Care homes offering respite care in Lewisham
There are 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Lewisham on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,306 a week, while Greenwich usually pays £1,063. The largest is Manley Court Care Home, with 85 beds.
Average residential fee in Lewisham: £1,306/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Lewisham
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 6 (67%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,306 |
| Greenwich usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,063 |
| Largest | Manley Court Care Home (85 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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).
Limited — safer than 5% of similar areas
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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.
The estimated average residential care fee in Lewisham is about £1,306/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.
67% of Lewisham’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of 79%.
Of the homes in and around Lewisham, 5 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 5 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Lewisham. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Lewisham costs about £1,306/week, while Greenwich’s published usual rate is around £1,063/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £243/week (≈ £12,636/year) to bridge the gap.
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 Greenwich’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
- Good
- Requires improvement
updated September 2026
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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.
Residential care homes
5 in LewishamNursing homes
5 in LewishamDementia care homes
5 in LewishamRespite care
6 in Lewisham899 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime285
- Anti-social behaviour145
- Shoplifting139
- Public order69
Is Lewisham a good retirement location?
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.
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Lewisham?
AskBart lists 6 care homes offering respite care in and around Lewisham, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Lewisham rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Lewisham cost?
Published fees range from £950 to £1,625 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near Lewisham
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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