Care Homes in Hammersmith And Fulham
Hammersmith And Fulham has 4 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 1 of the 4 was last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hammersmith And Fulham at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Hammersmith and Fulham.
- London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham pays, residential care: £1,188 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Hammersmith and Fulham: 79%. The 12 month average is 81%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 47
- People aged 75 and over: 9,300. Rising to 10,900 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Hammersmith and Fulham (estimate): 112% council, 15% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,200. Rising to 1,500 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,400. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 28%
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Choosing the right residential care home in Hammersmith And Fulham
Care Assura currently shows four residential care homes serving Hammersmith And Fulham, and the picture is a reassuring one. Of those four, one holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission and the remaining three are rated Good, which gives families a small but consistently well regarded set of options to consider. The homes listed are Richford Gate, Rivercourt Project Short Breaks, Harwood Road and Cambuslodge UK Limited.
Matching a home to the person
Before shortlisting, take time to think about the person who will actually live there. Consider mobility, memory, social preferences, cultural background, dietary needs and how close relatives would like to be for regular visits. A home that suits an active, sociable resident may feel quite different from one geared towards quieter routines or short breaks, so it helps to be honest about what daily life should look like.
What to look for on a visit
Reading a CQC report is a strong starting point, but nothing replaces seeing a home in person. Notice how staff speak with residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, how mealtimes feel and whether communal areas are genuinely used. Ask about staff turnover, activities during evenings and weekends, and how the home handles changing health needs so that a move later on can be avoided where possible.
Arranging and funding residential care in Hammersmith And Fulham
Most families begin the practical process by requesting a care needs assessment. This is a free evaluation carried out by the council that identifies the level of daily support required and whether residential care is the most appropriate option.
The care needs assessment
You can request an assessment through London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Social Care, which is the authority responsible for arranging and, where eligible, contributing to the cost of care. A social worker will look at personal care, mobility, cognition, safety at home and the support already provided by family. If residential care is recommended, a financial assessment then follows to work out who pays what.
Understanding the costs
Residential care fees in inner London tend to sit at the higher end of the national range, reflecting property and staffing costs across the capital. If savings and assets fall below the national threshold, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham may fund all or part of the placement, and there is also NHS funded nursing care and Continuing Healthcare to consider where clinical needs are significant. Always ask each home for a clear written breakdown of what the weekly fee covers and what sits outside it, such as hairdressing, chiropody or trips out.
4 care homes in Hammersmith And Fulham
- Cambuslodge UK · 151 Wandsworth Bridge Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 2TT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cambuslodge Uk Limited
Cambuslodge UK is a residential care home in Hammersmith and Fulham supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Most of the people living here are younger adults, and we treat the place as their home rather than as a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Harwood Road · 95-99 Harwood Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 4QL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Hestia Housing and Support
We at Harwood Road are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing specialist support for adults living with mental health needs. Located within the vibrant borough of Hammersmith and Fulham,...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - Richford Gate · 52-53 Richford Gate, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 7HZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Yarrow Housing Limited
Richford Gate is a care home in Hammersmith and Fulham. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and for autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays. The people who live here are Londoners, and living in...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Rivercourt Project Short Breaks · 17 Rivercourt Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9LD
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
We are Rivercourt in Hammersmith and Fulham, a residential home offering short breaks and respite stays for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Hammersmith and Fulham, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,188 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,188 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 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
- Richford Gate, 7 March 2026, Good
- Cambuslodge UK Limited, 23 February 2026, Good
- Harwood Road, 14 December 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Rivercourt Project Short Breaks, 30 December 2021, Outstanding
- Harwood Road, 14 December 2023, Good
- Cambuslodge UK Limited, 23 February 2026, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Hammersmith And Fulham
How many care homes are there in Hammersmith And Fulham?
Hammersmith And Fulham has 4 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Hammersmith And Fulham?
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham pays an average of £1,188 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith And Fulham were inspected most recently?
Richford Gate (7 March 2026), Cambuslodge UK Limited (23 February 2026) and Harwood Road (14 December 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.