Care Homes in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets has 8 CQC registered care homes. 8 are rated Good. 7 of the 8 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Tower Hamlets at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Tower Hamlets.
- London Borough of Tower Hamlets pays, residential care: £1,398 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Tower Hamlets: 93%. The 12 month average is 94%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 49
- People aged 75 and over: 7,700. Rising to 10,400 by 2035, up 35%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Tower Hamlets (estimate): 132% council, 10% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,400 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,000. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 13%
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Arranging and funding residential care in Tower Hamlets
Care Assura currently shows eight residential care homes serving families across Tower Hamlets, and every one of them holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission. Before you settle on a specific home, it usually helps to understand how care is arranged locally and what financial support may be available, because these two questions often shape the shortlist more than the buildings themselves.
Starting with a care needs assessment
The first practical step for most households is a care needs assessment, which looks at daily living, mobility, medication, memory and safety at home. You can request one through the London Borough of Tower Hamlets Adult Social Care team, and the outcome will describe the level and type of support that would meet the person's needs. This document is invaluable when speaking to individual homes, as it sets a clear baseline for the conversations that follow.
Financial support and typical costs
Once needs are agreed, a separate financial assessment establishes whether the local authority will contribute towards fees. In England, savings and assets above the upper capital threshold usually mean self funding, while those below it may qualify for full or partial support from London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Residential fees in inner London generally sit at the higher end of the national range, so it is sensible to ask each home for a written breakdown of what its weekly rate includes and what is charged separately.
Choosing the right care home in Tower Hamlets
With only eight residential homes on the local shortlist, visiting all of the realistic options is genuinely achievable. Homes such as Silk Court Care Home, Westport Care Home, Hotel In The Park, Toby Lodge, Approach Lodge, Coxley House, Beaumont Court Care Home and Globe Court Care Home each have their own character, and a short visit tells you far more than any brochure.
What to look for on a visit
Pay attention to how staff speak with residents, not just with you. Watch mealtimes if you can, look at the state of communal areas in the afternoon rather than just the entrance, and ask to see a sample activity plan. A calm atmosphere, unhurried carers and residents who look engaged are stronger signals of quality than fresh paintwork.
Matching the home to the person
Think about the small details that make daily life feel familiar: proximity to family, a garden or terrace, cultural and dietary preferences, faith provision and language spoken by staff. Tower Hamlets is a diverse borough, and several homes reflect that in their catering and community links. Reading the most recent CQC inspection report alongside your own impressions gives you a balanced picture before committing.
8 care homes in Tower Hamlets
- Approach Lodge · 2 Approach Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 9LY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Approach Lodge Rehabilitation LLP
Approach Lodge is a residential care home in Tower Hamlets, east London, supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with mental health conditions. We are a house rather than an institution, and being...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care - Beaumont Court Care Home · Peter Shore Court, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Beaumont Court Care Home Limited
Beaumont Court Care Home is a residential home in Tower Hamlets for older people, including those living with dementia, adults with mental health needs and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also support some younger adults whose...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Coxley House · 28 Bow Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E3 4LN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Hestia Housing and Support
Coxley House is a residential care home in Tower Hamlets, east London. We look after older people who need help through the day, people who have managed a mental health condition for many years, and some younger adults. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Globe Court Care Home · 50 Globe Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4DS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Globe Court Care Home Limited
Globe Court Care Home is a residential home in Tower Hamlets for older people, including those living with dementia, residents with a physical disability and people living with sight or hearing loss. We also support some younger adults...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hotel In The Park · 130 Sewardstone Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 9HN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Outward
Hotel In The Park is a care home in Tower Hamlets, in east London, whatever the name may suggest. We are a residential home, so our support is practical and social rather than clinical. We sit in one of the busiest and most mixed parts of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Silk Court Care Home · 16 Ivimey Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E2 6LR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Anchor Hanover Group
We at Silk Court Care Home are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of London, welcoming older people from across Tower Hamlets and the wider capital into a warm and supportive community. Our home provides a genuine...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Toby Lodge · 141a White Horse Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 0NW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Venus Healthcare Homes Ltd
Toby Lodge is a residential care home in Tower Hamlets, and we support a wider range of people than most homes take on. Older people who need help with daily living. Adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Adults living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Westport Care Home · 14-26 Westport Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 0RA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ferrolake Limited
Westport Care Home in Tower Hamlets provides residential care for older people, including many residents living with dementia. We are a home in the middle of a busy part of London, and we try to make sure that inside it the pace is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Tower Hamlets, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Tower Hamlets homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,398 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Tower Hamlets homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,535 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets 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
- Globe Court Care Home, 18 November 2023, Good
- Silk Court Care Home, 3 June 2020, Good
- Beaumont Court Care Home, 11 December 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Toby Lodge, 21 March 2018, Good
- Westport Care Home, 15 December 2018, Good
- Hotel In The Park, 2 May 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Tower Hamlets
How many care homes are there in Tower Hamlets?
Tower Hamlets has 8 CQC registered care homes: 8 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Tower Hamlets?
London Borough of Tower Hamlets pays an average of £1,398 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Tower Hamlets 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 Tower Hamlets were inspected most recently?
Globe Court Care Home (18 November 2023), Silk Court Care Home (3 June 2020) and Beaumont Court Care Home (11 December 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.