Nursing Homes in Islington
Islington has 7 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 5 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Islington at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Islington.
- London Borough of Islington pays, residential care: £1,236 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Islington: 93%. The 12 month average is 93%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 57
- People aged 75 and over: 9,300. Rising to 11,300 by 2035, up 22%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Islington (estimate): 118% council, 13% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,300. Rising to 1,500 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 25%
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Arranging and funding nursing care in Islington
Moving a relative into a nursing home is rarely a straightforward decision, and the practical steps tend to run alongside the emotional ones. For most families in Islington, the starting point is understanding what level of care is genuinely needed, who pays for it, and how the local system works. Nursing homes differ from residential care in that a qualified nurse is on duty around the clock, so the route into a placement often begins with a health and social care assessment rather than a direct approach to a provider.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need ongoing support can ask for a care needs assessment, which is a free statutory process arranged through London Borough of Islington Adult Social Care. A social worker or assessor will look at daily living, mobility, health conditions, medication management and any risks, then recommend the type of setting most likely to meet those needs. Where nursing input is required, the assessment usually triggers a separate NHS decision about whether some or all of the care qualifies for NHS-funded nursing care or, in more complex cases, NHS Continuing Healthcare.
How costs are worked out
Once needs are clear, a financial assessment follows. If savings and assets fall below the national threshold, the council may contribute towards fees, while people above the threshold usually pay privately. Nursing home fees in Islington sit at the higher end of the London range because staffing costs and property costs in inner London are significant, and weekly rates typically exceed those of purely residential settings. It is worth asking each home for a full breakdown of what the fee covers, since extras such as chiropody, hairdressing and outings are often billed separately.
Choosing the right nursing home in Islington
Care Assura lists ten nursing homes in Islington. Between them they hold one Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, six Good ratings, and three services that have not yet been rated. The homes currently listed are Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, which holds the Outstanding rating, along with Cheverton Lodge, Highbury New Park, Lennox House, Muriel Street Resource Centre, St Anne's Nursing Home and The Highgate Care Home.
Matching the home to the person
A good match depends on more than the headline rating. Consider whether the person needs specialist dementia nursing, palliative care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term support for a complex condition. Ask each home about nurse-to-resident ratios on day and night shifts, how care plans are reviewed, and how families are kept informed when a resident's health changes. Location within Islington also matters if relatives plan to visit often, as does the atmosphere in shared spaces on a normal weekday.
Signs of a well-run service
When you visit, look for calm, unhurried interactions between staff and residents, clean and unrestricted communal areas, and residents who are dressed and engaged rather than left in front of a television. Read the most recent CQC inspection report in full rather than relying on the rating alone, as the narrative often reveals how the home handles medication, safeguarding and staffing pressures. Where a service is not yet rated, ask when the first inspection is expected and request references from social workers or district nurses who know the provider.
7 nursing homes in Islington
- Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre · 61 Wharf Road, London, Islington, N1 7RY
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Blackberry Hill Limited
Here at Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, we are proud to be one of Islington's trusted nursing homes, providing round the clock care and support to people with a wide range of needs. Our most recent Care Quality Commission inspection rated us...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cheverton Lodge · 30a Cheverton Road, London, Islington, N19 3AY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Cheverton Lodge is a nursing home in London, in the borough of Islington. 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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Highbury New Park · 127 Highbury New Park, London, Islington, N5 2DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We at Highbury New Park are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of London, welcoming residents from Islington and the wider community into a place that truly feels like home. Our specialist team provides nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Lennox House · 75 Durham Road, London, Islington, N7 7DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We at Lennox House are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of London, welcoming residents from across Islington and the wider capital into a warm and supportive community. Our home has been thoughtfully designed to...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Muriel Street Resource Centre · 37 Muriel Street, London, Islington, N1 0TH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Here at Muriel Street Resource Centre, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Islington, London, supporting people with a wide range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, and physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - St Anne's Nursing Home · 60 Durham Road, London, Islington, N7 7DL
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Blackberry Hill Limited
St Anne's Nursing Home is in Islington, north London. We provide both residential and nursing care for older people, including people living with dementia, and we take respite admissions alongside permanent places. Because we offer both...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - The Highgate Care Home · 12 Hornsey Lane, London, Islington, N6 5LX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (GL) Limited
The Highgate Care Home provides nursing care in Islington for people from across north London. We look after older people, adults with physical disabilities and younger adults whose health needs require qualified nursing, and we offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Islington, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,236 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Islington homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,439 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Islington 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 Islington 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 Anne's Nursing Home, 3 August 2026, Good
- The Highgate Care Home, 20 June 2024, Good
- Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre, 27 October 2023, Outstanding
Longest since a report
- Highbury New Park, 28 December 2019, Good
- Cheverton Lodge, 31 December 2019, Good
- Lennox House, 9 March 2021, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Islington
How many nursing homes are there in Islington?
Islington has 7 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 6 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Islington?
London Borough of Islington pays an average of £1,236 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Islington 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 Islington were inspected most recently?
St Anne's Nursing Home (3 August 2026), The Highgate Care Home (20 June 2024) and Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre (27 October 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.