Alexander Care Centre

Alexander Care Centre is a nursing home in London, Lewisham (SE4 1JJ). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

New provider since November 2026. The rating shown may relate to the previous provider.

About Alexander Care Centre

Alexander Care Centre is a nursing home in Lewisham, south London. We care for older people whose health needs require qualified nursing support, including residents living with dementia and residents with physical disabilities. Because nursing staff are on duty at every hour, a great deal can be managed here that would otherwise mean a move or a hospital admission. Medication, wounds, long term conditions and spells of illness are looked after on site by people who already know the resident, which matters more than it might sound: continuity is often the difference between an unsettling episode and a manageable one. We also care for residents at the end of life, working with the community and specialist teams involved. We take just as much trouble over the parts of the day that are not clinical. A resident who needs considerable physical help still wants somewhere pleasant to sit, food they actually like, fresh air, and visitors at an hour that suits them. For residents whose mobility is restricted, comfort, position and skin care are part of our routine thinking, alongside how a person gets about rather than only how they are moved. Where dementia is present, familiarity does the heavy lifting. The Care Quality Commission last rated us good overall. Anyone considering the home is welcome to visit, and to ask about staffing levels, about nights, and about how we handle things when they go wrong.

Care provided at Alexander Care Centre

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Alexander Care Centre compares in Lewisham

Measured against the 27 care homes for older people registered in Lewisham. The dark dot is this home.

Size
72 places. Larger than 23 of the 27 homes. The local average is 29 places.
CQC rating
Good. 24 of the 27 homes (89%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Lewisham the figure is 89%.
Latest report
8 October 2021. 12 of the 27 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
November 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 0 of the 27 have registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 27 homes, 7 offer nursing care and 18 offer dementia care.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Lewisham.

The local picture: Lewisham

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

What care costs in Lewisham, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat self-funders are typically asked
Residential care£1,154£1,688 to £1,953 (London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.)
Nursing care£1,265£2,060 to £2,276 (London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.)
Residential dementia careNot published separately£1,889 to £2,049 (London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979.)
Nursing dementia careNot published separately£2,114 to £2,340 (London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283.)

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.

  • People aged 75 and over: 13,500. Rising to 16,700 by 2035, up 24%
  • People aged 85 and over: 3,900. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 17%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 24%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 72%. The NHS ambition is 67%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 53
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 80 beds.
  • Care home beds filled across Lewisham: 95%. The 12 month average is 95%.
  • Who pays, across Lewisham (estimate): 90% council, 21% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

  • 2.3 miles: 2-3 Townley Road London Southwark. Application for a 10 bed nursing home through a change of use. Submitted 27 October 2026. Approved 27 March 1990.
  • 3.4 miles: 78 Croydon Road, Penge, London. Application for a 12 bed care home. Submitted 20 October 2025. Approved 17 February 2026.
  • 3.4 miles: 78 Croydon Road, Penge, London. Application for a 12 bed care home. Submitted 3 June 2026. Approved 7 October 2026.

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

Good to know about Alexander Care Centre

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
3 November 2026, less than a year ago.
Run by
WT CC OPCO 2 Limited, which runs 14 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 14 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Nearest GP surgery
Novum Health Partnership, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest hospital
University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest railway station
Ladywell Station, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.

Local services near Alexander Care Centre

The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.

Nearest 24 hour A&E

  • University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham, 0.3 miles away

It is about 0.3 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.

Nearest GP practices

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Ladywell Station, 0.3 miles away
  • Crofton Park Station, 0.5 miles away
  • Catford Bridge Station, 0.6 miles away

Around Alexander Care Centre

0.5 miles1 mileH24 hour A&E: University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham, 0.3 miles awayAGP practice: Novum Health Partnership, 0.4 miles awayGGP practice: Triangle Group Practice Limited, 0.6 miles awayGGP practice: Woodlands Health Centre, 0.8 miles awayGDentist: Rushey Green Dental Practice, 0.5 miles awayDDentist: L Ziman & Associates Ltd, 0.5 miles awayDDentist: Crofton Park Dental Practice, 0.6 miles awayDPharmacy: Ladywell Pharmacy, 0.2 miles awayPPharmacy: Rushey Green Pharmacy, 0.4 miles awayPPharmacy: Sheel Pharmacy Lewisham, 0.5 miles awayPRailway station: Ladywell Station, 0.3 miles awaySRailway station: Crofton Park Station, 0.5 miles awaySRailway station: Catford Bridge Station, 0.6 miles awayS
  • H: Alexander Care Centre
  • A: 24 hour A&E
  • G: GP practice
  • D: Dentist
  • P: Pharmacy
  • S: Railway station

Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.

Common questions about Alexander Care Centre

Where is Alexander Care Centre located?

Alexander Care Centre is a nursing home in London, Lewisham, SE4 1JJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Alexander Care Centre provide?

Alexander Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support. The full list of services is shown on this page.

What is Alexander Care Centre's CQC rating?

Alexander Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 8 October 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Alexander Care Centre provide dementia care?

Yes. Alexander Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

How many beds does Alexander Care Centre have?

Alexander Care Centre is registered for up to 72 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.

Questions families ask about Alexander Care Centre

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Alexander Care Centre is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.

Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?

Yes. Yes. Alexander Care Centre is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.

Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?

Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.

Can she bring her cat or dog?

Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.

Can a couple stay together?

Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.

Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?

Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.

Do they take younger adults as well as older people?

No. Alexander Care Centre is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.

Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?

Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.

Typical weekly fees in the London

Alexander Care Centre has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.

Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Alexander Care Centre. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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