Residential care homes in West Wickham

There are 10 residential care homes in and around West Wickham on AskBart. 80% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,505 a week, while Bromley usually pays £1,062. The largest is Beckenham Park Care Home, with 100 beds.

Average residential fee in West Wickham: £1,505/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in West Wickham

Key facts: West Wickham

Residential care homes listed10
Rated Good or Outstanding8 of 10 (80%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate2
Average published weekly fee£1,505
Bromley usual weekly rate (2025)£1,062
LargestBeckenham Park Care Home (100 beds)
Most recently inspectedBurrell Mead (February 2021)
CQC ratings of the homes in West Wickham: Good 8, Requires improvement 2Good8Requires improvement2

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

Living in West Wickham
Green SurroundingsWell 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, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC

Limited — safer than 24% of similar areas

Based on Bromley data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Bromley data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Bromley data (town-level not yet available)

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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

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

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in West Wickham is about £1,505/week, below the UK average of £1,702.

Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.

The care market in West Wickham

80% of West Wickham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — in line with the national average of 79%.

Good or above in West Wickham
80%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
8 of 10

Of the homes in and around West Wickham, 3 offer nursing care, 9 offer dementia care and 10 offer residential care.

Based on 10 CQC-rated homes in and around West Wickham. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).

Council funding & top-up in West Wickham

The average residential care home in West Wickham costs about £1,505/week, while Bromley’s published usual rate is around £1,062/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £443/week (≈ £23,036/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in West Wickham
£1,505/wk
Bromley usual rate
£1,062/wk
Likely top-up gap
£443/wk

Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Bromley’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).

Care homes in West Wickham on the map
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
Care homes (8)

2 in West Wickham, 6 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026

Burrell Mead

CQC Good
22 beds

Burrell Mead is a 22-bed residential care home in West Wickham, Bromley, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.

DementiaResidential
From £1790/wk·100 beds·All en-suite·Avery Healthcare

Nestled within the prestigious Avery Healthcare Group, Beckenham Park is a meticulously designed care home that provides assisted living, dementia care, and…

DementiaResidentialNursingRespite
From £1303/wk·86 beds·52% en-suite·MHA (Methodist Homes)

Nestled in the heart of Shirley, Hall Grange is a distinguished MHA care home that provides a warm and welcoming environment for up to 86 residents. It…

ARCO ApprovedDementiaResidentialRespite

Greenhill

CQC Good
64 beds·Mission Care Management

Greenhill is a 64-bed care home in Bromley, Greater London.

DementiaResidential
From £1422/wk·34 beds·All en-suite·Barchester Healthcare

Nestled in the heart of Park Hill, Croydon, you'll find the exquisite Peony Court - a purpose-built care home that excels in providing top-notch residential…

ResidentialRespite
51 beds·Excelcare Holdings

Park Avenue Care Home is a 51-bed care home in Bromley, Greater London.

DementiaResidentialNursing

Elmwood

CQC Good
70 beds·Mission Care Management

Elmwood is a 70-bed care home in Bromley, Greater London, providing residential care.

DementiaResidential

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What care costs in West Wickham
Residential (avg)
£1,505/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,547/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,790/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in Bromley

The average house price in Bromley is £518,235, 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
£518,235
Detached
£1,074,434
Semi-detached
£660,212
Terraced
£488,485
Flats & maisonettes
£308,387

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.

Types of care in West Wickham

Residential care homes

10 in West Wickham

Dementia care homes

9 in West Wickham
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in West Wickham?

AskBart lists 10 residential care homes in and around West Wickham, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in West Wickham rated?

Of the 10 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 8 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in West Wickham cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,505 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in West Wickham?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

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