Which providers in Harrow offer residential care?

Care Assura lists 37 residential care homes in Harrow, ranging from small specialist services to larger established homes. These include Norwood - 30 Old Church Lane and Norwood - 60 Carlton Avenue, both rated Outstanding by the CQC, alongside a wide selection of Good-rated homes such as Abbotsford Residential Care Home, Hazelwood House, Northwick House, and Stanmore House. You can filter and compare each home on Care Assura to see which best matches your relative's needs, location preferences, and budget.

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

A residential care home provides personal care such as help with washing, dressing, meals, medication prompts, and companionship, but does not have registered nurses on duty around the clock. A nursing home offers all of this plus qualified nursing care, which is important for people with more complex medical needs like advanced Parkinson's, unstable diabetes, or wounds requiring clinical management. If a resident's health changes over time, some people move from residential to nursing care, though a few homes are dual registered and can support both. The care needs assessment will help clarify which type is right.

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

Ask about staff to resident ratios during the day and at night, how long staff have typically worked at the home, and how care plans are drawn up and reviewed. Enquire about activities, links with the local community, mealtime routines, and how the home handles changes in a resident's needs. It is also worth asking how the home communicates with families, what the visiting arrangements are, and whether you can speak with current residents or their relatives. Finally, request a clear written breakdown of fees and what they do and do not cover.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Harrow?

You can request a care needs assessment directly from London Borough of Harrow through their adult social care team, either online, by phone, or by post. The assessment is free and open to anyone who appears to need care, regardless of income or savings. A social worker or assessor will discuss daily living, health, safety, and wellbeing, and produce a written outcome that sets out recommended support. If residential care is identified as suitable, a financial assessment usually follows to determine any council contribution.

Can London Borough of Harrow fund a care home placement?

London Borough of Harrow can contribute to the cost of a residential care home place if a person's needs and finances meet the national eligibility thresholds. Anyone with capital above £23,250 is generally expected to fund their own care, while those below this level may receive partial or full support depending on income and other assets. The council will carry out a financial assessment after the care needs assessment to work out the contribution. NHS Continuing Healthcare is separate and may fully fund care where health needs are the primary reason for the placement.

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

Where possible, it helps to begin looking two to three months before a move is likely to be needed, as popular homes in Harrow can have waiting lists for certain room types. Starting early also gives you time to visit several homes, read CQC reports carefully, and complete the care needs and financial assessments without pressure. In urgent situations, such as a hospital discharge, placements can be arranged more quickly, and the hospital social work team will usually assist. Even in a crisis, try to visit before committing wherever circumstances allow.

Care Homes in Harrow

Harrow has 37 CQC registered care homes. 31 are rated Good, 2 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 26 of the 37 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Harrow at a glance

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

London Borough of Harrow pays, residential care: £1,094 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Harrow: 93%. The 12 month average is 91%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 54
People aged 75 and over: 20,800. Rising to 25,200 by 2035, up 21%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed
Who pays, across Harrow (estimate): 52% council, 32% 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 21%
People aged 85 and over: 6,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 27%

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Choosing the right residential care home in Harrow

Families searching in Harrow have a reasonable amount of choice, with 37 residential care homes currently listed on Care Assura. The Care Quality Commission has rated 2 of these as Outstanding, 32 as Good, 2 as Requires Improvement, and 1 has not yet been given a formal rating. That mix gives you a solid starting point for a shortlist, but a rating on its own rarely captures what daily life in a home actually feels like.

Reading CQC reports alongside your own visit

A CQC report is a useful benchmark, particularly for how a home is led, how safe it is, and how responsive staff are to individual needs. Homes such as Norwood - 30 Old Church Lane and Norwood - 60 Carlton Avenue have achieved the Outstanding rating, while the majority sit within the Good band. Where a home is rated Requires Improvement, it is worth reading the report in full to understand which specific areas the inspectors flagged and what the provider has done since.

Practical things to check on a visit

Try to visit at least twice, ideally at different times of day, and speak with residents and relatives where you can. Look at how staff interact with people who have dementia or communication difficulties, whether activities are genuinely engaging rather than just posted on a noticeboard, and how mealtimes are handled. Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed, and whether the home can adapt if a resident's needs increase over time. The physical environment matters too, from the accessibility of gardens and communal areas to the state of private rooms.

Arranging and funding a care home place in Harrow

Once you have a sense of what kind of home might suit, the next step is usually a formal assessment of care needs. This determines what level of support is required and helps confirm whether residential care is the most appropriate option, or whether care at home with additional services might work instead.

The care needs assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support is entitled to a care needs assessment under the Care Act 2014, arranged through London Borough of Harrow Adult Social Care. The assessment is free and looks at daily living tasks, mobility, mental wellbeing, and any risks involved in staying at home. If residential care is recommended, a separate financial assessment follows to work out how much, if anything, the council will contribute.

How funding works and typical costs

In England, anyone with capital above £23,250 is generally expected to pay their own fees, while those with less may receive support from the local authority. Property is usually counted unless a spouse or dependent relative still lives there. Residential care fees in the Harrow area tend to sit above the national average, reflecting London property and staffing costs, and specialist dementia support usually carries a higher weekly rate. It is worth asking each home for a full written breakdown, including what is covered by the core fee and what is charged separately such as hairdressing, chiropody, or trips out.

Getting advice before committing

Independent financial advisers who specialise in later life care can help you weigh options such as immediate needs annuities, deferred payment agreements with the council, or drawing on savings and pensions. If NHS Continuing Healthcare might apply because of complex health needs, that is worth exploring early, since it can fully fund a placement in some circumstances.

37 care homes in Harrow

Whitchurch Lodge · 154-160 Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, Harrow, HA8 6QL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Finbond Limited
We at Whitchurch Lodge are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming community of Edgware, within the London Borough of Harrow. Our home provides a nurturing setting where older people, adults living with dementia, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
18 Argyle Road · 18 Argyle Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA2 7AJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Vector Care Ltd
Our home at 18 Argyle Road in Harrow provides residential care for adults with a learning disability and for autistic adults, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays. This is a house and we want it to feel like one. The...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashgale House · 39-41 Hindes Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 1SQ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Ashgale House Limited
Ashgale House is a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults and people with a physical disability. We are a household rather than an institution, and the people who live here have a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Care Assist in (Whitehall Road) · 2 Whitehall Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 3AJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care Assist Limited
We are a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults with a wide range of needs, including people living with dementia, adults who have a learning disability, autistic adults, people living with mental health conditions, people with...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
College Hill Residential Home · 64-66 College Hill Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 7HE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by C & K Healthcare Limited
Here at College Hill Residential Home in Harrow, we provide a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel genuinely at home. We support a wide range of needs, including older person care, residential care, dementia care, mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Davids House · Pool Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 3YH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Methodist Homes
Davids House is a residential care home in Harrow. We provide a home for older people, including many living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays, whether that is to give a family carer a break or to help somebody find their feet...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Gayton House · 61 Gayton Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 2LU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Seva Care (Respite And Residential Services) Limited
Gayton House is a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, adults with physical disabilities and older people who need residential care. It is a home rather than a placement, and the household...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hazelwood House · 58-60 Beaufort Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 8PF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ramnarain Sham
Hazelwood House is a residential care home in Harrow, providing a home for older people who need support with daily living. We also care for younger adults, support residents living with dementia or a mental health condition, and offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
High Worple · 3-5 High Worple, Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9SJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Home Care Limited
We at High Worple are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Harrow, providing specialist support for adults living with learning disabilities and autism. Nestled within the familiar surroundings of the HA postcode...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Idelo - 5 Courtenay Avenue · 5 Courtenay Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 5JH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Idelo Limited
5 Courtenay Avenue is a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, adults living with mental health conditions and older people who need residential care. It is a home rather than a placement,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Kent House · Augustine Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 5NS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by GCH (South) Ltd
Kent House is a residential care home in Harrow, and we provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, and for younger adults who need a supportive household. Respite stays are available as well, planned or at short...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Kingshill Court · 33 Kingshill Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 8JT
Care home · Run by Enablement Care Services Ltd
We are a residential care home in Harrow, supporting older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability or autism. We also offer respite stays, either booked in advance so that a family carer can have a break or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Newton Care Homes · 111 Harrow View, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 4SZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Newton Care Homes Limited
Newton Care Homes provides residential care in Harrow for adults, including adults with learning disabilities and autism, and we also offer planned respite stays. We think of this as somebody's home first and a care setting second. People...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Northwick House · 16 Northwick Park Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 2NU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Seva Care (Respite And Residential Services) Limited
We at Northwick House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of Harrow, providing a welcoming home for older people and adults with a range of support needs across north west London. Our community is built on...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Residential Care Providers · 11 Kenton Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 2BW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Residential Care Providers Limited
We are Residential Care Providers, a residential care home in the London Borough of Harrow supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. A home for a small number of people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Residential Care Providers · 157 Harrow View, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 4SX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Residential Care Providers Limited
We are a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with a physical disability. We also offer respite stays. This is somebody's home before it is anything else. People choose...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Rowland House · 15 Rowland Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 9AG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Callaway Care and Support Limited
We are Rowland House, a residential care home in the London Borough of Harrow. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people living with a mental health condition, including younger adults, and we offer respite...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sancroft Community Care - Sancroft Hall · 28B Sancroft Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 7NS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sancroft Community Care Limited
Sancroft Hall is a residential care home in Harrow. We are a permanent home to older people, many of whom are living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for people needing care for a short period or whose family carer needs a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Santa Care · 385 Torbay Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA2 9QB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Santa Bapoo
Santa Care is a residential care home in Harrow. We support older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people managing mental health conditions. Respite stays are available. Supporting...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Support for Living - 79 View · 79 Harrow View, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 4TA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Support for Living Limited
Support for Living at 79 Harrow View is a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults living with mental health conditions, with respite stays available alongside longer term places. Our most recent inspection by the Care Quality...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
The Laurels · 43 Salisbury Road, Harrow, Harrow, HA1 1NU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs M Mitchell
The Laurels is a residential care home in Harrow providing care for older people, including people living with dementia, along with shorter respite stays. We are a home rather than an institution and we put effort into keeping that true....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
The Mayfield Residential Care Home · 6 Alicia Avenue, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 8AL
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by The Mayfield Residential Care Home Limited
The Mayfield Residential Care Home is in the London borough of Harrow. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period. We would rather...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Westside Home 2 · 26 Kenton Gardens, Harrow, Harrow, HA3 8DE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Kemi A Beckley and John Femi Beckley
Westside Home 2 is a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults who are managing mental health conditions. Our aim is a calm, settled household where people are treated as adults. Residents keep their own routines and belongings,...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Norwood - 60 Carlton Avenue · 60 Carlton Avenue, Kenton, Harrow, HA3 8AY
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Norwood
We at Norwood 60 Carlton Avenue are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Kenton, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism in a truly homely setting. Nestled within a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Council - Bedford House · 4 James Bedford Close, London, Harrow, HA5 3TD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Harrow Council
Bedford House is a residential care home in Harrow, north west London, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. This is home for the people who live here, and we try to run it that way. Everyone has their own...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Manor Lodge · 32-34 Manor Road, London, Harrow, HA1 2PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by R.M.D. Enterprises Limited
Manor Lodge is a residential care home in Harrow. We look after older people who need help with daily life but not nursing care, including a good number living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. What we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Norwood - 30 Old Church Lane · Old Church Lane, London, Harrow, HA7 2RF
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Norwood
We at Norwood 30 Old Church Lane offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in London, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism in the heart of the Harrow community. Nestled within a familiar...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Shaftesbury Bradbury Court · 65-77 Welldon Crescent, London, Harrow, HA1 1QW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Livability
Shaftesbury Bradbury Court in Harrow is a residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities, most of them younger adults. We also offer respite stays. Because people tend...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sophia Care Home · 236 Malvern Avenue, Middlesex, Harrow, HA2 9HE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ms Sophia Mirza
Sophia is a residential care home in Harrow supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays. We run the home on the basis that it belongs to the people who live in it, and that shows in the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
694 Road · 694 Pinner Road, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 5QY
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Voyage 1 Limited
Here at 694 Pinner Road, we provide residential care for a range of people in the heart of Pinner, Harrow. Our team supports older adults, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities or autism, and we also offer respite care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Abbotsford Residential Care Home. · 53 Moss Lane, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 3AZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Abbotsford Residential Care Home Limited
We at Abbotsford Residential Care Home are proud to offer warm, personalised residential care in the heart of Pinner, a peaceful and well connected corner of the London Borough of Harrow. Our home provides a welcoming alternative to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Carlton House Residential Care Home · 2 The Avenue, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 4EP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Carlton House Residential Care Home Limited
We are Carlton House Residential Care Home in Pinner. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support younger adults whose needs suit a residential setting. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Greenways · 633 Uxbridge Road, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 3PT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Pathways Care Group Limited
Greenways is a residential care home in Pinner, Harrow, supporting adults living with learning disabilities and autism and adults managing mental health conditions. People arrive here with very different histories, and some have had a hard...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Haven Residential Care Home · 36-38 Wellington Road, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 4NL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
At Haven Residential Care Home, we offer a place where older people in Pinner and across the Harrow area can feel genuinely at home. Whether someone is joining us for residential care, living with dementia, or staying with us for a short...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens · 90 Capel Gardens, Pinner, Harrow, HA5 5RD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Real Life Options
90 Capel Gardens is a residential care home in Pinner, in the London Borough of Harrow. We support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, people living with dementia, those managing mental ill health, adults with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
House · 12 Binyon Crescent, Stanmore, Harrow, HA7 3NF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Stanmore Care Homes Limited
We at Stanmore House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Stanmore, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, alongside respite care for families who need it most....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Sitwell Grove · 3 Sitwell Grove, Stanmore, Harrow, HA7 3NF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Stanmore Care Homes Limited
Sitwell Grove is a residential care home in Stanmore supporting adults who have a learning disability and adults who are autistic. It is a small household rather than an institution, and the people who live here have a say in how it runs....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care

What care costs in Harrow, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Harrow homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,094	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Harrow homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,230	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Harrow 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 Harrow 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

Ashgale House, 5 August 2026, Requires improvement
Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens, 12 June 2026, Good
694 Pinner Road, 5 August 2025, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Norwood - 30 Old Church Lane, 9 May 2018, Outstanding
Idelo Limited - 5 Courtenay Avenue, 11 September 2018, Good
Newton Care Homes Limited, 23 November 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Harrow

How many care homes are there in Harrow?

Harrow has 37 CQC registered care homes: 2 Outstanding, 31 Good, 3 Requires improvement, 1 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 Harrow?

London Borough of Harrow pays an average of £1,094 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Harrow 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 Harrow were inspected most recently?

Ashgale House (5 August 2026), Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens (12 June 2026) and 694 Pinner Road (5 August 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.