Care Homes in Orpington
Orpington has 5 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Orpington at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Orpington, to help you judge the options below.
- London Borough of Bromley pays, residential care: £1,062 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Bromley: 94%. The 12 month average is 92%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 48
- People aged 75 and over: 31,800. Rising to 34,700 by 2035, up 9%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 1 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 90 beds.
- Who pays, across Bromley (estimate): 64% council, 59% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,200. Rising to 4,900 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 9,000. Rising to 12,100 by 2035, up 35%
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What Residential Care in Orpington Involves and What to Look For
What a care home provides
All five providers here are residential care homes, so staff are on site through the day and night to help with washing, dressing, meals, medication and the ordinary shape of a day. Clinical input arrives from a general practitioner or community nurse called in when needed rather than from nurses based in the building. The things that end up mattering most to families are how settled the staff team is, how the day is actually spent, and whether a person can keep something of their own routine.
Reading a list of grouped registrations
The entries here operate under two names, with three registrations under Cabrini House, run by Diagrama Healthcare, and two under Stoneyway. The three Cabrini House registrations currently hold Good ratings, while the two Stoneyway registrations have no published rating as yet. This matters practically: separate registrations are inspected separately, so a rating earned by one does not transfer to another even where the name and the operator are shared. Read each registration on its own terms rather than assuming the group performs uniformly.
What to look for on a visit
Go at a busy time, late morning or around a meal, and unannounced if the home permits it. Notice whether residents are occupied or simply sitting, whether staff use people's names, and how long anyone asking for help waits. Ask how long the current team has been in post, since stable staffing underpins nearly everything else. Where a registration carries no rating, ask when it registered, when its first inspection is expected, and who manages it day to day.
Getting an Assessment and Sorting Out Funding
Need before cost
The person moving is entitled to a care needs assessment, and settling what is needed before discussing fees keeps the process in order. It is carried out by the London Borough of Bromley social care team, the authority responsible for assessing need and arranging funded support, and anyone who appears to need help may request one whatever their savings. The assessor considers daily living, mobility, memory and risk, then recommends what level of care fits.
Working out who pays
A financial assessment follows and examines income, savings and, where the move is permanent, the value of property. Where capital falls below the national threshold the local authority may contribute part or all of the weekly fee, while those with greater means are expected to fund themselves. A deferred payment arrangement can help where wealth is tied up in a house that is not being sold. Ask each home what the fee includes and how often it is reviewed.
Giving yourself time
Assessments take weeks and the better regarded registrations fill. Each profile here links to the published detail for that provider.
5 care homes in Orpington
- Cabrini House 2 (Diagrama Healthcare) · 2 Healy Drive, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 9LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Diagrama Healthcare Services Limited
Here at Cabrini House 2, we are a residential care home based in Orpington, Bromley, and we are proud to support younger adults living with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. We also offer respite care, giving...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cabrini House 3 (Diagrama Healthcare) · 3 Healy Drive, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 9LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Diagrama Healthcare Services Limited
Cabrini House 3, part of Diagrama Healthcare, is a residential care home in Orpington, in the London borough of Bromley, supporting younger adults. We are a house rather than an institution, and being small is the point. Staff get to know...
Specialisms: Younger Adults, Respite Care - Stoneyway 2 · Interi, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 4EN
Care home · Run by Colin Limited
Stoneyway is a residential care home in Orpington supporting older people and adults living with mental health conditions. Many of the people here are younger adults, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. A great deal of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cabrini House 1 (Diagrama Healthcare) · 1 Healy Drive, Orpington, Bromley, BR6 9LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Diagrama Healthcare Services Limited
Cabrini House in Orpington, part of Diagrama Healthcare, provides residential care for older people and also supports some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. We keep things straightforward. People...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Stoneyway 1 · 26 Blacksmiths Lane, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 4EN
Care home · Run by Colin Limited
Stoneyway 1 is a small residential care home in Orpington. We support older people and younger adults, including people living with mental ill health, and we keep the house domestic in size and in feel. Being small has real advantages....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Bromley, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Bromley homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,062 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Bromley homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,257 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Bromley 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 Bromley 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
- Cabrini House 1 (Diagrama Healthcare), 12 November 2025, Good
- Cabrini House 2 (Diagrama Healthcare), 22 October 2025, Good
- Cabrini House 3 (Diagrama Healthcare), 22 October 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Cabrini House 2 (Diagrama Healthcare), 22 October 2025, Good
- Cabrini House 3 (Diagrama Healthcare), 22 October 2025, Good
- Cabrini House 1 (Diagrama Healthcare), 12 November 2025, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Orpington
How many care homes are there in Orpington?
Orpington has 5 CQC registered care homes: 3 Good, 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 Orpington?
London Borough of Bromley pays an average of £1,062 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Bromley 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 Orpington were inspected most recently?
Cabrini House 1 (Diagrama Healthcare) (12 November 2025), Cabrini House 2 (Diagrama Healthcare) (22 October 2025) and Cabrini House 3 (Diagrama Healthcare) (22 October 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.