Care Homes in Camden
Camden has 7 CQC registered care homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 6 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Camden at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Camden.
- London Borough of Camden pays, residential care: £1,178 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Camden: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 33
- People aged 75 and over: 12,700. Rising to 14,900 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
- Who pays, across Camden (estimate): 138% council, 24% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,700. Rising to 2,100 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,300. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 37%
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Arranging and funding residential care in Camden
For most families, the first practical step is not choosing a home but understanding what level of support is genuinely needed. A care needs assessment gives you a clear, professional view of daily living, mobility, memory and social needs, and it shapes every decision that follows.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Any adult in Camden can request a free assessment from the London Borough of Camden adult social care team, and family members or GPs can make a referral on someone's behalf. A social worker will look at physical health, cognition, risks at home and the support already in place, then recommend whether residential care is appropriate or whether care at home might work first.
How the council can help with costs
After the needs assessment, a separate financial assessment looks at savings, income and property to work out how much the council will contribute. In England, people with capital above roughly 23,250 pounds usually pay privately, while those below may receive part or full funding from the local authority. NHS Continuing Healthcare can also cover fees where needs are primarily health related.
Typical cost context
Residential care fees in inner London tend to sit above the national average, and Camden is no exception given local property and staffing costs. Always ask each home for a written fee schedule showing what is included, what counts as an extra, and how annual increases are handled.
Choosing the right care home in Camden
Care Assura currently shows seven residential care homes serving Camden, and the picture on quality is reassuring: six are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and one, Camden Park House, is currently rated Requires Improvement. Knowing this before you visit helps you ask sharper questions on the day.
Comparing the local providers
The Good-rated homes in the area are Spring Grove, Breakaway Short Breaks, Lime Tree Gardens, Sidney Corob House, Compton Lodge and Rathmore House. Each has its own character, from smaller community-focused settings to services with a particular cultural or short-break emphasis, so it is worth shortlisting two or three that align with the person's background, language and interests.
What to look for on a visit
A CQC rating is a starting point, not a full answer. Pay attention to how staff speak with residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, how mealtimes feel, and whether the home is open about staffing levels and recent inspection findings. Where a home is rated Requires Improvement, ask directly what has changed since the last inspection and what evidence they can share of ongoing improvement.
Practical considerations
Think about location relative to family, transport links across Camden, access to gardens or communal space, and how the home supports GP visits, hospital appointments and cultural or faith needs. A trial stay, where available, can give a much clearer sense of fit than any brochure.
7 care homes in Camden
- Breakaway Short Breaks · 120 Rowley Way, London, Camden, NW8 0SP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Camden
We at Breakaway Short Breaks are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Camden, London, specialising in short break and respite care for younger adults with learning disabilities and autism. Our home has...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Compton Lodge · 7 Harley Road, London, Camden, NW3 3BX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Central and Cecil Housing Trust
Compton Lodge is a residential care home in Camden, caring for older people who can no longer manage comfortably on their own, and supporting younger adults who need residential care. We aim for the feel of a household rather than an...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lime Tree Gardens · 16 Burghley Road, London, Camden, NW5 1UE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Riverside Group Limited
Here at Lime Tree Gardens, we are a care home based in the heart of Camden, London, and we are proud to offer a genuinely supportive and homely environment for the people who live with us. We support a wide range of individuals, including...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Park House · 57-59 Camden Park Road, London, Camden, NW1 9BH
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by The Riverside Group Limited
Camden Park House is a residential care home in Camden. Those living here include older people and adults managing mental health conditions. We are home to younger adults as well as older ones, and we offer respite stays. Our work is less...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rathmore House · 31 Eton Avenue, London, Camden, NW3 3EL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Central and Cecil Housing Trust
Rathmore House is a residential care home in Camden for older people, including those living with dementia. We are not a nursing home, so what we do well is personal care, a settled daily rhythm and knowing everybody who lives here as a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Sidney Corob House · 122-126 Fortune Green Road, London, Camden, NW6 1DN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Jewish Care
We are Sidney Corob House, a residential care home in Camden, London. We provide a home for older people, including those living with a mental health condition, and we also offer respite stays. Residential care means supporting people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Spring Grove · 214 Finchley Road, London, Camden, NW3 6DH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Springdene Nursing and Care Homes Limited
We at Spring Grove are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing specialist older person care and dementia support to families across Camden and the wider community. Nestled within the NW...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Camden, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Camden homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,178 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Camden homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,148 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Camden 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 Camden 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
- Lime Tree Gardens, 21 April 2026, Good
- Camden Park House, 17 October 2023, Requires improvement
- Breakaway Short Breaks, 4 April 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Rathmore House, 14 April 2018, Good
- Spring Grove, 11 September 2019, Good
- Sidney Corob House, 4 December 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Camden
How many care homes are there in Camden?
Camden has 7 CQC registered care homes: 6 Good, 1 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 Camden?
London Borough of Camden pays an average of £1,178 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Camden 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 Camden were inspected most recently?
Lime Tree Gardens (21 April 2026), Camden Park House (17 October 2023) and Breakaway Short Breaks (4 April 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.