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Care homes in Bexleyheath

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There are 19 care homes in and around Bexleyheath on AskBart. 79% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,244 a week, while Bexley usually pays £1,016. The largest is Frognal House Care Home, with 131 beds.

care homes
19
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
79%
typical residential fee
£1,244/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Bexley council pays
£1,016/wk

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Bexleyheath

Care homes in Bexleyheath (19)

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3 in Bexleyheath, 16 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Abbotsleigh Mews Care HomeGood£1,2001203.6 mi—2.1 mi
Adelaide Care HomeGood£1,200764.0 mi—0.4 mi
Baugh House Care CentreGood · Jun 2021On request604.5 mi—2.4 mi
Cedar Court Care HomeRequires improvement · Jan 2026On request473.4 mi—2.9 mi
Frognal House Care HomeGood£1,3161314.0 mi—2.9 mi
Groveland Park Care HomeOutstanding · Jun 2019On request554.5 mi—1.1 mi
Heathfield Court Care HomeGood · Jul 2018On request664.5 mi—1.9 mi
Maples Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2025On request753.6 mi—0.7 mi
Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care HomeGood · Mar 2023£1,250344.9 mi—2.1 mi
Northbourne CourtGood · Oct 2023On request1203.5 mi—2.4 mi
ParkviewGood · Oct 2019On request694.3 mi—0.6 mi
Riverdale CourtRequires improvement · Aug 2021On request802.4 mi—1.8 mi
Shaftesbury Court Care HomeGood£1,251404.2 mi—2.1 mi
Shakti LodgeRequires improvement · Jun 2021On request262.8 mi—2.6 mi
Smyth Lodge Care HomeGood£1,649804.0 mi—2.9 mi
St Aubyns Nursing HomeGood · Feb 2020On request393.9 mi—2.4 mi
St. Margarets Residential HomeGood · Dec 2023On request223.8 mi—2.3 mi
The Sidcup Care HomeGood£1,0901004.2 mi—2.3 mi
Wilmington Manor Care HomeGood£1,000502.9 mi—2.8 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Bexleyheath in numbers

79% of Bexleyheath’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 19 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Bexleyheath costs about £1,244/week, while Bexley’s published usual rate is around £1,016/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £228/week (about £11,856/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 Bexley council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed19
Rated Good or Outstanding15 of 19 (79%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate4
Average published weekly fee£1,244
Bexley usual weekly rate (2025)£1,016
LargestFrognal House Care Home (131 beds)
Most recently inspectedSt. Margarets Residential Home (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 11 · Nursing 9 · Dementia 10 · Respite 8
Average house price, Bexley (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£405,477
Outstanding1
Good14
Requires improvement4
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Bexleyheath£1,244/wk
  • Nursing, Bexleyheath£1,234/wk
  • Dementia, Bexleyheath£1,323/wk
  • Bexley average£1,273/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Bexley usual rate£1,016/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Bexley. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Bexley'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.

House prices in Bexley

The average house price in Bexley is £405,477, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£405,477
Detached
£721,515
Semi-detached
£523,983
Terraced
£407,701
Flats & maisonettes
£241,105

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath is a busy, south-east London suburb with good local shops and strong dining and pub culture. It offers decent green space and a range of community facilities, making it a practical choice for those wanting to stay connected to Greater London while accessing suburban amenities.

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • 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).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 14% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

282 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime80
  • Anti-social behaviour69
  • Shoplifting29
  • Criminal damage & arson28
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. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

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

Community & connection in Bexleyheath

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Carers' Support (Bexley)

Provides respite care at home for carers, enabling a carer to take a break while the person they look after remains in their own home where their usual routines can continue. We also provide…

1.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1075801)
Charity

Stroke Care International

The advancement Of health and saving of lives of elderly and people with disability through training, advice and support both at home and at a designated centre. Organising basic health checks.…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1176508)
Charity

The Cottage Community

The Cottage Community is an independent registered charity providing a day centre and hot meals, lunch clubs, activities, transport and shopping trips for elderly and vulnerable clients, resident…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1180662)
Charity

Age Concern Bromley

Age Concern Bromley, (trading name Age UK Bromley & Greenwich) provides a range of services, projects, emotional and practical support to older people, their relatives and carers. It also…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1060861)
Charity

Deptford Action Group for the Elderly

The purpose of DAGE is to combat social isolation for pensioners of Lewisham and Greenwich by the provision of a pop-in facility for social contact, an advice and information service providing…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (269672)
Charity

The Stroke Club and Befriending Service

To promote and protect the physical and mental health of people who have had strokes and their family and carers in the London borough of Newham through the provision of support, education,…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1137796)

Bexleyheath: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+27.6%
Projected change in Bexley, 2025 to 2035 (6,478 to 8,268). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+15.8%
Projected change in Bexley, 2025 to 2035 (42,922 to 49,715). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
7
Nearest: Broadway Pharmacy (0.3 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
43
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
13.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–10 out of 10
Where the 46 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 15 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Bexleyheath

  • Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice · 2.2 milesCQC Good (report published December 2022). CQC page
  • St Christopher's Hospice · 8.8 milesCQC page
  • Ellenor Gravesend · 9.6 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Bexleyheath

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Bexleyheath a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Bexleyheath

Bexleyheath suits people who value proximity to London services and family in the capital, and who are comfortable in a bustling suburban setting. The town has reasonable everyday provision and social outlets, though care-home choice may be more limited than in larger centres. Affordability and commute access are the main draws for those with nearby family; the recorded crime rate warrants honest consideration before moving.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GPs, pharmacies and dentists are available locally; Darent Valley Hospital in nearby Dartford provides emergency and acute care within reasonable reach.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026–04 was 282 offences; violent crime and antisocial behaviour were the most common categories, above the quieter UK average and worth factoring into your sense of local safety.
  • Family & connection: Think carefully about how close your family or support network is, and whether you're content in a busier, urban setting where you can call on help easily.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in Bexleyheath tend to sit at or slightly above the England average; check individual homes for variations, as provision and pricing can differ markedly.
  • Transport: Good bus routes connect to central London and nearby areas; rail links to the capital are accessible via nearby stations, making it easier if family or interests pull you into town.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision exists locally, though the range and size of specialist retirement schemes may be smaller than in larger regional centres — speak to local providers directly to gauge current choice.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Sixteen parks and seven allotments offer outdoor recreation and gardening opportunities; the broader south-east London area has established walking routes and open spaces for gentle activity.
  • Community: Seventy restaurants and cafes, and 32 pubs and bars, create a lively social landscape; look for local memory cafés, church groups or hobby clubs to build new connections.
  • Climate: South-east England experiences a temperate maritime climate — mild winters and warm summers, with regular rainfall; prepare for typical London-area weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Crime rate: The recorded offence count is notably higher than the UK average, with violent crime and antisocial behaviour among the most frequent; only move if you feel confident living in an urban, busier area.
  • Urban density: Bexleyheath is a congested, commercial suburb rather than a quiet country retreat — noise, traffic and crowds are part of daily life here.

Questions about care homes in Bexleyheath

How many care homes are there in Bexleyheath?

There are 19 care homes listed in and around Bexleyheath 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 Bexleyheath cost?

Care homes in Bexleyheath range from around £1,000 to around £1,649 per week, with averages of £1,244 for residential, £1,323 for dementia, £1,234 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

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

The average residential care fee around Bexleyheath is about £1,244 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

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

15 of the 19 care homes in and around Bexleyheath are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Bexleyheath?

Homes in and around Bexleyheath offer residential (11), dementia (10), nursing (9), respite (8). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Bexleyheath?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Bexleyheath:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Bexleyheath

Near Bexleyheath

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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