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Care homes near University Hospital Lewisham

303 homes within 10 miles

There are 303 care homes within 10 miles of University Hospital Lewisham, nearest first. 245 are rated Good or Outstanding by the CQC; 103 offer nursing care and 131 dementia care. The closest, Alexander Care Centre, is 0.3 miles away; 17 are within 2 miles.

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Penerley Lodge Care Centre

Care homes near University Hospital Lewisham (303)

Nearest first · straight-line distance from the hospital

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About University Hospital Lewisham

Information for older patients and their families, checked October 2026. Details change, so please confirm with the hospital.

Run by
Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Address
Lewisham High Street, London, SE13 6LH
Phone
Switchboard: 020 8333 3000 Source
Urgent care
Emergency department on the ground floor of the Yellow Zone, for serious, life-threatening injuries and illnesses. SourceUrgent care centre on the ground floor of the Yellow Zone, for minor injuries and illnesses. Source

Leaving hospital: what happens next

  1. Planning starts early. The ward usually starts planning a discharge soon after admission. Ask who is coordinating it and when the patient is expected to be ready to leave.
  2. Ask for a needs assessment. If the patient may need care afterwards, the hospital discharge team works with the council’s social care team to assess what support is needed. The assessment is free.
  3. Short-term support may come first. Many people go home or to a care home with short-term “intermediate care” or reablement, which is free for up to six weeks. Longer-term needs can then be assessed once they have recovered.
  4. Ask about NHS Continuing Healthcare. If the patient’s needs are mainly health needs, ask for an assessment for NHS Continuing Healthcare. If they qualify, the NHS pays the full cost of their care. How it works.
  5. Choosing a care home. A hospital bed usually can’t be kept while you wait for a particular home, so a short or interim stay is common. Use the list above to shortlist homes, and see our guides to hospital discharge, choosing a care home and respite and short stays.

How University Hospital Lewisham is doing

A&E figures are for the whole NHS trust, not only this site.

CQC rating
Requires improvement
Overall rating for this site, report published January 2024. CQC
Main A&E: seen within 4 hours
44.1%
September 2026, 16,492 attendances across the trust. England: 60.6%. NHS England

Services for older people at University Hospital Lewisham

  • Older people's wards6th floor, Orange Zone (Riverside)Older people's wards Ash, Elm and Oak are on the 6th floor of the Orange Zone (Riverside). Source
  • Stroke ward5th floor, Orange Zone (Riverside)Beech ward is a stroke ward. Source
  • Stroke rehabilitation ward2nd floor, Green ZoneMaple ward provides stroke rehabilitation. Source
  • Discharge loungeGround floor, Yellow ZonePatients wait here, with a dedicated nurse, for family, carers or patient transport to collect them. Source
  • Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)PALS gives advice and support to patients, families, visitors and carers, by phone or email. Source

Getting there and visiting

  • ParkingCar parks are monitored by number plate cameras. Blue Badge holders can park free for four hours and must register their vehicle at reception each time they park. Source
  • VisitingVisitors are limited to two per bed. Visitors should not sit on beds, and children should be agreed with the ward manager before visiting. Source

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Questions about care homes near University Hospital Lewisham

How many care homes are near University Hospital Lewisham?

There are 303 care homes within 10 miles of University Hospital Lewisham listed on AskBart, 89 of them within 5 miles.

Which nursing homes are closest to University Hospital Lewisham?

The nearest homes offering nursing care are Leah Lodge Care Home (0.9 miles), Riverlee Care Home (1.3 miles), Cullum Welch Court Care Home (2 miles).

Is there a dementia care home near University Hospital Lewisham?

Yes. 131 homes within 10 miles offer dementia care. The nearest is Park Lodge Care Home, 0.7 miles away.

Can a patient go straight from University Hospital Lewisham to a care home?

Yes. The ward and the hospital discharge team arrange it with the family and, where needed, the council. A short or interim stay is common while a long-term home is found.

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