Nightingale House

London · SW12 8NB

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
£2,488–£3,410/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Jan 2023
Capacity
115 beds
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What the evidence shows

Nightingale House is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Jan 2023). Family feedback highlights staff warmth and dedication.

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What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Family feedback highlights staff warmth and dedication
  • Dementia support

Points to explore

  • Family feedback: missed health issue and slow emergency response

What we cannot confirm

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.

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
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Registered provider
Nightingale Hammerson
Provider group
-
Local authority
Wandsworth
Purpose built
Yes
Ensuite rooms
73%
Floors
3
Opened
1907
Nursing cover
Registered nurse shown 24/7

Provider network: 2 homes; 100% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 1 Good).

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Nightingale House Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Outstanding
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Sept 2022

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Registered Manager
Clemence Muchingaguyo
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, nursing care, 24/7 nurse cover. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

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

  • Dementia support is listed, but a secure unit and wandering support are not confirmed. Discuss wandering or distress support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Brain Injury
Diabetes
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Heart Disease
Palliative Care
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness

Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

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.
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Manager
Clemence Muchingaguyo

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management
PEG Tube Feeding
Stoma Care
Tracheostomy Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Nightingale House: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

£2,488–£3,410/week

≈ £10,818 - £14,827 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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

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Published fee notes

Care costs start from £2,264 per week. Permanent Residential Dementia care from £2,295. Permanent Nursing care from £2,584. Respite care up to £3,075.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Wandsworth, nursing with dementia care): £1,382/wk

Nursing care
£2,584–£3,075/week
Dementia care
£2,295–£3,075/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 Nightingale House, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Nightingale House is a care home with nursing in London, London, operated by Nightingale Hammerson since 2011. The home has 115 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

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Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

105 Nightingale Lane, Wandsworth Common, London, SW12 8NB

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.6 km
Nearest GP
400m
Nearest Pharmacy
600m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
400m

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

261m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

5 dining services listed

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Dining Services

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

Dietary Options

Kosher
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected June 2024)
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.

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Pet Therapy
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
Double Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture
TV in Rooms
Phone in Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
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Lifestyle & Amenities

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

Medical & Therapy

Physiotherapy Room
Sensory Room

Provider Records

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Next Steps

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

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Nightingale House

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  1. Have there been any recent changes in staff turnover or training?

  2. How do you support residents who wander or become distressed in practice?

  3. Are activity programmes regularly updated and tailored to residents' interests?

  4. Ask how staff monitor and communicate changes in residents' health.

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 Nightingale House

What does the inspection rating for Nightingale House show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Nightingale House a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.5 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.

How much does Nightingale House cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Nightingale House: £2,488–£3,410/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Nightingale House accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is Nightingale House a nursing home or a residential care home?

Nightingale House 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 Nightingale House provide dementia care?

Nightingale House 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. If wandering support is not clear in the public data, that becomes a follow-up question rather than a positive signal.

How many beds does Nightingale House have?

Nightingale House has 115 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Nightingale House?

Family feedback raises points to discuss with the home. The combined public feedback rating is 4.5 out of 5.

Are Nightingale House's reviews enough to make a decision?

Nightingale House'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 Nightingale House safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Nightingale House is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Nightingale House?

Nightingale House is operated by NIGHTINGALE HAMMERSON TRUSTEE COMPANY LIMITED (Company registration number: 07990530).

Has Nightingale House had enforcement actions?

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

What do public company records show about Nightingale House's provider?

Nightingale House'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 30 September 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Nightingale House?

Ask Nightingale House 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 Nightingale House?

Before choosing Nightingale House, 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 London to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Nightingale House's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Nightingale House looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Nightingale House's food hygiene rating?

Nightingale House currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 24 June 2024.

What questions should I ask when visiting Nightingale House?

When visiting Nightingale House, 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 Nightingale House?

Our visit checklist for Nightingale House 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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