Compare top-rated care homes across London
London has 11 CQC-registered care homes, in London. Of those, 11 are residential care homes and 3 provide nursing care, with around 40 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in London, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in London
Care quality in London is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 82% are rated Good or Outstanding (9 rated Good, 2 that Requires improvement). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In London, 6 are registered for dementia care, 3 for nursing care, 3 for learning disability and autism support, 3 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in London may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in London are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Agincare (Southwark) Limited (4 homes), Southside Partnership (2 homes), Saffronland Homes 1 Limited (2 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Tower Bridge Care Centre, with 126 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, London care homes are spread across the SE1, SE15, SE16, SE22, SE5 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of London closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in London itself, neighbouring towns across Greater London are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in London depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in London typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Greater London may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each London home.
Residential and nursing homes in London
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Care homes near you across the London area
Care homes in London are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Greater London near London
Common questions about London care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in London?
Care home fees in London vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each London home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in London?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Greater London's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in London?
London has 11 CQC-registered care homes: 11 offering residential care and 3 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in London?
Around 82% of rated care homes in London are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in London?
Care homes in London and across Greater London include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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