Carebase
Spinney (The)
Care home in Waltham Forest
Operated by Carebase
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).
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About
The Spinney is a residential and nursing home run by Carebase in London. It has 48 registered beds and provides care for older people, including those with dementia and memory loss. The home is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2019 report).
The home offers residential, nursing and respite care, with a focus on supporting residents as individuals and enabling independence within a safe environment.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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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 Waltham Forest council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,179 |
| 2025 | £1,208 |
What Waltham Forest council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Spinney (The) is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Middlesex Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is LARKSHALL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Waltham Forest
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Oldalone UK
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London Irish Pensioners Choir
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Friend in Need Community Centre
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Age UK Lewisham and Southwark
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Part of Carebase
Spinney (The) is one of 13 homes run by Carebase on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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