Nursing Homes in Camden
Camden has 5 CQC registered nursing homes. 4 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 2 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Camden at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Camden.
- London Borough of Camden pays, residential care: £1,178 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Camden: 85%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 33
- People aged 75 and over: 12,700. Rising to 14,900 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed
- Who pays, across Camden (estimate): 138% council, 24% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,700. Rising to 2,100 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,300. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 37%
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Choosing a nursing home in Camden: what to look for
Care Assura lists six nursing homes serving Camden, offering round the clock support from registered nurses for people with complex or long term health needs. Of the six, three currently hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, two are rated Requires Improvement, and one has not yet been inspected. Named providers on the site include Ash Court Care Centre, Servoca London, Wellesley Road Care Home, Maitland Park Care Home and Hampstead Court Care Home.
Matching clinical needs to the right home
Nursing homes differ from residential settings because a qualified nurse is on duty at all times. When shortlisting, think carefully about the specific conditions involved, whether that is advanced dementia, Parkinson's, stroke recovery, palliative care or wound management, and check that the home is registered and experienced in that area. Ask how nursing staff are rostered overnight and how the home coordinates with local GPs, district nurses and hospital teams.
Reading CQC reports and visiting in person
The CQC inspection report is a useful starting point, but a visit tells you far more. Pay attention to how staff speak to residents, the smell and cleanliness of communal areas, whether people look engaged rather than left in front of a television, and how call bells are answered. Where a home is rated Requires Improvement, read the report to see which domains fell short and ask the manager directly what has changed since.
Arranging and funding nursing care in Camden
Most families begin with a care needs assessment, which is the formal way of establishing what level of support a person requires. This is free of charge and open to any adult who appears to need care, regardless of income or savings.
Requesting an assessment through the council
You can request an assessment from London Borough of Camden Adult Social Care, who will arrange for a social worker or occupational therapist to visit and speak with the person needing care and their family. If nursing care is recommended, a financial assessment follows to work out how much the council may contribute. Anyone assessed as needing nursing input is also entitled to NHS funded nursing care, a weekly contribution paid directly to the home towards the cost of registered nursing.
Understanding the cost picture
Nursing home fees in Camden and across inner London tend to sit above the national average, reflecting property costs and staffing pressures in the capital. Individual weekly fees vary widely depending on the home, room type and level of care, so always ask for a written breakdown and check what is and is not included. People with capital above the upper threshold usually fund their own placement, while those below it may receive a means tested contribution from the council alongside any NHS funded nursing care.
5 nursing homes in Camden
- Ash Court Care Centre · Ash Mews, London, Camden, NW5 2PW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ash Court Community Limited
We at Ash Court Care Centre welcome you to our nursing home in the heart of Camden, London, where compassionate nursing care meets the vibrancy of one of the capital's most characterful boroughs. For families seeking a supportive,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hampstead Court Care Home · 48 Boundary Road, London, Camden, NW8 0HJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT RB Opco 1 Limited
Hampstead Court Care Home is a nursing home in the London borough of Camden. We care for older people and younger adults who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Maitland Park Care Home · Maitland Park Road, London, Camden, NW3 2DU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Shaw Healthcare (Group) Limited
Maitland Park Care Home is a nursing home in Camden providing nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, with respite stays available alongside permanent places. We will be open with you about where we stand. Our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Servoca · SERVOCA PLC, London, Camden, EC1N 6SN
Nursing home · Home care · CQC Good · Run by Firstpoint Homecare Limited
Here at Servoca London, we are a nursing home based in the heart of Camden, offering care and support to a wide range of people with varying needs and circumstances. We work with older adults, younger adults, and people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Wellesley Road Care Home · 1 Wellesley Road, London, Camden, NW5 4PN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Shaw Healthcare (Group) Limited
Wellesley Road Care Home is a nursing home in Camden, north London, and we care for older people whose health needs go beyond what residential care can provide. Respite stays are available too, when a family carer needs a break or cover....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
What care costs in Camden, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Camden homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,178 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Camden homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,148 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Camden 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 Camden 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
- Servoca London, 4 August 2026, Good
- Ash Court Care Centre - Camden, 18 June 2026, Good
- Hampstead Court Care Home, 26 January 2026, Good
Longest since a report
- Wellesley Road Care Home, 3 August 2021, Good
- Maitland Park Care Home, 15 November 2022, Requires improvement
- Hampstead Court Care Home, 26 January 2026, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Camden
How many nursing homes are there in Camden?
Camden has 5 CQC registered nursing homes: 4 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 Camden?
London Borough of Camden pays an average of £1,178 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Camden 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 Camden were inspected most recently?
Servoca London (4 August 2026), Ash Court Care Centre - Camden (18 June 2026) and Hampstead Court Care Home (26 January 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.