Sanctuary Care Limited
Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home
Care home in Kensington and Chelsea
Operated by Sanctuary Care
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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
Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home is a 46-bed nursing home in North Kensington, London, operated by Sanctuary Care Limited. The home is situated in Westminster, with access to public transport links in the area.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (CQC report published 2023).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 15 August 2023 · Last inspected 20 June 2023
Inspectors visited Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home in June 2023 and rated it good overall, noting a calm, friendly atmosphere and a home that is clean and comfortable for residents. The report describes person-centred care plans, staff supporting people in daily activities and social life in a relaxed way, and relatives being free to visit at any time. Inspectors also said that regular meetings with staff, relatives and residents help share concerns and good practice.
- Residents said they felt safe and described the home as a nice place to live
- Staff were described as caring, and relatives praised the team and the warm, relaxed atmosphere
- Care plans were person-centred and covered support needs and personal goals
- Relatives were free to visit throughout the day and regular face-to-face meetings were held
- A faulty lift that did not reach the top floor was found during the inspection, and the registered manager arranged for it to be fixed promptly
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
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 700 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 |
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Local health safety net
Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 2.1 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTH KENSINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 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
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Part of Sanctuary Care
Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home is one of 132 homes run by Sanctuary Care 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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