St Teresa's Home for the Elderly
Care home in Merton
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
St Teresa's Home for the Elderly is a combined nursing and residential home in Merton, London, with 28 registered beds. It stands on a quiet residential road in Wimbledon and has its own gardens. The home is run by the Sisters of St Anne, a religious congregation.
The home provides full residential and nursing care for older people, including medical and convalescent support. Care is planned around each resident's needs and independence, with attention to both emotional and physical wellbeing. The Care Quality Commission rates the home Good overall (report published 2023), and rates it Good for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 14 June 2023 · Last inspected 12 January 2023
Inspectors rated St Teresa's Home for the Elderly, which cares for up to 28 older people including some living with dementia, as good at its first inspection after registration. The report describes a warm, caring team with a Christian ethos, a relaxed and homely atmosphere, and a consistent, experienced staff who are well trained and supported. Infection prevention and control was looked at as part of the Safe question.
- Staff were described as kind, caring and respectful, promoting people's independence and dignity
- Risks were assessed and managed, and medicines were handled safely
- The management team was well regarded by people, relatives and staff, and governance systems reviewed the quality of care
- A range of activities was available, and people spoke positively about the food and having a say in it
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
333 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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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 Merton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council 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
St Teresa's Home for the Elderly is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St George's Hospital, 2.3 miles away. The local GP practice is LAMBTON ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away.
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.
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Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
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Wandsworth Carers' Centre
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Age Concern Epsom & Ewell
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Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham
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Link Age Southwark
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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