Which providers in Bexley offer residential care?

Care Assura currently lists 20 residential care homes in Bexley. These include Northbourne Court, Chapel Hill, Oakdene House, The Drive, Hatherley Lodge, Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home, Parkview, Elmwood Lodge, Frognal House Care Home, Loring Hall, Groveland Park Care Home and St. Margarets Residential Home, among others. You can filter the directory by CQC rating and location to narrow down homes that suit your relative's needs.

What should I ask when visiting a residential care home in Bexley?

Ask how care plans are put together and how often they are reviewed, and request to see how the home records daily notes. Enquire about staffing levels at night, how the home handles medication, and what the routine looks like on a typical weekday and weekend. It is also worth asking about visiting arrangements, complaints handling and how the home has responded to any issues raised at its most recent CQC inspection.

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

A residential care home provides help with personal care such as washing, dressing, medication support and meals, along with company and activities. A nursing home offers the same personal care but also has qualified nurses on duty around the clock to manage more complex clinical needs, such as tube feeding, wound care or advanced conditions. The care needs assessment will usually indicate which type of setting is appropriate for your relative.

Can London Borough of Bexley fund a residential care home placement?

London Borough of Bexley can contribute to the cost of residential care where a financial assessment shows that a person's capital falls below the national threshold. Income such as the state pension and most private pensions is generally taken into account and used towards fees. People with assets above the upper threshold are usually expected to fund their own placement, though they can still ask the council for advice and, in some cases, for the council to arrange the placement on their behalf.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Bexley?

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting the London Borough of Bexley adult social care team directly, either by phone or through their online referral form. A social worker or assessor will then arrange to speak with your relative, usually at home or in hospital, to understand their situation. The assessment is free, and if residential care is recommended, a separate financial assessment will decide whether the council contributes to the fees.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home in Bexley?

Where possible, it helps to start looking two or three months before a move is likely, so there is time to visit several homes and compare them properly. In practice, many families begin the search after a hospital admission or a sudden change in circumstances, and good homes in Bexley can sometimes fill quickly. Registering interest early, joining waiting lists and having a care needs assessment underway all reduce the pressure when a decision has to be made.

Care Homes in Bexley

Bexley has 20 CQC registered care homes. 13 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 6 Requires improvement. 14 of the 20 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Bexley at a glance

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

London Borough of Bexley pays, residential care: £1,016 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Bexley: 92%. The 12 month average is 90%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 60
People aged 75 and over: 21,800. Rising to 24,400 by 2035, up 11%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 12 beds.
Who pays, across Bexley (estimate): 48% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 18%
People aged 85 and over: 6,400. Rising to 8,300 by 2035, up 29%

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What residential care in Bexley involves and what to look for

Residential care is designed for older people who can no longer manage safely at home but do not require round the clock nursing input. Staff support daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, medication prompts, meals and social activities, while a registered manager oversees the quality of care. Across Bexley, Care Assura currently lists 20 residential care homes, giving families a reasonable spread of options to compare in terms of setting, size and specialism.

Balancing CQC ratings with the everyday feel of a home

The Care Quality Commission inspects every home in Bexley and publishes ratings that are a useful starting point. Of the 20 homes shown here, one is rated Outstanding (Groveland Park Care Home), 13 are rated Good, and six are currently rated Requires Improvement. A Good or Outstanding rating suggests the service meets or exceeds expected standards, while a Requires Improvement rating is not automatically a reason to rule a home out, but it does warrant closer questioning about what has changed since the last inspection.

Practical things to check on a visit

When you tour a shortlist of homes such as Northbourne Court, Frognal House Care Home, Loring Hall, Elmwood Lodge or Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home, look beyond the brochure. Notice whether staff greet residents by name, how mealtimes are handled, whether bedrooms feel personal, and how activities are planned across the week. Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed, and how the home communicates with relatives when someone's needs change.

Getting an assessment and funding a placement

Before choosing a home, most families in Bexley begin with a care needs assessment. This is a free assessment that identifies what support your relative requires and whether residential care is genuinely the right setting, or whether home care or extra care housing might also meet the need. The outcome forms the basis of any care plan and any application for financial support.

How the council fits in

You can request an assessment through the London Borough of Bexley Adult Social Care team, who are the statutory body responsible for both the needs assessment and any financial assessment that follows. If your relative's capital is below the national threshold, the council may contribute to the cost of a placement, though contributions from income such as pensions are usually expected. Anyone with assets above the upper threshold will normally be a self funder, but is still entitled to an assessment and to advice on suitable homes.

Typical costs and what they cover

Residential care fees in and around Bexley vary depending on the home, the size of the room and the complexity of care. Weekly fees generally cover accommodation, meals, personal care and activities, but extras such as hairdressing, chiropody and outings are often billed separately. Ask each home for a written fee schedule and a clear explanation of what triggers a fee review, so there are no surprises later in the year.

20 care homes in Bexley

Wadeville · 2a & 2b Wadeville Close, Belvedere, Bexley, DA17 5ND
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Southside Partnership
Wadeville in Belvedere is a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people with mental health needs and people with physical disabilities. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Groveland Park Care Home · 43 Stephen Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 6EF
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Queensgate Healthcare Limited
Groveland Park is a residential care home in Bexleyheath. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also offer respite stays for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Mountview · 118 Upton Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA6 8LX
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Bexley Independent Living Services Limited
Mountview is a residential care home in Bexleyheath. We provide care for older people and also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and younger adults. Respite stays are available too. Having residents of different...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Parkview · 105 Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4LP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Avante Care and Support Limited
Parkview is a residential care home in Bexleyheath supporting a mixed group of adults. Many of our residents are older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Chapel Hill · 51-55 Chapel Hill, Dartford, Bexley, DA1 4BY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Choice Support
Chapel Hill is a residential care home in Dartford supporting adults living with mental health conditions. This is somewhere people live rather than a placement they have been sent to, and we run the household on that basis. What tends to...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
101 Brook Street · 101 Brook Street, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1JJ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Agincare Enable Limited
We are a residential care home on Brook Street in Erith, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Most of those living here are younger adults, and respite stays are part of what we do. This is a home rather than a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care Home · 28 Meyer Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3SJ
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Nellsar Limited
Here at Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care Home, we provide a warm and caring environment for older adults living in Erith, Bexley and the surrounding areas. Our home offers a genuine sense of community, where residents are treated...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Oakdene House · 31a Oakdene Avenue, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1EJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Liaise (London) Limited
At Oakdene House, we provide residential care for a wide range of people in the heart of Erith, Bexley. Our home supports older adults, younger adults, and people living with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Peace Manor Residential Care - Pembroke Road Unit · 15 Pembroke Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 1BN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Peace Manor Residential Care Limited
Here at Peace Manor Pembroke Road in Erith, Bexley, we provide residential care for a range of people whose needs and circumstances vary quite considerably. Our home supports older adults, younger adults, and people living with mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home · Selkirk Drive, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3QP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Shaftesbury Court is a residential care home in Erith. We support older people and younger adults, including people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cedar Court Care Home · 138 Lensbury Way, London, Bexley, SE2 9TA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by MKR Healthcare Ltd
Here at Cedar Court Care Home in Bexley, London, we provide residential and personal care for a range of individuals, including older adults, people living with dementia, those with mental health needs, physical disabilities, and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Elmwood Lodge · 11 Victoria Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 7HD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Quo Vadis Trust
We are a residential home in Sidcup supporting adults who need somewhere settled to live, including people living with mental health conditions. What we try to offer is stability. Familiar staff, a predictable shape to the week, meals at...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Frognal House Care Home · Frognal House, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 6LF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Willow Tower Opco 1 Limited
Frognal House Care Home is a residential care home in Sidcup, providing a settled and comfortable place to live for older people and for younger adults who need daily support. We think a care home should feel like somewhere people live,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hatherley Lodge · 19 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 4BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Quo Vadis Trust
Hatherley Lodge is a residential care home in Sidcup. We support older people and adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside longer term places. Supporting older people and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Howard Goble House · Harland Avenue, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 7NU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Choice Support
Howard Goble House in Sidcup is a residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, alongside older people. Most of the people here are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. Because people tend...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Loring Hall · 8 Water Lane, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 5ES
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Oakfields Care Limited
We are a residential care home in Sidcup supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including older people who need help with daily living. The house is run as a household rather than an institution. People living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Northbourne Court · Harland Avenue, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 7NU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Avante Care and Support Limited
We at Northbourne Court are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Sidcup, providing compassionate residential and dementia care for those who need a little extra support in later life. Nestled within the London...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St. Margarets Residential Home · 5 Priestlands Park Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 7HR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Yara Enterprises Limited
St. Margarets Residential Home is in Sidcup, providing residential care for older people who can no longer manage comfortably on their own. We aim for the feel of a house rather than an institution, with people keeping their own habits,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
The Drive · 17 The Drive, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 4ER
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Drive Care Homes Limited
We at The Drive are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Sidcup, providing personalised support for adults with a wide range of care needs. Nestled within the London Borough of Bexley, our home combines...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Riverdale Court · 17 Dovedale Close, Welling, Bexley, DA16 3BU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Avante Care and Support Limited
Riverdale Court is a residential care home in Welling, Bexley. We support older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia, adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Bexley, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Bexley homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,016	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Bexley homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,088	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Bexley 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 Bexley 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

Hatherley Lodge, 27 May 2026, Good
Cedar Court Care Home, 30 January 2026, Requires improvement
Mountview, 27 November 2025, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Peace Manor Residential Care Ltd - Pembroke Road Unit - Erith, 20 December 2018, Good
Shaftesbury Court Residential Care Home, 21 May 2019, Good
Groveland Park Care Home, 7 June 2019, Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Bexley

How many care homes are there in Bexley?

Bexley has 20 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 13 Good, 6 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Bexley?

London Borough of Bexley pays an average of £1,016 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Bexley 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 Bexley were inspected most recently?

Hatherley Lodge (27 May 2026), Cedar Court Care Home (30 January 2026) and Mountview (27 November 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.