Nursing Homes in Lambeth
Lambeth has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 3 Requires improvement. 6 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Lambeth at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Lambeth.
- London Borough of Lambeth pays, residential care: £1,027 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Lambeth: 92%. The 12 month average is 93%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 49
- People aged 75 and over: 12,600. Rising to 16,400 by 2035, up 30%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 80 beds.
- Who pays, across Lambeth (estimate): 96% council, 20% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,400. Rising to 4,200 by 2035, up 24%
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Arranging and funding a nursing home place in Lambeth
Nursing care is usually arranged after a change in health, a hospital stay, or growing pressure on family carers. Because nursing homes provide round the clock support from registered nurses, they are suited to people with complex medical needs, advanced frailty, or long term conditions that cannot safely be managed at home. Getting the right assessment in place early makes the rest of the process much smoother.
Requesting a care needs assessment
The first step for most families is to contact London Borough of Lambeth Adult Social Care and request a care needs assessment. A social worker will look at the person's health, mobility, cognition, and daily living needs, and consider whether nursing input is required rather than residential care alone. If the assessment confirms that a nursing home is the right setting, the council can help identify suitable placements and coordinate with the NHS on any funded nursing contribution.
How Lambeth supports funding
After the needs assessment, a financial assessment looks at savings, income, and property to work out what the person can contribute. Where someone qualifies for local authority support, Lambeth will part fund or fully fund the placement up to its usual rate, and top ups may be needed for more expensive homes. People whose primary need is health related may also be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full cost of care. Weekly nursing home fees in this part of south London tend to sit at the higher end of the national range, so it is worth requesting written cost breakdowns before committing.
Choosing a nursing home in Lambeth and what to look for
Care Assura lists nine nursing homes serving Lambeth, giving families a reasonable spread of options within a relatively compact borough. The Care Quality Commission rates one of these as Outstanding, five as Good, and three as Requires Improvement, so ratings should be read alongside your own visit impressions rather than used as the sole deciding factor.
Comparing the local options
Fairlie House currently holds an Outstanding rating, while Windmill Lodge Care Home, St Mary's Care Home, Limetree Care Home, The Healthcare Professional Services Limited and Uplands Care Home are all rated Good. Havelock Court Care Home, Little Sisters of the Poor St Peters Residence and British Home and Hospital for Incurables are rated Requires Improvement, which means the CQC has identified areas needing action. A Requires Improvement rating does not automatically rule a home out, but it is sensible to ask managers what has changed since the last inspection.
What to check during a visit
Try to visit at least two homes in person, ideally at different times of day. Look at how nurses and care staff interact with residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how clinical needs such as medication, wound care, and moving and handling are managed. Ask about staff turnover, activities, visiting arrangements, and how the home works with GPs, district nurses, and palliative care teams when needs change.
9 nursing homes in Lambeth
- British Home & Hospital for Incurables · Crown Lane, London, Lambeth, SW16 3JB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Trustees of British Home & Hospital for Incurables
We are a nursing home in Lambeth providing nursing care for adults, including people with physical disabilities, and we also offer planned respite stays. Having qualified nurses on site at all hours means health needs can be watched and...
Specialisms: Physical Disability, Respite Care - Fairlie House · 2-6 Uffington Road, London, Lambeth, SE27 0RW
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Fairlie Healthcare Limited
At Fairlie House, we provide nursing and residential care for older people, younger adults, and individuals living with physical disabilities or visual and hearing impairments. We are based in Lambeth, London, and we take genuine pride in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Havelock Court Care Home · 6 Wynne Road, London, Lambeth, SW9 0BB
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited
Here at Havelock Court Care Home, we provide nursing care for adults in the heart of Lambeth, London. We support a wide range of individuals, including older adults, people living with dementia, those with learning disabilities or autism,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Limetree Care Home · 8 Limetree Close, London, Lambeth, SW2 3EN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Limetree Healthcare Limited
Limetree Care Home is a nursing home in Lambeth. We provide nursing care and we support people living with dementia. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. With nurses on duty at every hour, medication, skin care,...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Respite Care - Little Sisters of the Poor - St Peters Residence · St Peters Residence, London, Lambeth, SW8 1QH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Little Sisters of the Poor
We are a nursing home in Lambeth, offering care to older people and to younger adults whose health needs mean a qualified nurse should be on hand at any hour of the day or night. Alongside permanent places we also welcome people for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Mary's Care Home · 3 Tooting Bec Gardens, London, Lambeth, SW16 1QY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by St. Mary's Care Limited
Here at St Mary's Care Home, we are proud to be a trusted nursing home in the heart of Lambeth, London, supporting older adults and their families through some of life's most significant moments. We offer nursing care, dementia care,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - The Healthcare Professional Services · 546 Streatham High Road, London, Lambeth, SW16 3QF
Nursing home · Home care · CQC Good · Run by The Healthcare Professional Services Limited
We provide nursing care and support to people in Lambeth, London, both in our own setting and in people's own homes. We care for those who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living, and we offer respite arrangements...
Specialisms: Respite Care - Uplands Care Home · 254 Leigham Court Road, London, Lambeth, SW16 2QH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Uplands Care Home Ltd
Here at Uplands Care Home, we provide nursing care for older adults in the heart of Lambeth, London. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine effort our team puts in every...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Windmill Lodge Care Home · 115 Lyham Road, London, Lambeth, SW2 5PY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Windmill Healthcare Limited
Windmill Lodge Care Home provides nursing care in Lambeth for older people and younger adults, and we also offer planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here throughout the day and night, which means conditions can be managed steadily...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Lambeth, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Lambeth homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,027 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Lambeth homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,110 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Lambeth 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 Lambeth 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
- Little Sisters of the Poor - St Peters Residence, 13 July 2026, Requires improvement
- The Healthcare Professional Services Limited, 21 April 2026, Good
- British Home & Hospital for Incurables, 2 March 2026, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Fairlie House, 19 December 2018, Outstanding
- Limetree Care Home, 25 December 2020, Good
- Uplands Care Home, 26 February 2021, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Lambeth
How many nursing homes are there in Lambeth?
Lambeth has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 5 Good, 3 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 Lambeth?
London Borough of Lambeth pays an average of £1,027 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Lambeth 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 Lambeth were inspected most recently?
Little Sisters of the Poor - St Peters Residence (13 July 2026), The Healthcare Professional Services Limited (21 April 2026) and British Home & Hospital for Incurables (2 March 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.