Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Good
from £1550/wk
Care homes in Lewisham
31 homes
There are 31 care homes in and around Lewisham on AskBart. 76% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,306 a week, while Lewisham usually pays £1,154. The largest is Manley Court Care Home, with 85 beds.
- care homes
- 31
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 76%
- typical residential fee
- £1,306/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Lewisham council pays
- £1,154/wk
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Care homes in Lewisham (31)
20 in Lewisham, 11 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.3 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
from £1625/wk
Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1182/wk
Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miFees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.3 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.3 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 1.3 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
from £1225/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miFees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Requires improvement
from £950/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miFees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
from £1515/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 3.3 miCQC Good
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Compare every home in Lewisham in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Care Centre | Good · Oct 2021 | On request | 78 | 0.3 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Ashleigh House | Requires improvement · Mar 2022 | On request | 10 | 1.1 mi | — | 1.7 mi |
| Beechcroft Care Home | Good · Aug 2025 | On request | 30 | 1.0 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Brownhill Lodge | Good · Jan 2019 | On request | 21 | 1.0 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Brymore House Care Home with Nursing | Good · Feb 2019 | On request | 53 | 2.0 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| Charlton Park Care Home | Good | £1,515 | 66 | 0.3 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Colin Care Home | Good · Oct 2019 | On request | 4 | 1.6 mi | — | 2.3 mi |
| Cullum Welch Court Care Home | Requires improvement · Oct 2022 | On request | 28 | 1.5 mi | — | 1.3 mi |
| Fairmount | Good · Apr 2023 | On request | 38 | 2.4 mi | — | 2.3 mi |
| Glebe Court | Good · Aug 2023 | On request | 40 | 1.1 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| Greenhive House | Good · Jan 2022 | On request | 64 | 1.4 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
| Jennifer's Lodge | Good · Aug 2019 | On request | 8 | 1.1 mi | — | 1.3 mi |
| Khaya Project (Charlton) | — | On request | 5 | 1.1 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
| Leah Lodge Care Home | Good | £1,550 | 48 | 0.9 mi | — | 0.3 mi |
| Manley Court Care Home | Requires improvement | £950 | 85 | 2.2 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| Manley Court Care Home | Good · Dec 2025 | On request | 85 | 2.1 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Meadows House Residential and Nursing Home | Good · Sept 2019 | On request | 59 | 1.5 mi | — | 1.7 mi |
| Olive Place | Good · Mar 2018 | On request | 3 | 2.3 mi | — | 2.0 mi |
| Park Lodge Care Home | Good · Dec 2025 | On request | 34 | 0.7 mi | — | 1.4 mi |
| Peartree Care Home | Good · Mar 2021 | On request | 75 | 2.2 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Penerley Lodge Care Centre | Good · Jul 2023 | On request | 28 | 0.8 mi | — | 1.4 mi |
| R-H-P Outreach Services Ltd | — | On request | 5 | 1.0 mi | — | 1.7 mi |
| Rectory Court Care Home | Good | £1,625 | 41 | 1.2 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Riverlee Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,182 | 75 | 1.3 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Riverlee Residential and Nursing Home | Good · Jun 2025 | On request | 75 | 1.4 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Rose Court Care Home | Requires improvement · Aug 2025 | On request | 64 | 2.0 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| The Elms | Requires improvement · Dec 2022 | On request | 25 | 1.5 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| The Swallows | Good · Jul 2026 | On request | 33 | 0.9 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Waterfield Supported Homes Limited | Requires improvement · Apr 2023 | On request | 7 | 1.1 mi | — | 1.3 mi |
| Westcombe Park Care Home | Good | £1,225 | 45 | 1.4 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
| Westwood House | Good · Mar 2019 | On request | 44 | 2.6 mi | — | 3.3 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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Lewisham in numbers
76% of Lewisham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 29 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Lewisham costs about £1,306/week, while Lewisham’s published usual rate is around £1,154/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £152/week (about £7,904/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 Lewisham council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 31 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 22 of 29 (76%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 7 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,306 |
| Lewisham usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,154 |
| Largest | Manley Court Care Home (85 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Manley Court Care Home (July 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 12 · Nursing 10 · Dementia 13 · Respite 9 |
| Average house price, Lewisham (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £491,259 |
Good22
Requires improvement7
Not yet rated2
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Greater London. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Lewisham's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Lewisham
The average house price in Lewisham is £491,259, 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
- £491,259
- Detached
- £1,118,334
- Semi-detached
- £776,060
- Terraced
- £603,258
- Flats & maisonettes
- £379,341
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 Lewisham
Lewisham is a south London borough with strong transport links, plenty of local amenities and a notable care-home option. It suits people who value easy access to the capital and want to stay in an established urban community.
- 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 2% 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
899 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime285
- Anti-social behaviour145
- Shoplifting139
- Public order69
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 Lewisham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
1.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (269672)
Charity
Link Age Southwark
Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one…
3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105923)
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…
3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1060861)
Charity
Age UK Lambeth
Age UK Lambeth empowers older people to achieve a full quality of life by providing: good quality information, advice and advocacy; diverse services and support including befriending and carrying…
4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063497)
Charity
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark
Age UK Lewisham and Southwark aims to empower and enable older people to lead fulfilled lives. We do this by: - Providing services and support to address poverty and isolation - Connecting older…
4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (296862)
Charity
Wandsworth Carers' Centre
The charity provides a range of support services to unpaid carers. This includes, information & advice, advocacy, targeted support to carers of people with mental health problems and Asian…
6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1053121)
Lewisham: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+16.1%
Projected change in Lewisham, 2025 to 2035 (3,879 to 4,504). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+31.4%
Projected change in Lewisham, 2025 to 2035 (31,842 to 41,834). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
15
Nearest: Lewis Grove Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
84
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
17.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–8 out of 10
Where the 87 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Lewisham
- St Christopher's Hospice · 3.5 milesCQC page
- Marie Curie, Hospice Community Services, London and the Home Counties Region · 5.5 milesCQC Good (report published March 2017). CQC page
- Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice · 5.6 milesCQC Good (report published December 2022). CQC page
Hospitals near Lewisham
- Care homes near University Hospital Lewisham · A&E · 0.7 miles
- Care homes near Queen Elizabeth Hospital · A&E · 2.7 miles
- Care homes near King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) · A&E · 3.8 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Lewisham a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Lewisham
Lewisham offers the buzz of inner London with good shops, restaurants and green space, but crime figures run high and care-home choice is limited. It works well for those with close family ties in or around London, a solid income to support urban living costs, and who are comfortable in a denser, busier setting.
Health & support
- Medical access: Lewisham has a district general hospital and multiple GP surgeries within the borough; pharmacies are well distributed across the area.
- Safety: Recorded crime in 2026-04 stood at 899 offences, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting reported as the most common types—notably higher than many UK retirement locations.
- Family & connection: Consider whether you have family or long-standing friendships in London or nearby; isolation can be a real risk in a large town if your support network has moved away.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: One care home is listed in Lewisham; weekly fees will reflect London pricing, which typically sits above the national average.
- Transport: Excellent bus routes and rail links connect Lewisham to central London and beyond; most of the town is walkable, though some journeys may require public transport or a car.
- Housing options: Provision is limited: a single listed care home with 48 beds. Choice is narrow, so early enquiry is important.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Lewisham has 28 parks and 7 allotments, plus 178 restaurants and cafes and 49 pubs and bars offering social outlets; 16 supermarkets provide easy access to everyday shopping.
- Community: A large, mixed urban area with plenty of groups and cafes to explore, though you'll need to seek out memory cafes and support networks actively.
- Climate: London's climate is temperate but damp; winters are cool and dull, summers mild.
Things to weigh up
- Crime rate: Offence figures are substantially higher than many quieter retirement areas; weigh your comfort with urban street activity.
- Limited care-home choice: Only one listed home means fewer options to compare and potentially longer waiting times; explore alternatives in neighbouring boroughs early.
- Urban density and noise: Lewisham is busy and built-up; if you prefer quieter, more spacious surroundings, this may not suit you.
Questions about care homes in Lewisham
How many care homes are there in Lewisham?
There are 31 care homes listed in and around Lewisham 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 Lewisham cost?
Care homes in Lewisham range from around £950 to around £1,625 per week, with averages of £1,306 for residential, £1,364 for dementia, £1,284 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Lewisham compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Lewisham is about £1,306 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Lewisham are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
22 of the 31 care homes in and around Lewisham are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Lewisham?
Homes in and around Lewisham offer dementia (13), residential (12), nursing (10), respite (9). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Lewisham?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Lewisham:
Near Lewisham
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.
Header photo: David Ormiston, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons