Alexander House
1-3 Palewell Park, London, SW14 8JQ
Residential care home · 16 beds · Glory Care Centre

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- December 2025
- Beds
- 16
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week.
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About Alexander House
Alexander House is a residential care home in London, in the Richmond upon Thames council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 16 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Glory Care Centre. The home has been registered since August 2019.
At its latest inspection, published December 2025, the CQC rated Alexander House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Alexander House has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Richmond upon Thames. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.
There are 42 registered care homes in Richmond upon Thames. The nearest to Alexander House include 185 Arabella Drive, Lyle House and Shenehom Housing Association. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Glory Care Centre Ltd
- Registered with CQC
- August 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (December 2025)
- Council area
- Richmond upon Thames
- Town
- London
Alexander House rated Good; inspectors found kind, personalised care, with a recommendation to improve medicines records.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Alexander House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Alexander House
How much does Alexander House cost?
Alexander House has not published its fees. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Alexander House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Alexander House Requires improvement in December 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Alexander House provide nursing care?
No. Alexander House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Alexander House offer dementia care?
Yes. Alexander House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Alexander House have?
Alexander House is registered for up to 16 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Richmond upon Thames
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £980 to £1,270 a week. 78 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“Without his support we wouldn't have been able to navigate bringing and keeping Dad at home.”
“We cannot speak highly enough of the care that Angelique gave, and would recommend her to anyone else needing a live-in carer.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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