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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Comparing the Care Homes in Southwark
How the eleven homes were rated
Nine homes here hold a Good rating: Athol House, Bluegrove House, Dunton Road, Fenwick, Gaywood Street, Glengarry Road, Greenhive House, Mundania and the adult respite unit at Orient Street. Rose Court Care Home and The Elms currently require improvement. Where a home has been marked down, the useful question is which of the five key areas was criticised and how the provider responded, since a narrow finding about records is a different matter from a concern about safety. Ask the manager what changed after the inspection and ask for detail rather than reassurance.
Looking beyond the summary word
An overall rating gathers five separate judgements into one, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. Two homes sharing a grade can feel quite different once the report is read properly, so the safety and leadership sections deserve the most attention. Check when the inspection took place as well, because staff and managers move on and an older report may describe a team that no longer exists. A home that talks openly about past criticism is often further ahead than one that avoids the subject.
Matching a home to the person
Some of the homes listed support particular groups of adults rather than older people in general, and one provides respite rather than a permanent place, so be clear about what is needed before narrowing the list. Ask how many staff are on duty overnight, how sickness is covered and how long the manager has been in post. Ask how relatives are told about a fall or a change in health. Visit when the day is busy, and watch how staff speak with residents who cannot easily answer back.
Arranging and Funding Residential Care in Southwark
Requesting a care needs assessment
An assessment of need comes first and is open to anyone who appears to require care and support. London Borough of Southwark Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and decides what funded support should follow from it. There is no charge, no means test applies to the assessment itself, and a relative or advocate may request one on someone else's behalf. The assessor considers mobility, medication, memory, nutrition, continence and the help needed through the day, then produces a support plan describing the care required.
How the weekly cost is met
A financial assessment then examines capital and income to set the contribution. Savings above the national upper capital limit ordinarily mean the placement is privately funded, while savings below it bring support from the authority towards an agreed rate. Property is treated differently depending on circumstances, and a deferred payment arrangement may bridge the gap while a house is sold. Where care is needed principally because of a health condition, an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare is worth asking about.
Getting clarity on fees
Fees in this part of London reflect room size, the level of help required and how each home staffs its shifts, and they differ considerably as a result. Only a written quotation for the specific room being offered has real planning value. Ask what that figure covers, what is invoiced separately, how much notice is given of an increase and how often rates are reviewed. If savings are likely to reduce over time, raise the possibility of council funding at the outset rather than later.
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.