Nursing Homes in Greenwich
Greenwich has 11 CQC registered nursing homes. 10 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 9 of the 11 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Greenwich at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Greenwich.
- Royal Borough of Greenwich pays, residential care: £1,063 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Greenwich: 91%. The 12 month average is 92%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 61
- People aged 75 and over: 14,600. Rising to 17,400 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Greenwich (estimate): 63% council, 8% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,400 by 2035, up 23%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 4,900 by 2035, up 31%
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Choosing a nursing home in Greenwich and what to look for
There are 11 nursing homes listed on Care Assura across Greenwich, giving families a reasonable spread of options when a loved one needs round the clock support from qualified nurses. Of these, 10 currently hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission and one is rated Requires Improvement, so most services in the borough have been independently judged to meet expected standards. Nursing care is different from residential care because at least one registered nurse is on duty at all times, which matters when someone has complex medical needs, advanced dementia, or is approaching end of life.
Matching the home to the person
Start by thinking about the specific clinical needs involved, whether that is stroke recovery, Parkinson's, tissue viability, PEG feeding, or nursing dementia care. Homes such as Westcombe Park Care Home, Ashgreen House Residential and Nursing Home, Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home, Little Heath Lodge and Time Court Residential and Nursing Home each have their own specialisms, so ring ahead and describe the situation honestly before you visit. Also weigh up location relative to family, since easy visiting tends to make a bigger difference to wellbeing than any glossy brochure.
Reading CQC reports and visiting in person
Use the CQC report as a starting point rather than a verdict. Look at the five key questions the inspectors ask, particularly whether the service is safe and well led, and check the date of the last inspection. When you visit places such as Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home, The Oaks, Puddingstone Grange, Charlton Park Care Home or Brook House Care Centre, notice how staff interact with residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how the home smells and sounds at different times of day. If a home like Cullum Welch Court Care Home is currently rated Requires Improvement, ask directly what has changed since the inspection and request evidence of the improvement plan.
Arranging and funding nursing care in Greenwich
Most families arrive at nursing care after a hospital stay, a fall, or a gradual decline that residential care can no longer safely manage. The formal route begins with a care needs assessment, which is free and open to any adult who appears to need support, regardless of income or savings.
The care needs assessment
You can request an assessment through Royal Borough of Greenwich Adult Social Care, and a social worker or occupational therapist will look at daily living, mobility, health conditions, cognition and safety at home. If nursing care is recommended, they will help identify suitable homes and, where relevant, arrange NHS Continuing Healthcare screening for people whose primary needs are health related. A financial assessment runs alongside this to work out who pays what.
How costs work
Nursing home fees in Greenwich are typically higher than residential fees because they include qualified nursing input. Anyone assessed as needing nursing care is entitled to the NHS Funded Nursing Care contribution, which is paid directly to the home and covers the nursing element of the fee. If your capital is above the national upper threshold you will usually be a self funder, while those below it may receive means tested support from the local authority. Third party top ups may apply if a family chooses a home costing more than the council's usual rate, and it is worth asking any home for a full written breakdown before signing a contract.
11 nursing homes in Greenwich
- Ashgreen House Residential and Nursing Home · Sandbach Place, London, Greenwich, SE18 7EX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
We at Ashgreen House Residential and Nursing Home offer a warm and welcoming nursing home in the heart of Greenwich, London, where compassionate care meets a genuine sense of community. For families seeking dedicated nursing care in the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brook House Care Centre · 20 Meadowford Close, London, Greenwich, SE28 8GA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare (London) Limited
Brook House Care Centre is a nursing home in Greenwich, London, caring for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed comfortably at home. With qualified nurses on hand at all hours, changes in someone's condition...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Charlton Park Care Home · 21 Cemetery Lane, London, Greenwich, SE7 8DZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (Alder) Ltd
Charlton Park is a nursing home in London, in the borough of Greenwich. Being registered for nursing care means we can look after people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cullum Welch Court Care Home · Morden College, London, Greenwich, SE3 0PW
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Morden College
Cullum Welch Court is a nursing home in Greenwich. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, and respite stays are part of what we do. Because nursing is provided here, nobody reaches a point of being too...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Little Heath Lodge · 68 Little Heath, London, Greenwich, SE7 8BH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cognithan Limited
Here at Little Heath Lodge, we provide nursing home care for older adults in the heart of Greenwich, London. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine effort our team puts in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Respite Care - Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home · 95 Tudway Road, London, Greenwich, SE3 9YG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home is in Greenwich, south east London, caring for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Puddingstone Grange · 82 Plumstead Common Road, London, Greenwich, SE18 3RD
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Avante Care and Support Limited
Puddingstone Grange is in Greenwich, London. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose needs call for qualified nursing support, with registered nurses on duty. Having residential and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home · Franklin Close, London, Greenwich, SE13 7QT
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Here at Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home, we provide nursing and residential care for people living in Greenwich and the wider London area. Our team works hard every day to make sure that everyone who comes through our doors feels...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Oaks · 904 Sidcup Road, London, Greenwich, SE9 3PW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Oaks (Spring) Limited
The Oaks is a nursing home in Greenwich in south east London. We care for older people and younger adults whose health needs call for qualified nursing, and we support people living with dementia, people living with mental ill health,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Time Court Residential and Nursing Home · Woodland Terrace, London, Greenwich, SE7 8EX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Here at Time Court Residential and Nursing Home, we are proud to be a trusted part of the Greenwich community, providing high quality nursing and residential care for older people in a warm and homely environment. Our team works hard every...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Westcombe Park Care Home · 112a Westcombe Park Road, London, Greenwich, SE3 7RZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited
We at Westcombe Park Care Home offer dedicated nursing care in the welcoming setting of our London home, proudly serving families across Greenwich and the surrounding communities. As a nursing home supporting older people and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Greenwich, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Greenwich homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,063 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Greenwich homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £966 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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
- Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home, 17 June 2025, Good
- The Oaks, 21 January 2025, Good
- Puddingstone Grange, 11 November 2022, Good
Longest since a report
- Little Heath Lodge, 20 April 2018, Good
- Brook House Care Centre, 27 November 2018, Good
- Time Court Residential and Nursing Home, 2 August 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Greenwich
How many nursing homes are there in Greenwich?
Greenwich has 11 CQC registered nursing homes: 10 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 Greenwich?
Royal Borough of Greenwich pays an average of £1,063 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Greenwich 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 Greenwich were inspected most recently?
Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home (17 June 2025), The Oaks (21 January 2025) and Puddingstone Grange (11 November 2022) have the most recent CQC reports.