Loveday Kensington Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Nestled in the heart of London, Loveday Kensington is a warm and welcoming care home that offers top-notch residential and dementia care for the elderly. This…
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Care homes offering respite care in Wandsworth
There are 13 care homes offering respite care in and around Wandsworth on AskBart. 92% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, April 2018). Published fees average about £1,730 a week, while Wandsworth usually pays £1,382. The largest is Meadbank Care Home, with 176 beds.
Average residential fee in Wandsworth: £1,730/week — in line with the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Wandsworth
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 11 of 12 (92%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 2 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,730 |
| Wandsworth usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,382 |
| Largest | Meadbank Care Home (176 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated April 2018. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Wandsworth
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 8% of similar areas
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
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.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Wandsworth is about £1,730/week, above 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 Wandsworth
92% of Wandsworth’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%, including 2 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in Wandsworth
92%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
11 of 12
Of the homes in and around Wandsworth, 11 offer nursing care, 12 offer dementia care and 12 offer residential care.
Based on 12 CQC-rated homes in and around Wandsworth. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Wandsworth
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 you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £348/week (≈ £18,096/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Wandsworth
£1,730/wk
Wandsworth usual rate
£1,382/wk
Likely top-up gap
£348/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 Wandsworth’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Wandsworth on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Care homes (2)
1 in Wandsworth, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Top-rated in Wandsworth
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Hallmark Kew House Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Nestled in the heart of Wimbledon, the Hallmark Kew House is a stunning, purpose-designed London care home that provides top-notch residential, nursing, and…
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What care costs in Wandsworth
Residential (avg)
£1,730/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,809/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,781/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Wandsworth
Residential care homes
12 in WandsworthNursing homes
11 in WandsworthDementia care homes
12 in WandsworthRespite care
13 in WandsworthSafety
748 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Anti-social behaviour195
- Violent crime168
- Other theft64
- Shoplifting58
Is Wandsworth a good retirement location?
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.
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Wandsworth?
AskBart lists 13 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 12 inspected, 2 are rated Outstanding, 9 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.
Near Wandsworth
- Care homes offering respite care in Wimbledon (17)
- Care homes offering respite care in Kensington and Chelsea (10)
- Care homes offering respite care in Streatham (4)
- Care homes offering respite care in Hammersmith and Fulham (6)
- Care homes offering respite care in Mitcham (9)
- Care homes offering respite care in Norbury (6)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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