How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Ealing?

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting London Borough of Ealing's adult social care team, either by phone or through the council's website. The assessment is free and available to anyone who appears to need care and support, regardless of income or savings. A social worker or assessor will discuss daily needs, health, mobility and any risks, then produce a written summary and recommendation. If residential care is agreed as suitable, this document helps providers understand what is required before offering a placement.

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Ealing?

Ask about staff to resident ratios, staff turnover, and how the home handles medication, medical appointments and end of life care. Request to see a sample weekly activities programme and a recent menu, and ask how residents' preferences and cultural or dietary needs are recorded. It is also worth asking to read the latest CQC report on site and to see the home's own action plan if any issues were raised. Speaking with residents and visiting relatives, where possible, will give you a much clearer sense of daily life than a tour alone.

Which providers in Ealing offer residential care?

Care Assura currently lists 23 residential care homes serving Ealing, including The Meadows Residential Care Home, Norwood Green Care Home, Roshini Care Home, Torkington House, Tentelow Lane, Kolbe House, Pranam Care Centre, Downhurst Residential Home Limited and Hanwell House among others. Several are operated by Support for Living Limited across sites such as Haymill Close, Shirley Gardens and Stockdove Way, often supporting adults with learning disabilities. The range means there are options across different sizes and specialisms. Use the listings above to compare CQC ratings and services in detail.

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

A residential care home provides accommodation, meals and personal care such as help with washing, dressing and medication prompts, delivered by trained care staff. A nursing home offers all of that alongside round the clock care from registered nurses, which is necessary when someone has complex medical needs or requires clinical interventions. The care needs assessment will indicate which type of setting is appropriate. All of the providers listed on this page are residential care homes rather than nursing homes.

Can London Borough of Ealing fund a care home placement?

Yes, London Borough of Ealing can contribute towards care home fees where someone has been assessed as needing residential care and their capital falls below the national threshold. A financial assessment looks at savings, income and certain assets to decide how much the individual contributes and how much the council pays. If the preferred home costs more than the council's usual rate, a third party top up from family may be needed. NHS Continuing Healthcare funding is separate and applies where someone has a primary health need.

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

Where possible, it is sensible to begin exploring options two or three months before a move is likely to be needed, as this allows time for assessments, visits and finances to be arranged calmly. In more urgent situations, such as a hospital discharge, homes can sometimes be arranged within days, though choice may be more limited. Popular homes with Good CQC ratings can have waiting lists, so early enquiries are worthwhile. Keeping a shortlist ready, even before a decision is made, reduces pressure if circumstances change quickly.

Care Homes in Ealing

Ealing has 23 CQC registered care homes. 16 are rated Good, 7 Requires improvement. 11 of the 23 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Ealing at a glance

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

London Borough of Ealing pays, residential care: £1,196 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Ealing: 90%. The 12 month average is 90%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 57
People aged 75 and over: 22,400. Rising to 28,000 by 2035, up 25%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 2 closed
Who pays, across Ealing (estimate): 48% council, 22% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,000. Rising to 3,800 by 2035, up 26%
People aged 85 and over: 6,200. Rising to 8,100 by 2035, up 31%

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

Arranging and funding residential care in Ealing

Working out how to pay for a care home, and confirming what level of support is actually needed, tends to be the first practical hurdle for families in Ealing. There is a clear route to follow, and understanding it early can save weeks of uncertainty later on.

Starting with a care needs assessment

Anyone who may need residential care is entitled to a free assessment of their needs. A social worker or assessor looks at daily living tasks, mobility, memory, medication, social contact and any risks at home, then recommends the type of support that would suit best. If the assessment concludes that a care home placement is appropriate, the outcome is written up as a care and support plan that can be shared with prospective providers.

How London Borough of Ealing supports the process

Assessments and financial means tests are arranged through London Borough of Ealing Adult Social Care, which is the statutory body responsible for adult social care in the borough. Where someone qualifies for funded support, the council will contribute towards fees up to its usual rate, and families can top up if they choose a home that charges above that figure. Even self funders are entitled to an assessment, and requesting one is often worthwhile because it produces an independent view of the level of care required.

Understanding the cost context

Residential care fees in west London are typically higher than the national average, reflecting property values and staffing costs. Homes will quote weekly rates that cover accommodation, meals and personal care, with extras such as hairdressing or chiropody usually billed separately. Ask each home for a written breakdown, and check how fees are reviewed annually so there are no surprises further down the line.

Choosing the right care home in Ealing

Care Assura currently lists 23 residential care homes serving Ealing, giving families a reasonable range of options across different sizes, price points and specialisms. Of those, 16 are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and 7 are rated Requires Improvement, so it is worth reading each provider's most recent inspection report before drawing up a shortlist.

Weighing up CQC ratings and inspection detail

A Good rating suggests the CQC found the home to be safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led at the time of inspection. A Requires Improvement rating does not automatically mean a home should be ruled out, but it does mean specific issues were identified, and you should ask the manager what has changed since. Homes such as The Meadows Residential Care Home, Norwood Green Care Home, Kolbe House and Hanwell House currently hold Good ratings, while providers including Beech Haven and Chaston House Care Home are working on improvements identified by inspectors.

Visits, atmosphere and specialist support

Ratings only tell part of the story. Visit in person, ideally more than once and at different times of day, and pay attention to how staff speak with residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how meals and activities are handled. Consider whether the home caters for any specific needs, whether that is dementia care, cultural or faith based preferences (providers such as Kolbe House and Visitation of Our Lady Residential Care Home have particular heritage links), learning disability support or short break stays.

Practical questions of location and continuity

Think about how easy it will be for family and friends to visit, whether the GP practice will need to change, and how the home involves relatives in reviews and care planning. A home that communicates well and welcomes questions from the outset is usually one that will continue to do so once your relative has moved in.

23 care homes in Ealing

Short Break Service · 62 Green Lane, Ealing, Ealing, W7 2PB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Ealing
We are a short break service in Ealing, providing planned stays for adults who need support with daily living, with much of our work being alongside adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic. Short breaks matter for two...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Support for Living - 19 Haymill Close Shortbreak Service · 19 Haymill Close, Greenford, Ealing, UB6 8HL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Support for Living Limited
19 Haymill Close is a short break home in Greenford, providing residential care for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. People come to us for planned stays rather than permanently, and everything about the house is built...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Support for Living - 246 Haymill Close · 246 Haymill close, Greenford, Ealing, UB6 8EL
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Support for Living Limited
We at 246 Haymill Close offer a welcoming residential care home in Greenford, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism in a familiar, community based setting within the London Borough of Ealing. Our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Support for Living - 25/27 Haymill Close · 25-27 Haymill Close, Greenford, Ealing, UB6 8HL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Support for Living Limited
Support for Living runs a residential care home at Haymill Close in Greenford for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. It is a house on an ordinary street and we run it as a home, with the people who live here involved in...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
The Meadows Residential Care Home · 288 Oldfield Lane North, Greenford, Ealing, UB6 8PS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by A & I Care Home Ltd
Here at The Meadows Residential Care Home, we are proud to be part of the Greenford community in Ealing, providing a warm and homely environment where older people can feel genuinely safe, supported and valued. We offer residential care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
23 Perryn Road · 23 Perryn Road, London, Ealing, W3 7LS
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Achieve Together Limited
At 23 Perryn Road, we are a residential care home based in Ealing, London, supporting younger adults who have learning disabilities and autism. We also offer respite care, giving families and carers a planned period of rest while their...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
23 Pierrepoint Road · 23 Pierrepoint Road, London, Ealing, W3 9JJ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Here at 23 Pierrepoint Road, we are a residential care home based in Ealing, London, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities and younger adults who need a little extra help to live well day to day. We...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Beech Haven · 15-19, London, Ealing, W5 2AD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Beech Haven Limited
We at Beech Haven are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing compassionate older person care and specialist dementia support to families across Ealing and the wider W postcode area. Our home has...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Chaston House Care Home · 11 Acacia Road, London, Ealing, W3 6HD
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Chaston House Ltd
Chaston House Care Home is a residential care home in Ealing. We support older people who need help with daily life, including many living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people recovering from illness or giving a family...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Downhurst Residential Home · 76 Castlebar Road, London, Ealing, W5 2DD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Downhurst Residential Home Limited
Downhurst Residential Home is a care home in Ealing providing care for older people, including people living with dementia, along with shorter respite stays. We try to keep the home domestic rather than institutional. People get up when...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Hanwell House · 191 Boston Road, London, Ealing, W7 2HW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Homestead Residential Care Limited
Hanwell House is a residential care home in Ealing. We are home to older people, including many living with dementia, and we take respite stays. We keep our attention on the hours that decide what living somewhere is really like: early...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Respite Care
Kolbe House · 18 Hanger Lane, London, Ealing, W5 3HH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kolbe House Society
Kolbe House is a residential care home in the London borough of Ealing. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, and we offer respite stays for people needing care for a short period or whose usual carer needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Lynton Terrace · 1-3 Lynton Terrace, London, Ealing, W3 9DU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Hestia Housing and Support
Here at Lynton Terrace, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Ealing, London. Our work focuses on supporting people living with mental health needs, as well as those who require short term respite care, and we take that...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Support for Living - 43 Shirley Gardens · 43 Shirley Gardens, London, Ealing, W7 3PT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Support for Living Limited
43 Shirley Gardens is a small residential care home in Ealing, west London, supporting adults living with mental ill health. We also offer respite stays for people who need a place for a shorter period. This is a house where a handful of...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Torkington House · Creswick Road, London, Ealing, W3 9HF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
We are Torkington House, a residential care home in Ealing. We care for older people, including many living with dementia and people with a physical disability. What we provide is residential care rather than nursing care, and we are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Visitation of Our Lady Residential Care Home · 57 Mount Park Road, London, Ealing, W5 2RU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Visitation of Our Lady
We are a residential care home in Ealing, providing a home for older people who need help with daily living but who do not require nursing care. We are not a large place and we do not try to run like one. Residents have their own rooms...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Support for Living - 26 Stockdove Way · 26 Stockdove Way, Perivale, Ealing, UB6 8TJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Support for Living Limited
We are Support for Living at 26 Stockdove Way in Perivale, a small residential care home in the Ealing area supporting adults with a learning disability and adults who are autistic. We also offer respite stays. A small house means people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Norwood Green Care Home · Tentelow Lane, Southall, Ealing, UB2 4JA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by GCH (New OPCO 3) Limited
Norwood Green Care Home is a residential care home in Southall, in Ealing. We support older people and younger adults, including residents living with dementia and adults with a mental health condition, and we offer respite care for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Objective Care · 77 West Avenue, Southall, Ealing, UB1 2AR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Objective Care Limited
Objective Care is a residential care home in Southall, in the borough of Ealing, supporting adults who need a settled place to live and the right level of help to get on with their own lives. We support older people and younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Pranam Care Centre · 49-53 Northcote Avenue, Southall, Ealing, UB1 2AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Woodhouse Care Homes Limited
We are a residential care home in Southall, supporting older people and younger adults who need help with daily life. That includes people living with dementia, people with mental health needs, people with physical disabilities and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Roshini Care Home · 25-26 Villiers Road, Southall, Ealing, UB1 3BS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Roshini Care Home Ltd
Roshini is a residential care home in Southall, supporting adults managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays. Our work is less about doing things for people than about helping a life hold its shape. Getting up, eating...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Sitara Haven · 23 Hambrough Road, Southall, Ealing, UB1 1HZ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mrs Rajinder Hunjan
Sitara Haven is a residential care home in Southall providing a home for adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, and people living with mental health conditions. We think of this as somewhere people live rather than somewhere...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Tentelow Lane · 137a Tentelow Lane, Southall, Ealing, UB2 4LW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Tentelow Lane is a residential care home in Southall supporting adults, including younger adults and adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also offer planned respite stays. The people who live here are adults with their own...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Ealing, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Ealing homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,196	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Ealing homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,224	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Ealing 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 Ealing 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

Kolbe House, 11 September 2026, Good
Support for Living Limited - 43 Shirley Gardens, 5 June 2026, Good
Norwood Green Care Home, 29 May 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Visitation of Our Lady Residential Care Home, 22 November 2017, Good
Torkington House, 24 October 2020, Good
The Meadows Residential Care Home, 23 July 2021, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Ealing

How many care homes are there in Ealing?

Ealing has 23 CQC registered care homes: 16 Good, 7 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 Ealing?

London Borough of Ealing pays an average of £1,196 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Ealing 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 Ealing were inspected most recently?

Kolbe House (11 September 2026), Support for Living Limited - 43 Shirley Gardens (5 June 2026) and Norwood Green Care Home (29 May 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.