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Care homes offering respite care in Wandsworth

16 homes

There are 16 care homes offering respite care in and around Wandsworth on AskBart. 93% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,730 a week, while Wandsworth usually pays £1,382. The largest is Meadbank Care Home, with 176 beds.

care homes
16
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
93%
typical residential fee
£1,730/wkin line with the UK average
what Wandsworth council pays
£1,382/wk

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Wandsworth

Care homes in Wandsworth (16)

★ With family reviews

14 in Wandsworth, 2 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

Top-rated in Wandsworth

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

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Distance
Eden Court Care HomeGood£1,950791.3 mi—1.8 mi
Ellesmere House Care HomeGood£1,998700.1 mi—1.8 mi
Hallmark Kew House Luxury Care HomeOutstanding · Oct 2023£1,900811.7 mi—3.0 mi
Heathland Court Care HomeGood£1,060582.2 mi—2.1 mi
Keychange Charity Alexander House Care HomeGood · Jul 2025On request202.1 mi—2.9 mi
Lee HouseGood · Feb 2024On request271.8 mi—2.5 mi
Loveday Kensington Care HomeOutstanding£3,000401.2 mi—2.9 mi
Lyle House Care HomeRequires improvement£1,500702.0 mi—2.7 mi
Meadbank Care HomeGood£9001760.7 mi—1.6 mi
Queens Court Care HomeGood£1,998431.1 mi—2.5 mi
The Meadowcroft Care HomeGood · Apr 2018£1,754640.9 mi—1.5 mi
The Pines Care HomeGood£1,565502.3 mi—0.9 mi
Viera Gray House Care HomeGood · Sept 2015£1,667411.1 mi—2.7 mi
Wandsworth Common Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,800971.8 mi—0.3 mi
Wimbledon Common Care HomeGood£1,670792.5 mi—1.6 mi
Windmill Lodge Care HomeGood · Sept 2021On request931.7 mi—2.7 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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Wandsworth in numbers

93% of Wandsworth’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 2 rated Outstanding. Based on 15 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Wandsworth costs about £1,730/week, while Wandsworth’s published usual rate is around £1,382/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £348/week (about £18,096/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 Wandsworth council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes offering respite care listed16
Rated Good or Outstanding14 of 15 (93%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,730
Wandsworth usual weekly rate (2025)£1,382
LargestMeadbank Care Home (176 beds)
Most recently inspectedKeychange Charity Alexander House Care Home (September 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 15 · Nursing 12 · Dementia 14 · Respite 16
Average house price, Wandsworth (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£680,105
Outstanding2
Good12
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Wandsworth£1,730/wk
  • Nursing, Wandsworth£1,781/wk
  • Dementia, Wandsworth£1,809/wk
  • Greater London average£1,480/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Wandsworth usual rate£1,382/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: Wandsworth'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 Wandsworth

The average house price in Wandsworth is £680,105, 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
£680,105
Detached
£2,404,780
Semi-detached
£1,312,025
Terraced
£956,162
Flats & maisonettes
£524,218

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 Wandsworth

  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • 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 & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

748 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Anti-social behaviour195
  • Violent crime168
  • Other theft64
  • Shoplifting58
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 Wandsworth

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

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…

1.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1053121)
Charity

Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham

Relief of elderly in Hammersmith & Fulham Borough from Day Centre: Advice and information, befriending, transport to shops, outings, keep fit classes, pilates, computer room, hot lunches, mind…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (289124)
Charity

Age UK Kensington and Chelsea

To provide companionship, practical help, advice, information and support for older people within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. This includes Practical Support services, Basic Foot…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1082658)
Charity

Age UK Westminster

Age uk westminster is a part of a network of some 300 age concern and age uk organisations and it is an autonomous and independently funded organisation, offering direct services to older people…

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1018300)
Charity

Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames

Practical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing)…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299988)
Charity

Age UK Sutton

Age UK Sutton offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for people over 50 who reside in the London Borough of Sutton. Services include Home from Hospital, Community Connections - including…

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085875)

Wandsworth: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+34.9%
Projected change in Wandsworth, 2025 to 2035 (4,427 to 5,974). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+28.6%
Projected change in Wandsworth, 2025 to 2035 (34,270 to 44,080). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
12
Nearest: East Hill Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
144
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 89.8% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
17.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 110 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 9 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Wandsworth

  • Royal Trinity Hospice · 1.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published August 2019). CQC page
  • Marie Curie, Hospice Community Services, London and the Home Counties Region · 3 milesCQC Good (report published March 2017). CQC page
  • Rainbow Medical Services Ltd · 3.3 milesCQC Good (report published October 2020). CQC page

Hospitals near Wandsworth

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 Wandsworth a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Wandsworth

Wandsworth offers the bustle and amenities of inner London — shops, eating out, transport links — but as a place to retire into long-term care, it's constrained. Only one care home is listed locally, and it has not yet been inspected by the CQC. You'll need to weigh whether the urban setting and family proximity outweigh limited choice and the higher crime figures recorded here.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Multiple GP surgeries and pharmacies are available across Wandsworth; emergency hospital care is accessible via nearby NHS facilities across south-west London.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in 2026–04 was 748 offences, with anti-social behaviour, violent crime and other theft among the most common categories — higher than many UK areas.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and support networks are; urban locations can make visits easier if relatives are in London, but you'll need to judge your own situation.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: One care home is listed; check its current weekly fees against the national average to assess affordability for your circumstances.
  • Transport: Wandsworth has strong bus routes and rail links to central London and beyond; the area is fairly walkable but car-dependent for some services.
  • Housing options: Choice of care homes in Wandsworth is very limited — only one establishment is listed locally, with capacity around 97 beds.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: 66 parks and 4 allotments are nearby, along with 279 restaurants and cafes and 94 pubs and bars, supporting an active social life.
  • Community: Urban location offers ready access to social groups and cafes; explore what memory-support services and community networks operate in the area.
  • Climate: South-west London experiences a typical southern England climate — mild winters and warm summers, with reasonable rainfall year-round.

Things to weigh up

  • Extremely limited care-home choice: Only one home is listed locally, and it has not yet been inspected; you may need to look further afield or accept very restricted options.
  • Higher crime rates: Crime figures are above many UK areas; assess whether the urban setting is right for you and speak to current residents or families about their experience.

Questions about care homes in Wandsworth

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Wandsworth?

AskBart lists 16 care homes offering respite care in and around Wandsworth, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Wandsworth rated?

Of the 15 inspected, 2 are rated Outstanding, 12 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Wandsworth cost?

Published fees range from £900 to £3,000 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 Wandsworth?

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.

Weighing up your options in Wandsworth?

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

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

Near Wandsworth

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

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