VerifiedNestled in the tranquil setting of Raynes Park in London, Link House Nursing Home is a haven of exceptional nursing, residential, and dementia care. Under the dedicated leadership of manager Sharon,…
from £1350/wk
Care homes in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is a lively Thames-side town in south-west London, known for its riverside walks, shopping and good transport links. For older people, it offers a solid choice of local care homes and everyday amenities within easy reach, making it worth a closer look for anyone weighing up later-life options.
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VerifiedNestled in the heart of Kingston, Coombe Hill Manor is a bespoke care home designed with the utmost attention to detail. It offers unparalleled residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care,…
from £1650/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Surbiton, Surbiton Care Home is a beacon of expert residential and respite care, delivered by a team of warm, experienced, and dedicated professionals. This esteemed…
from £1295/wk
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VerifiedNestled in the heart of Raynes Park, South West London, Carter House is a distinguished care and nursing home that specialises in delivering top-tier nursing, residential, and dementia care. Under…
from £1350/wk
VerifiedNestled in the sought-after locale of Surbiton, within the regal confines of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, you'll find Bourne House Nursing Home - a charming and welcoming haven for the…
from £1450/wk
VerifiedTucked away in the desirable Southborough conservation area of Surbiton, Hamilton Nursing Home offers a range of specialised care for the elderly, encompassing residential, dementia, nursing, and…
from £1500/wk
VerifiedNestled next to Norbiton train station and situated in the vibrant neighbourhood of Kingston upon Thames, this care home offers a comprehensive range of services including residential, nursing,…
from £1313/wk
VerifiedNestled on the fringes of the verdant Richmond Park, Sherwood Grange care home in Kingston Vale, London offers an array of top-notch care services. These range from 24/7 residential care to…
from £1794/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of the esteemed Southborough conservation area within the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames, you'll find the charming Southborough Nursing Home. This Future Care Group home…
from £1350/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of New Malden, within the charming Borough of Kingston upon Thames, you'll find Lynton Hall, a warm and welcoming care home dedicated to providing top-notch residential,…
from £1200/wk
VerifiedNestled in the charming neighbourhood of Surbiton in South West London, Surbitonian Gardens is a premier care home offering top-tier residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care for the elderly.…
from £1600/wk
VerifiedNestled in the tranquil, leafy outskirts of New Malden, London, you'll find the award-winning Speirs House, a haven of warmth and comfort. This exceptional care home, found at askbart.org, is…
from £2103/wk
VerifiedAbbeyfield House – New Malden is a 36-bed care home in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, run by the Abbeyfield Society.
VerifiedBourne House Nursing Home is a 40-bed nursing home in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, providing care for older people who need nursing support.
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Cloyda Care Home is a 35-bed residential care home in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames.
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Firs Court is a small care home in Chessington, Kingston upon Thames, with 9 registered beds.
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Little Brook House is a 32-bed care home in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames, operated by Welltower.
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Medihands Clifton is a 14-bed care home in New Malden, Kingston upon Thames.
VerifiedSignature at Coombe Hill Manor is a 104-bed care home in Kingston upon Thames, Greater London.
VerifiedSouthborough Nursing Home is a 45-bed nursing home in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames.
Is Kingston upon Thames a good retirement location?
Kingston upon Thames suits those who want an active, well-connected town base for later life, with a reasonable spread of local care provision. It's likely to appeal to people who value access to shops, cafes and green space over rural quiet, and who want family or visitors to find it easy to reach.
Health & support
- Medical access: The town has a good everyday amenity base including restaurants, cafes, takeaways and shops, suggesting general services are close at hand, though specific GP surgery or hospital data isn't listed here.
- Safety: 551 offences were recorded in April 2026, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting the most common types — worth weighing against personal comfort with town-centre living.
- Family & connection: Anyone considering a move should think about how close family, friends and existing support networks are, and how easily they could visit.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Specific local fee figures aren't available here, but London generally sits above the national average for care costs, so it's worth checking individual home pricing directly.
- Transport: Kingston is well served by bus routes and rail links into central London, making it a relatively walkable, less car-dependent option for residents and visiting family.
- Housing options: There are 12 care homes listed locally, ranging from around 26 to 104 beds, giving a fair spread of sizes and settings to choose from.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Local amenities include a public park and tennis court alongside pubs, bars and retail shopping, offering scope for gentle activity and everyday outings.
- Community: The mix of cafes, pubs and shops nearby points to a town with everyday social opportunities, though specific clubs or memory cafés aren't listed in the data.
- Climate: As part of the London area, Kingston has a typically mild, temperate southern English climate with no extremes.
Things to weigh up
- Crime levels: With 551 recorded offences in a single month, including anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, it's worth factoring safety perceptions into any decision.
- Inspection outcomes: Of the 12 care homes, 3 are rated requires improvement and 1 has not yet been inspected, so checking individual CQC reports closely is advisable.