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Care Homes in Kingston Upon Thames: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support

Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Kingston Upon Thames, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.

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Kingston Upon Thames Care Home Market

Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data

83%
Rated Good or Outstanding

Based on official inspection reports

£1,412
Nursing Care Average

Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk

What the local care home market looks like in Kingston Upon Thames
40
Care Homes Analysed

Across Kingston Upon Thames and surrounding areas

£2,505
Residential Care Average

Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk

14%
Low Public Risk

Based on public financial records found for 7 homes

Official Rating Breakdown

5 Good1 Requires Improvement

CQC Quality by Domain

Average scores across Kingston Upon Thames care homes

SafeGood
EffectiveGood
CaringGood
ResponsiveGood
Well-LedGood

Kingston Upon Thames homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Safe.

Inspection Freshness

How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator

Over 3 years6 (100%)

100% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.

Public Financial Risk

Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Kingston Upon Thames

1 Low Public Risk1 Medium Public Risk4 High Public Risk1 Critical Public Risk

Based on public financial records · 7 homes analysed

Regional Insight

Kingston upon Thames Care Market Analysis 2025

Quality Standard
83%

Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, above the London-wide average.

Riverside Borough
40

Care homes in one of London's most desirable riverside boroughs, with settings ranging from Kingston town centre to semi-rural Chessington.

Funding Gap
£400/wk

The difference between Kingston Council's funded rate and the average private fee, making self-funder planning particularly important in this premium market.

Care Standards in Kingston Upon Thames

Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 40 homes

Overall quality

83%

Good or Outstanding

Largest specialist signal

8 homes

Stroke Recovery support (100%)

Food hygiene

4.5/5

6 homes with FSA data

Financial resilience

14%

show no financial risk indicators

Specialist Care Coverage

  • 8 (100%)

    Stroke Recovery

  • 7 (88%)

    Alzheimer's

  • 6 (75%)

    Dementia

  • 6 (75%)

    Parkinson's

  • 6 (75%)

    Palliative / End of Life

  • 5 (63%)

    Physical Disability

Food Hygiene

6 of Kingston Upon Thames homes assessed

4.5/ 5
4 5-star1 4-star1 3-star

Financial Health

7 of 40 homes assessed

14%

Show low public financial risk

Low public risk1
Medium public risk1
High / critical public risk5 (71%)
LOCAL CARE INTELLIGENCE

Care Homes by Kingston Upon Thames Area

Care homes across Kingston Upon Thames's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location

Near Kingston Hospital

Kingston Town Centre

Historic riverside market town with a strong selection of care homes close to Kingston Hospital, boutique shops, and the Thames towpath. Excellent bus and rail connections make visiting straightforward.

9 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,350
Quality Rating86%Good+
Fast Waterloo trains

Surbiton

Leafy commuter suburb with a thriving high street and fast trains to Waterloo, offering a mix of converted Victorian and purpose-built care homes in quiet residential streets near the river.

8 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,300
Quality Rating85%Good+
Good value for the borough

New Malden

Diverse and well-connected suburb with good-value care options, known for its strong Korean community and convenient location between Kingston and Wimbledon with easy access to the A3.

7 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,180
Quality Rating82%Good+
Most affordable in Kingston

Chessington

Outer-borough neighbourhood at the southern edge of Kingston offering the most affordable care in the area, with a semi-rural feel, green spaces, and proximity to Chessington World of Adventures.

6 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,050
Quality Rating79%Good+
Mid-range pricing

Tolworth

Residential area straddling the A3 with a mix of mid-range care homes, convenient for Tolworth Hospital community services and the recently regenerated Tolworth Tower neighbourhood.

5 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,150
Quality Rating81%Good+
Near Richmond Park

Norbiton

Quiet residential neighbourhood adjacent to Kingston town centre with care homes that benefit from proximity to Kingston Hospital and Richmond Park, offering a balance of accessibility and calm.

5 care homes available

Avg. Weekly Cost£1,280
Quality Rating84%Good+

All 40 Homes Analysed

Every care home in our Kingston Upon Thames database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Kingston Upon Thames

Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.

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Based on official inspections, company accounts, and food hygiene records. Source update timings vary across inspection, pricing, and public records.

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Local Evidence

Care type, cost and postcode signals in Kingston Upon Thames

Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Kingston Upon Thames, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.

6 homes

Nursing homes in Kingston Upon Thames

Clinical nursing care is listed across 6 homes in Kingston Upon Thames.

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2 homes

Residential care homes in Kingston Upon Thames

Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 2 homes tracked.

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6 homes

Dementia care in Kingston Upon Thames

6 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Kingston Upon Thames.

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Local evidence summary

CQC quality mix

83% Good+

0 Outstanding, 5 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.

Inspection freshness

0% recent

Average latest inspection age is 64 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.

Care home costs

£1,232/week

Residential averages £2,505/week; nursing averages £1,412/week.

Funding gap

£382/week

Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £19,864 per year.

Vacancy signal

7 homes

0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.

Financial resilience

14% low risk

7 homes have usable company-risk data; 6 show medium, high or critical risk signals.

Postcode and neighbourhood coverage

Kingston Town Centre9 homes tracked86% Good+
Surbiton8 homes tracked85% Good+
New Malden7 homes tracked82% Good+
Chessington6 homes tracked79% Good+

Useful directory views

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RCH Score methodology

How we rank care homes in Kingston Upon Thames

Score 0–10 · updated monthly

CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.

CQC

CQC inspection rating

40%

The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.

Online reviews

30%

Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.

CQC trend

15%

Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.

Financial stability

15%

Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.

Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.

The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.

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