Which providers in Merton offer residential care?

Care Assura currently lists 21 residential care homes in Merton. These include Manor House Residential Home, St Georges Residential Care Home, Haydons Lodge, Ashbrook House, Alexander House Care Home run by Keychange Charity, Sunlight House and Acorn Residential Home, among others. Twenty of the homes hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, with one further home not yet rated. You can browse the full list on this page to compare locations, size and specialisms.

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

A residential care home provides accommodation, meals and personal care such as help with washing, dressing, medication prompts and social activities. A nursing home offers all of this plus round the clock care from qualified nurses, which is important for people with complex medical conditions or advanced frailty. The care needs assessment will indicate which type of setting is appropriate. All of the Merton providers on this page are registered as residential care rather than nursing homes.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Merton?

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting the adult social care team at London Borough of Merton, either by phone or through the council's website. The assessment is free, available to anyone who appears to need support, and can take place at home, in hospital or over the phone depending on circumstances. A social worker or assessor will look at daily tasks, health and safety, and recommend the most suitable form of support. If residential care is agreed, a financial assessment will follow.

What should I ask when visiting a residential care home in Merton?

Ask about staffing levels during the day and at night, how staff are trained for conditions such as dementia, and how care plans are reviewed with families. Enquire about the daily routine, activities, meal choices and how residents are supported to keep in touch with friends and community. It is also worth asking about visiting arrangements, complaints procedures and the manager's approach to feedback. Request a written breakdown of fees and what is and is not included.

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

Yes, the council can contribute towards residential care fees where a person has been assessed as needing that level of support and their finances fall within the means tested thresholds. Those with savings and capital above the national upper limit are usually expected to pay their own fees, while people below the lower limit generally receive the most help. Contributions from income such as pensions are normally still expected. If nursing needs are involved, NHS funding may also apply and is assessed separately.

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

Where possible, it helps to begin exploring options several weeks or months before a move is likely to be needed, as this allows time to visit homes, read CQC reports and complete a care needs assessment without pressure. In practice many families begin the search after a hospital admission or a sudden change in circumstances, when decisions must be made quickly. In urgent situations, the hospital discharge team and the council can help identify homes with immediate vacancies. Even in a crisis, try to visit at least once before confirming a placement.

Care Homes in Merton

Merton has 21 CQC registered care homes. 21 are rated Good. 11 of the 21 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Merton at a glance

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

London Borough of Merton pays, residential care: £1,188 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Merton: 94%. The 12 month average is 91%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 58
People aged 75 and over: 13,800. Rising to 16,600 by 2035, up 20%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 3 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 210 beds.
Who pays, across Merton (estimate): 53% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 24%
People aged 85 and over: 3,900. Rising to 5,200 by 2035, up 31%

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

Choosing the right residential care home in Merton

Care Assura brings together 21 residential care homes across Merton, giving families a manageable but varied shortlist to work through. Of these, 20 hold a Care Quality Commission rating of Good and one is awaiting its first inspection outcome. That consistency is reassuring, but each home still has its own atmosphere, staff team and approach to daily life, so the shortlist stage is really about matching a person to a place rather than simply picking a name from a list.

Matching the home to the person

Start with the practical picture of the person moving in. Do they need help with mobility, memory, continence or medication, and does the home you are considering routinely support residents with similar needs? Homes in the Merton listings range from smaller domestic properties such as Rosebank Lodge, Ashbrook House and Manor House Residential Home through to larger settings like Haydons Lodge and Alexander House Care Home run by Keychange Charity. Ask how staff are trained for specific conditions, what the staff-to-resident ratio is at night, and how the home involves families in care planning.

Visiting and comparing

Try to visit at least two or three homes in person, and where possible drop in at different times of day. Notice whether residents look comfortable and engaged, how staff speak to people, and whether meals, activities and outdoor space feel genuinely part of the routine. Read the most recent CQC report for the home in full rather than relying only on the headline rating, as the detail behind a Good judgement can highlight strengths in areas like dignity, safety or leadership that matter to your family.

Arranging and funding care in Merton

Once you have a clearer sense of what is needed, the next step is usually a formal care needs assessment. This looks at daily living tasks, health conditions, safety at home and the level of support required, and it forms the basis for any recommendation that residential care is appropriate.

The care needs assessment

Any adult who appears to need support is entitled to a free assessment from their local council. You can request one through London Borough of Merton Adult Social Care, either by contacting the team directly or via the council's website. The assessment can take place at home or in hospital if a move is being planned as part of a discharge. If residential care is agreed as the right outcome, the council will also carry out a financial assessment to work out how the fees should be met.

How funding works

Support from the local authority is means tested. People with capital and savings above the national upper threshold are generally expected to fund their own placement, while those below the lower threshold may have most of the cost met by the council, with a contribution from income such as pensions. Those in between usually pay on a sliding scale. If nursing needs are identified, NHS-funded Nursing Care or, in some cases, NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover part of the fees, and this is assessed separately.

Typical cost context

Residential care fees in Merton tend to sit at the higher end of the national range, reflecting London property and staffing costs. Rates vary between homes and depend on the room, level of support and whether the placement is self-funded or council-arranged. Ask each home for a written breakdown of weekly fees, what is included, how increases are handled and whether a deposit or top-up from a third party would be expected.

21 care homes in Merton

138 All Saints Road · 138 All Saints Road, London, Merton, SW19 1BZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Certitude Trading Limited
Here at 138 All Saints Road, we provide residential care for a wide range of people in the heart of Merton, London. We are proud to support older adults, younger adults, and people living with learning disabilities, autism, mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Bavani Care Home · 142 Elm Walk, London, Merton, SW20 9EG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Bavani Care Home Limited
We at Bavani Care Home are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing compassionate support to older people, younger adults, and individuals living with dementia or mental health needs within the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Haydon Park Lodge · 7 Haydon Park Road, London, Merton, SW19 8JQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Haydon Park Lodge Limited
We are a residential home in Merton supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. The house runs as a household rather than an institution. Everyone has their own room and their own things, and the week is worked out...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Haydons Lodge · 6c & 6d North Road, London, Merton, SW19 1DB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Centrust Care Homes Limited
Haydons Lodge is a residential care home in Merton, south London, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, and people managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays. We treat this as the place where...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Keychange Charity Alexander House Care Home · 12 Clifton Road, London, Merton, SW19 4QT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Keychange Charity
Alexander House, part of the Keychange charity, is a residential care home in Merton, south London, and we provide a home for older people who need support with daily living. Respite stays are available as well. Being part of a charity...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Lee House · 2 Lancaster Avenue, London, Merton, SW19 5DE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Abbeyfield Society (The)
Lee House is a care home in Merton. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. We keep to residential care rather than claiming to cover everything, and that is...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
South Park Residential Home · 193 South Park Road, London, Merton, SW19 8RY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Southpark Residential Home Limited
South Park Residential Home is in Merton, south London. We offer older people a settled, permanent home, and we also provide respite stays for those who need care for a short period or whose family carer needs a break. The help people need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Acorn Residential Home · 47 Mitcham Park, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 4EP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam Nithiyananthan
We are Acorn Residential Home in Mitcham, in the London borough of Merton. We are a residential care home for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Greenfield Care Home · 387 London Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 4BF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sunrise Rehabilitation Centre and Trading Associates Ltd
Greenfield Care Home in Mitcham is a residential care home supporting older people and younger adults, including adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rosebank Lodge · 82-84 Mitcham Park, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 4EJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Rosebank Lodge in Mitcham is a residential home supporting adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people with physical disabilities, most of them younger adults. We also offer respite stays. Because people tend to live here...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Antony's Care Home · 1 Wide Way, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1BP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St.Antony's Ltd
St Antony's Care Home provides residential care in Mitcham 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 who...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St Georges Residential Care Home · 30 St Georges Road, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 1EB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Afra Siyab
We at St Georges Residential Care Home are proud to offer a welcoming and supportive home in Mitcham, providing specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Nestled within the London Borough of Merton, our...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
United Response - 60 Woodland Way · 60 Woodland Way, Mitcham, Merton, CR4 2DY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by United Response
We are United Response at Woodland Way in Mitcham, a residential care home in the London Borough of Merton supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We provide accommodation and personal care, and we also offer...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
179 Green Lane · 179 Green Lane, Morden, Merton, SM4 6SG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Here at 179 Green Lane, we are a residential care home based in Morden, Merton, and we are proud to support the people who live with us as individuals first and foremost. We specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities and...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
374 St Helier Avenue · 374 St. Helier Avenue, Morden, Merton, SM4 6JU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We at 374 St Helier Avenue are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in Morden, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism. Nestled within the London Borough of Merton, our home offers...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
43 Florence Avenue · 43 Florence Avenue, Morden, Merton, SM4 6EX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Florence Avenue Care Home Limited
We are a small residential care home on Florence Avenue in Morden, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults. We also offer respite stays, which can give a family carer a real break while the person...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Abbey House · 455 Hillcross Avenue, Morden, Merton, SM4 4BZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ms Sivanithy Rajaratnam
Abbey House in Morden is a residential care home in the London borough of Merton. We support a notably wide range of people, which is unusual and is something we have chosen rather than drifted into. Older adults live here, including many...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Annex Abbey House · 459 Hillcross Avenue, Morden, Merton, SM4 4BZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ms Sivanithy Rajaratnam
Here at Annex Abbey House, we provide residential care for people in the heart of Morden, Merton, and we take genuine pride in the community we have built within our home. We support a wide range of individuals, including older adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ashbrook House · 20 St Helier Avenue, Morden, Merton, SM4 6LF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashbrook House Limited
Ashbrook House is a residential care home in Morden, Merton, supporting adults with a learning disability or autism and people living with a physical disability. We support both younger adults and older people, and we also offer respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Manor House Residential Home · Manor House, Morden, Merton, SM4 5QT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by BNP Care Ltd
We at Manor House Residential Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Morden, providing dedicated older person care for those who need a little extra support in their daily lives. Nestled within...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Sunlight House · 412 Hillcross Avenue, Morden, Merton, SM4 4EX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Moonesswar Jingree
Sunlight House is a residential care home in Morden, and we support adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, adults living with mental ill health, and younger adults. Respite stays are available as well. We run a household...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Merton, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Merton homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,188	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Merton homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,130	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Merton 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 Merton 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

Annex Abbey House, 20 May 2026, Good
Acorn Residential Home, 7 April 2026, Good
Ashbrook House, 22 February 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Bavani Care Home Limited, 6 July 2021, Good
Abbey House - Morden, 28 August 2021, Good
43 Florence Avenue, 2 March 2022, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Merton

How many care homes are there in Merton?

Merton has 21 CQC registered care homes: 21 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Merton?

London Borough of Merton pays an average of £1,188 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Merton 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 Merton were inspected most recently?

Annex Abbey House (20 May 2026), Acorn Residential Home (7 April 2026) and Ashbrook House (22 February 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.