Bupa
The Kensington Care Home
Nursing home in Kensington and Chelsea
Operated by Bupa
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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
Recently undergoing a high-quality refurbishment, The Kensington now boasts an array of top-notch facilities and services. Residents can enjoy meals in the stunning conservatory dining room, relax in the beautifully landscaped gardens featuring a soothing water feature, or engage in therapeutic activities such as pet therapy and live piano music sessions.
Moreover, every room in The Kensington is designed with the utmost comfort in mind, featuring en-suite facilities and air conditioning. This ensures that residents can enjoy a homely and comfortable living environment while receiving the highest standard of care. With The Kensington care home, you can rest assured that your loved ones are in safe, caring, and professional hands.
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What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
1,024 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,982 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 £835 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 | £1,982 | — |
What Kensington and Chelsea council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Kensington Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 1.4 miles away. The local GP practice is PORTLAND ROAD PRACTICE, 0.3 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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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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