Care Homes in Hayes
Hayes has 5 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Hayes at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Hayes, to help you judge the options below.
- London Borough of Hillingdon pays, residential care: £1,169 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Hillingdon: 94%. The 12 month average is 93%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 65
- People aged 75 and over: 21,100. Rising to 25,100 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 262 beds.
- Who pays, across Hillingdon (estimate): 50% council, 33% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,200. Rising to 8,000 by 2035, up 29%
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Residential care in Hayes and how to tell the homes apart
Residential care means someone else takes on the daily practicalities that have become too much: washing and dressing, medicines given on time, meals prepared, and help moving safely around the building. Staff are on hand at every hour of the day and night. What residential registration does not include is nursing, so a clinical need such as complex wound care or support with an unstable long term condition points towards a nursing placement instead.
Starting from the person rather than the building
Write down what an ordinary day looks like now, where it goes wrong, and what would need to be different. That list is far more useful than a brochure when you ring round. Five residential care homes serve this search in Hayes, which is a manageable number to assess properly. Gledwood Care Homes, Blandford Lodge, Swanage Lodge, Alvina Lodge and Imperial Lodge each hold their own registration and their own profile, so check what each is registered to provide before assuming any of them can take on a particular need.
What a shared Good rating does and does not tell you
All five homes in this listing are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. That is reassuring, but it also means the rating alone cannot separate them. The full report is where the useful differences sit, because inspectors comment on staffing levels, how medicines are handled, how people are supported to keep doing things for themselves, and how the home is led. Note the date of each inspection too, since a report from some years back describes a home that may have changed hands or changed managers since.
Getting assessed and working out who pays
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and there is no charge and no means test to get one. A social worker or occupational therapist looks at daily tasks, safety, mobility and mental wellbeing, then sets out what support would meet the eligible needs. Requests go to London Borough of Hillingdon Adult Social Care, and it is worth asking for a carer assessment at the same time if a relative has been carrying the load at home.
The financial assessment and fee expectations
A financial assessment follows, looking at income, savings and property against the nationally set capital thresholds. Above the upper threshold a person funds their own place and contracts directly with the home. Below it, some or all of the cost may be met, with a contribution taken from income such as pensions. Where a property is involved but not yet sold, ask about a deferred payment agreement rather than assuming the house must go first.
Reading a fee schedule properly
Weekly fees vary by room size, aspect and the level of support agreed, so always ask for the figures in writing. Check what sits outside the headline fee, typically hairdressing, chiropody, outings and some personal items, and ask how and when fees are reviewed. A clear answer at this stage prevents an unwelcome surprise a few months in.
5 care homes in Hayes
- Gledwood Care Homes · 63 Gledwood Gardens, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 0AU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Rashmi Bhautoa
We at Gledwood Care Homes offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in Hayes, providing thoughtful support to adults who need a safe and comfortable place to call home. Nestled within the London borough of Hillingdon, our home combines...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care - Blandford Lodge · 4A Blandford Waye, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 0PB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Parvy Homes Limited
At Blandford Lodge, we provide residential care for a wide range of people in the heart of Hayes, Hillingdon. Our home supports older adults, younger adults, people living with a learning disability or autism, and those experiencing mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Swanage Lodge · 22-24 Swanage Waye, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 0NY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Parvy Homes Limited
Swanage Lodge is a residential care home in Hayes. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays. This is a house run with the people who live in it...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care - Alvina Lodge · 22 Hoppner Road, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 8PY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Flying Angel Limited
Alvina Lodge is a residential care home in Hayes. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with mental ill health and people whose difficulties involve the use of alcohol or drugs, and we offer respite stays as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Imperial Lodge · 268 Lansbury Drive, Hayes, Hillingdon, UB4 8SN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Imperial Lodge
Imperial Lodge is a residential care home in Hayes. We support adults with mental health needs and people affected by alcohol or drug misuse, and we offer respite stays for people who need residential support for a short period. This house...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
What care costs in Hillingdon, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Hillingdon homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,169 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Hillingdon homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,174 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Hillingdon homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979. | Not published separately | £1,889 to £2,049 |
| Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Hillingdon homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283. | Not published separately | £2,114 to £2,340 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Blandford Lodge, 25 June 2025, Good
- Swanage Lodge, 25 June 2025, Good
- Alvina Lodge, 21 March 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Gledwood Care Homes, 16 November 2023, Good
- Imperial Lodge, 13 August 2024, Good
- Alvina Lodge, 21 March 2025, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Hayes
How many care homes are there in Hayes?
Hayes has 5 CQC registered care homes: 5 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Hayes?
London Borough of Hillingdon pays an average of £1,169 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Hillingdon homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Hayes were inspected most recently?
Blandford Lodge (25 June 2025), Swanage Lodge (25 June 2025) and Alvina Lodge (21 March 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.