Nursing homes in Lambeth
9 of the 34 care homes in Lambeth are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 4 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Lambeth. The typical residential care home fee in Lambeth is £1,356 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Lambeth and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £70,512 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,712 a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
A similar price for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,357 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. 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.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Lambeth
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.
Limetree Care Home
St Mary's Care Home
Uplands Care Home
Windmill Lodge Care Home
British Home & Hospital for Incurables
Havelock Court Care Home
St Peters Residence
Luso Court Care Centre
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Lambeth
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 £1,250 a week. 76 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“She cared for my mum with Alzheimer's with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude”
“She is just one of those people that looks around, sees what needs to be done and does it.”
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.
Typical fees in Lambeth
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Lambeth cost?
Not enough nursing homes in Lambeth have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Lambeth is typically £1,356 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Lambeth?
9 of the 34 CQC-registered care homes in Lambeth are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Lambeth?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Lambeth?
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. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Lambeth council for a needs assessment.