Which providers offer residential care in Lewisham?

Forty two residential care homes currently match this search in Lewisham, and every one appears on this page with its own profile. They include Lawrie Park Lodge, Gate House, Fairlawn, Penerley Lodge Care Centre and Park Lodge Care Home. Thirty six of them hold a Good rating, with the remainder at Requires Improvement, Inadequate or not yet rated. Each profile sets out the registration details and inspection history for that particular home.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides a permanent home with personal care, covering help with washing, dressing, meals, medication prompts and daily routine. A nursing home offers all of that and additionally has registered nurses on duty, so it can meet clinical needs such as complex wound care or tube feeding. A home may only admit residents whose needs match its registration, which is why the distinction matters early on. Every provider listed here is registered as a residential care home rather than a nursing home.

What should we ask when visiting a care home in Lewisham?

Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and overnight, how long the current team has been in post and what the home does when a resident becomes unwell. Ask to see a sample care plan, then find out how often plans are reviewed and how relatives are told about changes. Fees deserve equally direct questions about what is included, what is charged separately and how increases are announced. Set the answers against what you can see, particularly whether residents seem settled and occupied.

How do we arrange a care needs assessment in Lewisham?

Contact the adult social care team at London Borough of Lewisham and ask for an assessment of need. It is free and available to anyone who appears to require care, whatever their income or savings. A social care worker will consider daily tasks, mobility, medication and safety, normally during a visit at home, and family members can join in and add their own observations. The written outcome then guides which of the care homes in Lewisham would be able to meet those needs.

Can London Borough of Lewisham fund a care home placement?

It can, once a care needs assessment and a financial assessment have both been completed. The needs assessment must confirm that residential care is the right form of support, and the financial assessment then examines income, savings and property to establish the personal contribution. Where the council funds or part funds a place, it normally pays up to a set weekly amount, so a family choosing a more expensive home may be asked for a third party contribution. Starting both assessments early prevents a decision being forced by the clock.

How far ahead should a family start looking?

Sooner than most people plan for, because assessments, financial checks and waiting lists all take time. A few months of lead time allows for unhurried visits, a careful reading of inspection reports and a second look at any home under serious consideration. When a move follows a hospital stay the decision may need making within days, which is exactly when a prepared shortlist proves its value. Even three or four homes noted in advance makes a considerable difference.

Care Homes in Lewisham

Lewisham has 42 CQC registered care homes. 37 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 3 have not yet been rated. 32 of the 42 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Lewisham at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Lewisham.

London Borough of Lewisham pays, residential care: £1,154 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Lewisham: 95%. The 12 month average is 95%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 53
People aged 75 and over: 13,500. Rising to 16,700 by 2035, up 24%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 80 beds.
Who pays, across Lewisham (estimate): 90% council, 21% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 24%
People aged 85 and over: 3,900. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 17%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Choosing between the care homes in Lewisham

When most homes share the same rating

Where a large part of a field carries the same judgement, the work shifts from comparing ratings to comparing what sits underneath them. Thirty six of the homes here are rated Good, so that word will only narrow a shortlist so far. The reports are where the differences appear, because safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership are assessed separately and a home may be strong in one and weaker in another. Two homes are at Requires Improvement and one is rated Inadequate, while three carry no rating yet, usually because registration is recent rather than because anything is wrong.

Fitting the home to the person

Every provider listed is a residential care home, offering personal care rather than nursing. Beyond that shared registration they vary a great deal, from small supported houses to larger established homes such as Penerley Lodge Care Centre and Park Lodge Care Home. Think about what is needed now and what may be needed in a year or two, since a home that can adapt saves a second move later. Location deserves weight as well, because relatives who can visit easily will visit far more often.

What to look for on the day

Visit at a busy hour rather than mid morning, ideally around a meal, and watch how staff speak with residents instead of how they speak to you. Ask how long the manager has been in post and what staff turnover has looked like over the past year. Ask what happens when someone becomes unwell overnight, and request a look at a room that is genuinely available. Homes including Lawrie Park Lodge and Fairlawn each carry a full profile here with their inspection history attached.

Arranging and funding care

The care needs assessment

An assessment of need is the formal route in, and anyone who appears to need care can request one whatever their savings. It looks at washing, dressing, eating, mobility, medication and how safely someone manages alone, and it ends with a written statement of the care required. Relatives can add their own account, which frequently captures what a single visit would not. Whoever has been providing most of the support can also request a separate carer's assessment of their own needs.

How the council helps with the cost

A financial assessment then decides who pays what. London Borough of Lewisham is responsible for both assessments and for arranging funded placements where someone qualifies, taking income, savings and property into account. Families who expect to fund a placement themselves are still entitled to an assessment and to advice, and having one on record proves useful if capital reduces in later years and council support becomes necessary.

Fees, extras and contributions

Fees are quoted by the week and differ between homes, so ask each one to be specific about what the figure includes and what is invoiced separately. Hairdressing, chiropody, outings and certain therapies are commonly charged on top. Where a family prefers a home costing more than the council will fund, a third party contribution covers the difference, and that commitment should be affordable over several years rather than the first one alone.

42 care homes in Lewisham

Juga Homes · 49 Ivorydown, Bromley, Lewisham, BR1 5EJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Juga Homes Ltd
Juga Homes is a residential care home in south east London supporting adults living with learning disabilities and autism and adults managing mental health conditions, including younger adults. People arrive here with very different...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Albion House · 8-12 Albion Way, London, Lewisham, SE13 6BT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Partnerships in Care (Albion) Limited
We at Albion House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing thoughtful support to older adults and younger adults alike within the Lewisham community. Our home has been created to feel...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashleigh House · 133 Bromley Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 2NZ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Ashley Healthcare Limited
We are Ashleigh House, a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with a mental health condition, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Aster House · 141 Sunderland Road, London, Lewisham, SE23 2PX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Aster House Healthcare Limited
Aster House is a residential care home in Lewisham supporting adults living with mental health needs, and we also offer respite stays. We are a small home and our work is about stability and recovery rather than supervision. People here...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Bargery Road · 104 Bargery Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 2LW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Access for Living
Here at Bargery Road, we are a care home based in Lewisham, London, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as those who need short term respite care. We take pride in being a place where the people who live with...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Baring Lodge Residential Home · 298 Baring Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 0DS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Baring Lodge Residential Home Limited
Baring Lodge is a residential home in Lewisham supporting younger adults, including people living with mental ill health. We keep the house small and the atmosphere calm, because both make a real difference to how settled people feel....
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brownhill Care · 305-307 Brownhill Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1AL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Brownhill Care Limited
Brownhill Care is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London, supporting adults who need a settled place to live and the right help to rebuild the parts of life that have been disrupted. We work with people managing a mental health...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Colin Care Home · 19 Garlies Road, London, Lewisham, SE23 2RU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Colin Limited
Colin Care Home is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London, supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with mental health conditions. A house that takes adults of different ages has to resist the pull...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Elwis House · Flat 1 Elwis House, London, Lewisham, SE26 5TP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)
Elwis House is a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite stays, which can give a family carer a genuine break while the person staying with us has...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Fairlawn · 100 Fairlawn Park, London, Lewisham, SE26 5SB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sunrise Mental Health Ltd
Fairlawn is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London, supporting adults living with mental health conditions. Most of the people who live here are younger adults, and the home exists to give them somewhere stable to live rather...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Gate House · 238 New Cross Road, London, Lewisham, SE14 5PL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs L Palmer
We at Gate House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of London, within the welcoming borough of Lewisham. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to support adults living with mental health needs, providing a...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Glebe Court · 2 Blackheath Rise, London, Lewisham, SE13 7PN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Salvation Army Social Work Trust
Glebe Court is a residential care home in Lewisham providing a home for a varied group of people: older adults, younger adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people living with dementia, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Holmbury Dene (Respite) · 2 Lawrie Park Road, London, Lewisham, SE26 6DN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)
We provide short breaks at a house in Lewisham for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Short breaks do a great deal of quiet work. They give a family who provide care at home the rest that makes it possible to carry on,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Jennifer's Lodge · 105 Wellmeadow Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1HN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Jennifer's Lodge Residential Care Home
Jennifer's Lodge is a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London. We are home to older people who need help with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for families who need a short...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Lawrie Park Lodge · 27 Lawrie Park Road, London, Lewisham, SE26 6DP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Nundoo Nand Seeboruth
Here at Lawrie Park Lodge, we are a residential care home based in Lewisham, London, providing a warm and settled environment for the people who call this place home. We specialise in residential care, mental health support, and respite...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Leah Lodge Care Home · Leah Lodge, London, Lewisham, SE13 5EB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Blackheath Care Ltd
Leah Lodge is a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London. We support older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including people living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Little Haven · 133 Wellmeadow Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1HP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Elizabeth Peters Care Homes Limited
Little Haven is a residential care home in Lewisham, in this part of London, supporting adults with mental health needs. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a shorter period. The people who live here call it home,...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
M Power - 22a Bromley Road · Catford, London, Lewisham, SE6 2TP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by M Power Limited
M Power runs a residential care home on Bromley Road in Lewisham supporting a broad range of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with daily life; others are adults with a learning disability, autistic adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Marvels House · 162 Marvels Lane, London, Lewisham, SE12 9PJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cognithan Limited
Marvels House is a residential care home in Lewisham supporting adults with a learning disability or autism and adults living with mental health needs, including people with a physical disability or a visual or hearing impairment. We...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Mental Health Care Centre · 78-80 Arran Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 2NN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Arran Healthcare Limited
London Mental Health Care Centre is a residential care home in Lewisham supporting adults living with mental health conditions, including older people and younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside longer term places. Our most...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Olive Place · 37 Etta Street, London, Lewisham, SE8 5NR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Colin Limited
Olive Place is a residential care home in Lewisham supporting adults living with mental health conditions, including older people and younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside longer term places. Our most recent inspection by...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
PACO Rehabilitation Services · 23 Elthruda Road, London, Lewisham, SE13 6SW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by PACO Rehabilitation Services Ltd
PACO Rehabilitation runs a residential care home in Lewisham supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with mental health needs, including many younger adults. Our purpose is to help people move on in their...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Park Lodge Care Home · 9 Canadian Avenue, London, Lewisham, SE6 3AU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by SS Care Centre Ltd
Park Lodge Care Home is a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London, supporting older people, residents living with dementia, a mental health condition or a physical disability, and younger adults who need care in a smaller...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Penberth Harland · 33 Harland Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 0JB
Care home · Run by Penberth House Ltd
Penberth Harland is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London, supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with a mental health condition, including younger adults. We try to run the house as a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Penberth House · 29 Penberth Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1ET
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Penberth House Ltd
Penberth House is a care home in Lewisham. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people managing a mental health condition, mostly younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Penerley Lodge Care Centre · 34-40 Penerley Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 2LQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Penerley Lodge Limited
Penerley Lodge Care Centre is a residential care home in Lewisham. We support older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people living with mental ill health, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
R-H-P Outreach Services · 12 Charsley Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 3BE
Care home · Run by R-H-P Outreach Services Ltd
RHP Outreach is a residential care home in Lewisham, London, supporting adults who are living with a mental health condition. We work with younger adults and older people, and we also offer respite stays for those who need a safe and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rectory Court · The Glebe, London, Lewisham, SE3 9TU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rectory Court Care Home Limited
We at Rectory Court are proud to offer compassionate residential care home support in the heart of London, serving families across the Lewisham borough and the wider SE postcode area. Our home has been thoughtfully created to provide a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ringstead House · 62 Ringstead Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 2BS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Right Support Management Limited
Ringstead House is a residential care home in Lewisham caring for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia or mental health conditions, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
SKB Serenity Care Homes · 194 Firhill Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 3LL
Care home · Run by SKB Serenity Care Homes Limited
We are SKB Serenity Care Homes, a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London. We support younger adults, including people living with a mental health condition, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Supporting...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Springbank Road · 152 Springbank Road, London, Lewisham, SE13 6SU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)
Springbank Road is a residential care home in Lewisham, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, and older people who need help with daily living. Respite stays are available as well. We are a household rather...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
St Jude's House · 14 Canadian Avenue, London, Lewisham, SE6 3AS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Elizabeth Peters Care Homes Limited
St Jude's House is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London, and we support adults living with mental ill health. We offer both permanent places and respite stays. Working with people whose difficulties are primarily to do with...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
The Regard Partnership - Vancouver Road · 23 Vancouver Road, London, Lewisham, SE23 2AG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Vancouver Road, part of The Regard Partnership, is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with mental health conditions. We are a house on an...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
The Swallows · 318 Brownhill Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1AX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rajanikanth Selvanandan
The Swallows is a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia, and offering respite stays for people who need somewhere for a shorter period. A care home only...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Thornsbeach Court · 72 Thornsbeach Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1EU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Medical Express Ultimate Care Services Limited
We at Thornsbeach Court are proud to offer residential care home support in the heart of London, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with a wide range of care needs within the Lewisham community. Our setting combines the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Vancouver Road · 16 Vancouver Road, London, Lewisham, SE23 2AF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by CareTech Community Services Limited
Vancouver Road is a residential care home in Lewisham, south London, and we support adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Respite stays are available as well, giving families a planned break in the knowledge that the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Waterfield Supported Homes · 55 Broadfield Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1ND
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Waterfield Supported Homes Limited
Waterfield Supported Homes provides a residential home in Lewisham for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, and people living with mental health conditions. We should be open about our most recent overall rating from...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Waterfield Supported Homes - 10 Dowanhill Road · 10 Dowanhill Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1HJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Waterfield Supported Homes Limited
Waterfield Supported Homes at Dowanhill Road is a residential care home in Lewisham, London, supporting adults who are living with a mental health condition. We work mainly with younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for people...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Waterfield Supported Homes - 23 Broadfield Road · Catford, London, Lewisham, SE6 1ND
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Waterfield Supported Homes Limited
Waterfield Supported Homes provides residential care in Lewisham for adults, including younger adults, with particular experience of supporting people with mental health needs. We also offer planned respite stays. We try to provide the...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Welcome Care Home · 26-28 Fordel Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1XP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Welcome Care Homes Limited
Here at Welcome Care Home, we are proud to be a well established care home situated in the heart of Lewisham, London. We offer a warm, homely environment where the people who live with us are genuinely at the centre of everything we do. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Woodham House Bradgate · 82 Bradgate Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 4TR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Woodham Enterprises Limited
We are a residential care home in Lewisham supporting adults with a range of needs. The people who live here include younger adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people living with mental health conditions and people...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Woodham House Stanstead · 336 Stanstead Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 4XD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Woodham Enterprises Limited
We are Woodham House Stanstead, a residential care home in Lewisham, south east London. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Lewisham, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,154	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,265	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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

The Regard Partnership Limited - Vancouver Road, 10 September 2026, Good
The Swallows, 21 July 2026, Good
Park Lodge Care Home, 2 December 2025, Good

Longest since a report

Olive Place, 5 March 2018, Good
Ashleigh House, 8 March 2018, Requires improvement
Albion House, 28 April 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Lewisham

How many care homes are there in Lewisham?

Lewisham has 42 CQC registered care homes: 37 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 3 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Lewisham?

London Borough of Lewisham pays an average of £1,154 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Lewisham 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 Lewisham were inspected most recently?

The Regard Partnership Limited - Vancouver Road (10 September 2026), The Swallows (21 July 2026) and Park Lodge Care Home (2 December 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.