Care Homes in Islington
Islington has 9 CQC registered care homes. 9 are rated Good. 7 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Islington at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Islington.
- London Borough of Islington pays, residential care: £1,236 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Islington: 93%. The 12 month average is 93%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 57
- People aged 75 and over: 9,300. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 22%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Islington (estimate): 118% council, 13% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,300. Rising to 1,500 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 25%
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Choosing the right residential care home in Islington
Islington has eight residential care homes listed on Care Assura, and all eight currently hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission. That consistency is reassuring, but each home still has its own character, specialisms, and atmosphere, so the work of comparing them properly is worth the time it takes.
Matching the home to the person
Start by writing down what daily life should look like for your relative. Consider whether they need support with mobility, memory difficulties, continence, or medication, and whether they would prefer a smaller, homely setting or a larger community with more social activity. Homes such as Wilton Villas, Cardinals Way and 148 Hornsey Lane each have their own resident profile, so a shortlist based on genuine needs will be more useful than one based on postcode alone.
What to look for on a visit
When you visit, notice how staff speak to residents when they think no one is watching, whether people look well groomed and comfortable, and how mealtimes and quiet afternoons feel. Ask to see the latest CQC inspection report, the activities calendar, and a sample care plan. Providers like St Martins of Tours Housing at 158-162 New North Road and St Mungo's Broadway at 2 Hilldrop Road support particular groups, so check that the home's expertise fits the person moving in.
Arranging and paying for care in Islington
Once you have a shortlist, the next step is usually a formal conversation with the local authority. Even families who expect to self fund benefit from this, because it clarifies eligible needs and opens the door to advice and reviews later on.
The care needs assessment
A care needs assessment is a free evaluation of what someone can manage independently and where they need help. You can request one from London Borough of Islington Adult Social Care, which is the authority responsible for organising and, where eligible, funding adult social care in the borough. The assessment looks at personal care, safety at home, social contact and mental wellbeing, and results in a written summary of eligible needs.
Financial support and cost context
If the assessment confirms that residential care is appropriate, a financial assessment follows. Savings and capital above the national upper threshold usually mean paying privately, while those with less may receive a contribution from the London Borough of Islington towards their fees. Care home prices in inner London tend to sit above the national average, and weekly fees can vary noticeably between providers depending on room size, staffing levels and specialist input, so always ask for a written fee schedule and check what is included.
Planning the move
Council run services such as Islington Social Services at 3 Wray Court, 4 Orchard Close and 28a King Henrys Walk are typically allocated through the local authority rather than booked directly, so plan around their referral routes. Independent homes can usually be approached directly for a viewing and a trial stay.
9 care homes in Islington
- 148 Hornsey Lane · Islington, London, Islington, N6 5NS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rethink Mental Illness
148 Hornsey Lane is a residential care home in Islington, north London. We support older people who need help through the day, people who have managed a mental health condition for many years, and some younger adults. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cardinals Way · 72 Cardinals Way, London, Islington, N19 3UY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Haven Bell Ltd
We at Cardinals Way are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing dedicated support to older people, younger adults, and those living with mental health needs in the borough of Islington. Our home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk · 28A King Henrys Walk, London, Islington, N1 4PB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Islington Social Services
28a King Henrys Walk is a small residential care home in Islington supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We work in a deliberately domestic way, because this is a house where people live rather than a unit where...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Social Services - 3 Wray Court · 3 Wray Court, London, Islington, N4 3QS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Islington Social Services
Here at Islington Social 3 Wray Court, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Islington, London. We support people with learning disabilities and autism, those in need of respite care, and individuals working through...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Social Services - 4 Orchard Close · 4 Orchard Close, London, Islington, N1 3AS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Islington Social Services
4 Orchard Close is a small residential care home in Islington supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We work in a deliberately domestic way, because this is a house where people live rather than a unit where care...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - St Anne's Nursing Home · 60 Durham Road, London, Islington, N7 7DL
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Blackberry Hill Limited
St Anne's Nursing Home is in Islington, north London. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we take respite admissions alongside permanent places. Because we offer both...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - St Martins of Tours Housing - 158-162 New North Road · 158-162 New North Road, London, Islington, N1 7BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited
We are the St Martins of Tours Housing home on New North Road in Islington, supporting older people and younger adults, including adults living with a mental health condition. We offer permanent places and respite stays. A good deal of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road · St Mungo's, London, Islington, N7 0JE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Mungo Community Housing Association
We provide a residential home on Hilldrop Road in Islington for adults who need somewhere settled to live, including older people, younger adults, people living with mental health conditions and people whose difficulties have involved...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse - Wilton Villas · Wilton Square, London, Islington, N1 3DN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited
We at Wilton Villas are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of London, welcoming residents from Islington and the surrounding neighbourhoods into a warm and supportive home. As a residential care home, we provide a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Islington, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,236 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,439 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Islington 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 Islington 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
- St Anne's Nursing Home, 3 August 2026, Good
- St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road, 20 January 2026, Good
- 148 Hornsey Lane, 7 March 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close, 14 March 2018, Good
- Islington Social Services - 3 Wray Court, 12 December 2018, Good
- Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk, 11 January 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Islington
How many care homes are there in Islington?
Islington has 9 CQC registered care homes: 9 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Islington?
London Borough of Islington pays an average of £1,236 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Islington 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 Islington were inspected most recently?
St Anne's Nursing Home (3 August 2026), St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road (20 January 2026) and 148 Hornsey Lane (7 March 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.