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Kensington has been designed to a luxurious high standard and all 64 furnished bedrooms having en-suite wet rooms. The facilities offer bespoke care and support in a safe and welcoming environment taking...
Care Provided by Kensington Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Contact 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)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Crown Care
- Private Owned
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2020
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
Visiting
- Open visiting
Parking
- Parking Available
Kensington Care Home Reviews (80)
Kensington Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.703) out of 10, based on 42 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Kensington Care Home has 80 reviews.
The care that was given to my dad in the last few months was second to none. He was treated with dignity, respect and love by all of the staff at Kensington. Thank you to everyone for the care you gave him and the support you gave to all the family.
It was a complete pleasure to have been part of your father's care and get to know his wonderful family. His memory will live on in Kensington.
From the first visit, I felt welcomed. The home feels more like a hotel than a care home. It is bright and light, with a friendly, warm atmosphere. It is spotless, and the food is of good quality. The staff are always friendly and supportive and nothing is ever too much trouble. Although my mother did not wish to be there, I feel very comfortable that she was in safe hands 24/7 and her needs were met 100%. Mum and I particularly enjoyed the garden, getting outside when mobility is restricted is so important for the resident's well-being. I would highly recommend the home.
Thank you most sincerely for your feedback. I will ensure this is relayed to the team, and we are happy to have made a difference in your mum's care.
First-class service, excellent environment, friendly and professional staff, nothing is too much trouble. Thank you.
Thanks for your feedback. Always a pleasure serving you with your good sense of humour.
A lovely, welcoming place with great staff and manager, plenty of good-humoured banter and so comfortable.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We also aim to ensure that our visitors feel welcomed when they are visiting with us.
A lovely, friendly home with professional, personable, lovely carers and other staff members.
Thank you for your feedback we are pleased to hear the standard of care was good and we all cared deeply for your mum.
The food was excellent, with many choices to suit all. The staff were extremely kind and caring and nothing was too much trouble. The building was well designed and equipped with all facilities you could need. I would not hesitate to stay there again for respite care. Well done to all concerned. Thank you.
Thank you very much for taking the time to review and I am pleased your respite stay with us was enjoyable. I will pass your compliments on to my wonderful team and we hope to see you again in the future.
Very impressed by the professional care and attention of all staff on whom the pressure must be enormous. Old people are so frail and need much love and patience. It must be difficult to find and keep staff happy and committed. It takes a special kind of Angel.
You are quite right, they are all special kinds of Angels!
Thank you for telling us all how you feel.
Kindest regards.
We are very pleased with the beautiful home and lovely staff. Kensington could not be better. (I might book myself in for 20 years time).
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely review for Kensington Care Home, Mark, it means so much to all our staff and we all really appreciate it.
Always such a warm and friendly place to visit. My uncle is so happy here and the staff are great!
I want to sincerely thank you for taking the time and trouble to tell us of your positive experiences when visiting our Kensington Care Home. I am very proud to hear your lovely feedback and I also want to say thank you to all our dedicated staff who always go above and beyond every single day.
Kindest regards.
On the whole, the care is extremely good and senior staff is soon aware and responsive to any health issues. All staff are pleasant, caring and kind. There would appear to be a regular turnover of staff, I have observed some caring and dedicated staff leaving, I would imagine for better-paid employment. The best care home I've come into contact with.
Many thanks for your review. We endeavour to maintain an excellent care service. Any recent staff who have left the service are pursuing career development and we would support these opportunities.
As ever the home is a pleasure to visit. The care staff are brilliant and everyone treats me very kindly, over the course of a year we have become friends. I know that my mother is safe and well looked after.
Thank you for your feedback we always endeavour to support & welcome families and friends.
My mum has been in Kensington Care Home for over a year and this is an excellent home. The staff and management are very caring and provide excellent care. The décor and facilities are second to none. Overall this has the feel of a five star hotel. Excellent!
Thank you for your feedback, we very much appreciate it.
Professional, caring, diligent staff. Warm, friendly atmosphere and plenty of activities for those in the home to engage in. Leadership is first-rate, creating quality care and welfare.
We appreciate your kind and positive feedback and thank you for your support.
My mother-in-law has been a resident since last year with dementia, she has had first class care from all the staff and has settled very well. The standards in the care home have never faltered, it is like a five star hotel! I would not hesitate to recommend Kensington. All the staff are pleasant, obliging and helpful, it makes such a different to relatives to have a happy environment and staff engagement. Thank you.
Thank you for your review, we continually strive to provide a good level of care and appreciate feedback.
I never thought that Dad would end up in a care home, but it became evident very quickly that he needed 24-hour care. The Kensington was recommended, and I spoke with the manager and made an appointment to view the place. The deputy manager was on duty when my friend and I came to look around. She knew that I needed Dad in there quickly, and this happened seamlessly, and it was both the manager and deputy manager, who were there to greet him the following night. I was very impressed and have continued to be so. All the staff are lovely, professional, friendly and genuinely care about their clients. I have nothing but praise for this care home which is spotlessly clean and more like a classy hotel. The food is also wonderful. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Sadly, my lovely dad passed away very recently, and this was dealt with compassionately and professionally. I received such excellent care from the staff on duty that day, and I will never forget their kindness. Thank you to you all.
Thank you for your lovely feedback; we are privileged to have cared for your lovely dad and always endeavour to support the family with love, affection and, of course, copious cups of tea.
Walking into Kensington is not like walking into a care home. My mum always felt as though she was walking into her second home when visiting my dad. All the staff were so warm and friendly from management to maintenance guys. Nothing was ever too much trouble.
My father's health deteriorated rapidly due to his operation and when he passed away the staff were so supportive and sensitive.
We are so grateful to everyone at Kensington. Thank you!
Thank you for your complimentary review I am so pleased we were able to provide support and care to your father and family members. Our philosophy at Kensington is teamwork and we value feedback which encompasses the fact we are working in the right direction... Thank you.
Kensington is a good place to be, my brother-in-law is in exceptionally good hands. His needs are all met and the staff are so kind to him, they give a life worth living and with not many visits. I know he's well loved and looked after and compared to his life a year ago. Kensington has improved his quality of life immensely.
We are so pleased he has settled with us so well at Kensington.
The level of care is very high and the friendly nature of the staff is wonderful to see. My uncle has come on in leaps and bounds since his arrival.
We are delighted he has settled in well with us here at Kensington.
From the boss to the bottlewasher, you could not wish for better or happier staff.
Thank you for your response we passionate about care delivery.
I’m always welcomed with a happy welcoming hello and smile from the staff. The staff are all very friendly and professional and caring. Dad has been in since November and is very well looked after. The garden is lovely to sit out in weather permitting (it is Yorkshire).
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased Dad has settled so well with us at Kensington.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 25 May 2022Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (8)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Kensington Care Home
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Crown Care
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Kensington Care Home
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Kensington Care Home.
Meet the Team (2)

Kalesi is extremely enthusiastic and loves her job. A valued member of the team by all staff and residents.

Stacey said "I have worked in several care homes but have found Kensington to be the best place I have worked.
I am Extremely grateful for the opportunity to progress and look forward to seeing Kensington develop further"
I love coming to work every day and making a difference for the residents in our care.
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