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Alexander Care Centre

Rated: GoodNursing Home · 78 beds
4.1Family-reviewed · Multiple sources
From £6,803/monthVacancies available

Verified with regulatory, financial, and public review data · April 2026

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by HC-One LimitedPart of BRAND HC-One Limited
Est. 1996Registered Oct 201124/7 Registered Nurse
Beds78
TypeNursing Home
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Local AuthorityLewisham
Purpose BuiltYes
Ensuite100%
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, independent reviews, and food hygiene dataUpdated Oct 2021
No broker feesNo pressure callsFamily-first guidance

At a Glance

The key facts for shortlisting Alexander Care Centre.

Quality

Rated Good · no recent inspection on record

Costs

From £6,803 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

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Financial Stability

Medium financial risk — worth checking further

About Alexander Care Centre

Alexander Care Centre is a care home with nursing in London, London, operated by HC-One Limited since 2011. The home has 78 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Dementia Friendly

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

Check supported conditions, specialist capability, and clinical coverage before shortlisting.

Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Officially Registered Services

Registered with the regulator for

Accommodation with nursing
Medical treatment

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Physical Disability
Adults 65+
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Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Brain Injury
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Palliative Care

Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

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

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

End-of-Life Care

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Wheelchair access
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  • How do you support residents who wander or become distressed?
  • How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  • How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

Review activities, food quality, and facilities that most affect your relative's everyday wellbeing.

Activities & Social Life

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

5 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Reminiscence
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One-to-one activity sessions
Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room

Dietary Options

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected June 2025)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:5/5
Management:5/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Parking
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room

Safety & Quality

How safe and well-led is this home right now?

Use CQC ratings, enforcement context, and stability signals to spot confidence or risk.

Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend
Good for 4 years

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Requires improvement

This rating is based on an inspection over two years ago. The Care Home Check report tracks whether conditions have changed since then.

Last Inspection
No recent inspection on record
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Registered Manager
No manager registered

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Financial Health

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Source: Public financial records

Based on accounts filed Sept 2024

Financial Stability

Medium Risk
Stability Score52/100
Overdue: last filed Sept 2024

Corporate Details

HC-ONE LIMITED · ltd
Company #07712656
Status: ActiveIncorporated: 2011

Risk Signals

Director Stability

2 active directorsAvg tenure: 0 years

2 resignations in the last 2 years

Concerning

Secured Debt

0 outstanding / 25 satisfied

Ownership

Independent

Red Flags (1)

Costs & Funding

Can this option work for your budget now and long-term?

See weekly and monthly estimates first, then check which funding routes are realistic.

Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical weekly care cost

From £1,564.54 per week

≈ £6,803 per month

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if eligible for council or NHS-funded care.

Check funding eligibility →

Nursing Care
£1,786 – £1,992
per week
Dementia Care
£1,619 – £1,992
per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly. Applies if savings and property exceed £23,250.

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.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide checks whether you qualify — covering NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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What's Included

Prices are guidelines only; exact price must be confirmed with the home. Starts from £1564 per week according to HC-One.

Family Feedback

What do families consistently say?

Focus on repeated patterns that indicate strengths and the questions worth asking on your visit.

What Families Say

We read every public review families have left about this home — across Google, care directories, and independent platforms — to find the patterns a star rating cannot show.

Based on 18 family reviews.

4.1
Based on 18 family reviews
POSITIVE
Coverage: High

What Families Say

Families consistently mention strong day-to-day support, with a few practical points worth checking on your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 5reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

How Families Rate This Home

Based on 1,033 detailed ratings across 11 aspects

Activities
4.12
Facilities
4.36
Food & Drink
4.40
Value for Money
4.43
Rooms
4.44
Cleanliness
4.56
Safety
4.64
Care & Support
4.65

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Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

  • consistent kindness from staff (Medium impact · 32 mentions)
  • welcoming and clean environment (Medium impact · 27 mentions)
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  • staff responsiveness to concerns (Medium impact · 18 mentions)
  • residents' visible happiness and progress (Medium impact · 21 mentions)

Questions to ask on your visit

  • Ask how staff support residents to join activities and socialise.
  • Observe if residents are engaged or left alone in their rooms.
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  • Check how often residents are taken outside or to communal areas.

Signals to review before deciding

Potential risk signals to validate during your visit:

  • resident isolation and lack of stimulation (1 mention)
    High priority
  • staff inattentiveness and rudeness (1 mention)
    High priority
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  • limited activities and outings (3 mentions)
    Medium priority

Trends over time

Directional changes detected in family feedback over the past 12–24 months:

management responsiveness
Stable

Families continue to report management listens and acts on concerns, with no recent negative shifts.

Confidence: Medium

Ask on visit: How quickly does management respond to family feedback?

What Families Are Saying

The staff are so respectful and very gentle with residents.

— Family member

The home is very clean and lively, and the staff are friendly and welcoming, always greeting you with a big smile.

— Family member

Rating Trends Over Time

This home has 10 years of review data. See which aspects are improving, which need attention, and how recent ratings compare.

See full trends — £49

Who this home may suit

  • Families seeking a warm, friendly environment
  • Residents who value consistent routines and gentle care
  • Those who appreciate regular updates and open communication

Decision gaps before shortlisting

  • How are less mobile or withdrawn residents encouraged to participate?

    Risk of isolation or decline if not actively included.

    Ask for examples of tailored engagement for quieter residents.

  • How does the home handle staff shortages or busy periods?

    Impacts response times and quality of care.

    Request recent examples of how they manage busy shifts.

  • What is included in the fees and what incurs extra charges?

    Avoids unexpected costs and financial stress.

    Ask for a written breakdown of costs and extras.

Most-mentioned positives

Common positive phrases seen across family feedback:

friendly and caring staff · 32 mentions
clean and tidy rooms · 19 mentions
welcoming atmosphere · 15 mentions
management listens to families · 10 mentions

Signals to check on visit

Repeated concern phrases and risk checks:

resident isolation and lack of stimulation · 1 mention
staff inattentiveness and rudeness · 1 mention
limited activities and outings · 3 mentions

In families' own words

The staff are so respectful and very gentle with residents.

Family review

The home is very clean and lively, and the staff are friendly and welcoming, always greeting you with a big smile.

Family review

Staff perspective

Family reviews tell you how care feels from the outside. But the people delivering that care have their own story — about workload, management, and whether they feel supported to do their job well.

The Care Home Check report checks employee feedback from recruitment platforms to check whether staff satisfaction aligns with what families experience.

Ready to verify what family feedback may be pointing to?

Care Home Check combines review patterns with finance, staffing and inspection context, then turns them into better visit questions before you decide.

Independent checks before you decide

Location & Practical

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

Assess travel convenience, nearby services, and neighbourhood context for family peace of mind.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Location & Neighbourhood

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21 Rushy Mead, Lewisham, London, SE4 1JJ

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Nearby Amenities

Bus Stops (500m)
0 stops

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
15/100

Transport access

0/10

Local amenities

0/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Common Questions About Alexander Care Centre

Visit Checklist

Use this short checklist during your visit to Alexander Care Centre and compare answers across homes.

  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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Care Home Check

What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. The Care Home Check report checks the things families usually only discover after moving in — finances, staffing reality, and what to ask on your visit.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report checks whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern.

Public signals already visible on this page

Financial
Inspection

Is this home financially sound?

We check the company accounts, ownership changes, and director history — the things that show whether a home is stable for years to come.

Know before you commit, not after.

What do staff actually experience?

Employee reviews from recruitment platforms reveal whether staff feel supported and well-managed — which directly shapes the care your relative receives.

The inside view families rarely see.

What should you ask on your visit?

Based on everything we find — inspections, reviews, finances, staffing — we write questions specific to this home, so your visit leads to real answers.

Turn a guided tour into a proper conversation.

Independent checks before you decide

Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Data verified April 2026— always confirm details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards