Nursing Homes in Bexley
Bexley has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 7 are rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated. 5 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Bexley at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Bexley.
- London Borough of Bexley pays, residential care: £1,016 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Bexley: 92%. The 12 month average is 90%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 60
- People aged 75 and over: 21,800. Rising to 24,400 by 2035, up 11%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 12 beds.
- Who pays, across Bexley (estimate): 48% council, 47% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 18%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,400. Rising to 8,300 by 2035, up 29%
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Arranging and funding nursing care in Bexley
Moving into a nursing home is a significant step, and most families begin by working out what level of care is genuinely needed and how it will be paid for. Nursing homes differ from residential care homes because a qualified nurse is on site around the clock, so the process usually starts with a clinical view of the person's needs alongside the social care picture.
The care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need help with daily living can ask for a free care needs assessment. A social worker will look at mobility, medication, continence, cognition, and any nursing tasks such as wound care or PEG feeding, then set out what type of setting would suit best. If nursing care is recommended, an NHS Continuing Healthcare checklist may also be completed to see whether the NHS should meet the full cost.
How the council supports the process
The London Borough of Bexley Adult Social Care team is responsible for arranging assessments, carrying out financial means tests, and part or fully funding placements for residents who qualify. Since April 2025 the upper capital threshold in England sits at £23,250, so anyone with savings and assets above that figure will usually be a self funder, while those below may receive contributions from the council. Where nursing care is provided, the NHS also pays a weekly Funded Nursing Care contribution directly to the home regardless of means.
Typical cost context
Nursing home fees in the Bexley area are generally higher than residential care because of the registered nursing input. Costs vary between providers depending on room size, en suite facilities, and the complexity of care, so it is worth asking each home for a written breakdown and checking what is included and what is charged as an extra.
Choosing a nursing home in Bexley and what to look for
Care Assura lists eleven nursing homes serving Bexley, giving families a reasonable spread of choice within the borough. Of these, eight currently hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, one is rated Requires Improvement, and two are yet to receive a published rating. Homes on the list include Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care Home, Smyth Lodge, Adelaide Care Home, The Sidcup Care Home, Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home, St Aubyns Nursing Home, Heathfield Court Care Home, Baugh House Care Centre, and Maples Care Home.
Reading CQC reports properly
An overall rating is a useful signpost, but the detail matters just as much. Look at the five key questions the CQC uses, particularly whether a home is Safe and Well led, and read the most recent inspection narrative to see how any concerns are being addressed. A newer service without a rating is not necessarily a poor choice, though you may want to ask more questions about staffing, clinical governance, and the experience of the management team.
What to notice on a visit
Atmosphere is difficult to judge from a website. When you visit, notice whether residents look comfortable and engaged, whether staff know people by name, and how call bells are answered. Ask about nurse to resident ratios across the day and night, how medication is managed, and how the home works with local GPs, district nurses, and hospital discharge teams. If the person needing care has dementia or specific clinical needs, ask for concrete examples of how those needs would be met.
Practical fit with family life
Location within Bexley matters if relatives will visit often, so think about transport, parking, and visiting arrangements. It is also worth checking the contract carefully, including notice periods, fee review policies, and what happens if needs change and a higher level of care is required.
9 nursing homes in Bexley
- Adelaide Care Home · 35 West Street, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4BE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Avery Homes (Nelson) Limited
Adelaide Care Home is a nursing home in Bexleyheath, and we care for people who need qualified nursing support alongside the warmth of a place that feels lived in. Our nursing team is on hand throughout the day and night, which means...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Maples Care Home · 29 Glynde Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley, DA7 4EU
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Ventas Opco UK Limited
Maples Care Home is a nursing home in Bexleyheath, caring for older people whose health needs have gone beyond what can be managed comfortably at home. Having qualified nurses on hand at all hours means changes in somebody's condition are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Heathfield Court Care Home · 147 Colyers Lane, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3PB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by North Heath Care Home Ltd
Heathfield Court Care Home provides nursing care in Erith, in the London Borough of Bexley. We support older people, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and those with sight or hearing loss, and we take...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care Home · 28 Meyer Road, Erith, Bexley, DA8 3SJ
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Nellsar Limited
Here at Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care Home, we provide a warm and caring environment for older adults living in Erith, Bexley and the surrounding areas. Our home offers a genuine sense of community, where residents are treated...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care - Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home · Old Farm Road East, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 8AY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) Limited
We are Abbotsleigh Mews, a nursing home in Sidcup caring for older people, including many who are living with dementia. Our nurses are here around the clock, so someone qualified is always on hand if a person becomes unwell, and changes in...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Baugh House Care Centre · 19 Baugh Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 5ED
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (South) Ltd
Baugh House Care Centre in Sidcup provides nursing and personal care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours, working alongside carers who know the people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Smyth Lodge · 2 Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 6LF
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Smyth Lodge is a nursing home in Sidcup. Being registered for nursing care means we can look after people whose health needs are more complex than a residential home can safely meet, with qualified nurses working alongside our care team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Aubyns Nursing Home · 35 Priestlands Park Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA15 7HJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Karuna Care Limited
We are St Aubyns, a nursing home in Sidcup caring for older people, including many living with dementia and people with a physical disability. With qualified nurses on duty at all hours, we are able to look after people whose health needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - The Care Home · 2-8 Hatherley Road, Sidcup, Bexley, DA14 4BG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited
The Sidcup Care Home is a nursing home in Sidcup, Bexley. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Bexley, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Bexley homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,016 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Bexley homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,088 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Bexley 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 Bexley 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
- Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home, 3 June 2025, Good
- Adelaide Care Home, 15 November 2023, Good
- Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care Home, 9 March 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Heathfield Court Care Home, 18 July 2018, Good
- The Sidcup Care Home, 8 February 2020, Good
- St Aubyns Nursing Home, 20 February 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Bexley
How many nursing homes are there in Bexley?
Bexley has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 7 Good, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Bexley?
London Borough of Bexley pays an average of £1,016 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Bexley 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 nursing homes in Bexley were inspected most recently?
Abbotsleigh Mews Care Home (3 June 2025), Adelaide Care Home (15 November 2023) and Meyer House Nursing and Residential Care Home (9 March 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.