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The 11 Best Residential Care Homes in London

Torkington House Care Home exterior

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London is full of amazing care homes providing residential care, and we’ve rounded up the best residential care homes in London in this article to ease your search.

The best residential care homes in London provide dignified support with tasks like washing and bathing, and are all highly rated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

You can also request a free list of residential care homes from our care experts, who will share homes matching your budget and location.


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Explore the best residential care homes in London:

  1. Brookwater House - Enfield
  2. Leah Lodge - Lewisham
  3. Wimbledon Beaumont - Merton
  4. Torkington House - Ealing
  5. The Chiswick - Hammersmith and Fulham
  6. The Highgate - Camden
  7. Surbitonian Gardens - Kingston upon Thames
  8. Cedar View - Croydon
  9. Chestnut Manor - Redbridge
  10. Candlewood House - Brent
  11. Albert Suites at Battersea Place - Wandsworth



Brookwater House - Enfield

First up on our list of the best residential care homes in London is Brookwater House Care Home in the London borough of Enfield. Surrounded by idyllic green spaces like Broomfield Park, Brookwater House provides a tranquil haven for its residents.

Brookwater House Care Home exterior and patio

A luxurious home, Brookwater House's dedicated team provides specialist nursing care around the clock. The nurses are experienced in caring for older adults with complex health conditions, including people living with dementia.

At Brookwater House, you can choose between beautiful en-suite bedrooms and contemporary private suites with patio areas overlooking the landscaped gardens. There are also stylish lounges with spacious balconies that provide another opportunity to admire these stunning views.


Learn more about Brookwater House:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Not Yet Inspected
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A bar, a spa, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 82
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Hamberley Care Homes

Are you interested in viewing Brookwater House?

For availability and pricing, call 02035 407386.

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Leah Lodge - Lewisham

Leah Lodge Care Home specialises in residential care. The dedicated support team is available 24/7 to provide care such as assistance with washing and bathing, using the toilet, getting dressed and taking certain medications. This support is also available for people living with dementia.

Before your loved one joins Leah Lodge, they’ll have a dedicated care plan created for them, outlining their individual needs, preferences and hobbies.

Leah Lodge Care Home exterior

Along with being supported with everyday tasks, your loved one will have a range of activities to choose from at Leah Lodge in Lewisham. Popular activities include wine tasting, arts & crafts, gentle exercise and special events.

Delicious and fresh meals are cooked daily, and family members and friends are encouraged to dine with residents in one of the home’s stunning dining rooms. Private parties can even be arranged for special occasions such as birthdays.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 13/04/2021

Learn more about Leah Lodge:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? Yes
Facilities Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 48
Is the Home Purpose-Built? No
Care Home Operator Cinnamon Luxury Care

Are you interested in viewing Leah Lodge?

For availability and pricing, call 02045 388417.

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Wimbledon Beaumont - Merton

With a ‘Good’ overall rating from the CQC, the second-highest rating a home can get, Wimbledon Beaumont Care Home is one of the best residential care homes in London. This home is in a fantastic location, in the excellent Merton town of Wimbledon.

Wimbledon Beaumont Care Home bedroom

Wimbledon Beaumont was refurbished in 2016 and now has a bright new reception area, the perfect place for socialising with fellow residents or participating in one of the many daily activities. There’s also a brand-new dining room, where your loved one will enjoy delicious meals prepared by the team of in-house chefs.

At Wimbledon Beaumont, expert residential care is available in a safe setting, including for people living with dementia. Other popular facilities at this home are the designated quiet areas, the hair salon and the patio area, which is the perfect place to relax on a warm summer afternoon or evening.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Requires Improvement
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 24/05/2022

Learn more about Wimbledon Beaumont:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? 94% of bedrooms have en-suite facilities
Number of Beds 49
Is the Home Purpose-Built? No
Care Home Operator Barchester Healthcare

Are you interested in viewing Wimbledon Beaumont?

For availability and pricing, call 02039 947559.

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Torkington House - Ealing

Torking House Care Home is in an elegant Edwardian building. The majority of bedrooms at this home have en-suite facilities and are very spacious. To help your loved one feel comfortable and happy in their new surroundings, they’ll be encouraged to personalise this space with beloved items.

The Torkington House care team provide a fantastic standard of residential care, including for people living with dementia. Regular check-ins ensure the needs and wishes of residents are being met. Torkington House is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC for how responsive they are to changing care circumstances, with these check-ins allowing the care team to quickly adapt if needed.

Torkington House Care Home exterior and garden

Situated in the borough of Ealing, the area's convenient public transport options provide easy access to the rest of London.

The dedicated activity coordinators ensure residents are always entertained and engaged, with popular choices including arts & crafts, baking and gentle exercise.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 24/10/2020

Learn more about Torkington House:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? 88% of bedrooms have en-suite facilities
Number of Beds 32
Is the Home Purpose-Built? No
Care Home Operator Greensleeves Care

Are you interested in viewing Torkington House?

For availability and pricing, call 02080 163774.

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The Chiswick - Hammersmith and Fulham

A specialist residential and nursing home in the popular London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, The Chiswick Care Home provides care in a warm and friendly setting. Short-term convalescent care is also available if your loved one is recovering after an illness, injury or operation.

Whatever your loved one’s personal care needs, the experienced team will ensure they’re looked after with dignity and respect.

The Chiswick Care Home bedroom

Every bedroom at The Chiswick has en-suite facilities and plenty of space. To make their new room feel more like home, residents can bring their own furniture and treasured possessions if they wish.

The garden space at The Chiswick is particularly popular during the summer months, providing a peaceful relaxation spot for residents and visitors.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 15/02/2023

Learn more about The Chiswick:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A bar, a gym, a cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 146
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Ganymede Care

Are you interested in viewing The Chiswick?

For availability and pricing, call 0204 538 9067.

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We’re here to help you find the right London care home for you or your loved one. You can request a free list of care homes from our care experts, who will then share homes matching your budget and type of care needed. You can also search for a London care home through our easy-to-use directory.




The Highgate - Camden

You’ll find The Highgate Care Home in one of the loveliest parts of London. This home is in the borough of Camden, near Highgate High Street.

A wide range of residential care services are available at The Highgate, including for people living with a physical disability. This home is also suitable for your loved one if they need a short-term stay or are recovering from an illness, injury or operation.

The Highgate Care Home exterior

GP visits, dental visits and tailored advice from nutritionists are all included in the price, so your loved one will receive a well-rounded care experience when living here.

There are several popular places for your loved one to kick back and relax at The Highgate. Highlights include the landscaped gardens, the library and the two conservatory spaces. You’ll even be right next to beautiful Waterlow Park.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 16/12/2022

Learn more about The Highgate:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities Gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, an activity room and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 55
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Bupa

Are you interested in viewing The Highgate?

For availability and pricing, call 02045 388229.

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Surbitonian Gardens - Kingston upon Thames

Surbitonian Gardens Care Home is a brand-new home in Kingston upon Thames that’s split into five lovely areas over three floors. Wherever you live in this home, you’ll have your own en-suite bedroom complete with modern and homely furnishings.

At Surbitonian Gardens, each resident is treated with the individuality they deserve. A bespoke care plan outlining your loved one’s needs will be created for them, so every member of the care team knows exactly what support to provide, whether this is administering certain medications or offering assistance with using the bathroom.

Surbitonian Gardens Care Home lounge

Surbitonian Gardens has a brilliant range of state-of-the-art facilities. Highlights include an arts & crafts studio, a beauty salon, communal and private dining spaces, a games room, a coffee shop and an accessible landscaped garden.

Residents can also take advantage of other health services such as eye care, dentistry and physiotherapy.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 10/11/2023

Learn more about Surbitonian Gardens:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities Gardens, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, an activity room, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 80
Is the Home Purpose-Built? No
Care Home Operator Anavo Care

Are you interested in viewing Surbitonian Gardens?

For availability and pricing, call 02080 163558.

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Cedar View - Croydon

Next up on our list of the best residential care homes in London is Cedar View Care Home in Croydon.

A stunning home overseen by the Future Care Group, Cedar View boasts numerous state-of-the-art facilities like bright dining areas, stylish communal lounges and manicured gardens. There are also dementia-friendly environments for people who need residential care and are living with dementia.

Cedar View Care Home lounge

Set in South London, Cedar View residents benefit from being near the centre of London while also being close to idyllic Surrey countryside and towns like Banstead and Caterham.

Residents are often taken on trips out of the home to visit these nearby points of interest and beauty spots.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 15/02/2023

Learn more about Cedar View:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A cinema room, gardens, a dedicated quiet space, a communal dining area, a room for spending time with family, an activity room, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 65
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator The Future Care Group

Are you interested in viewing Cedar View?

For availability and pricing, call 020 8629 1688.

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Chestnut Manor - Redbridge

Chestnut Manor Care Home is in North London, in the borough of Redbridge.

We love how this home is laid out, with each floor having its own social lounges and sensory spaces. Spacious corridors connect the 60 en-suite bedrooms, which have been designed to the highest standards.

Chestnut Manor Care Home bedroom

Homes managed by Westgate Healthcare develop personalised care plans that are regularly re-assessed. The care team at Chestnut Manor will respect your loved one’s individuality and encourage them to remain independent where possible. They’ll be on hand to provide support wherever needed, which could be as simple as making hot drinks, helping your loved one move from place to place within the home or assisting them with getting dressed.

The luxurious nature of this home extends to the premium facilities, which include a cinema, a café, a beauty salon, spa-style bathrooms and a multi-faith room.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 07/01/2023

Learn more about Chestnut Manor:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? Yes
Facilities A spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 60
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator Westgate Healthcare

Are you interested in viewing Chestnut Manor?

For availability and pricing, call 01270 447943.

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Candlewood House - Brent

A state-of-the-art care home in Brent, Candlewood House Care Home offers residential care to older adults, along with nursing, dementia and short-term respite care. Residents speak glowingly of the care provided at Candlewood House, saying the team use their experience and knowledge to make every resident feel comfortable and happy.

Candlewood House Care Home lounge

Residents are supported to continue living independently, with around-the-clock access to the care team and wellness facilities. We love the fine-dining restaurant, which offers plenty of luxury, as do the café, beauty salon and library.

What’s more, the wellness team organises activities three or four days a week, with some of the most popular options including meditation, yoga, poetry, book clubs and singing.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Good
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 18/03/2022

Learn more about Candlewood House:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A bar, a spa, a cinema room, gardens, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, a room for spending time with family, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a meditation area, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 86
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator TLC Care

Are you interested in viewing Candlewood House?

For availability and pricing, call 01344 203726.

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Albert Suites at Battersea Place - Wandsworth

The final entry on our list of the best residential care homes in London is the Albert Suites at Battersea Place. The team here provides personalised and responsive care, meaning they quickly adapt to changing care needs.

Albert Suites at Battersea Place Care Home dining room

A comprehensive range of services are provided at The Albert Suites, many of which are perfect for people who need a little extra support on a daily basis. Short-term post-operative care is available, along with physiotherapy services to aid rehabilitation.

We love the location of this home. Set opposite Battersea Park in the London borough of Wandsworth, the 27 suites have stunning views and are also just a short stroll from Chelsea and Kings Road.


CQC rating:

  • Overall - Good
  • Safe - Good
  • Effective - Requires Improvement
  • Caring - Good
  • Responsive - Good
  • Well-led - Good

CQC Publication Date: 04/09/2021

Learn more about Albert Suites at Battersea Place:
What Other Types of Care Are Available? Nursing, dementia and respite care
Care Quality Commission Rating Good
Are Bills Included in the Price? No
Facilities A bar, a library, a dedicated quiet space, communal and private dining areas, outdoor terracing, an activity room, a café/restaurant and a hair and beauty salon
Are There En Suite Facilities? All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
Number of Beds 30
Is the Home Purpose-Built? Yes
Care Home Operator LifeCare Residences

Are you interested in viewing Albert Suites at Battersea Place?

For availability and pricing, call 01306 773308.

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