
We are so pleased that our father is in your care home. The home is greatN B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always professional and very friendly.F H(Brother of Resident/Service User)

We could not have asked for better care. A very good experience.Marisa P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We are so pleased that our father is in your care home. The home is greatN B(Son of Resident/Service User)

Staff are always professional and very friendly.F H(Brother of Resident/Service User)

We could not have asked for better care. A very good experience.Marisa P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The Kensington offers residential, nursing, dementia, respite, post-operative and palliative care.
This large, elegantly converted Victorian terraced house is situated in an attractive residential area just north of Holland Park Avenue. The building retains many original architectural features and the layout has a relaxed, homely atmosphere. The home is surrounded by beautiful grounds.
All bedrooms are en-suite and are fully air-conditioned, and several ground floor bedrooms have garden access and private patios....
Care Provided by The Kensington Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 53 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Kensington Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Kensington Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Yvonne Tsiga(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (53)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (53)
Visiting
- The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance. We’re close to lots of local attractions so there’s always plenty to see and do. There are Kensington Palace, Holland Park and lots of shops and restaurants just a short distance away. Residents also have access to Ladbroke Square Gardens.
Parking
- Parking is restricted, please call the home for information.
The Kensington Care Home Reviews (105)
The Kensington Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.624) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Kensington Care Home has 105 reviews.
The home has embraced technology to ensure that I get to see my father via video link, and also see the manager and nurse when we have our regular reviews relating to his care.
When I speak to Dad, he tells me how happy he is, which gives us as a family peace of mind.
We are very happy to hear you are satisfied with the quality of our care. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.
My Aunt has dementia, a tough case of Alzheimer's disease, she was admitted after losing capacity and a long hospitalisation. She is extremely unwell and frail and though she recognises us her loved ones but is very confused and physically in a wheelchair. She knows very little about what is going on. The staff at the Kensington Care Home are amazing, dedicated, kind, caring and attentive. I don't know what we would do without them.
Thank you for trusting us with your Aunt's care. We are very happy to hear you are satisfied with the quality of our care.
I was looked after extremely well by most of the staff.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
I have been coming into the Kensington since March 2020. The lady I come to see has dementia. She is very well looked after and has settled in well. The staff is lovely and the care is excellent.
Thank you for your kind words regarding The Kensington Care Home. We are very happy to hear you are satisfied with the quality of our care. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments.
Very friendly staff, treated with care and respect. Much nicer environment than my previous care home. Sometimes the atmosphere could be a bit friendlier. Room is a little bit too small, but overall, a very pleasant place to stay.
Thank you for your feedback. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Thank you for choosing The Kensington for your stay.
You all at The Kensington are doing an amazing job and are definitely our heroes.
Thank you for such kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.
As a wife of a resident I have always been welcomed on my visits and enjoyed staying for lunch. Any concerns I have had have been listened to and dealt with. My husband as cheerful and content and relaxed and well cared for by second-floor staff.
Our resident’s health and well being is an absolute priority, so its always lovely to get positive feedback about how we deal with concerns. Thank you for the kind comments.
My father is staying on the second floor of the home. The care is excellent with the staff showing sensitivity and consideration to the residents and treating them with dignity.
Thank you for the kind words, we are very glad to hear your father feels well looked after and that you are satisfied with the standard of our care.
I've been coming to The Kensington Care Home for the last two years. I visit a resident who is on the second floor. It is always a pleasure to visit, the staff are so kind and caring and there's a lovely atmosphere. I know my friend is getting the best care.
Thank you for the kind comments, we really appreciate it.
I am pleased to see that The Kensington is constantly being updated with new carpets and decoration.
The manager is so approachable with an open door policy. I often visit and see other residents chatting with him.
The plans for the new lounge and cinema room are very exciting, along with the kitchen for cooking demonstrations and classes.
Well done The Kensington and thank you so much for looking after my relative so well.
I cannot recommend the Kensington highly enough.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such lovely comments, thank you.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the home to anyone.
Thank you for the lovely comments. We're very happy to hear your mother is satisfied with the quality of our care.
My mother-in-law is recuperating at The Kensington Care Home from major surgery. She feels extremely well looked after, both medically and as a person. I was impressed from my very first visit by the level of professional competence, genuine care and diligence and the many acts of kindness. The food, activities and the gardens are superb and there is a lovely spirit about this place - a real find!
Thank you for such lovely comments, we are very glad to hear your mother-in-law feels well looked after.
I have been well looked after at The Kensington but am surprised there aren't more staff at night. I was also disappointed to find that breakfast and supper are served in the rooms and not the dining room. I find it lonely. Also, the rooms are quite small and I don't have enough space for my things. I find it very expensive.
Thank you for your feedback. We will certainly discuss your comments with the home’s manager to help us continually improve our service.
I cannot thank all the staff enough for the wonderful care and support they gave my husband and myself.
Thank you for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such lovely comments.
The staff have all been charming and very kind. They do not patronise which is a relief and very important for the resident's dignity and sense of self. The care is consistently good. It takes a while for the staff to get to know the residents, but once a rapport has been established they really try to make them as comfortable and happy as possible.
Thank you for such kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments.
I was made comfortable and cared for during my 10 days' respite stay following a knee replacement. Thank you.
Thank you for your review. We appreciate the kind words.
My sister is a completely different person. The stressful look on her face has gone and she is now calm and happy. Her care from all departments has been excellent.
Thank you for trusting us with your sisters care.
Very impressed with everything.
Thank you for your review.
Attentive attention on admission, personal care faultless, high standard of catering, caring, attentive and respectful staff.
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review. Thank you, Estrella.
Everyone is always so happy and it reflects on the patients and care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 13 November 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
3 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 06 July 2026Spacious rooms available for nursing, residential and dementia care – long and short stay care available. All rooms are tastefully decorated, some overlooking the home’s attractive gardens. Residents can bring items from home such as ornaments, photos and small items of furniture to make more homely. Some rooms are large enough to accommodate couples.
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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