Nursing Homes in Westminster
Westminster has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 4 are rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated. 2 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Westminster at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Westminster.
- Westminster City Council pays, residential care: £1,064 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Westminster: 78%. The 12 month average is 78%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 30
- People aged 75 and over: 12,300. Rising to 14,400 by 2035, up 16%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Westminster (estimate): 150% council, 10% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,700. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,400. Rising to 4,300 by 2035, up 26%
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Planning and paying for nursing care in Westminster
Moving a relative into nursing care is rarely a decision made quickly, and in Westminster the practical steps tend to run alongside the emotional ones. Care Assura lists seven nursing homes across the borough, ranging from long established houses to newer providers, and understanding how assessments and funding work locally will make choosing between them far easier.
Starting with a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need help with daily living can request a free care needs assessment from their local authority. A social worker or occupational therapist will look at mobility, medication, continence, cognition and the support already in place, then recommend whether nursing care is appropriate or whether residential or home based support would meet the need. You can arrange this through Westminster City Council Adult Social Care, which handles both the assessment and any subsequent financial review.
How costs and council support work
Nursing home fees in Westminster tend to sit at the higher end of the London range because of central location premiums and the clinical staffing required. After the needs assessment, a means test looks at income and capital. Where savings fall below the statutory threshold, Westminster City Council may contribute towards the placement, and NHS funded nursing care can cover the registered nursing element regardless of means. It is worth asking each provider for a written fee breakdown so you can see what is included and what is billed as an extra.
Choosing a nursing home in Westminster and what to check
With seven providers to consider, five rated Good by the CQC and two not yet rated, the shortlist can usually be narrowed quickly once you know what matters most to the person moving in.
Comparing the local providers
The Good rated homes on Care Assura include Athlone House Nursing Home, Beachcroft House, Forrester Court and Garside House Nursing Home. Loveday Abbey Road and Loveday Belgravia are also listed but have not yet been given a CQC rating, which usually reflects the timing of inspections rather than any concern. Reading the full CQC report for each home gives a clearer picture than the headline rating alone, particularly the sections on safety and effectiveness.
What to look for on a visit
Try to visit at least twice, ideally at different times of day, and pay attention to how staff speak to residents rather than to you. Ask about the nurse to resident ratio on days and nights, how care plans are reviewed, and how the home handles hospital admissions or end of life wishes. Look at communal spaces during activities, taste the food if you can, and check how residents' rooms are personalised. A confident, transparent manager who welcomes questions is often the strongest indicator of a well run home.
6 nursing homes in Westminster
- Athlone House Nursing Home · Athlone House, London, Westminster, W9 2BA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Athlone House Nursing Home is in Westminster, central 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 - Beachcroft House · 111 Shirland Road, London, Westminster, W9 2EL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (Alan Morkill House) Limited
Beachcroft House is a nursing home in Westminster, central London. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Forrester Court · Cirencester Street, London, Westminster, W2 5SR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Here at Forrester Court, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Westminster, London, supporting older adults and individuals with a range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. We also offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Garside House Nursing Home · 131-151 Regency Street, London, Westminster, SW1P 4AH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Garside House is a nursing home in Westminster. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing on the premises, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Loveday Abbey Road · 41 Abbey Road, London, Westminster, NW8 0AA
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by IAC Chelsea Limited
Loveday Abbey Road is a nursing home in Westminster. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Loveday Belgravia · 48-56, London, Westminster, SW1W 8QF
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by IAC Chelsea Limited
Here at Loveday Belgravia, we are a nursing home nestled in the heart of Westminster, London, offering attentive, person centred care to those who need it most. We believe that moving into a care home is a significant step, and we work...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Westminster, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Westminster homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,064 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Westminster homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £984 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Westminster 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 Westminster 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
- Forrester Court, 18 September 2025, Good
- Athlone House Nursing Home, 18 November 2023, Good
- Garside House Nursing Home, 5 October 2022, Good
Longest since a report
- Beachcroft House, 1 May 2021, Good
- Garside House Nursing Home, 5 October 2022, Good
- Athlone House Nursing Home, 18 November 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Westminster
How many nursing homes are there in Westminster?
Westminster has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 4 Good, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Westminster?
Westminster City Council pays an average of £1,064 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Westminster 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 Westminster were inspected most recently?
Forrester Court (18 September 2025), Athlone House Nursing Home (18 November 2023) and Garside House Nursing Home (5 October 2022) have the most recent CQC reports.