Can London Borough of Waltham Forest fund a residential care home placement?

Yes, the council can fund all or part of a residential placement, depending on the outcome of the care needs assessment and the financial assessment. If your capital and savings fall below the national upper threshold, London Borough of Waltham Forest will contribute towards fees, with a personal contribution usually taken from income such as pensions. Those above the threshold are treated as self funders but can still ask the council to arrange the placement. It is worth requesting both assessments early, as they take time to complete.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Waltham Forest?

You can request an assessment by contacting the adult social care team at London Borough of Waltham Forest, either by phone, through their website or via a GP or hospital referral. A social worker or assessor will then arrange to speak with the person needing care, usually at home or in hospital, and often with a family member present. The assessment is free and does not commit you to using council arranged services. Once complete, you receive a written summary that helps guide next steps, including whether residential care is appropriate.

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

Ask about staffing levels day and night, staff training, and how the home supports specific needs such as dementia, mobility or continence. Enquire about a typical day, mealtimes, activities and how residents keep in touch with family and the wider community. It is also sensible to ask what is included in the weekly fee, how fee increases are handled, and how the home responds to complaints or concerns. Try to speak with residents and relatives during your visit, as their impressions often reveal what brochures cannot.

Which providers in Waltham Forest offer residential care?

Care Assura lists 42 residential care homes across Waltham Forest, ranging from small services to larger established homes. Examples include The Grove, which is rated Outstanding, along with Good rated homes such as Edward House Care Home, St Catherine Rest Home, Forest Haven, Highcroft Care Home, Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care Home and Three Willows Residential Care Home. You can browse the full list on this page to compare locations, CQC ratings and the type of support offered. Shortlisting three or four to visit is usually a good starting point.

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

A residential care home provides help with everyday living such as washing, dressing, meals and medication support, along with company and activities. A nursing home offers the same personal care but also has qualified nurses on duty around the clock, which is important where a resident has complex medical needs, requires wound care, or has a condition that needs regular clinical monitoring. The care needs assessment will indicate which type of setting is appropriate. All the homes listed on this Waltham Forest page are residential rather than nursing services.

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

Where possible, start looking several weeks or even a few months ahead, as this allows time for assessments, visits and considered decisions. In practice, many families begin the search after a hospital admission or a sudden change in circumstances, when things move much faster. Even then, try to visit at least two or three homes before committing, and check availability, as popular homes in Waltham Forest may have waiting lists. Starting early also gives time to sort out funding arrangements without pressure.

Care Homes in Waltham Forest

Waltham Forest has 42 CQC registered care homes. 35 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement, and 4 have not yet been rated. 29 of the 42 were last inspected more than three years ago.

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

Waltham Forest at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Waltham Forest.

London Borough of Waltham Forest pays, residential care: £1,208 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Waltham Forest: 90%. The 12 month average is 89%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 45
People aged 75 and over: 13,600. Rising to 16,500 by 2035, up 22%
Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
Who pays, across Waltham Forest (estimate): 69% council, 24% 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 22%
People aged 85 and over: 3,800. Rising to 4,700 by 2035, up 23%

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Planning and paying for a care home place in Waltham Forest

Finding the right residential care in Waltham Forest usually begins well before you compare individual homes. With 42 residential care homes listed on Care Assura across the borough, taking time to understand the practical steps, the assessment process and the likely costs will help you make a confident choice for a loved one.

Starting with a care needs assessment

The first formal step is a care needs assessment, which looks at daily living, mobility, medication, memory and social needs. This assessment is arranged through London Borough of Waltham Forest Adult Social Care, and it is free to request regardless of savings or income. The outcome is a written summary of eligible needs, which then guides whether residential care is appropriate and what type of home would suit best. Even families expecting to pay privately are encouraged to request one, because it creates a clear record of need that providers can use when planning care.

How funding works locally

Once needs are agreed, a separate financial assessment decides how the cost is shared. London Borough of Waltham Forest applies the national capital thresholds, so residents with savings and assets above the upper limit generally fund their own care, while those below may receive full or partial support. Weekly fees for residential care in the Waltham Forest area vary depending on the home, the room and the level of support required, so it is worth asking each provider for a detailed fee breakdown. If nursing input is not required but health needs are complex, the local NHS may also contribute through Funded Nursing Care or, in some cases, NHS Continuing Healthcare.

Budgeting realistically

Alongside the headline weekly fee, ask what is included: chiropody, hairdressing, escorted appointments and personal toiletries are sometimes charged separately. If a self funder's savings later fall below the threshold, the council can step in, so it is sensible to plan for that transition from the start.

Choosing a provider in Waltham Forest and what to check

Care Assura currently lists 42 residential care homes across Waltham Forest. Of these, 1 is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, 36 are rated Good, 2 Require Improvement and 3 are not yet rated. That gives families a broad choice, from small family run houses to larger established homes.

Reading CQC ratings sensibly

The Outstanding rating in the borough belongs to The Grove, while homes such as Edward House Care Home, St Catherine Rest Home, Forest Haven, Highcroft Care Home and Three Willows Residential Care Home are among those rated Good. A Requires Improvement rating, currently held by Ashville House and St. Michaels Lodge, is not necessarily a reason to rule a home out, but it is a prompt to read the full inspection report and ask managers what has changed since. Homes marked as not yet rated, including Cheney Row, Ivy Grove and Lakeside House Residential Care Home, may be newer or recently re registered, so ask how they measure quality internally.

Visiting and asking the right questions

Whenever possible, visit shortlisted homes in person, ideally more than once and at different times of day. Notice how staff greet residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how mealtimes and activities feel. Look at bedrooms, bathrooms and communal spaces, and ask about staff turnover, training in dementia care or end of life care, and how families are kept informed. A good provider will welcome questions and be transparent about what they can and cannot offer.

Matching the home to the person

Finally, think about the individual: familiar surroundings, cultural or religious preferences, proximity to family in areas such as Leyton, Walthamstow or Chingford, and any specialist needs. The right home is one where daily life feels comfortable, dignified and genuinely suited to the person moving in.

42 care homes in Waltham Forest

135 Norman Road · 135 Norman Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 4RJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Jooma Care Homes Limited
We at 135 Norman Road are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of London, within the welcoming borough of Waltham Forest. Our home provides a nurturing environment where each resident is treated with dignity, respect,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Abba Residential Home · 314 High Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 3HS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Rev Edmund Kofi Ampadu
Abba Residential Home is a care home in Waltham Forest, London, supporting adults who are living with a mental health condition. We also offer respite stays for people who need a safe and settled place for a shorter period. We are a small...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Alliston House · 45 Church Hill Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 9RX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Waltham Forest
Alliston House is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, supporting older people including many living with dementia, and offering respite stays. London care homes can feel rushed, and we work hard against that. The building is busy...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care Home · 5 Ashbridge Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 1NH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Adico Care Ltd
We are Ashbridge Lodge, a residential care home in Waltham Forest. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people managing a mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Ashville House · 117 Ashville Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 4DS
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by April Rai Limited
Ashville House is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, east London, supporting adults living with mental health conditions. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We think it is...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Ashwood House (Leyton) · 18-20 Church Road, London, Waltham Forest, E10 5JP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashwood House Limited
Here at Ashwood House in Leyton, we provide residential care for adults living with mental health conditions, right in the heart of Waltham Forest. We are a care home that takes its responsibilities seriously, and we work hard every day to...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Carmen Lodge · 13 Bushwood, London, Waltham Forest, E11 3AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Forest Residential Care Homes Limited
Carmen Lodge is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, London. We support older people and younger adults, including residents managing mental health conditions, and we offer respite stays. The house is not large, and we think that...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Cheney Row · 26 Cheney Row, London, Waltham Forest, E17 5ED
Care home · Run by The Vine Residential Services (TVRS) LTD
We at Cheney Row are a residential care home nestled within the vibrant community of London, offering supportive residential care for adults with learning disabilities and autism in the borough of Waltham Forest. Our home has been...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Dalton Lodge · 98 Bisterne Avenue, London, Waltham Forest, E17 3QS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Colleycare Limited
Dalton Lodge is a care home in Waltham Forest, providing residential care for older people from across this part of London. Many of our residents are living with dementia, we support adults with physical disabilities and younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Ebony House · 104-106 James Lane, London, Waltham Forest, E10 6HL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Connifers Care Limited
Ebony House is a care home in Waltham Forest. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. The people who live here are Londoners, and living...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Edward House Care Home · 7 Cottenham Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 6RP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashley House Care Homes Limited
We are a residential care home in Waltham Forest, east London, supporting older people who need help with daily life, including people living with mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays for people who need support for a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
Forest Haven · Hawksmouth, London, Waltham Forest, E4 7NA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Clearwater Care (Hackney) Limited
We are a residential home in Waltham Forest supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. The house is run as a household rather than an institution. The people who live here have their own rooms and their own things,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Forest View Care Home · 45 Upper Walthamstow Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 3QG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Forest View Care Limited
Forest View Care Home is a residential home in Waltham Forest for older people, including those living with dementia. We are not a nursing home, so what we do well is personal care, a settled daily rhythm and knowing the people who live...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
George Mason Lodge · Chelmsford Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 1BS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Waltham Forest
We are a residential care home in Waltham Forest, providing a home for older people, including those living with dementia and those with a mental health condition. Our staff are here through the day and the night, and we work alongside GPs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care
Grosvenor Park Community Project · 33 Grosvenor Park Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 9PD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Jennifer Khan
We at Grosvenor Park Community Project are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in London, providing specialist support for younger adults living with mental health needs. Nestled within the borough of Waltham Forest, our home...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Grove Residential Home · 107-109 Grove Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 9BU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Conchita Damaguen Pooten
Grove Residential Home is in Waltham Forest, supporting adults with mental health needs, including many younger adults. We are a household rather than an institution, and the people who live here have a real say in how the place is run....
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Highcroft Care Home · 13-15, London, Waltham Forest, E17 3BG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Richan Care Limited
Highcroft Care Home is a residential home in Waltham Forest, north east London, caring for older people who need support with everyday life, including those living with dementia. What we offer is practical daily help: assistance to wash...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Homewards - 20 Leonard Road · 20 Leonard Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 8NE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Homewards Care Ltd
20 Leonard Road is a small residential care home in Waltham Forest, east London, supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays for people who need a place for a shorter period. Only a few...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Homewards - 48 Leonard Road · 48 Leonard Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 8NE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Homewards Care Ltd
We are Homewards at 48 Leonard Road, a small residential care home in Waltham Forest, east London. We support adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, and we also offer respite stays. Being small is the point. It means the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Homewards - 51 Leonard Road · 51 Leonard Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 8NE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Homewards Care Ltd
We are 51 Leonard Road, a residential care home in Waltham Forest, north east London, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. A house for a small number of people means...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Ivy Grove · 71 Hatch Lane, London, Waltham Forest, E4 6LP
Care home · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Ivy Grove is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, north east London. We are home to older people who need support with everyday life, including residents living with dementia and residents with a physical disability, and we offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Jooma Care Homes - 136 Langthorne Road · 136 Langthorne Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 4HR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Jooma Care Homes Limited
Here at Jooma Care Homes on Langthorne Road in Waltham Forest, we provide residential care for people who need a safe, comfortable and genuinely supportive place to call home. We are proud to have received a Good rating from the Care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Kestrel House · 75 Harold Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 4QX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Shanti Healthcare Limited
Kestrel House is a residential care home in Waltham Forest supporting adults with mental health needs, including many younger adults. We are a household rather than an institution, and the people who live here have a real say in how the...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lakeside House Residential Care Home · 21 Chadwick Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 1NE
Care home · Run by Adico Care Ltd
Lakeside House Residential Care Home is in the London borough of Waltham Forest. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults, people managing mental...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Leyton House · 117 High Road Leyton, London, Waltham Forest, E15 2DE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Leyton House Community Care Ltd
Leyton House is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, supporting adults who are managing mental health conditions. We also offer respite stays, whether as a planned break or as a steadying period for somebody who needs one. Our work...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Lyncroft · 11 Bushwood, London, Waltham Forest, E11 3AY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Forest Residential Care Homes Limited
Here at Lyncroft, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Waltham Forest, London. We are proud to support a diverse group of people, including those living with mental health conditions and younger adults who need a little...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Mapleton Road · 87 Mapleton Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 6XJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by London Borough of Waltham Forest
Here at Mapleton Road, we are a residential care home based in Waltham Forest, London, and we are proud to be part of this local community. We provide a warm, homely environment where older adults can feel genuinely settled, supported, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
MIG House Residential Care Homes · 42 Clarendon Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 1DA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mig House Residential Care Home Limited
We provide residential homes in Waltham Forest for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. Each house runs as a household rather than an institution. Everyone has their own room and their own things, and the week is worked...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Normanshire Care Services · 139 Normanshire Drive, London, Waltham Forest, E4 9HB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Normanshire Care Services Ltd
We at Normanshire Care Services are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism in the borough of Waltham Forest. Our home is...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Outlook Care - Summit Road · 1 Summit Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 9LR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Outlook Care
We at Outlook Care - Summit Road are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, within the London Borough of Waltham Forest. Our home provides thoughtful residential care for adults with a wide range of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Parkview House · 206-212 Chingford Mount Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 8JR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Acer Healthcare Operations Limited
Parkview House is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, east London. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Parkview House · 206- 212 Chingford Mount Road, London, Waltham Forest, E4 8JR
Care home · Run by THORNBY HEALTHCARE LIMITED
Parkview House is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, north east London, supporting older people and younger adults, including many people living with dementia. London is a city where it is quite possible to be surrounded by people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults
Primrose Road · 38 Primrose Road, London, Waltham Forest, E10 5EE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Outward
We are a residential care home on Primrose Road in Waltham Forest, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays. Being a small home is our main advantage. Everybody knows everybody, staff...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Salisbury Road · 22-23 Salisbury Road, London, Waltham Forest, E10 5RG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Choice Support
We are a residential care home on Salisbury Road in Waltham Forest, supporting older people and younger adults, including adults with a learning disability or autism and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
SENSE - 70 Castleton Road · 70 Castleton Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 4AR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sense
Sense at 70 Castleton Road in Waltham Forest is a residential home supporting adults living with learning disabilities and autism, including people who are deafblind or who have a visual or hearing impairment. Sensory impairment alongside...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
Spinney (The) · 21 Forest View, London, Waltham Forest, E4 7AU
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Carebase (Chingford) Limited
We are The Spinney, a residential care home in Waltham Forest, north east London. We provide a home for older people, including those living with dementia, and we also take respite stays. Residential care means helping with what has become...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
St Catherine Rest Home · 15-17 Cann Hall Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 3HY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Catherine Care Home Ltd
St Catherine Rest Home is a residential care home in London, in the borough of Waltham Forest, for older people who need care, company and a settled place to live. We are a house rather than an institution, and we would like the people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
St Francis Residential Care Home · 65-67 Falmouth Avenue, London, Waltham Forest, E4 9QR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Brownlow Enterprises Limited
We at St Francis Residential Care Home are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care setting in the heart of London, providing dedicated older person care and specialist dementia support to families across Waltham Forest and the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home · 25-29 The Drive, London, Waltham Forest, E4 7AJ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by St Ives Lodge Care Ltd
St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home is in Waltham Forest, east London. We support older people and some younger adults, and we offer both permanent places and respite stays. The people who live here need a wide range of help. Many need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St. Michaels Lodge · 68 Bulwer Road, London, Waltham Forest, E11 1BX
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Shakthi Healthcare Limited
St Michaels Lodge provides residential care in Waltham Forest for adults, including younger adults, and we also offer planned respite stays. We think of this as somebody's home first and a care setting second. People living here have their...
Specialisms: Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Grove · 72 Grove Road, London, Waltham Forest, E17 9BN
Care home · CQC Outstanding · Run by Connifinn Limited
We at The Grove are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of London, providing thoughtful support for adults who need a safe and understanding place to call home. Nestled within the London Borough of Waltham...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Three Willows Residential Care Home · 35 Woodberry Way, London, Waltham Forest, E4 7DY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Three Willows Care Home LTD
Three Willows Residential Care Home is in Waltham Forest, east 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

What care costs in Waltham Forest, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Waltham Forest homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,208	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Waltham Forest homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,199	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest 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 Ives Lodge Residential Care Home, 29 September 2026, Good
Outlook Care - Summit Road, 22 June 2026, Good
Homewards Limited - 48 Leonard Road, 16 June 2026, Good

Longest since a report

St Catherine Rest Home, 5 May 2018, Good
The Grove, 1 August 2018, Outstanding
SENSE - 70 Castleton Road, 24 August 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Waltham Forest

How many care homes are there in Waltham Forest?

Waltham Forest has 42 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 35 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 4 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 Waltham Forest?

London Borough of Waltham Forest pays an average of £1,208 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Waltham Forest 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 Waltham Forest were inspected most recently?

St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home (29 September 2026), Outlook Care - Summit Road (22 June 2026) and Homewards Limited - 48 Leonard Road (16 June 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.