Question 1

How many nursing homes are there in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

Harrow has 14 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 13 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

Question 2

How much does a nursing home cost in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

London Borough of Harrow pays an average of £1,094 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Harrow 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.

Question 3

Which nursing homes in Harrow were inspected most recently?

Accepted Answer

Rowanweald Residential and Nursing Home (19 May 2026), Pathfinder Ashness House (24 October 2025) and Woodland Hall (16 July 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.

Question 4

What should I ask when visiting a nursing home in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

Ask about the number of qualified nurses on shift during the day and overnight, and how the home handles clinical needs such as medication rounds, wound care, and end of life support. Enquire about staff turnover, how care plans are written and reviewed, and how families are kept informed about health changes. It is also worth asking to see the most recent CQC report and to speak with a relative of a current resident if possible. Finally, ask practical questions about visiting hours, laundry, GP visits, and how the home manages hospital admissions and discharges.

Question 5

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

You can request a care needs assessment by contacting London Borough of Harrow's adult social care team directly, either by phone or through the council's website. The assessment is free and available to anyone who appears to need care and support, regardless of financial circumstances. A social worker or assessor will look at daily living tasks, medical needs, and safety at home to work out what level of support is required. If nursing care is recommended, they will also help explain funding, NHS-funded Nursing Care, and next steps.

Question 6

Can London Borough of Harrow fund a nursing home placement?

Accepted Answer

London Borough of Harrow may contribute to nursing home fees following a care needs assessment and a financial assessment. The financial assessment considers savings, income, and property, and there are national thresholds that determine how much a person contributes themselves. Where the primary need is a health need, NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full cost instead, and even where it does not, the NHS pays a contribution towards nursing input through NHS-funded Nursing Care. The social care team can explain which route applies in a given case.

Question 7

Which providers in Harrow offer nursing care?

Accepted Answer

Care Assura lists 16 nursing homes across Harrow, including Buchanan Court, Woodland Hall, Rowanweald Residential and Nursing Home, Hadley House Nursing Home, Kailash Manor Care Home, Kestrel Grove Care Home, Wilsmere House, Primrose House Nursing Home, Knights Court Nursing Home, Karuna Manor, Anita Dorfman House, Pathfinder Ashness House, Sairam Villa Care Home, and Holly Bush Nursing Home. Of these, Karuna Manor holds an Outstanding CQC rating, 14 homes are rated Good, and one is not yet rated. Each home has its own specialisms, so it is worth reviewing the individual listings to compare clinical focus, cultural fit, and location within the borough.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A residential care home provides help with personal care such as washing, dressing, meals, and medication support, but it does not have registered nurses on the staff rota. A nursing home offers all of that alongside twenty four hour care from qualified nurses, which is essential for people with complex or unstable medical conditions. In practice, a nursing home is usually recommended where someone needs regular clinical intervention such as tube feeding, catheter management, or advanced dementia nursing. The care needs assessment will indicate which type of setting is appropriate.

Question 9

How far in advance should I start looking at nursing homes in Harrow?

Accepted Answer

Where possible, it is sensible to start exploring options several weeks or even months ahead, particularly if the person has specific cultural, dietary, or clinical needs. Good nursing homes in Harrow often have waiting lists, and rushed decisions during a hospital discharge can lead to placements that are not the best long-term fit. If care is needed urgently, the hospital discharge team and Harrow's social care service can help identify homes with immediate availability. Even in urgent situations, visiting shortlisted homes before making a final decision is strongly recommended.

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Harrow homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,094	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Harrow homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,230	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Harrow 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 Harrow homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283.	Not published separately	£2,114 to £2,340

Nursing Homes in Harrow

Harrow at a glance

Planning and paying for nursing care in Harrow

Starting with a care needs assessment

Funding and typical costs

Choosing a nursing home in Harrow and what to check

Reading CQC reports carefully

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14 nursing homes in Harrow

What care costs in Harrow, per week

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