Nursing Homes in Wandsworth
Wandsworth has 12 CQC registered nursing homes. 9 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 2 Requires improvement. 7 of the 12 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Wandsworth at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Wandsworth.
- London Borough of Wandsworth pays, residential care: £1,382 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Wandsworth: 89%. The 12 month average is 86%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 62
- People aged 75 and over: 16,100. Rising to 19,300 by 2035, up 20%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Wandsworth (estimate): 70% council, 42% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,200. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 26%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,000 by 2035, up 34%
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Arranging and funding nursing care in Wandsworth
Nursing care is usually organised at a point when health needs have become too complex to manage safely at home, and the process often begins with a formal conversation about what someone actually needs day to day. Across Wandsworth there are 13 nursing homes listed on Care Assura, so families do have a reasonable spread of options to consider once the practical arrangements are clearer.
Starting with a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need help with daily living is entitled to a free care needs assessment, regardless of income or savings. A social worker or assessor will look at physical health, cognition, mobility, nutrition, and the level of nursing intervention required, then recommend whether a residential setting with registered nurses on site is the right fit. You can request an assessment through London Borough of Wandsworth Adult Social Care, which is the authority responsible for coordinating community and residential care locally.
How costs and funded support work
Nursing home fees in Wandsworth tend to sit at the higher end of the London range because they include registered nursing input alongside accommodation and personal care. Where someone has assets and savings below the national threshold, the local authority carries out a financial assessment and may contribute towards the placement. Everyone assessed as needing nursing care is also entitled to NHS-funded Nursing Care, a weekly contribution paid directly to the home towards the nursing element of the fee, and a smaller number of people with intense health needs may qualify for full NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Choosing a nursing home in Wandsworth and knowing what to look for
Once funding is clearer, the focus shifts to finding a home where the clinical care, atmosphere and location all feel right. Of the 13 nursing homes on Care Assura in this area, one holds an Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission, ten are rated Good, and two currently sit at Requires Improvement, so most of the local provision is judged to be meeting or exceeding expected standards.
Reading CQC ratings alongside your own visit
Nightingale House is the home currently rated Outstanding, while established providers such as George Potter House, Bhakti Shyama Care Centre, Eden Grange, Wandsworth Common Care Home, Albert Suites at Battersea Place, The Pines Nursing Home, Trinity Court Nursing Home, Ashmead Care Centre and Heritage Care Centre all hold Good ratings. The Meadowcroft Care Home and Rosedene Nursing Home are rated Requires Improvement, which does not necessarily rule them out but means it is worth reading the full CQC report to understand what inspectors flagged and what has changed since.
What to notice on a visit
Ratings tell you something, but a visit tells you more. Pay attention to how staff speak to residents when they think no one is watching, whether call bells are answered promptly, and how comfortable people look in the communal areas. Ask about registered nurse cover across day and night shifts, how the home manages pressure care and medication, and how families are kept informed when a resident's condition changes. If a relative has specific needs such as dementia support, end of life care, or PEG feeding, ask directly how many current residents the team supports with similar needs.
Practical fit and location
Think about how easy the home is to reach for regular visits, whether there is outdoor space, and how flexible the home is around personal routines, cultural or religious observance, and visits from grandchildren or pets. A home that feels genuinely welcoming from the first visit is usually one that will feel that way six months in.
12 nursing homes in Wandsworth
- Albert Suites at Battersea Place · 73 Albert Bridge Road, London, Wandsworth, SW11 4DS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Battersea Place Retirement Village Ltd
Albert Suites at Battersea Place is a nursing home in Wandsworth. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and we offer respite and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ashmead Care Centre · 201 Cortis Road, London, Wandsworth, SW15 3AX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (2) Limited
Ashmead Care Centre is a nursing home in Wandsworth, south London. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside everyday support, including many who are living with dementia, and we offer respite stays for people who need...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Bhakti Shyama Care Centre · 1 Balham New Road, London, Wandsworth, SW12 9PH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Abbey Care Centre Limited
We at Bhakti Shyama Care Centre are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the heart of London, providing a warm and welcoming home for older people and adults with complex needs within the Wandsworth community. Set within the leafy and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Common Care Home · 94 North Side Wandsworth Common, London, Wandsworth, SW18 2QU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
Wandsworth Common Care Home is a nursing home in south west London. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people whose sight or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Eden Grange · Eden Court, London, Wandsworth, SW11 4LU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Battersea Care Limited
Eden Grange is a nursing home in Wandsworth, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care team. We look after older people and younger adults with nursing needs, people living with dementia, people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - George Potter House · 130 Battersea High Street, London, Wandsworth, SW11 3JR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sovereign (George Potter) Limited
We at George Potter House are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of London, welcoming older people from Wandsworth and the wider community into a place where comfort, dignity and skilled support come together every...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - Heritage Care Centre · 30 Gearing Close, London, Wandsworth, SW17 6DJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MMCG (2) Limited
Heritage Care Centre is a nursing home in Wandsworth, and we care for older people who need qualified nursing support alongside help with daily living. Having nurses on site around the clock means we can look after people with complex...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Nightingale House · 105 Nightingale Lane, London, Wandsworth, SW12 8NB
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Nightingale Hammerson
Here at Nightingale House, we are a nursing home based in Wandsworth, London, and we are proud to provide a warm and genuinely homely environment for the people who live with us. We specialise in Older Person Care, Nursing Care, Dementia...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Rosedene Nursing Home · 141-147 Trinity Road, London, Wandsworth, SW17 7HJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by T Lewis
Rosedene Nursing Home is a nursing home in Wandsworth, south London. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people managing mental health conditions, and we also support younger adults and people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Meadowcroft Care Home · 28 Springfield Drive, London, Wandsworth, SW17 0SD
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust
The Meadowcroft Care Home in Wandsworth is a nursing home caring for older people who need qualified nursing support, including residents living with dementia, residents with a physical disability and residents with a visual or hearing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care - The Pines Nursing Home · 104 West Hill, London, Wandsworth, SW15 2UQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by South London Nursing Homes Limited
The Pines Nursing Home is in Wandsworth, London. We provide nursing care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs call for qualified nursing support, with registered nurses on duty. Our clinical work covers long term...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Trinity Court Nursing Home · 165-167 Trinity Road, London, Wandsworth, SW17 7HL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Newslease Limited
Trinity Court Nursing Home is a nursing home in Wandsworth, 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, people...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Wandsworth, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Wandsworth homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,382 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Wandsworth homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,234 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth 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
- Rosedene Nursing Home, 16 January 2026, Requires improvement
- Albert Suites at Battersea Place, 12 November 2025, Good
- Wandsworth Common Care Home, 15 July 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Trinity Court Nursing Home, 9 February 2021, Good
- Bhakti Shyama Care Centre, 18 May 2022, Good
- Eden Grange, 2 July 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Wandsworth
How many nursing homes are there in Wandsworth?
Wandsworth has 12 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 9 Good, 2 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 Wandsworth?
London Borough of Wandsworth pays an average of £1,382 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth were inspected most recently?
Rosedene Nursing Home (16 January 2026), Albert Suites at Battersea Place (12 November 2025) and Wandsworth Common Care Home (15 July 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.