Greater London Care Homes: Compare The County Before You Shortlist
Greater London has 1054 care homes in the current RightCareHome dataset, with 86% rated Good or Outstanding. The county layer compares town clusters including London, Ilford and Romford, pricing from £1,607 to £3,500/week, care-type depth, financial-risk coverage, and postcode-level signals before families narrow to individual homes.
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Where to start in Greater London
A county-level view of supply, CQC quality, pricing and linked city markets, built from the same signals used in the directory below.
Homes analysed
1,054
Open care home records currently covered in Greater London.
CQC quality mix
86% Good+
25 Outstanding, 813 Good, 128 Requires Improvement and 6 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost signal
£1,607/week
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View evidenceCare type split
757 residential
309 nursing homes and 469 dementia-care signals across Greater London.
Largest town cluster
London
58 homes, 85% Good+, £1,639/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Greater London Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
What the local care home market looks like in Greater London
Across Greater London and surrounding areas
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
966 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Greater London care homes
Greater London homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
88% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Care market across Greater London
95% of 47 homes there are rated Good or Outstanding.
Average weekly costs range from about £1,410 to £1,731 across the county's larger towns.
469 homes (44%) currently offer this specialist support.
125 homes sit in the county's biggest local-authority cluster.
Care Standards in Greater London
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 1054 homes
Overall quality
86%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
469 homes
Dementia support (44%)
Specialist Care Coverage
This is the clearest specialist category currently reaching meaningful scale in the public county dataset.
469 (44%)
Dementia
Families looking for this type of support have a meaningful county-wide shortlist here, even if other specialist categories are less visible in current public records.
Major towns in Greater London
Compare how care quality, pricing, and nursing supply vary across the main towns and local care markets in Greater London.
London
Barnet
London is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater London, with 562 homes in the current county dataset. 87% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 13 Outstanding and 437 Good ratings in the dataset. 155 nursing homes and 247 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,680/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
London
Enfield
London is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater London, with 562 homes in the current county dataset. 87% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 13 Outstanding and 437 Good ratings in the dataset. 155 nursing homes and 247 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,680/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Ilford
Redbridge
Ilford is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater London, with 50 homes in the current county dataset. 78% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding and 39 Good ratings in the dataset. 5 nursing homes and 15 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing is currently below the county average at £1,410/week, so it can be useful when families need value without losing local supply.
London
Lewisham
London is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater London, with 562 homes in the current county dataset. 87% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 13 Outstanding and 437 Good ratings in the dataset. 155 nursing homes and 247 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,680/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
London
Waltham Forest
London is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater London, with 562 homes in the current county dataset. 87% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 13 Outstanding and 437 Good ratings in the dataset. 155 nursing homes and 247 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,680/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
London
Greenwich
London is one of the strongest linked city or town clusters inside Greater London, with 562 homes in the current county dataset. 87% of rated homes in this town cluster are currently Good or Outstanding, with 13 Outstanding and 437 Good ratings in the dataset. 155 nursing homes and 247 dementia-care signals make it one of the broader care-type clusters in the county data. Average pricing sits close to the county picture at £1,680/week, making it a useful benchmark for comparing nearby markets.
Which towns are easiest to visit and support in Greater London?
These town-level signals use the homes we already track across the county: transport access, healthcare proximity, green space, and practical features such as parking, lifts, and Wi-Fi.
Easiest for repeat family visits
London
London currently looks like the easiest town in this county for repeat visits, based on how accessible homes appear by transport and basic arrival logistics.
- Avg train station distance 1.0km
- 9 bus stops nearby
- 47% of homes show parking
- 57% of homes show lift access
Strongest healthcare access around homes
Ilford
Ilford currently stands out for local practical support around care homes, with the strongest combined access to hospitals, GPs, and pharmacies in the county dataset.
- Avg hospital distance 2.0km
- Avg GP distance 0.7km
- Avg pharmacy distance 0.5km
County-wide data signals for Greater London
A structured view of the care type, CQC, financial-risk, postcode and linked-city signals behind this county guide.
Care type split
1,054 homes analysed
- 309 nursing homes (29%)
- 757 residential homes (72%)
- 469 dementia-care signals (44%)
CQC distribution
86% Good or Outstanding
- 25 Outstanding
- 813 Good
- 128 Requires Improvement
- 6 Inadequate
Financial coverage
85% coverage
- 896 homes with financial signals
- 495 low risk
- 146 medium risk
- 193 high risk
- 62 critical risk
Postcode clusters
Strongest local postcode samples
CR8
35 homesCR8 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater London, with 35 homes around Purley, Kenley and Croydon. Visible weekly fees average £1,676. 77% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
SW16
32 homesSW16 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater London, with 32 homes around London, Croydon and Norbury. Visible weekly fees average £2,447. 88% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
CR2
26 homesCR2 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater London, with 26 homes around South Croydon, Croydon and London. Visible weekly fees average £1,740. 92% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
SE6
24 homesSE6 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Greater London, with 24 homes around London. Visible weekly fees average £1,761. 75% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
Linked city guides
Strongest city connections
London is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater London, with 562 homes, 87% Good/Outstanding ratings, 155 nursing homes and 247 dementia-care signals.
Ilford is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater London, with 50 homes, 78% Good/Outstanding ratings, 5 nursing homes and 15 dementia-care signals.
Romford is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater London, with 42 homes, 89% Good/Outstanding ratings, 14 nursing homes and 24 dementia-care signals.
Sutton is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater London, with 38 homes, 92% Good/Outstanding ratings, 15 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals.
Croydon is one of the strongest linked city guides inside Greater London, with 31 homes, 83% Good/Outstanding ratings, 10 nursing homes and 10 dementia-care signals.
Town clusters
Where the county market is most concentrated
London
562 homesLondon is a major Greater London care market with 562 homes in the county dataset. 87% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 155 nursing homes and 247 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Ilford
50 homesIlford is a major Greater London care market with 50 homes in the county dataset. 78% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 5 nursing homes and 15 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Romford
42 homesRomford is a major Greater London care market with 42 homes in the county dataset. 89% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 14 nursing homes and 24 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Sutton
38 homesSutton is a major Greater London care market with 38 homes in the county dataset. 92% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 15 nursing homes and 16 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Croydon
31 homesCroydon is a major Greater London care market with 31 homes in the county dataset. 83% of rated homes are Good or Outstanding, with 10 nursing homes and 10 dementia-care signals available for comparison.
Why families in Greater London use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 1054 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Greater London
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Greater London
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Greater London homes worth shortlisting first
A county-wide starting shortlist drawn from the live directory. We prioritise current CQC rating first, then show the other public signals available on each home card.
1 Sheringham Avenue, Greater London
From ≈ £7,109 / mo
from £1,635 / wk
5 Horse Leaze, Greater London
Amberley Lodge - Purley, Greater London
From ≈ £6,479 / mo
from £1,490 / wk
Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, Greater London
From ≈ £7,827 / mo
from £1,800 / wk
Coloma Court Care Home, Greater London
From ≈ £7,357 / mo
from £1,692 / wk
Ebury Court Residential Home Limited, Greater London
From ≈ £6,501 / mo
from £1,495 / wk
Elysium Care Partnerships Limited - 1a Upper Brighton Road, Greater London
From ≈ £8,696 / mo
from £2,000 / wk
Elysium Care Partnerships Limited - 21b Upper Brighton Road, Greater London
Elysium Care Partnerships Limited - 89 Ewell Road, Greater London
From ≈ £8,696 / mo
from £2,000 / wk
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Use the Greater London county page as the control layer before opening more local pages: compare 1054 homes, 309 nursing homes, 469 dementia-care signals, 757 residential homes, town clusters such as London, and the strongest linked city guides inside the county.