Physical disability care homes in Kensington and Chelsea

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Kensington and Chelsea has 7 physical disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding, 4 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 1 home is 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).

All care homes in Kensington and Chelsea (11)

Kensington and Chelsea at a glance

7on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated1
  • 83% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
  • Types of care71% offer dementia
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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7 physical disability 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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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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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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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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What to look for in physical disability care homes

  1. Step-free access

    Step-free access, suitable rooms, bathrooms and shared spaces.

  2. Hoists

    Hoists, specialist seating and other equipment, and how they are maintained.

  3. Support for rehabilitation

    Support for rehabilitation, communication and personal independence.

Questions families ask

What should physical disability care homes offer?

A suitable home should support mobility, personal care and independence without creating avoidable barriers. Check the actual building, equipment and staffing rather than relying on a service label alone.

How many physical disability care homes are there in Kensington and Chelsea?

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

Which physical disability 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.

Physical disability care homes near Kensington and Chelsea

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