Care Homes in Southwark
Southwark has 11 CQC registered care homes. 9 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 8 of the 11 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Southwark at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Southwark.
- London Borough of Southwark pays, residential care: £1,166 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Southwark: 96%. The 12 month average is 96%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 43
- People aged 75 and over: 11,900. Rising to 15,800 by 2035, up 33%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 2 closed
- Who pays, across Southwark (estimate): 149% council, 14% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,700. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 31%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,200. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 27%
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Arranging and funding residential care in Southwark
Finding the right residential care home in Southwark usually begins with understanding what type and level of support is needed, and how that support will be paid for. Care Assura currently lists eleven residential care homes serving the borough, giving families a manageable shortlist to explore in detail.
Starting with a care needs assessment
Before you commit to any particular home, it is worth requesting a care needs assessment. This is a free evaluation carried out by a social worker or assessor who looks at daily living tasks, mobility, cognition, and social wellbeing, then recommends the type of care that would best meet those needs. You can arrange one by contacting London Borough of Southwark Adult Social Care, who are responsible for coordinating assessments and any resulting support plan for people living in the area.
How funded support works
Once needs have been established, a financial assessment determines how much the local authority will contribute. If savings and assets sit below the upper capital threshold, the council may fund all or part of a placement; above it, families usually self-fund. London Borough of Southwark can also advise on deferred payment agreements, third-party top-ups, and how NHS-funded nursing care or Continuing Healthcare might apply where relevant.
Typical cost context
Residential care fees in inner London tend to sit at the higher end of the national range, reflecting property costs and staffing pressures. Weekly fees vary between providers and depend on the room, the level of care, and whether the placement is privately funded or arranged through the council. Always ask each home for a written fee schedule and check what is included, such as laundry, activities, hairdressing, and chiropody.
Choosing the right care home in Southwark
With eleven residential care homes on Care Assura serving Southwark, nine hold a Care Quality Commission rating of Good and two are currently rated Requires Improvement. Ratings are a useful starting point, but a shortlist visit will always tell you more than an inspection report alone.
Reading CQC ratings alongside your own impressions
Homes rated Good, such as Glengarry Road, Mundania, Gaywood Street, Greenhive House, Athol House, Dunton Road, Fenwick, Bluegrove House, and Orient St Adult Respite Unit, have met the standards inspectors expect across safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness, and leadership. The Elms and Rose Court Care Home are currently rated Requires Improvement, which means the CQC has identified areas needing attention; it does not necessarily rule them out, but it is worth reading the latest report and asking the manager what has changed since inspection.
Matching the home to the person
Consider whether the person needs general residential support, dementia-informed care, respite, or specialist input for a physical disability. Athol House, for instance, is registered as a residential care home for physical disabilities, while Orient St offers respite. Think about location for visiting family, the atmosphere on arrival, how staff speak to residents, and whether the daily routine allows genuine choice.
Questions worth asking on a visit
Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed, how the home handles changing needs, and how families are kept informed. Request to see a menu, an activities programme, and a sample bedroom. If possible, visit twice, once by appointment and once unannounced, so you see the home in different moods and at different times of day.
11 care homes in Southwark
- Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities · 138 College Road, London, Southwark, SE19 1XE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
Athol House is a care home in Southwark. We provide residential care for adults with a physical disability, including adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we support both younger adults and older people. Respite stays...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bluegrove House · 325 Southwark Park Road, London, Southwark, SE16 2JN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Agincare (Southwark) Limited
Here at Bluegrove House, we provide residential care for older adults, younger adults and people living with dementia in the heart of Southwark, London. We are proud to be part of a community we genuinely care about, and our aim is simple:...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Dunton Road · 71-73 Dunton Road, London, Southwark, SE1 5TW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Southside Partnership
Dunton Road provides residential care in Southwark for older people and younger adults, with particular experience of supporting people with mental health needs. We also offer planned respite stays. We try to provide the sort of place...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Fenwick · 29 Fenwick Road, London, Southwark, SE15 4HS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Saffronland Homes 1 Limited
Fenwick is a residential care home in Southwark. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people with mental health needs, including younger adults, and we offer respite stays for people who need residential...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Gaywood Street · 24 Gaywood Street, London, Southwark, SE1 6HG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)
We are Gaywood Street, a small residential care home in Southwark. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays. Being a small house is deliberate. It means the people who live here are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Glengarry Road · 72 Glengarry Road, London, Southwark, SE22 8QD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Southside Partnership
Glengarry Road is a residential care home in Southwark, south London, and much of our work is with adults living with mental ill health, alongside older people who need residential support. We offer both permanent places and respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Greenhive House · 50 Brayards Road, London, Southwark, SE15 2BQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Agincare (Southwark) Limited
Greenhive House is a residential care home in Southwark, south London. We are a permanent home to older people and to some younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period or whose family carer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Mundania · 2 Mundania Road, London, Southwark, SE22 0NG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Saffronland Homes 1 Limited
Mundania is a residential care home in Southwark, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, adults living with mental ill health, and younger adults. Respite stays are available as well. We run a household rather...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Orient St Adult Respite Unit · 19 Orient Street, London, Southwark, SE11 4SR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Southwark
Orient Street is an adult respite unit in Southwark, and respite is not a sideline for us, it is the whole purpose of the place. People come to us for a planned break, and their families get a rest that they can take without spending the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Rose Court Care Home · 253 Lower Road, London, Southwark, SE8 5DN
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Agincare (Southwark) Limited
Rose Court Care Home is a residential home in Southwark, south London. We are a permanent home to older people and to some younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period or whose family carer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Elms · The Elms, London, Southwark, SE22 0JR
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mission Care Management
Here at The Elms, we are a care home based in the heart of Southwark, London, and we are proud to support a wide range of people with varying needs and backgrounds. Our team works hard every day to make sure that everyone who lives with us...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Southwark, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Southwark homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,166 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Southwark homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,190 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Southwark 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 Southwark 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
- Rose Court Care Home, 12 August 2025, Requires improvement
- Mundania, 16 February 2024, Good
- Gaywood Street, 27 January 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Bluegrove House, 28 February 2019, Good
- Dunton Road, 5 October 2019, Good
- Glengarry Road, 13 December 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Southwark
How many care homes are there in Southwark?
Southwark has 11 CQC registered care homes: 9 Good, 2 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 Southwark?
London Borough of Southwark pays an average of £1,166 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Southwark 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 Southwark were inspected most recently?
Rose Court Care Home (12 August 2025), Mundania (16 February 2024) and Gaywood Street (27 January 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.