Care homes in Waltham Forest
There are 46 care homes registered with the CQC in Waltham Forest, London. 4 are nursing homes and 20 are registered for dementia care. 1 is rated Outstanding and 40 Good by the CQC.
We are still collecting fees for Waltham Forest, 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 Waltham Forest
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.
135 Norman Road
Abba Residential Home
Albany Nursing Home
Alliston House
Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care Home
Ashwood House Limited (Leyton)
Aspray House
Carmen Lodge
Dalton Lodge
Ebony House
Edward House Care Home
Forest Haven
Forest View Care Home
George Mason Lodge
Grosvenor Park Community Project
Grove Residential Home
Heathlands Care Home
Heathlands Care Home
Highcroft Care Home
20 Leonard Road
48 Leonard Road
51 Leonard Road
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Waltham Forest
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 £1,210 a week. 77 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
“Sidonia is a first class live-in carer whose dedication and thoughtfulness made her stay a happy experience.”
“Charity would take Nan on holidays day trips and shopping adventures”
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 Waltham Forest
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.
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Common questions
How much do care homes in Waltham Forest cost?
We do not yet have enough published fees in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest?
46 care homes in Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest?
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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