Care Homes in London

London has 905 CQC registered care homes. 747 are rated Good, 22 Outstanding, 95 Requires improvement, 3 Inadequate, and 38 have not yet been rated. 607 of the 905 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

London at a glance

What the local numbers say about care for older people across London, adding up every council in the region.

  • What self-funders are typically asked, residential care: £1,688 to £1,953 a week. Middle half of prices from 21 London homes. Median £1,783.
  • Care home beds filled across London: 91%
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 57
  • People aged 75 and over: 526,000. Rising to 631,000 by 2035, up 20%
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 14 opened, 14 closed. 67 changed owner, covering 2,913 beds.
  • Who pays, across London (estimate): 64% council, 29% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 72,000. Rising to 88,000 by 2035, up 23%
  • People aged 85 and over: 146,000. Rising to 191,000 by 2035, up 30%

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 a residential care home in London

London has 406 residential care homes on our directory, which is one of the largest concentrations of provision anywhere in the country. That scale is helpful, but it also means shortlisting takes a little patience. Homes range from small houses supporting a handful of adults with learning disabilities, such as Samuel Close 1 or 7 Horse Leaze, to larger residential settings for older people like Marlborough Court Care Home or Silk Court Care Home. Being clear about who the placement is for, and what daily life should feel like, is the most useful starting point.

Matching the home to the person

Some London homes specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs, for example Maple House, L'Arche London Gothic Lodge and HF Trust - Thetford Road. Others focus on personal care for older people who can no longer manage safely at home. Ask each provider directly about the age range they support, the staff skill mix, and whether they can meet specific needs such as mobility support, continence care, or communication differences. A good home will welcome detailed questions rather than answer in generalities.

Reading the CQC picture

Across the London list you will see homes rated Outstanding, such as The Grove, Shaftesbury Brookside House and Norwood - 30 Old Church Lane, alongside a majority rated Good. A handful, including Beech Haven, Roseneath Avenue, Clarence Road, Murrayfield Care Home and Lynton Terrace, are currently Requires Improvement, and a small number such as Cheney Row are not yet rated. A rating is a snapshot, not the whole story. Read the most recent inspection report in full and pay attention to what inspectors said about staffing, safeguarding and how residents were treated.

Visiting and comparing

Try to visit two or three homes at different times of day. Notice whether staff know residents by name, whether the atmosphere feels calm, and how meals and activities are handled. Ask about the fee structure, notice periods, and how the home involves families in reviews.

Arranging and funding a care home placement in London

Before agreeing a placement, most families should ask for a care needs assessment. This is a free statutory assessment that establishes what support the person needs and whether residential care is the right setting. A social worker or occupational therapist will usually visit, speak with the person and anyone close to them, and produce a written record of recommended support.

Getting a care needs assessment

If the person lives within the Square Mile, you can request an assessment through the City of London Corporation Adult Social Care team, which is the local authority responsible for adult social care in that area. Residents of the wider London boroughs should contact their own borough council. The assessment is separate from the financial check and can be requested even if you expect to pay privately, because it still produces a useful record of needs.

Financial assessment and funded support

After the needs assessment, a financial assessment looks at income, savings and assets to decide whether the local authority contributes to the fees. Above the upper capital threshold set nationally, most people pay their own fees. Where the local authority does fund or part-fund a placement, they will agree a personal budget based on the assessed needs.

Typical cost context

London residential care fees tend to sit above the national average, with weekly costs varying widely depending on location, room type and the complexity of care provided. Ask each home for a full written breakdown of what the fee covers and what is charged as an extra, so you can compare like with like before signing an agreement.

905 care homes in London (showing 1–50)

  1. Pittsmead Grange Care Home · Bromley, Bromley
  2. Bayis Sheli · London, Hackney · CQC Good
  3. Wadeville · Belvedere, Bexley · CQC Requires improvement
  4. Sidney Avenue Lodge Residential Care Home · London, Enfield · CQC Requires improvement
  5. Elysium Care Partnerships - 78 Park Road · Hampton, Richmond upon Thames · CQC Good
  6. Retreat Lodge · Thornton Heath, Croydon · CQC Good
  7. Elmhurst Residential Home · Enfield, Enfield · CQC Good
  8. Davids House · Harrow, Harrow · CQC Good
  9. Acorn Lodge · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  10. Signature-Hopton · London, Lambeth · CQC Good
  11. 167 Lodge Hill · London, Greenwich · CQC Good
  12. Roland Residential Care Homes - 6 Old Park Ridings · London, Enfield · CQC Good
  13. 43 Florence Avenue · Morden, Merton · CQC Good
  14. LD Care - Moreton Avenue · Hounslow, Hounslow · CQC Outstanding
  15. Meadowside Care Home · London, Barnet · CQC Good
  16. Sudbury Care Homes · Wembley, Brent · CQC Good
  17. 83 Glengall Road · Woodford Green, Redbridge · CQC Good
  18. Shepherds Corner · Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
  19. Rosebank Lodge · Mitcham, Merton · CQC Good
  20. Borough of - 169 Lodge Hill · London, Greenwich · CQC Good
  21. Towerhouse Residential Home · London, Brent · CQC Requires improvement
  22. Manor Lodge · Romford, Havering · CQC Good
  23. Hatherley Lodge · Sidcup, Bexley · CQC Good
  24. The Fer View Residential Care Home · London, Haringey · CQC Good
  25. Ridgeview · Enfield, Enfield · CQC Good
  26. Rosemanor 2 Residential Care Home · Purley, Croydon · CQC Requires improvement
  27. Coxley House · London, Tower Hamlets · CQC Good
  28. 148 Hornsey Lane · London, Islington · CQC Good
  29. Samuel Close 3 · London, Greenwich · CQC Good
  30. Elmglade Residential Home · Sutton, Sutton · CQC Good
  31. The Boyne Residential Care Home · Ruislip, Hillingdon · CQC Good
  32. Holmbury Dene (Respite) · London, Lewisham · CQC Good
  33. 18 Argyle Road · Harrow, Harrow · CQC Good
  34. Franklyn Lodge The Farm House · Sudbury, Brent · CQC Good
  35. Residential Care Providers · Harrow, Harrow · CQC Good
  36. Mountview · Bexleyheath, Bexley · CQC Requires improvement
  37. Schankin House · Barking, Barking and Dagenham · CQC Good
  38. Shenley Lodge · London, Enfield · CQC Good
  39. Roseacres · London, Barnet · CQC Requires improvement
  40. Viola House · Wembley, Brent · CQC Good
  41. Manor Lodge · London, Harrow · CQC Good
  42. Alexandra Park Home · London, Haringey · CQC Good
  43. Belmont House Nursing Home · Sutton, Sutton · CQC Good
  44. DRS Annexe Care Home · London, Haringey · CQC Good
  45. Sylvanhurst House · Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
  46. Park House · London, Camden · CQC Requires improvement
  47. Elysium Care Partnerships - 89 Ewell Road · Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames · CQC Good
  48. Annex Abbey House · Morden, Merton · CQC Good
  49. Ashgate House · Romford, Havering · CQC Good
  50. Groveland Park Care Home · Bexleyheath, Bexley · CQC Outstanding

What care costs in London, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care Middle half of prices from 21 London homes. Median £1,783.Varies by council£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care Middle half of prices from 12 London homes. Median £2,228.Varies by council£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 18 London homes. Median £1,979.Not published separately£1,889 to £2,049
Nursing dementia care Middle half of prices from 10 London 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. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

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Frequently asked questions about care homes in London

How many care homes are there in London?

London has 905 CQC registered care homes: 22 Outstanding, 747 Good, 95 Requires improvement, 3 Inadequate, 38 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 London?

Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. Middle half of prices from 21 London homes. Median £1,783. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. What a council pays differs from council to council. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in London were inspected most recently?

Wellesley Lodge (30 September 2026), St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home (29 September 2026) and Kirkstall Lodge (24 September 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.

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