How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Hillingdon?

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting London Borough of Hillingdon Adult Social Care directly, either through their website or by phone. The assessment is free and available to any adult who appears to need support, regardless of income or savings. A social worker or assessor will look at daily living, health, mobility, and safety at home, and will produce a written summary of eligible needs. From there, a financial assessment follows if residential care is being considered.

What should I ask when visiting a care home in Hillingdon?

Ask about staffing levels at different times of day, how care plans are written and reviewed, and how the home handles medication, falls, and medical appointments. Find out what activities are on offer, how mealtimes work, and whether residents can personalise their rooms. It is also worth asking about fees, notice periods, and how the home communicates with families. Where possible, speak briefly with residents or their relatives to get a sense of daily life.

Which providers in Hillingdon offer residential care?

Care Assura currently lists 28 residential care homes across Hillingdon, including Gledwood Care Homes, Blandford Lodge, Coppermill Care Centre, Sweetcroft Residential Care Home, Ryefield Court, Woodlands Care Home, Heathfield House, and Brackenbridge House among others. They range from smaller domestic style homes such as Simone's House and Aram House to larger settings with wider communal facilities. You can browse the full list on this page and filter by CQC rating to narrow your shortlist. Each provider profile includes location details and the current inspection outcome where one exists.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home offers help with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, meals, medication prompts, and social activities, with care staff on hand around the clock. A nursing home provides all of that plus qualified nurses on site at all times to manage complex clinical needs, such as advanced dementia, tube feeding, or ongoing wound care. The right choice depends on the person's medical needs rather than age alone. A care needs assessment will usually make clear which type of setting is appropriate.

Can London Borough of Hillingdon fund a residential care home placement?

Yes, the council may fund all or part of a placement where a person's needs and finances meet the national eligibility criteria. After the care needs assessment, a financial assessment looks at income, savings, and certain assets to decide how much someone contributes. Where the primary need is health related, NHS Continuing Healthcare funding may apply instead. Families sometimes agree a third party top up when they choose a home that costs more than the council's usual rate.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home in Hillingdon?

Where possible, it helps to start exploring options a few months before a move becomes urgent, so there is time to visit homes, compare fees, and complete assessments. Popular homes in Hillingdon can have waiting lists, particularly for rooms that suit specific needs such as dementia care. In hospital discharge situations the timeline is often much shorter, and the hospital social work team will work with London Borough of Hillingdon to identify a suitable placement. Even in urgent cases, viewing at least two options is usually worthwhile.

Care Homes in Hillingdon

Hillingdon has 28 CQC registered care homes. 23 are rated Good, 3 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 10 of the 28 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Hillingdon at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Hillingdon.

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%

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Arranging and funding residential care in Hillingdon

Planning a move into residential care usually begins well before a specific home is chosen. Understanding how the process works, who pays for what, and what support is available locally helps families in Hillingdon make calmer, better informed decisions. There are 28 residential care homes listed here, and most sit within a similar framework of assessment, funding checks, and provider selection.

The care needs assessment

The first practical step is a care needs assessment, which is free and open to anyone who appears to need support. This looks at daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility, and how safely someone can manage at home. The outcome is a written summary of eligible needs, which then guides whether residential care is the right setting or whether care at home might work.

How the local authority supports the process

In this area, assessments and funded placements are arranged through London Borough of Hillingdon Adult Social Care. Once needs have been agreed, a financial assessment follows to determine how much someone contributes towards their care. Where savings and assets fall below the national thresholds, the council may fund all or part of a placement, and NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where the primary need is health related. You can also find contact routes and referral guidance directly at the council's health and social care pages.

Typical cost context

Residential care fees in Hillingdon reflect London property and staffing costs, so weekly rates tend to be higher than the national average. Self funders should ask each home for a written fee schedule, confirm what is included, and check the policy on annual increases. Third party top ups sometimes apply where a family chooses a home costing more than the council's usual rate.

Choosing a residential care home in Hillingdon

With 28 providers on Care Assura across the borough, from Uxbridge and Hayes to Northwood and Ruislip, there is a reasonable range of settings, sizes, and specialisms to compare. Of these, 22 are currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, 4 are rated Requires Improvement, and 2 are not yet rated. CQC ratings are a useful starting point but should not be the only measure you use.

Using CQC ratings sensibly

A Good rating suggests the home met expected standards at its last inspection across safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness, and leadership. Where a home is rated Requires Improvement, it is worth reading the full report to see whether concerns relate to paperwork, staffing, or something more fundamental. Homes such as Blandford Lodge, Coppermill Care Centre, Sweetcroft Residential Care Home, and Ryefield Court are among those currently rated Good, while newer or recently re registered services like Vine Lodge may not yet carry a rating.

What to look for in person

Visit shortlisted homes at different times of day if you can. Notice how staff speak to residents, whether people look well cared for, and how mealtimes and activities are handled. Ask about staff turnover, how care plans are reviewed, and how the home communicates with families. Smaller homes such as Simone's House or Aram House may offer a more domestic feel, while larger providers can offer wider facilities and on site activities.

Matching the home to the person

Consider location for visiting family, links to the person's GP, and whether the home supports specific needs such as dementia, sensory impairment, or cultural and dietary preferences. A good match between resident, staff, and setting matters as much as the headline rating.

28 care homes in Hillingdon

Whitby Dene · 316 Whitby Road, Eastcote, Hillingdon, HA4 9EE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Whitby Dene provides residential care in Eastcote for older people and younger adults. We support people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autism, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, 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
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
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
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
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
Merrimans Respite Care Unit · 3 Merrimans House, Hillingdon, Hillingdon, UB8 3JZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The London Borough of Hillingdon
Here at Merrimans Respite Care Unit, we offer residential and respite care for adults with learning disabilities and autism, based in the heart of Hillingdon. We know that finding the right care for a loved one is one of the most...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Mountview · Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 2RD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by M D Homes
At Mountview, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Northwood, Hillingdon. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, which reflects the genuine effort our whole team puts into making...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Santa Care · 69 Briarwood Drive, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 1PW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Santa Bapoo
Santa Care is a residential home in Northwood, supporting a broad mix of adults who need somewhere to live with care in place. That includes older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability, autistic people, people managing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Seymour House- · 34 to 38 Chester Road, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 1BQ
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Seymour House Residential Care Homes Limited
Seymour House is a residential care home in Northwood, northwest London. We are a permanent home to older people and to some younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for those needing care for a short period or whose family carer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brackenbridge House · Brackenhill, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 0JH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by GCH (South) Ltd
Brackenbridge House is a residential care home in Ruislip for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults whose needs suit a home of this kind. We help with washing and dressing, medication,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Poplars Care Home · 15-17 Ickenham Road, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 7BZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Appcourt Limited
Poplars Care Home is in Ruislip. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people with mental health needs, people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Boyne Residential Care Home · 38 Park Way, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 8NU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Boyne Care Home Limited
We are a residential care home in Ruislip, providing a home for older people and younger adults who need help with daily living, including those living with dementia. Our aim is an unhurried house. A good deal of care is spoiled simply by...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Whitby Dene · 316 Whitby Road, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 9EE
Care home · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Whitby Dene is a residential care home in Ruislip supporting older people, including those living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. Younger adults whose needs are best met in a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
78 Hoylake Crescent · 78 Hoylake Crescent, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 8JF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by AKM Care
Here at 78 Hoylake Crescent, we are a residential care home situated in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, and we support a wide range of people who come to live with us or stay for a period of respite. Our home welcomes older adults, younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Aram House · 5 Maygoods Lane, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3TE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sand Care Limited
Aram House provides residential care in Uxbridge for older people and younger adults, with particular experience of supporting people with mental health needs. We also offer planned respite stays. We try to provide the sort of place where...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Colham Road · 3 Colham Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3UR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The London Borough of Hillingdon
Colham Road in Uxbridge is a small residential care home for adults living with learning disabilities and autism. Being small is the point of the place. With only a few people living here, staff know everybody properly rather than knowing...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Coppermill Care Centre · 10 Canal Way, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB9 6TG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Coppermill Care Limited
We are Coppermill Care Centre in Uxbridge, a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia and people with a visual or hearing impairment. What we provide is residential care rather...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Heathfield House · 10 Heath Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 0SL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Vijaykoomar Kowlessur
Heathfield House is a residential care home in Uxbridge, supporting adults who need help with daily living, working mainly with adults who have a learning disability or who are autistic and with people managing mental health conditions. We...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Marian House Care Home · 100 Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3PW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary CIO
Marian House Care Home is a residential home in Uxbridge, Hillingdon, looking after older people who need support with everyday living. Many of our residents live with dementia, and a number have physical disabilities or sight and hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Micado Homes - Drayton Lodge · 47 West Drayton Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 3LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Micado Homes Limited
Drayton Lodge is a residential care home in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon, supporting adults managing mental health needs, including younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. We run this as somewhere people live...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Options The Old Vicarage · 75 The Greenway, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB8 2PL
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by OA2 Adults Limited
The Old Vicarage is a residential home in Uxbridge supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, many of them younger adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. We want to be open about our current position....
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ryefield Court · Ryefield Avenue, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 9DE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Berkley Care Ryefield Limited
Ryefield Court is a care home in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. We provide residential care for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also support younger adults whose needs are better met in a smaller,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Simone's House · 41 & 41a Hillingdon Road, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 0AD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by PBT Social Care Ltd
We are Simone's House, a residential care home in Uxbridge, in the London Borough of Hillingdon. We support older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Sweetcroft Residential Care Home · 53 Sweetcroft Lane, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 9LE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by J & B Care Home Limited
Sweetcroft Residential Care Home is in Uxbridge in the London borough of Hillingdon. We provide residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people needing care for a short spell....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Vine Lodge · Vine Lane, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 0NF
Care home · Run by GCH (Vine Lodge) Limited
We are a residential home in Uxbridge supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults and older people who need help with daily living. The house runs as a household rather than a service. People...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Woodlands Care Home · 84 Long Lane, Uxbridge, Hillingdon, UB10 8SX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Woodlands Care Home Limited
We are a residential care home in Uxbridge, providing a home for older people who need support to get comfortably through the day. We try to keep the feel of a household rather than an institution, with people bringing their own furniture...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Hatton Grove · 4 Hatton Grove, West Drayton, Hillingdon, UB7 7AU
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by The London Borough of Hillingdon
Hatton Grove is a residential care home in West Drayton, Hillingdon, supporting adults who have a learning disability and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a shorter period. The people who live...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care

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

78 Hoylake Crescent, 16 July 2026, Good
Options The Old Vicarage, 18 April 2026, Requires improvement
Woodlands Care Home, 11 December 2025, Good

Longest since a report

Sweetcroft Residential Care Home, 9 June 2021, Good
Mountview, 30 July 2022, Good
Merrimans Respite Care Unit, 24 November 2022, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Hillingdon

How many care homes are there in Hillingdon?

Hillingdon has 28 CQC registered care homes: 23 Good, 3 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Hillingdon?

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 Hillingdon were inspected most recently?

78 Hoylake Crescent (16 July 2026), Options The Old Vicarage (18 April 2026) and Woodlands Care Home (11 December 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.