Nursing Homes in Hammersmith And Fulham
Hammersmith And Fulham has 5 CQC registered nursing homes. 4 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 1 of the 5 was last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hammersmith And Fulham at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Hammersmith and Fulham.
- London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham pays, residential care: £1,188 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Hammersmith and Fulham: 79%. The 12 month average is 81%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 47
- People aged 75 and over: 9,300. Rising to 10,900 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Hammersmith and Fulham (estimate): 112% council, 15% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,200. Rising to 1,500 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,400. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 28%
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Planning and paying for nursing care in Hammersmith And Fulham
Nursing care differs from residential care because a qualified nurse is on site around the clock, which matters for people living with complex health needs, advanced dementia, or conditions that require regular clinical input. Care Assura lists seven nursing homes serving Hammersmith And Fulham, and understanding how a placement is arranged and paid for is often the first hurdle families face.
Starting with a care needs assessment
The starting point for most people is a free care needs assessment carried out by London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Adult Social Care. A social worker or occupational therapist will look at daily living, mobility, medical needs and safety at home, then set out whether nursing home care is the appropriate option. If a person is being discharged from hospital, this assessment can be arranged through the hospital social work team to avoid delays.
How costs and funding work
Nursing home fees in this part of west London tend to sit at the higher end of the London range, reflecting property costs and the clinical staffing involved. After a financial assessment, the local authority may contribute where savings and assets fall below the national threshold, and the NHS pays a separate Funded Nursing Care contribution towards the nursing element for every eligible resident regardless of means. In some cases, people with primarily health-driven needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the full cost of the placement.
Choosing a nursing provider in Hammersmith And Fulham and what to check
Of the seven nursing homes listed, four hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, one is currently rated Requires Improvement, and two have not yet received a published rating. The providers on the directory include St Vincents House, The Chiswick Nursing Centre, KYN Hurlingham, Farm Lane and Nazareth House Hammersmith, each with a different feel, size and specialism.
Reading CQC reports properly
A CQC rating gives a helpful headline, but the detail inside the report matters more. Look at the safe and well-led sections in particular, as these tend to reveal how nursing shifts are staffed, how medication is managed, and how the home responds when things go wrong. For a home rated Requires Improvement, such as The Chiswick Nursing Centre, ask directly what has changed since the inspection and whether the manager can share more recent quality data.
Visiting and comparing homes
Try to visit at least two or three homes in person, ideally at different times of day. Pay attention to how nurses and care staff interact with residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how mealtimes are handled for people who need support to eat. Ask about nurse-to-resident ratios, GP arrangements, end of life care experience and how families are kept informed about changes in health.
5 nursing homes in Hammersmith And Fulham
- Farm Lane · 25 Farm Lane, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 1PX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We provide nursing care at a home on Farm Lane in Hammersmith and Fulham, for people whose needs require qualified nurses alongside support with daily living. We care for older people, those living with dementia, adults with learning...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - KYN Hurlingham · 28 Daisy Lane, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, SW6 3DD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by KYN Hurlingham OPCO Ltd
KYN Hurlingham is a nursing home in Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Nazareth House - Hammersmith · Hammersmith Road, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 8DB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Nazareth Care Charitable Trust
Nazareth House in Hammersmith is a nursing home in London, caring for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. We also care for younger adults with nursing needs, support residents living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Vincents House · 49 Queen Caroline Street, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 9QH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We at St Vincents House are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of London, welcoming residents from Hammersmith and Fulham and the surrounding communities. Our home provides specialised nursing support for older...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - The Chiswick Nursing Centre · Ravenscourt Gardens, London, Hammersmith and Fulham, W6 0AE
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Ganymede Care Limited
We are The Chiswick Nursing Centre in Hammersmith and Fulham, west London. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with a mental health condition, people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Hammersmith and Fulham, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,188 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,188 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham 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
- KYN Hurlingham, 11 March 2026, Good
- The Chiswick Nursing Centre, 3 November 2025, Requires improvement
- Farm Lane, 29 May 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Nazareth House - Hammersmith, 8 September 2022, Good
- St Vincents House, 19 April 2025, Good
- Farm Lane, 29 May 2025, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Hammersmith And Fulham
How many nursing homes are there in Hammersmith And Fulham?
Hammersmith And Fulham 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 Hammersmith And Fulham?
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham pays an average of £1,188 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith And Fulham were inspected most recently?
KYN Hurlingham (11 March 2026), The Chiswick Nursing Centre (3 November 2025) and Farm Lane (29 May 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.