Nursing Homes in Richmond Upon Thames
Richmond Upon Thames has 8 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 8 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Richmond Upon Thames at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Richmond upon Thames.
- London Borough of Richmond upon Thames pays, residential care: £1,354 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Richmond upon Thames: 93%. The 12 month average is 92%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 42
- People aged 75 and over: 17,700. Rising to 20,700 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 10 changed owner, covering 714 beds.
- Who pays, across Richmond upon Thames (estimate): 63% council, 38% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 28%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,600. Rising to 7,100 by 2035, up 56%
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Choosing a nursing home in Richmond Upon Thames
Nursing homes differ from residential care homes in one important respect: they have qualified nurses on duty around the clock, which means they can support people with more complex or changing health needs. In Richmond Upon Thames there are 13 nursing home listings on Care Assura, spanning settings such as Hampton Care Home, Laurel Dene, Greville House, Deer Park View Care Centre, Brinsworth House, Lynde House, Roy Kinnear House and Whitefarm Lodge. Of these, seven are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, one Requires Improvement, and five are not yet rated, usually because the service is newer or has recently changed registration.
Matching the home to the level of nursing need
Before shortlisting, it helps to be specific about the clinical support required. That might include catheter or stoma care, PEG feeding, wound management, palliative and end of life care, or nursing input for advanced dementia. Ask each home directly whether they routinely care for people with those needs, how nursing shifts are staffed at night, and how they coordinate with district nurses and local GPs.
Visiting and reading between the lines
Ratings are useful but a visit tells you more. Notice whether residents look comfortable and engaged, whether staff greet people by name, and whether the atmosphere in communal areas feels calm rather than rushed. Ask to see the most recent CQC inspection report, and if a home is not yet rated, ask what its provider information return says about staffing, safeguarding and clinical governance.
Arranging an assessment and paying for nursing care
A care needs assessment is the practical starting point for most families. It is a free assessment carried out by the council to work out what type of support someone needs and whether a nursing home is the right setting. You can request one for yourself or, with consent, on behalf of a relative through London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Adult Social Care, which is the authority responsible for adult social care in this area.
Financial assessment and council support
If the assessment confirms nursing home care is appropriate, a separate financial assessment looks at income, savings and assets. In England, people with capital above roughly £23,250 are usually expected to fund their own placement, while those below the threshold may receive help from the council. Anyone in a nursing home is also entitled to NHS Funded Nursing Care, a weekly contribution paid directly to the home towards the cost of registered nursing input, regardless of means. Where nursing needs are primary and intense, NHS Continuing Healthcare may cover the full placement, and eligibility is decided through a separate NHS-led assessment.
Typical cost context
Nursing home fees in and around Richmond Upon Thames tend to sit at the higher end of the national range, reflecting London property costs and staffing levels. Weekly fees commonly run from around £1,400 upwards, with specialist dementia nursing or end of life care costing more. Always ask each home for a written breakdown of what is included, what counts as an extra, and how fees are reviewed. If the council is contributing, check whether a third party top up is being requested and, if so, who is expected to pay it.
8 nursing homes in Richmond Upon Thames
- Care Home · Upper Sunbury Road, Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, TW12 2DW
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Ventas Opco UK Limited
Hampton Care Home provides nursing care in Hampton, in the borough of Richmond upon Thames, for older people and younger adults. Having qualified nurses here at all hours means that health needs are looked after on site, by people who know...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Laurel Dene · 117 Hampton Road, Hampton, Richmond upon Thames, TW12 1JQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Laurel Dene provides nursing care in Hampton for older people, including people living with dementia, adults with learning disabilities and autism, people with mental health needs and people with physical disabilities. We also take planned...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Greville House · Greville Road, Richmond, Richmond upon Thames, TW10 6HR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
We at Greville House are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the heart of Richmond, providing a warm and welcoming home for those in need of dedicated support. Nestled within the borough of Richmond upon Thames, our nursing home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Deer Park View Care Centre · Bushy Park Road, Teddington, Richmond upon Thames, TW11 0DX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
Deer Park View Care Centre is a nursing home in Teddington, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, younger adults with nursing needs, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brinsworth House · 72 Staines Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW2 5AL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Royal Variety Charity
We are Brinsworth House, a nursing home in Twickenham, in the London borough of Richmond upon Thames. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we also offer respite stays for those who need nursing support for a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Lynde House · Meadowbank, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 2JB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Lynde House is a nursing home in Twickenham, where registered nurses are on duty at all hours alongside our care team. We look after older people whose health needs require nursing, younger adults with nursing needs, people living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Roy Kinnear House · 289 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW1 4SU
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Choice Support
Roy Kinnear House is a nursing home in Twickenham. We provide nursing care for adults, mainly younger adults, including people living with dementia, adults with a learning disability, autistic adults, people with a physical disability and...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Whitefarm Lodge · Vicarage Road, Twickenham, Richmond upon Thames, TW2 7BY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Whitefarm Lodge is a nursing home in Twickenham. We provide qualified nursing care alongside daily support for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people with a learning disability or who are autistic,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Richmond upon Thames, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Richmond upon Thames homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,354 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Richmond upon Thames homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,305 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames 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
- Lynde House, 30 January 2026, Good
- Brinsworth House, 21 October 2025, Good
- Roy Kinnear House, 12 August 2025, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- Whitefarm Lodge, 20 July 2022, Good
- Laurel Dene, 6 October 2022, Good
- Deer Park View Care Centre, 14 December 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Richmond Upon Thames
How many nursing homes are there in Richmond Upon Thames?
Richmond Upon Thames has 8 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 1 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 Richmond Upon Thames?
London Borough of Richmond upon Thames pays an average of £1,354 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond Upon Thames were inspected most recently?
Lynde House (30 January 2026), Brinsworth House (21 October 2025) and Roy Kinnear House (12 August 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.