Elmwood

Bromley · BR1 2EN

Care type
Nursing Home
Weekly fees
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Rating history
GoodRating published Feb 2019
Capacity
70 beds
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What the evidence shows

Elmwood is listed as a nursing home. The historical inspection rating, published before the current registration, is Good (Feb 2019). Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness.

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What stands out

  • Family feedback highlights staff kindness and attentiveness
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: isolated report of safeguarding concerns

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Mission Care Management
Provider group
-
Local authority
Bromley
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
100%
Floors
3
Opened
1952
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 5 homes; 60% rated Good or better (3 Good, 1 Requires Improvement).

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Elmwood Inspection Rating & History

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

This rating was published before the current registration. Read it alongside the registration and inspection history below.

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good · history
Effective
Good · history
Caring
Good · history
Responsive
Good · history
Well-Led
Good · history
Inspection record date
Inspection report published · Mar 2021
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, physical disability support, nursing care. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Physical disability support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Hypertension
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COPD
Asthma
Palliative Care
Arthritis
Depression
Anxiety
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Challenging Behaviour
Autism Spectrum
End-of-Life Care

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration

Elmwood: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

The listed amount is not confirmed as the full cost of care. Ask the home for an assessed weekly quote.

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A listed amount of £199 is recorded in the weekly-fee information, but its basis as the full cost of care is not confirmed. We have not converted it to a daily rate or used it in cost estimates or budget comparisons. Ask for a written full weekly quote, including care and extras.

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Published fee notes

Weekly fees from £1,998 for nursing and dementia nursing care. Accepts Local Authority funding with a third-party top-up.

Nursing care
From £1,998/week
Dementia care
From £1,998/week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

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Family Reviews

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Elmwood, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Elmwood is a care home with nursing in Bromley, London, operated by Mission Care Management since 2025. The home has 70 beds and is an inspection rating of Good in its history, published before the current registration. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

42, Southborough Road, Bromley, BR1 2EN

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest GP
800m
Nearest Pharmacy
700m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
500m

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.9km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

4 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Soft Diet
Diabetic
Vegetarian
Vegan
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected August 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Activities & Social Life

RightCareHome analysisDaily-life evidence

Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
Religious Services
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✓One-to-one activity sessions
✓Organised group activities

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Couples Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Chapel
Hairdresser
Shop
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus

Medical & Therapy

Oxygen Supply
Physiotherapy Room
Sensory Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Elmwood a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Elmwood

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  1. How do you monitor and respond to safeguarding concerns?

    Ask who you should contact if you are worried about a resident.

  2. How do staff work together to keep care consistent between shifts?

    During the visit, watch how staff communicate with residents and each other.

  3. How do residents with limited mobility take part in activities?

  4. What concerns do families raise most often, and what has changed in response?

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Elmwood

What does the inspection rating for Elmwood show?

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 24 March 2021.

Is Elmwood a good care home?

The rating history records Good, published before the current registration. The inspection report was published on 24 March 2021. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

Are Elmwood's care home fees published?

Nursing care: From £1,998/week. Dementia care: From £1,998/week. Ask Elmwood for a written weekly quote covering the care required, what is included and any extras. Compare the quote with local care home fees in Bromley.

Does Elmwood accept NHS or local authority funding?

Elmwood accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Elmwood a nursing home or a residential care home?

Elmwood is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is listed. Confirm the current on-site arrangements for individual needs.

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Does Elmwood provide dementia care?

Elmwood specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Elmwood have?

Elmwood has 70 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Elmwood?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 5.0 out of 5.

Are Elmwood's reviews enough to make a decision?

Elmwood's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Elmwood safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Elmwood is "Good". This rating history predates the current registration. No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Elmwood?

Elmwood is operated by MISSION CARE MANAGEMENT (Company registration number: 03732148).

Has Elmwood had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Elmwood in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Elmwood's provider?

Elmwood's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Elmwood?

Ask Elmwood how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Elmwood?

Before choosing Elmwood, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Bromley to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

What is Elmwood's food hygiene rating?

Elmwood currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 18 August 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Elmwood?

When visiting Elmwood, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Elmwood?

Our visit checklist for Elmwood starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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Topics to take into your visit

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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