Nursing Homes in Southwark
Southwark has 3 CQC registered nursing homes. 2 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 1 of the 3 was last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Southwark at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Southwark.
- London Borough of Southwark pays, residential care: £1,166 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Southwark: 96%. The 12 month average is 96%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 43
- People aged 75 and over: 11,900. Rising to 15,800 by 2035, up 33%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 2 closed
- Who pays, across Southwark (estimate): 149% council, 14% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,700. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 31%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,200. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 27%
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What nursing care in Southwark involves and how to choose well
Nursing homes differ from standard residential settings because a qualified nurse is on duty around the clock, which matters when someone lives with a complex long-term condition, advanced frailty, or needs support that goes beyond personal care. Across Southwark there are three nursing homes listed on Care Assura, giving families a manageable shortlist to compare without feeling overwhelmed. Two of the three, Camberwell Lodge and Waterside, currently hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, while Tower Bridge Care Centre is rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection.
Matching the home to the person
Start with the clinical picture. If your relative has needs relating to Parkinson's, stroke recovery, diabetes management, or end of life care, ask each home how many residents they currently support with similar conditions and how nursing shifts are staffed at night and weekends. A home that speaks confidently about individual care plans, falls prevention, and how they liaise with district nurses and GPs is usually one that will keep communicating well once your relative moves in.
Signals to look for on a visit
Beyond the CQC rating, pay attention to how staff greet residents by name, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how the home smells and sounds on a quiet afternoon. Ask to see a sample weekly activities plan and the last resident and relatives' meeting notes. If a home is currently rated Requires Improvement, it is still worth visiting and asking directly what has changed since the last inspection, because active leadership and honest answers are often a better predictor of daily life than the headline grade alone.
Arranging an assessment and understanding the funding
Before committing to a nursing placement, most families go through a care needs assessment. This is a free conversation with a social worker who reviews mobility, medication, cognition, continence, and the level of support required day and night. If nursing care is agreed as appropriate, a financial assessment usually follows, and the outcome determines how much the council will contribute.
How the council can help
The London Borough of Southwark Adult Social Care team is responsible for arranging both the needs assessment and any funded support that follows. If eligible, funding may come through a mix of council contribution, resident contribution based on savings and income, and NHS-funded Nursing Care, which is a flat weekly payment made directly to the nursing home to cover the registered nursing element.
Typical cost context
Nursing home fees in inner London tend to sit higher than the national average because of property, staffing, and clinical costs. Ask each home for a clear written breakdown of what is included in the weekly fee, what is chargeable as an extra, and how and when fees are reviewed. Getting this in writing early avoids awkward conversations later.
3 nursing homes in Southwark
- Camberwell Lodge · Picton Street, London, Southwark, SE5 7QH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Country Court Care Homes 2 Limited
Camberwell Lodge is a nursing home in Southwark, south London. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with daily life, and a large part of our work is with people living with dementia. We also support younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Tower Bridge Care Centre · 1 Aberdour Street, London, Southwark, SE1 4SH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Agincare (Southwark) Limited
Tower Bridge Care Centre is a nursing home in Southwark, providing nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia, as well as some younger adults with nursing needs. We also offer respite stays for people recovering...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Waterside · 40 Sumner Road, London, Southwark, SE15 6LA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Agincare (Southwark) Limited
Waterside is a nursing home in Southwark. We care for older people whose health needs mean qualified nurses should be on hand, including many people living with dementia, and we also support younger adults with nursing needs. Having nurses...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Southwark, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Southwark homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,166 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Southwark homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,190 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Southwark 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 Southwark 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
- Tower Bridge Care Centre, 8 August 2025, Requires improvement
- Camberwell Lodge, 4 December 2024, Good
- Waterside, 9 August 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Waterside, 9 August 2019, Good
- Camberwell Lodge, 4 December 2024, Good
- Tower Bridge Care Centre, 8 August 2025, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Southwark
How many nursing homes are there in Southwark?
Southwark has 3 CQC registered nursing homes: 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Southwark?
London Borough of Southwark pays an average of £1,166 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Southwark 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 Southwark were inspected most recently?
Tower Bridge Care Centre (8 August 2025), Camberwell Lodge (4 December 2024) and Waterside (9 August 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.