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Dementia care homes in Lewisham

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There are 13 dementia care homes in and around Lewisham on AskBart. 69% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,327 a week, while Lewisham usually pays £1,154. The largest is Manley Court Care Home, with 85 beds.

care homes
13
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
69%
typical residential fee
£1,327/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Lewisham council pays
£1,154/wk

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Lewisham

Care homes in Lewisham (13)

★ With family reviews

All within 5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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The ElmsDistance from the town centre: 2.8 mi
CQC Requires improvement

25 beds

Mission Care Management

DementiaResidential
Fees on request
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Distance
Charlton Park Care HomeGood£1,515660.3 mi—2.8 mi
Cullum Welch Court Care HomeRequires improvement · Oct 2022On request281.5 mi—1.3 mi
Glebe CourtGood · Aug 2023On request401.1 mi—0.6 mi
Leah Lodge Care HomeGood£1,550480.9 mi—0.3 mi
Manley Court Care HomeRequires improvement£950852.2 mi—2.1 mi
Manley Court Care HomeGood · Dec 2025On request852.1 mi—2.2 mi
Meadows House Residential and Nursing HomeGood · Sept 2019On request591.5 mi—1.7 mi
Park Lodge Care HomeGood · Dec 2025On request340.7 mi—1.4 mi
Peartree Care HomeGood · Mar 2021On request752.2 mi—2.9 mi
Rectory Court Care HomeGood£1,625411.2 mi—0.5 mi
Riverlee Care HomeRequires improvement£1,182751.3 mi—0.9 mi
The ElmsRequires improvement · Dec 2022On request251.5 mi—2.8 mi
Westwood HouseGood · Mar 2019On request442.6 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

69% of Lewisham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 13 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Lewisham costs about £1,327/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 £173/week (about £8,996/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

Dementia care homes listed13
Rated Good or Outstanding9 of 13 (69%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate4
Average published weekly fee£1,327
Lewisham usual weekly rate (2025)£1,154
LargestManley Court Care Home (85 beds)
Most recently inspectedManley Court Care Home (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 11 · Nursing 9 · Dementia 13 · Respite 8
Average house price, Lewisham (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£491,259
Good9
Requires improvement4
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Lewisham£1,327/wk
  • Nursing, Lewisham£1,299/wk
  • Dementia, Lewisham£1,364/wk
  • Greater London average£1,480/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Lewisham usual rate£1,154/wk

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 November 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

  • 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.
Superfast broadband
96%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 85.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
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

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; 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 dementia care homes are there in Lewisham?

AskBart lists 13 dementia care homes in and around Lewisham, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Lewisham rated?

Of the 13 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 9 Good, 4 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Lewisham cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,364 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Lewisham?

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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Lewisham?

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

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

Near Lewisham

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

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

Header photo: David Ormiston, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons