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Care homes in London

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There are 641 care homes in and around London on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,484 a week, while Barnet usually pays £1,151. The largest is Meadbank Care Home, with 176 beds.

care homes
641
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£1,484/wkbelow the UK average of £1,705
what Barnet council pays
£1,151/wk

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Care homes in London (641)

4 in London, 637 more within 3 miles · updated October 2026

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  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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88% of London’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 17 rated Outstanding. Based on 592 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in London costs about £1,484/week, while Barnet’s published usual rate is around £1,151/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £333/week (about £17,316/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Barnet council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed641
Rated Good or Outstanding519 of 592 (88%)
Rated Outstanding17
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate73
Average published weekly fee£1,484
Barnet usual weekly rate (2025)£1,151
LargestMeadbank Care Home (176 beds)
Most recently inspectedCrownwise Limited - St Andrews (December 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 182 · Nursing 153 · Dementia 188 · Respite 102
Outstanding17
Good502
Requires improvement73
Not yet rated49
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, London£1,484/wk
  • Nursing, London£1,511/wk
  • Dementia, London£1,532/wk
  • England average£1,278/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk
  • Barnet usual rate£1,151/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across England. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Barnet's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in London

  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

4,481 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Theft from the person1,031
  • Other theft871
  • Violent crime597
  • Anti-social behaviour597
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Questions about care homes in London

How many care homes are there in London?

There are 641 care homes listed in and around London on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in London cost?

Care homes in London range from around £900 to around £3,000 per week, with averages of £1,484 for residential, £1,532 for dementia, £1,511 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in London compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around London is about £1,484 per week — below the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in London are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

519 of the 641 care homes in and around London are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 17 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in London?

Homes in and around London offer dementia (188), residential (182), nursing (153), respite (102). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

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