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Ellesmere House Care Home
Nursing home in Kensington and Chelsea
Operated by Care UK
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- 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
Ellesmere House Care Home is a 70-bed care home in Kensington and Chelsea, London, operated by Care UK. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people, and offers sensitive end-of-life support.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 950 m away
- Fire station about 750 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 CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
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 | from £1,998 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Kensington and Chelsea usually pays £1,147 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £851 a week.
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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,113 |
| 2025 | — | £1,147 |
| 2026 | £1,998 | — |
What Kensington and Chelsea council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Ellesmere House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, 0.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE GOOD PRACTICE, 0.2 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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Frequently asked questions
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For a more accurate estimate, it's recommended to contact Ellesmere House directly at 02038 190167 to discuss your individual requirements.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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