Nursing Homes in Lewisham
Lewisham has 9 CQC registered nursing homes. 9 are rated Good. 7 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Lewisham at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Lewisham.
- London Borough of Lewisham pays, residential care: £1,154 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Lewisham: 95%. The 12 month average is 95%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 53
- People aged 75 and over: 13,500. Rising to 16,700 by 2035, up 24%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 80 beds.
- Who pays, across Lewisham (estimate): 90% council, 21% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 24%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,900. Rising to 4,500 by 2035, up 17%
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What nursing care in Lewisham involves and what to look for
Nursing homes differ from standard residential care in that a qualified nurse is on duty around the clock, alongside care assistants and visiting clinicians. This makes them suitable for people with complex medical needs, advanced frailty, long-term conditions such as Parkinson's or advanced dementia, or those needing palliative support. Care Assura lists eight nursing homes across Lewisham, and every one currently holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, which offers a reassuring starting point for families beginning their search.
Judging quality beyond the CQC rating
A Good rating tells you a service meets expected standards, but the atmosphere of a home is best judged in person. When you visit Alexander Care Centre, Peartree Care Home, Brymore House Care Home with Nursing, Westwood House, Brownhill Lodge, Manley Court Care Home, Beechcroft Care Home, or the service at 40 Lewisham Park, notice how staff greet residents by name, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how mealtimes are handled. Ask about the ratio of nurses to residents on each shift and how the home manages hospital discharges, medication reviews, and end of life care.
Matching the home to the person
Think carefully about location for visiting relatives, whether the home has ground floor rooms or lift access, and how activities are tailored to people who may be less mobile. If the resident has cultural, dietary, or language preferences, ask each home how it accommodates these day to day.
Arranging an assessment and funding nursing care
Before a placement is confirmed, most families go through a care needs assessment. This is a free evaluation carried out by the council that identifies the level of nursing input required and forms the basis of any funded support. You can request one directly through London Borough of Lewisham Adult Social Care, either online or by phone, and an assessor will visit at home or in hospital to talk through daily needs and health considerations.
How funding usually works
Nursing home fees in Lewisham typically sit at the higher end of care costs because they include registered nursing input. Where someone qualifies for nursing care, the NHS pays a Funded Nursing Care contribution directly to the home for the nursing element. A financial assessment then determines whether the council contributes to the remaining fees, based on savings, income, and property. People with more substantial assets are usually expected to self-fund at first.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
If nursing needs are intense and ongoing, the person may be eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which covers the full cost of the placement. Ask the assessor to consider a checklist referral if this seems relevant.
9 nursing homes in Lewisham
- Alexander Care Centre · 21 Rushy Mead, London, Lewisham, SE4 1JJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by HC-One Limited
We at Alexander Care Centre are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the heart of London, providing a warm and supportive home for older people across the borough of Lewisham and the wider SE community. Our centre is thoughtfully...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Alexander Care Centre · 21 Rushey Mead, London, Lewisham, SE4 1JJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by WT CC OPCO 2 Limited
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability - Beechcroft Care Home · 327-329 Brownhill Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1AL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Rajanikanth Selvanandan
We are Beechcroft, a nursing home in Lewisham. We care for older people and for younger adults with nursing needs, including many people living with dementia and people with a physical disability. Having qualified nurses on duty at every...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brownhill Lodge · 334 Brownhill Road, London, Lewisham, SE6 1AY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by DSRE Services Limited
We are Brownhill Lodge, a nursing home in Lewisham, south London. We care for older people who need qualified nursing as well as support with daily living, and we also look after younger adults with nursing needs. Respite stays are...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brymore House Care Home with Nursing · 243 Baring Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 0BE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Brymore Care Homes Limited
Brymore House is a care home with nursing in Lewisham, supporting older people who need nursing care, people living with dementia, adults living with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and those with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Manley Court Care Home · John Williams Close, London, Lewisham, SE14 5XA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited
Manley Court Care Home is a nursing home in Lewisham, south London. 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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ms Maisie Melanie Bell & Mr Percival Fiztroy Drummond - 40 Park · 40 Lewisham Park, London, Lewisham, SE13 6QZ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ms Maisie Melanie Bell & Mr Percival Fiztroy Drummond
Lewisham Park is a small nursing home in Lewisham supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults who also have nursing needs. We offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Having registered nurses on duty alongside...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Peartree Care Home · 195-199 Sydenham Road, London, Lewisham, SE26 5HF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Springmarsh Homes Limited
We at Peartree Care Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the heart of London, providing a welcoming home for older people within the borough of Lewisham. Our setting combines the warmth of a residential community with the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Westwood House · 9 Westwood Hill, London, Lewisham, SE26 6BQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Westwood House is a nursing home in Lewisham, south London, caring for people who need qualified nursing support as part of daily life. Our nursing team is here throughout the day and night, which means people can stay somewhere familiar...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Lewisham, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,154 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Lewisham homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,265 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Lewisham 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 Lewisham 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
- Manley Court Care Home, 22 December 2025, Good
- Beechcroft Care Home, 5 August 2025, Good
- Alexander Care Centre, 8 October 2021, Good
Longest since a report
- Ms Maisie Melanie Bell & Mr Percival Fiztroy Drummond - 40 Lewisham Park, 17 February 2018, Good
- Brownhill Lodge, 23 January 2019, Good
- Brymore House Care Home with Nursing, 16 February 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Lewisham
How many nursing homes are there in Lewisham?
Lewisham has 9 CQC registered nursing homes: 9 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Lewisham?
London Borough of Lewisham pays an average of £1,154 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Lewisham 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 Lewisham were inspected most recently?
Manley Court Care Home (22 December 2025), Beechcroft Care Home (5 August 2025) and Alexander Care Centre (8 October 2021) have the most recent CQC reports.