Residential Care Homes in London
There are 892 residential care homes (without nursing) in London with a combined 13,797 beds. Of these, 770 are rated Outstanding or Good by the Care Quality Commission.
Foxley Lodge Residential Care Home
Russell Hill Lodge
Compton Lodge
Jack Gardner House
Heatherwood Care Centre
Elysium Care Partnerships Limited - 1 Lichfield Lane
Serenity UK Limited
Abbey Lodge - Coulsdon
Hazel Homes for Autism
Gayton House
Breakaway Short Breaks
Objective Care Limited
St. Augustine's House
Russell Hill
Cambuslodge UK Limited
Visitation of Our Lady Residential Care Home
Sitara Haven
Christie Home
Prima Care Home
49 Bath Road
Eden Lodge
The Old Manse
Ashburton House
Choosing Residential Care Care in London
London's care market: With 892 residential care homes (without nursing) offering 13,797 beds, London has a substantial care home market. Of these, 20homes are rated Outstanding and 750 are rated Good, providing at least some high-quality options.
Availability and waiting times: Smaller cities like London often have shorter waiting lists than major metropolitan areas. If a home doesn't have immediate availability, ask whether they have a waitlist and whether your relative could be placed within 3–6 months. Location matters: being closer to family significantly improves mental health and family involvement in care. London's London region has specific council funding rates; check with London's adult social care team about their personal budget for your relative's care type before contacting homes about fees.
What to do next: Use the listings above to shortlist 3–5 homes that meet your location and rating criteria. Then contact them to check: (1) whether they can accept your relative's specific care needs, (2) current availability and waiting times, (3) fees and how these compare to your council's personal budget, and (4) whether you can visit in person. Visit in working hours when staff are most available, at a weekend when it's quieter, and again at a time your relative is most likely to visit (lunch or afternoon activities). Ask to speak to current residents' families — they'll give you the most honest picture of day-to-day care quality.
Finding Residential Care Care in London
London has 892 registered residential care homes (without nursing), offering a combined 13,797 beds. 20homes are rated Outstanding by the CQC. 750homes are rated Good. Use the listings above to compare homes, then contact them directly to discuss availability, fees, and care needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many residential care care homes are in London?
There are 892 CQC-registered residential care homes (without nursing) in London, with a combined 13,797 beds. 20 homes are rated Outstanding. 750 homes are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
What are the CQC ratings for residential care homes in London?
Of the 892 residential care homes (without nursing) in London: 20 Outstanding, 750 Good, 83 Requires Improvement, 2 Inadequate, and 37 not yet inspected. The CQC rates all registered care homes across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
How do I choose a residential care home in London?
Start by checking CQC ratings — Outstanding and Good-rated homes meet the highest standards. Visit in person and speak to staff and current families. Key things to ask: staff-to-resident ratios, specialist training, activities provision, and how the home handles changing care needs. See our full guide to residential care homes in England for a step-by-step checklist.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data