Care homes in Kensington and Chelsea

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Kensington and Chelsea has 11 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 6 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 7 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 2 homes are not rated yet. Kensington and Chelsea council paid on average £1,317 a week for a residential care place and £1,228 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

Kensington and Chelsea at a glance

11on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated2
  • 89% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.0 / 10
  • Types of care82% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Kensington and Chelsea on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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11 care homes in Kensington and Chelsea

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Loveday Kensington

Run by IAC Chelsea Limited

2 Kensington Square, London, W8 5EP
OutstandingCQC · Jul 2023
  • Nursing
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Loveday Kensington combines nursing care with memory support and recovery stays for older people, including those living with dementia, Parkinson’s and other complex conditions. Its model brings clinical support, wellness programmes and hospitality together within the residence.

Residents can access GP visits, dentistry and physiotherapy on site, alongside other medical and therapeutic services.

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Alan Morkill House

Run by GCH (Alan Morkill House) Limited

88 St Marks Road, London, W10 6BY
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 49 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Alan Morkill House provides residential, dementia, respite and palliative care for people over 65. The home supports residents who need help with daily living while offering private rooms, regular activities and a residential setting with support available around the clock.

Its wider care model includes dementia support and palliative care, with staff helping residents maintain privacy and take part in everyday life.

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Ellesmere House

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

9 Nightingale Place, Chelsea, London, SW10 9NG
GoodCQC · Sept 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 70 residents in London, run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Kingsbridge Road

Run by Learning Disability Network London

20 Kingsbridge Road, London, W10 6PU
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 11 residents in London, run by Learning Disability Network London. Supports learning disabilities.

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Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home

Run by Sanctuary Care Limited

Pangbourne Avenue, London, W10 6DH
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 46 residents in London, run by Sanctuary Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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St Teresa's Care Home

Run by Sisters Hospitallers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus CIO

40-46 Roland Gardens, London, SW7 3PW
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 26 beds
  • Dementia
  • Sensory impairment

Residential care at St Teresa's Care Home is intended for older people and those living with dementia, sensory impairment or substance misuse needs. The home operates as a care home without nursing, with support shaped around safety, stability and contentment rather than trying to recreate life at home.

St Teresa's is part of Sisters Hospitallers, an international religious congregation and charity whose work includes care for older people,…

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Support for Living Limited - 1 St Quintin Avenue

Run by Support for Living Limited

1 St Quintin Avenue, London, W10 6NX
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Support for Living Limited helps people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health support needs live more independently, with services shaped around the person rather than a fixed model. Most support is delivered through supported living, where people live in their own house alone or with others, while the level of help can range from a few hours a week to round-the-clock support.

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The Kensington Care Home

Run by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited

40-46 Ladbroke Road, London, W11 3PH
GoodCQC · Feb 2026
  • Nursing
  • 53 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Care home with nursing for 53 residents in London, run by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and younger adults.

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Support for Living Limited - 37 Barlby Road

Run by Support for Living Limited

37 Barlby Road, London, W10 6AN
Requires improvementCQC · Sept 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 4 residents in London, run by Support for Living Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Ellesmere House

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

9 Nightingale Place, Chelsea, London, SW10 9NG
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 70 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 70 residents in London, run by Care UK Care Services Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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Margaret Thatcher Infirmary

Run by Royal Hospital Chelsea

Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4SR
Not yet ratedCQC · Sept 2024
  • Nursing
  • 68 beds
  • Elderly care

Care home with nursing for 68 residents in London, run by Royal Hospital Chelsea. Supports older people.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Kensington and Chelsea?

11 care homes in Kensington and Chelsea are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Kensington and Chelsea are rated Outstanding?

Loveday Kensington.

How much does a care home cost in Kensington and Chelsea?

Kensington and Chelsea council paid on average £1,317 a week for residential care and £1,228 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,524 and £2,006. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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