Care Homes in Islington
Islington has 9 CQC registered care homes. 9 are rated Good. 7 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Islington at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Islington.
- London Borough of Islington pays, residential care: £1,236 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Islington: 93%. The 12 month average is 93%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 57
- People aged 75 and over: 9,300. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 22%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Islington (estimate): 118% council, 13% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,300. Rising to 1,500 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 25%
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Planning and paying for care in Islington
Beginning with an assessment of need
The practical sequence usually runs in one direction: establish the level of need first, work out how it will be paid for second, and only then compare the homes able to meet it. A care needs assessment is the formal starting point, and anyone who appears to need support can request one whatever their income or savings. The assessment considers washing, dressing, eating, mobility, medication and how safe someone is alone, and it produces a written record of the care required. Relatives are entitled to set out their own view of how things are being managed at home.
How funded support is decided
Once needs are agreed, a separate financial assessment establishes who pays. London Borough of Islington is the authority responsible for both the care needs assessment and the means test that follows, weighing income, capital and property before deciding whether it will contribute towards a placement. Where someone expects to fund their own care, an assessment is still worth requesting rather than assuming it does not apply, as it also brings advice on options and on how fees are likely to develop.
Understanding the fees
Residential fees differ between homes and are normally quoted by the week, so ask each home precisely what its fee covers and what is billed separately. Hairdressing, chiropody, outings and some therapies are frequently charged on top. Where a family prefers a home costing more than the authority will fund, a third party contribution may be needed, and that commitment has to remain affordable over years rather than months.
Choosing a provider and what to check
What the inspection picture shows
All eight residential care homes listed for Islington currently hold a Good rating, so the headline rating alone will not separate them. The useful detail sits inside the reports, which judge safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership separately and describe what inspectors observed on the day. Reading two or three reports beside each other tends to expose the differences that matter, particularly around staffing levels, medicines handling and how complaints are answered.
Visiting and asking the right questions
Visit in person before committing, ideally more than once and at different points in the day. Mealtimes and late afternoon reveal far more about staffing and atmosphere than a scheduled morning tour. Ask how long the staff have worked there, how the home contacts families when something changes, and how often care plans are reviewed. Notice whether residents seem occupied and whether staff greet them by name. Homes including Wilton Villas and Cardinals Way each carry a full profile here with their inspection history attached.
9 care homes in Islington
- 148 Hornsey Lane · Islington, London, Islington, N6 5NS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rethink Mental Illness
148 Hornsey Lane is a residential care home in Islington, north London. We support older people who need help through the day, people who have managed a mental health condition for many years, and some younger adults. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cardinals Way · 72 Cardinals Way, London, Islington, N19 3UY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Haven Bell Ltd
We at Cardinals Way are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing dedicated support to older people, younger adults, and those living with mental health needs in the borough of Islington. Our home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk · 28A King Henrys Walk, London, Islington, N1 4PB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Islington Social Services
28a King Henrys Walk is a small residential care home in Islington supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We work in a deliberately domestic way, because this is a house where people live rather than a unit where...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Social Services - 3 Wray Court · 3 Wray Court, London, Islington, N4 3QS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Islington Social Services
Here at Islington Social 3 Wray Court, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Islington, London. We support people with learning disabilities and autism, those in need of respite care, and individuals working through...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Social Services - 4 Orchard Close · 4 Orchard Close, London, Islington, N1 3AS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Islington Social Services
4 Orchard Close is a small residential care home in Islington supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We work in a deliberately domestic way, because this is a house where people live rather than a unit where care...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - St Anne's Nursing Home · 60 Durham Road, London, Islington, N7 7DL
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Blackberry Hill Limited
St Anne's Nursing Home is in Islington, north London. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we take respite admissions alongside permanent places. Because we offer both...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - St Martins of Tours Housing - 158-162 New North Road · 158-162 New North Road, London, Islington, N1 7BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited
We are the St Martins of Tours Housing home on New North Road in Islington, supporting older people and younger adults, including adults living with a mental health condition. We offer permanent places and respite stays. A good deal of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road · St Mungo's, London, Islington, N7 0JE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Mungo Community Housing Association
We provide a residential home on Hilldrop Road in Islington for adults who need somewhere settled to live, including older people, younger adults, people living with mental health conditions and people whose difficulties have involved...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Wilton Villas · Wilton Square, London, Islington, N1 3DN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited
We at Wilton Villas are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of London, welcoming residents from Islington and the surrounding neighbourhoods into a warm and supportive home. As a residential care home, we provide a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Islington, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,236 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,439 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979. | Not published separately | £1,889 to £2,049 |
| Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283. | Not published separately | £2,114 to £2,340 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- St Anne's Nursing Home, 3 August 2026, Good
- St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road, 20 January 2026, Good
- 148 Hornsey Lane, 7 March 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close, 14 March 2018, Good
- Islington Social Services - 3 Wray Court, 12 December 2018, Good
- Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk, 11 January 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Islington
How many care homes are there in Islington?
Islington has 9 CQC registered care homes: 9 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Islington?
London Borough of Islington pays an average of £1,236 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Islington were inspected most recently?
St Anne's Nursing Home (3 August 2026), St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road (20 January 2026) and 148 Hornsey Lane (7 March 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.