There are 5 CQC-registered nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea listed on Docorix. 5 currently hold a CQC rating: 5 rated Good or Outstanding, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate. Together they are registered for 277 beds.
CQC register data updated 4 October 2026 · ratings link to each provider’s official CQC report
The local picture
Kensington and Chelsea, at a glance.
Service counts use the directory’s existing area coverage. Register data updated 4 October 2026.
Map shows the providers on the current results page.
Top 5 nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea by CQC rating
How we rank: only by the official CQC rating – Outstanding first, then Good, most recently inspected first. Providers cannot pay to appear here. Services the CQC has not yet rated are listed further down the page.
-
Margaret Thatcher Infirmary
Outstanding
SW3
Rated Outstanding for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Rating published September 2024.
-
Loveday Kensington
Outstanding
W8
Rated Outstanding for Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. Rating published July 2023.
-
The Kensington Care Home
Good
W11
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published February 2026.
-
Princess Louise Kensington Nursing Home
Good
W10
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published August 2023.
-
Ellesmere House
Good
SW10
Rated Good in all five areas the CQC inspects. Rating published September 2020.
Choosing nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea
Nursing homes provide 24-hour care from registered nurses as well as personal care, which suits people with complex health needs. Check the CQC rating, ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, how clinical needs such as wound care or PEG feeding are managed, and whether NHS-funded nursing care is available towards the fees.
Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are there in Kensington and Chelsea?
Docorix lists 5 CQC-registered nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea, taken from the Care Quality Commission register (last updated 4 October 2026).
Which nursing homes in Kensington and Chelsea are rated Outstanding?
2 are currently rated Outstanding by the CQC: Loveday Kensington and Margaret Thatcher Infirmary.
Where do these ratings come from?
Ratings are published by the Care Quality Commission, the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. We show each provider’s current rating with its publication date and link to the full CQC report. Contains CQC data © Care Quality Commission.
