Kirlena House

18 Kennington Road, Kennington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 5NZ

01865739223

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 May 2019

Provider

Auditcare Kirlena House Limited

Beds

14 beds

About Kirlena House

Kirlena House is a residential care home in Oxfordshire, providing personal care for people, some of whom are living with dementia. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

This residential care home provides personal care for 12 people, some with dementia, in a purpose-built two-storey building with communal areas on the ground floor. People and their relatives spoke very positively about the care provided. Staff demonstrated knowledge of how to keep residents safe and protect them from avoidable harm, with robust systems in place for managing medicines safely and ensuring people receive their medications regularly.

The home investigates all incidents and accidents thoroughly, taking action to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The service maintains adequate staffing levels to meet residents' needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 August 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeDining Room

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists 14 rooms, nearly all with en-suite facilities.
The home has a bar, hairdressing and beauty salon, and a garden with barbecue area and outdoor seating.

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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 14 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · OX1 5NZ

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: Good.

Rating report published 30 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 May 2019.

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

Read Kirlena House'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 Kirlena House, 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 Kirlena House, 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 Kirlena House'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