Care homes in Merton
There are 35 care homes registered with the CQC in Merton, London. 14 are nursing homes and 18 are registered for dementia care. 1 is rated Outstanding and 33 Good by the CQC.
We are still collecting fees for Merton: 1 home has a figure on record so far, too few to give a typical fee for the area. Where a home has told us its price it is shown on the card and dated. Across England, care homes with a fee on record typically charge £1,300 a week for residential care and £1,592 for nursing care.
Stay at home with a live-in carer near Merton
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.
Hallmark Kew House Luxury Care Home
138 All Saints Road
179 Green Lane
374 St Helier Avenue
43 Florence Avenue
Abbey House - Morden
Acorn Residential Home
Ashbrook House
Barons Lodge
Bavani Care Home Limited
Carter House
Eltandia Hall Care Centre
Fieldway Care Home
Greenfield Care Home
Haydon Park Lodge
Haydons Lodge
Heathland Court Care Home
Jericho Lodge
Jubilee Lodge
Keychange Charity Alexander House Care Home
Lee House
Link House
Manor House Residential Home
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Merton
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 £1,230 a week. 78 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”
“Without his support we wouldn't have been able to navigate bringing and keeping Dad at home.”
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check within the last 2 years, 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 Merton
We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, care homes with a fee on record typically charge £1,300 a week for residential care and £1,592 for nursing care.
Nearby council areas
Common questions
How much do care homes in Merton cost?
We do not yet have enough published fees in Merton for a typical figure. Across England, care homes with a fee on record typically charge £1,300 a week for residential care and £1,592 for nursing care. Ask each home for a written quote.
How many care homes are there in Merton?
35 care homes in Merton 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 Merton?
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.
Help with this decision
Who pays for care home fees, and when the council helps
The means test in plain English: the savings limits, what counts, what happens to your house, and what you keep each week.
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CQC ratings explained: how to read an inspection report
Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement, Inadequate. What the inspectors look at, what the rating does not tell you, and how to read the report behind it.
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Residential, nursing, dementia or respite: the types of care home
The names on the sign mean specific things to the regulator. Knowing the difference stops you paying for care you do not need, or moving twice.
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Choosing a care home: what to look for and ask on a visit
You learn more in an hour on the premises than in a week online. A checklist of what to look for and what to ask about staffing, fees, food and daily life.
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