Welltower

Forrester Court

Nursing home in Westminster

Operated by Care UK

CQC Good113 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodCultural HubGreen SurroundingsWell 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).
AddressCirencester Street, Off Harrow Road, Paddington, London, W2 5SR
Beds113

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About

Forrester Court is a care home in Westminster, London, operated by Welltower and registered for 113 beds. It provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care, on both short-stay and permanent bases. The home's staff get to know each resident's background, interests and memories, and use this to build personalised care and lifestyle plans that aim to support as much independence as possible. Bedrooms are described as spacious and en suite, and there is a set of premium rooms with extra comfort. Shared spaces include lounges, an activity room, a hair salon, a tea room, a garden and a cinema room. Activities range from group sessions such as salsa and craft to one-to-one time. The home holds Veteran Friendly Framework accreditation. The Care Quality Commission rated it Good overall in its 2025 report, with Good ratings across safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Specialist care

Dementia

Facilities

Activities programme
Activity Room
Café
Cinema room
En-suite rooms
Garden
Hair salon
Multiple lounges
Physiotherapy

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected August 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: St Mary's Hospital0.8 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 600 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Westminster council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Westminster pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,033
2025£1,064

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Local health safety net

Forrester Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 0.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE WESTBOURNE GREEN SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Requires improvement’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
St Mary's Hospital · 0.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Requires improvement
THE WESTBOURNE GREEN SURGERY · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Westminster

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

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…

1.8 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…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1018300)
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…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (289124)
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…

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

London Irish Pensioners Choir

The Irish Pensioners Choir brings together older Irish people, most of whom are in their 70s and 80s. We use Irish music, culture and song to enrich the lives of older people, building…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1213173)
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…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105923)

Part of Care UK

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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