England

Rated:GoodNursing

Kenbrook

100 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 9PF

02089045818

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

26 September 2023

Provider

Methodist Homes

Beds

51 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 82 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 73 are the same and 8 are lower.

31 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2016
GoodDec 2017
GoodOct 2023

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 Methodist Homes, which runs 69 care homes in England: 6 rated Outstanding, 54 Good and 9 Requires Improvement.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Kenbrook

Kenbrook is a nursing home in Brent providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. The CQC findings below outline what inspectors observed during their most recent visit.

Kenbrook is a nursing home accommodating 51 older people, some of whom are living with dementia. Inspectors found that people received well-personalised care and support, with residents happy living at the home and enjoying good relationships with staff. Relatives were also satisfied with the care provided, and people were given meaningful choices about their care.

The home maintained strong safeguarding practices, with risks to wellbeing properly assessed and planned for. Residents received their medicines safely and as prescribed, and were supported to access healthcare services when needed. People had adequate food and drink, with opportunities to participate in a range of activities.

The provider demonstrated commitment to equality and diversity, actively promoting different cultures and religions.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 October 2023

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

En-suite RoomsActivities ProgrammeDining RoomCommunal LoungeGardenHairdresser

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The home offers furnished single en-suite bedrooms, a hairdressing salon and lifts to upper floors.
A sun lounge overlooks the railway tracks, and shared lounges open onto landscaped gardens. The grounds include a courtyard garden where residents can take part in gardening.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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: 51 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · HA9 9PF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 10 October 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 September 2023.

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

Read Kenbrook'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 Kenbrook, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Kenbrook, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Kenbrook'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