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Care homes in London

There are 1,270 care homes registered with the CQC in London. 385 are nursing homes and 593 are registered for dementia care.

Of the 26 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,488 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,352 to £1,688. Nursing care is typically £1,945 a week. A live-in carer at home typically costs about £1,120 a week across England and can look after a couple.

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Care homes with published fees and good ratings

PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near London

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Loveday Kensington, London

Loveday Kensington

London, W8 · 40 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaIAC Chelsea
Respite care
£4,017 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
78 Hoylake Crescent, Uxbridge

78 Hoylake Crescent

Uxbridge, UB10 · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAKM Care
Residential care
from £1,350 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
Alexander Care Centre, London

Alexander Care Centre

London, SE4 · 78 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Residential care
from £1,564 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

Common questions

How much do care homes in London cost?

The typical residential care home fee in London is £1,488 a week, based on 26 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,945 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in London?

1,270 care homes in London are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home in London?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.

Typical fees in London

Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 1,270 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.

Nursing care
£1,945
Usually £1,748 to £2,004 a week16 homes
Nursing dementia care
£2,246
Usually £2,025 to £2,552 a week4 homes
Residential care
£1,488
Usually £1,352 to £1,688 a week26 homes
Residential dementia care
£1,513
Usually £1,238 to £1,920 a week6 homes
Respite care
£2,060
Usually £1,750 to £2,161 a week7 homes
Care home fees
£1,797
Usually £1,263 to £1,937 a week20 homes
Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
£1,120
Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355

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