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Nursing homes in Wandsworth

13 of the 26 care homes in Wandsworth are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 10 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 Wandsworth. The typical residential care home fee in Wandsworth is £1,953 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 Wandsworth and can look after a couple.

Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Wandsworth
£1,953a week

About £101,556 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,906 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £609 a week less, £31,668 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,551 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Wandsworth
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wandsworth

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.

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The Pines Nursing Home, London

The Pines Nursing Home

London, SW15 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCaring Homes
Nursing care
from £2,016 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Wandsworth

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.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Wandsworth
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Wandsworth

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 £1,260 a week. 77 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”
Marie-anne B., about Carla A.
“Without his support we wouldn't have been able to navigate bringing and keeping Dad at home.”
Emma P., about Aman A.
See live-in carers near WandsworthProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

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 Wandsworth

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 Wandsworth cost?

Not enough nursing homes in Wandsworth have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in Wandsworth is typically £1,953 a week and nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many nursing homes are there in Wandsworth?

13 of the 26 CQC-registered care homes in Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth?

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 Wandsworth?

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 Wandsworth council for a needs assessment.