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About
Franklin House is a care home in West Drayton, Greater London, run by Welltower and regulated in England by the Care Quality Commission. It provides dementia, nursing, respite and end-of-life care for older people and has 66 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall, with Good grades across the Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led questions.
The home is set in a large, secure garden where residents can walk, sit in the sunshine or help with gardening. Bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and themed areas include a reminiscence room, a music room, a sewing area and a sports area. Other facilities include an activities room, a hair and beauty salon, a library, a shop, a minibus for outings and regular church services.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
336 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | 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 Hillingdon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,113 |
| 2025 | £1,169 |
What Hillingdon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Franklin House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Hillingdon Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in West Drayton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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BEfriend
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The Orchard Dementia Centre
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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