Abbeyfield Society

Lee House

Residential care home in Merton

Operated by Abbeyfield Society

CQC Good27 bedsResidentialRespite
NeighbourhoodGreen Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Address2 Lancaster Avenue, Wimbledon, London, SW19 5DE
Beds27

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About

Lee House is an Abbeyfield Society care home in London with 27 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2024 report).

Care provided

Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activities programme
En-suite rooms
Garden
Hair salon
Multiple lounges

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: St George's Hospital1.8 miles
Pub or bar250 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CoursePlentiful
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

333 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime29%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Shoplifting8%
Vehicle crime8%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential 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 Merton council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Merton pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,131
2025£1,188

What Merton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Lee House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St George's Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is WIMBLEDON VILLAGE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
St George's Hospital · 1.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WIMBLEDON VILLAGE SURGERY · 0.2 mi

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

Community & connection in Merton

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

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…

2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085875)
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)…

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299988)
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…

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

Age Concern Epsom & Ewell

To improve the lives of older people in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. Services include: Information and Advice, Transport to medical appointments, Footclinic, Home Visiting, Befriending, Sunday…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139652)
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…

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

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105923)

Part of Abbeyfield Society

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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