Nursing Homes in Brent
Brent has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 8 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 4 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Brent at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Brent.
- London Borough of Brent pays, residential care: £1,436 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Brent: 85%. The 12 month average is 89%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 48
- People aged 75 and over: 19,400. Rising to 24,600 by 2035, up 27%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed
- Who pays, across Brent (estimate): 72% council, 19% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,700. Rising to 3,400 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,700. Rising to 7,000 by 2035, up 23%
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Arranging and funding nursing care in Brent
Before choosing a specific home, most families begin by understanding what level of support is genuinely needed and how it will be paid for. Nursing homes provide round the clock care from registered nurses, so the process usually involves a clinical assessment alongside a discussion about finances. Taking these steps early helps narrow the list of nine nursing homes currently listed on Care Assura in Brent to the ones that truly match the situation.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Any adult who appears to need help with daily living has a legal right to a free care needs assessment. You can request one through London Borough of Brent Adult Social Care, and a social worker or occupational therapist will look at mobility, medication, continence, cognition and social needs. If nursing care is recommended, the outcome document becomes a useful reference when speaking to homes and considering whether NHS Continuing Healthcare might apply.
Financial assessment and funding routes
Once needs are agreed, a separate financial assessment looks at savings, income and assets to decide whether London Borough of Brent will contribute. Where someone has primary health needs, funding may instead come through NHS Continuing Healthcare, which is not means tested. Nursing home fees across north west London are generally higher than residential care because of the qualified nursing element, and the NHS Funded Nursing Care contribution is paid directly to the home to cover part of the nursing cost.
Choosing a nursing home in Brent and what to look for
Of the nine nursing homes listed here, eight are currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission and one, Brook House Care Home, is rated Requires Improvement. CQC ratings are a useful starting point, but a good match also depends on location, atmosphere and the specific clinical needs of the person moving in.
Comparing local providers
Homes such as Meera House Nursing Home, Kenbrook, Victoria Care Centre, Carrick House Nursing Home, Middlesex Manor Care Home, Ogilvy Court, Birchwood Grange Nursing Home and Coplands Nursing Home all hold a Good rating at present. When shortlisting, read the latest CQC inspection report in full rather than relying on the headline rating alone, since it will describe nurse staffing levels, how medicines are managed and how residents with dementia or complex conditions are supported.
Visiting and asking the right questions
An in person visit tells you far more than any brochure. Look at how staff speak to residents, whether call bells are answered promptly and how mealtimes feel. Ask about the ratio of registered nurses to residents on each shift, how care plans are reviewed, and how the home communicates with families when a resident's health changes. A confident, unhurried response is usually a good sign.
9 nursing homes in Brent
- Birchwood Grange Nursing Home · 177 Preston Hill, Harrow, Brent, HA3 9UY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited
Birchwood Grange Nursing Home in Harrow cares for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing support. Our residents include people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Carrick House Nursing Home · 61 Northwick Avenue, Harrow, Brent, HA3 0AU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by M D Homes
Carrick House Nursing Home is in Harrow, north west London. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, for people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Meera House Nursing Home · 146-150 Stag Lane, London, Brent, NW9 0QR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Meera Nursing Home Limited
Meera House is a nursing home in Brent, with qualified nurses on duty at all times. We care for older people, including many people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. People usually come to us...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Victoria Care Centre · Acton Lane, London, Brent, NW10 7BR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sharda Care Limited
Victoria Care Centre is a nursing home in Brent, north west London. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brook House Care Home · 2-6 Forty Close, Wembley, Brent, HA9 8UU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by LCH Brook Limited
Brook House Care Home is a nursing home in Wembley, in the London borough of Brent. We care for adults who need registered nursing alongside help with daily living, including older people, people living with dementia, people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Coplands Nursing Home · 1 Copland Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA0 2EN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (2) Limited
Coplands Nursing Home is a nursing home in Wembley, in the London Borough of Brent. We care for older people who need nursing as well as personal care, including people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays for those who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Kenbrook · 100 Forty Avenue, Wembley, Brent, HA9 9PF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Methodist Homes
Kenbrook is a nursing home in Wembley. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily living, and we take respite bookings, whether to give a family carer a break or to support somebody recovering after a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Middlesex Manor Care Home · 119 Harrow Road, Wembley, Brent, HA9 6DQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited
Middlesex Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Wembley. We care for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia or a physical disability, and we also take respite stays. Wembley is a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ogilvy Court · 13-23 The Drive, Wembley, Brent, HA9 9EF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by DMP healthcare (Ogilvy) Limited
Ogilvy Court is a nursing home in Wembley, caring for older people and adults whose health needs require qualified nurses on hand at any hour. That cover means changes in somebody's condition are picked up early and managed here wherever...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Brent, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Brent homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,436 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Brent homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,320 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Brent 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 Brent 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
- Coplands Nursing Home, 13 May 2025, Good
- Victoria Care Centre, 22 April 2025, Good
- Ogilvy Court, 25 March 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Middlesex Manor Care Home, 26 October 2019, Good
- Carrick House Nursing Home, 29 June 2023, Good
- Meera House Nursing Home, 7 September 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Brent
How many nursing homes are there in Brent?
Brent has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 8 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Brent?
London Borough of Brent pays an average of £1,436 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Brent 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 nursing homes in Brent were inspected most recently?
Coplands Nursing Home (13 May 2025), Victoria Care Centre (22 April 2025) and Ogilvy Court (25 March 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.