Gold Care Homes
Alan Morkill House
Care home in Kensington and Chelsea
Operated by Gold Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Alan Morkill House is a residential care home in North Kensington, West London, opposite Kensington Memorial Park. Run by Gold Care Homes, it offers 24-hour care and support for older adults, including residential and dementia care on a long-term, short-term or respite basis. It serves people from Kensington and nearby Shepherds Bush, Ealing and Wembley.
Inside, the home has several lounges, dining rooms, a reading room and a hair salon. Bedrooms have en suite facilities, so personal care can be given in residents' own rooms. An activities team runs a varied programme of events, and a courtyard with level paths and raised beds gives residents access to the garden for gardening and relaxing.
The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2026 report, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and being well-led. The home has 49 registered beds.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,024 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Kensington and Chelsea council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,113 |
| 2025 | £1,147 |
What Kensington and Chelsea council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Alan Morkill House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 1.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE EXMOOR SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kensington and Chelsea
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age UK Kensington and Chelsea
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Age UK Westminster
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Wandsworth Carers' Centre
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Link Age Southwark
Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one…
Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
Practical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing)…
Part of Gold Care Homes
Alan Morkill House is one of 39 homes run by Gold Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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