Karuna Manor

Christchurch Avenue, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 5BD

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

20 October 2023

Provider

Karuna Care (TLC) Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Karuna Manor

Karuna Manor is a nursing home in Harrow, providing nursing care across several floors, including support for people living with dementia. Further details from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection are set out below.

Karuna Manor is a nursing home supporting up to 60 older people and those living with dementia across three specialised floors. At inspection, 59 people were using the service. One floor focuses on dementia care, while the other two support people with nursing and care needs.

Staff support people with maximum choice and control, using the least restrictive approaches in their best interests. The leadership team maintains high standards and strives for excellence in care delivery. The home promotes an open, inclusive culture that empowers residents.

Everyone spoken with praised the management team, and the service has won numerous prestigious awards, including double platinum in Investors in People and a world class hospitality award.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 November 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HA3 5BD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 24 November 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 October 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 15 December 2017: Good
CaringPublished 15 December 2017: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Outstanding

Read Karuna Manor'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 Karuna Manor, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Karuna Manor, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Karuna Manor'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