Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk

28A King Henrys Walk, London, N1 4PB

02075278843

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

30 October 2018

Provider

Islington Social Services

Beds

10 beds

Rating history

GoodApr 2016
GoodJan 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Islington Social Services, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk

28a King Henrys Walk is a residential care home in Islington run by Islington Council, providing respite support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

28a King Henrys Walk provides respite residential care and support for up to 10 people with learning disabilities and complex needs. The service is run by Islington Council and accommodates over 50 people for short stays, with two beds kept available for emergency placements. The home is designed around values of choice, independence and inclusion, enabling people with learning disabilities and autism to live as ordinarily as any citizen.

The service remained rated Good at inspection. Staff support residents with their daily lives while promoting their ability to make choices and participate in community activities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 11 January 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 10 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N1 4PB

Registered care categories

Learning disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 11 January 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 30 October 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees