Kensington House
Care home in Birmingham, Worcestershire
Operated by Moundsley Hall
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Kensington House is a 45-bed care home in Birmingham providing residential, dementia and nursing care. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated Good overall in 2021, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
The home supports residents on both long-term and respite-care bases, with care plans tailored to individual needs and regularly reviewed by staff.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 26 July 2021 · Last inspected 22 June 2021
Kensington House is a care home for people aged 65 and over, with 24 residents at the time of the visit and room for up to 30. Inspectors found that care staff knew how to keep people safe, were trained and supported, and were numerous enough to meet people's needs, with medicines and meals managed well. People were supported to make their own choices, and the management team was described as clear and trusted by people and staff.
- Staff knew how to recognise and report possible abuse, and people were protected from it.
- Risks linked to people's care were identified, and staff knew how to support people safely.
- Medicines were given as needed and managed by care staff, and the controlled drugs register was brought into line with best practice after the inspection.
- The registered manager carried out regular checks to make sure people were content with their care, and the management team was known and trusted.
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.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,449 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 Worcestershire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £887 |
| 2025 | £911 |
What Worcestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Kensington House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is DRUIDS HEATH SURGERY, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Birmingham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Connects West Midlands
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Part of Moundsley Hall
Kensington House is one of 3 homes run by Moundsley Hall 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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