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Hill House Care Home

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What to check before deciding

CQC rating: Good · Rating published Jul 2019

Aggregated public feedback

Public feedback averages 4.6/5 across 95 reviews

Positive findings: Good CQC rating and Positive themes outweigh watchouts.

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Decision summary

A plain-English view of what supports this option, what needs checking and what cannot be confirmed from public records.

Provider-record questions

Dated provider records, limitations and questions shown alongside staffing, inspection and review evidence.

Visit plan

Personalised visit questions with explanations based on this home’s evidence.

Based on official and public evidence across 9 sections. Live fees, vacancies and anything only observable on a visit still need direct confirmation.

Evidence in favour

  • Good CQC rating
  • Positive themes outweigh watchouts
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  • Nursing care

Evidence to question

  • 12 feedback records mention limited management response to reviews

Questions to verify directly

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
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  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

Key facts in one place

Built from public and published information. Live fees, funding acceptance and vacancies can change, so confirm those directly with the home.

CQC now

Rated Good · CQC review Jul 2023

Official CQC record

Fees now

From £7,501 / month (estimate)

Published weekly fee data · monthly figure estimated

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding, local authority-funded and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents.

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Visits & travel

GP 0.6 km

Public location data

Availability

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Provider records

Records reviewed

Linked company record · 00751259

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Questions to clarify before a visit

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More facility details
Registered provider
Hill House Nursing Home Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Croydon
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
28%
Floors
2
Opened
1954
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 2 homes; 100% rated Good or better (2 Good).

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for Hill House Care Home show?

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Hill House Care Home CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official CQC record · CQC review · Jul 2023

Inspection ratings, dated reports, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
CQC record date
CQC review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jun 2019

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Registered Manager
Grazyna Teresa Urbaczewska

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

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Provider Records

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning Disability
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
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Epilepsy
Brain Injury
COPD
Cancer
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Agitation and restlessness

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum
Bariatric Care
End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

RightCareHome analysisCare fit

How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Wheelchair access
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  2. 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

✓Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Registered Manager
Grazyna Teresa Urbaczewska

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management
PEG Tube Feeding
Stoma Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Costs & Funding

Hill House Care Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Published fees and funding details

Care fees, funding options and local pricing context.

Monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £7,501 per month

From £1,725 per week

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

How this compares to the area benchmark

Band C·Market Rate

Council benchmark for this area: £1,300/wk

This home is priced £425/wk above the published council benchmark.

Nursing Care
£1,800 – £2,600
per week
Dementia Care
£1,800 – £2,700
per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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What's Included

Fees include general Nursing and Personal Care, all meals, in-home activities, and laundry services. Respite Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1900 – £2900.

Family Reviews

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This page gives you the evidence summary. Care Home Check adds deeper interpretation: how much weight to place on each signal, whether the pattern should change your shortlist decision, and what to ask before you rely on it.

Questions this page cannot settle on its own

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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What you receive

  • What do provider records show?

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  • What do review patterns actually suggest?

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  • What should you ask on your visit?

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Hill House Care Home, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Hill House Care Home is a care home with nursing in Kenley, London, operated by Hill House Nursing Home Limited since 2011. The home has 60 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Gold Standards FrameworkDementia Friendly

Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

Hill House, 48-50 Park Road, Kenley, CR8 5AR

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
600m
Nearest Pharmacy
1.4 km
Bus Stops (500m)
3 stops
Nearest Train Station
600m

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
80/100

Nearest green space

1.0km away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

8/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Explore daily life at this homeActivities, food and facilities available at this home.

Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

7 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Reminiscence
Pet Therapy
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Religious Services
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✓Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected December 2025)
Hygiene:5/5
Structural:5/5
Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

3 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms

Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
Hairdresser
Parking
Minibus

Next Steps

Is Hill House Care Home a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Hill House Care Home

Use this care home visit checklist at Hill House Care Home to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to Hill House Care Home

  1. 1Ask how staff get to know new residents' preferences and routines.
  2. 2Check how families are kept informed about changes in health or care.
  3. 3Observe staff interactions for warmth and patience.

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

Common Questions About Hill House Care Home

What does the CQC rating for Hill House Care Home show?

Hill House Care Home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), England's independent regulator of health and social care. The CQC review was on 6 July 2023. Source: CQC inspection report.

Is Hill House Care Home a good care home?

Whether Hill House Care Home looks like a good care home depends on its latest CQC results, review patterns, and any provider-record or enforcement questions. It is currently rated Good by the CQC. The CQC review was on 6 July 2023. RightCareHome's public feedback assessment is mixed, with a combined rating of 4.6 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Provider public-record check: Records reviewed. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Hill House Care Home cost per week?

Weekly fees at Hill House Care Home start from £1,725. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does Hill House Care Home accept NHS or local authority funding?

Hill House Care Home accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Hill House Care Home a nursing home or a residential care home?

Hill House Care Home is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Source: CQC registration data.

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How many beds does Hill House Care Home have?

Hill House Care Home has 60 registered beds. The home provides nursing care. Source: CQC registration data.

What do care home reviews say about Hill House Care Home?

RightCareHome's public feedback assessment for Hill House Care Home is mixed. The combined public feedback rating is 4.6 out of 5.

Are Hill House Care Home's reviews enough to make a decision?

Hill House Care Home's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the CQC rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Hill House Care Home safe?

Hill House Care Home is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report.

Who owns Hill House Care Home?

Hill House Care Home is operated by HILL HOUSE NURSING HOME LIMITED (Companies House number: 00751259). Ownership type: independent.

Has Hill House Care Home had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Hill House Care Home by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data.

What do public company records show about Hill House Care Home's provider?

Hill House Care Home's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Hill House Care Home?

Ask Hill House Care Home how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Hill House Care Home?

Before choosing Hill House Care Home, compare latest CQC overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Kenley to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Hill House Care Home's CQC rating improving or declining?

Recent inspection history for Hill House Care Home looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The CQC review was on 6 July 2023.

How do Hill House Care Home's fees compare to the local average?

Based on current local pricing benchmarks, Hill House Care Home's published weekly fees from £1,725 look around area average. Final weekly costs can still vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for Hill House Care Home?

Start by comparing Hill House Care Home's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look around area average. Fees that sit near the area average still need checking against what level of care, room type, and extras are actually included. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What is Hill House Care Home's food hygiene rating?

Hill House Care Home currently has a Food Standards Agency hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 11 December 2025. Source: local authority food hygiene records.

What questions should I ask when visiting Hill House Care Home?

When visiting Hill House Care Home, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Hill House Care Home?

Our visit checklist for Hill House Care Home starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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