Kilfillan House Care Home

Graemesdyke Road, Berkhamsted HP4 3LZ
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  • Kilfillan House Care Home, Berkhamsted
Kilfillan House provides nursing, residential, palliative, Parkinson's and convalescence care. The home offers both long-term and short-stay care.

Located in a pleasant residential area not far from the town centre of Berkhamsted, this former manor house provides first-class accommodation and facilities. Interiors include comfortable ensuite bedrooms while outside offers pretty mature gardens with a greenhouse and sensory garden, each providing the ideal setting to relax and unwind.

The chef provides meals that are tasty and nutritious and works hard to ensure that all residents’ dietary requirements are met. Home-made sweet treats are available every day and the home enjoys celebrating each resident’s birthday with a personalised birthday cake.

Daily activities and regular outings are arranged for residents and friends and family are always welcome to join in.

This home is open to local authority funded residents, get in touch to find out more.

For more information about life in the home, please visit their Facebook page: Search 'Bupa UK Kilfillan House'.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

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.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Jessica Britton (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Home is registered for over and under 65 years.
  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)

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. Based on the edge of Hertfordshire, the historic market town of Berkhamsted has lots to offer. It was once home to the famous novelist, Graham Greene, and has many spots of natural beauty. That includes places like Ashridge forest and the ruins of Berkhamsted Castle.

Parking

  • On-site parking is available.

Kilfillan House Care Home Reviews (80)

9.6

Kilfillan House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kilfillan House Care Home has 80 reviews.

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Review from D L (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 September 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I can’t praise Kilfillan highly enough. My grandmother was and my stepdad is now a resident. The staff treat the residents with respect and have a lovely caring attitude. They take the time to get to know the person in their care and put things in place that will give them pleasure. They are practical
and flexible in their administration wherever they can be.
Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We hope Kilfillan House Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible and hope that you feel like a part of our Kilfillan House family. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care and thank you for choosing our home for your stay.

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Review from A H (Wife of Resident) published on 30 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Cannot fault the care my husband gets.
Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

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. Thank you for choosing Kilfillan House for your stay and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from Julian C (Son of Resident) published on 24 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Just moved my mum into Kilfillan House and can't believe how much better it is compared to the previous care home. All the staff are so polite and the food is amazing. Every room is very fresh and clean. I would recommend this care home to everyone. Thank you for a great experience.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy to hear the way you describe our home. Thank you for choosing us to care for your mum.

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Review from Maria E (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the care that my dear mum is currently receiving at Kilfillan House - she has been there since the end of March 2022 and all the staff are always so kind to her and indeed to all our family that visit her. I am fortunate enough to be able to visit Mum frequently and each time I leave
her, I know that I am leaving her in safe, caring hands. The dedicated staff work so hard and nothing ever seems too much trouble to make Mum comfortable and settled.
Reply from Rebecca Kellegher, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

We really appreciate your kind words. We are very happy to hear that you feel at ease with your mum in our care. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and well looked after. Thank you for your review.

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Review from Janet E (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mum died at Kilfillan Hosue on 5th April, after 4 and a half years in the home. I was very grateful to be told the day before that her death might be imminent so that I could see her for the last time. I think she was very well cared for in the home. She had dementia and was vulnerable and I am very
grateful for the extremely kind and thoughtful care she received.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are sorry for your loss and please accept our condolences. It is nice to hear that you managed to see your mum one last time. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your mum received the best possible care.

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Review from B H (Respite Resident) published on 4 May 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The kindness I have experienced during my respite care has given me the confidence to go home and start living. The staff are so dedicated and loved.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. It is lovely to hear that you have had such a positive experience in our care and now feel confident enough to go home. Thank you for choosing Kilfillan House for your stay.

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Review from Malita S (Resident) published on 11 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I cannot comment on the value of money as I have nothing to compare with similar establishments. Please expedite the clearing of the shower room, it's full of stuff as I do have an ensuite shower in my room, I look forward to being able to take a shower on my own without help, which is needed in the
'plunge seat' in the bathroom.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. I will certainly pass your feedback regarding the shower room on to the management team.

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Review from C M (Son of Resident) published on 24 March 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dad was a resident for over two years and was very content during this period. The family cannot thank the staff enough for the care and respect they gave him, especially in his final few months. The last two years have been a difficult time for everyone working in care homes yet we were always made
to feel welcome and when visits were not possible we were kept informed at all times. Kilfillan House was always Dad's first choice for care and the family would have no hesitation in recommending Kilfillan to others.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. We hope that it was of comfort knowing that your Dad received the very best of care at Kilfilan House.

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Review from Glen S (Son of Resident) published on 24 November 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Although my mother's visit was only for 3 weeks, the care she received was very good. The home is well run and all the staff are very nice and helpful.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. Thank you for choosing Kilfillan House for your mother's care.

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Review from S T (Son of Resident) published on 18 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All staff are kind to my mother and helpful. Very professional in their work. This home is very friendly and all staff are happy in their work.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are glad that you find everyone professional and helpful, we hope to continue providing your mother with the best care possible.

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Review from E H (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very happy with Kilfillan and more importantly Dad is happy and settled there. He has improved health wise since he has been there and he is being really well looked after.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Thank you for choosing Kilfillan House for your dads stay.

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Review from Zoe C (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Mum has been in Kilfillan House for 3 years. The care has always been good, but recently a new staff member has enhanced mum's care by his genuine and caring approach and I am delighted that he has joined this team. He is pleasant, calm, kind and always has time to update me on mum's progress.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear words like “Kind” and “Calm” being used to describe our care and staff. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your Mums stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from S R (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Both my parents came to Kilfallan House for palliative care. Our greatest fear was that it might become necessary for them to be admitted to hospital. Because of the high standard of nursing care at the home and the commitment of all the staff, this was avoided and they were able to spend their final
days being well cared for and in comfort.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review. We are saddened by your loss but hopefully you can go away from this knowing that they received the best care possible right to the end.

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Review from S T (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is happy and settled at Kilfillan House and the staff are very kind and treat her like a member of the Kilfillan family. We have been so grateful that she has been in such a caring environment through these difficult times. The staff have been very accomodating and reassuring at all times.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you and Mum feel like a part of our Kilfillan House family. It has certainly been a very challenging year but it's good to hear that you have felt supported throughout. Thank you again for your review.

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Review from Ian H (Resident) published on 2 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
On arrival, I was made to feel comfortable and although my room was small there was an attractive view from my window with good toilet/shower facilities. The meals were suitable for my age and healthy whilst there was flexibility in getting juices instead of coffee/tea. I never felt that I was a nuisance
as all the staff were used to all the problems that residents have. With COVID 19 regulations there were few activities available but the conservatory had books and games available. My main problem was understanding the instructions given by staff having to wear masks and having accents different to my own so I often had to ask for them to repeat what they had said and I found this embarrassing. I was surprised that vitamin D tablets weren't given.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your comments. It’s good to hear that you felt welcomed and that your stay was positive. We are sorry that you struggled to understand some of our team due to them wearing facemasks. It is essential that our team are in full PPE, in line with the current government guidelines, to ensure the safety of our residents and the rest of the team. Thank you for choosing us for your short stay.

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Review from R W (Resident) published on 26 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Stayed here for 8-days to convalesce after being in the hospital before going home. Kind and helpful staff - a rather variable efficiency in how each day is run, according to which nurses are on duty.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.

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Review from H N (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother and I are very satisfied with the care and attention given to our mother since first admittance in November 2012. Although we have not been able to visit her since mid-March this year, we are confident that her care and attention is still very good.
Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such lovely comments.

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Review from Paul L (Son of Resident) published on 22 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I find the care given to my Mum is extremely excellent.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such kind words.

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Review from Anthony C (Son of Resident) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Caring, helpful, and obliging. Kilfillan have coped very well in allowing my father, aged 93 and blind, to see his wife, aged 92 in Kilfillan during these very difficult times.
Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time.

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Review from Margaret F (Wife of Resident) published on 7 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Facilities are limited due to the nature of the building, which is a converted house. Staff are friendly and courteous but do not always respond quickly to calls. My husband is well cared for and I am confident that he is in safe hands. Response to the coronavirus was very good. Everyone was tested
early and the virus was kept out of the house.
Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Kilfillan House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your husband in our care.

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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.619)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.619) out of 10 for Kilfillan House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.6 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.619 for Kilfillan House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (159 Excellents x 5) + (77 Goods x 4) + (8 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 244 Ratings = 4.619
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Kilfillan House Care Home is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 18 Jan 2019

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 10 Sep 2025

Spacious rooms available for nursing and residential 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.

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