Sanctuary Care Limited
Athlone House Nursing Home
Nursing home in Westminster
Operated by Sanctuary Care
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About
Athlone House Nursing Home is a small nursing home in Westbourne Park, London, offering care for people with dementia and those requiring nursing support. The home supports older people, younger adults, and those with physical disabilities or sensory impairment. It is registered for 23 beds.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, achieving Good across all five key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 November 2023 · Last inspected 17 October 2023
Inspectors found that the home, which cares for up to 23 people with continuing and palliative needs, was well run at the time of its October 2023 visit, with 19 residents living there. Staff were said to support people's choice, privacy and dignity, and there were enough staff, safe medicines handling, and risk assessments in place. Leadership was described as visible and approachable, with a positive staff culture.
- People were supported to make choices and were protected from abuse, with care given in the least restrictive way possible.
- Medicines were stored, managed and given safely, and infection control systems were in place.
- Staff were trained and supervised, and people were supported to eat a balanced diet of their choosing.
- Leadership was strong and the registered manager was seen as approachable and supportive.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 950 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing 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 Westminster council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,033 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
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Local health safety net
Athlone House Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 1.1 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODFIELD ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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