Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk

28A King Henrys Walk, London, N1 4PB

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 11 January 2019

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Last inspected 30 October 2018

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 11 Jan 2019

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

2 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Moorfields Eye Hospital (City Road campus)

1.4 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Angel Chiropody & Podiatry

0.3 mi

71 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Edmunds

0.2 mi

72 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

75 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Islington (2025–26)

£1,236

per week, residential

£1,439

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

1912

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

8.6% of people in Islington are aged 65 or over

28.8

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Islington Social Services

10

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds10
Local authorityIslington
RegionLondon
Last inspected30 October 2018
Registered with CQC since10 January 2011
Registered managerLorna Octavia Esterine

Services and specialisms

Learning disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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