows where needs are eligible. The council may then meet the fees in full, meet part of them with a contribution from the person moving in, or conclude that the placement is privately funded. Nursing fees are higher than residential fees because of the qualified staff on the rota, and in central London they sit at the very top of the national range. Where someone has been assessed as needing care from a registered nurse, a contribution towards that element may be paid through funded nursing care, and a small number of people with substantial health needs have the full cost met by the health service. Ask each home for its weekly fee in writing and exactly what it includes.
Choosing a nursing home and what to check
Reading the inspection report
All six homes listed here are registered with the Care Quality Commission. One has been rated Outstanding and three Good, while two are not yet rated. Inspectors judge whether a home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led, and in a nursing setting the safe judgement carries particular weight because it covers medicines, wound care, staffing levels and moving people safely. An unrated home has not been inspected rather than been criticised, so ask when it opened, who registered it and who manages it day to day.
What to ask and notice on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, how often agency nurses cover shifts, and how the home works with district nurses and general practitioners. Watch how staff speak to residents who are not asking for anything, how quickly call bells are answered and whether people are up and occupied. The homes here include settings such as Loveday Kensington, Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home, The Kensington Care Home and Ellesmere House. Ask what each can manage if needs increase and whether it supports end of life care.
5 nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea
- Ellesmere House · 9 Nightingale Place, London, Kensington and Chelsea, SW10 9NG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Ellesmere House is a nursing home in Kensington and Chelsea, and we look after people who need qualified nursing support alongside the ordinary comforts of home. Our nursing team is on site at every hour of the day and night, which means...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Loveday Kensington · 2 Kensington Square, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W8 5EP
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by IAC Chelsea Limited
We are a nursing home in Kensington, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Margaret Thatcher Infirmary · Royal Hospital Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, SW3 4SR
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Royal Hospital Chelsea
The Margaret Thatcher Infirmary is a nursing home in the London borough of Kensington and Chelsea. We care for older people who need nursing support, and we offer respite stays for those needing nursing care for a short period. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home · Pangbourne Avenue, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W10 6DH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
We at Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of London, within the historic borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Our home provides a warm, welcoming sanctuary for older people who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - The Kensington Care Home · 40-46 Ladbroke Road, London, Kensington and Chelsea, W11 3PH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited
The Kensington Care Home provides nursing care in Kensington for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with physical disabilities. We also take planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, 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
- The Kensington Care Home, 9 February 2026, Good
- Margaret Thatcher Infirmary, 9 September 2024, Not yet rated
- Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home, 15 August 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Ellesmere House, 8 September 2020, Good
- Loveday Kensington, 26 July 2023, Outstanding
- Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home, 15 August 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea
How many nursing homes are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
Kensington and Chelsea has 5 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 3 Good, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing 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 nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea were inspected most recently?
The Kensington Care Home (9 February 2026), Margaret Thatcher Infirmary (9 September 2024) and Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home (15 August 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.