Nursing Homes in Newham
Newham has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 2 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Newham at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Newham.
- London Borough of Newham pays, residential care: £1,176 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Newham: 74%. The 12 month average is 70%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 50
- People aged 75 and over: 10,700. Rising to 14,400 by 2035, up 34%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 22 beds.
- Who pays, across Newham (estimate): 79% council, 9% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,500. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 29%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,800. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 17%
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Newham
The assessment that comes first
An assessment establishes whether nursing care is genuinely needed and what should be funded, so it belongs ahead of any tour of homes. London Borough of Newham Adult Social Care carries it out and decides what support follows from it. The assessment is free, it is not means tested, and a relative, friend or advocate may request one where the person cannot. The assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and supervision at night before writing the support plan.
Contributions and means testing
Capital and income are examined next to fix the weekly payment. Where savings exceed the national upper capital limit the placement is normally funded privately, and where they fall below it the authority contributes towards an agreed rate. Nursing placements may also attract the NHS funded nursing care payment, which covers the registered nursing element of the fee and goes directly to the provider. Where a health condition dominates the picture, ask for an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare.
What drives the weekly figure
Fees reflect the room, the nursing time a resident needs and the staffing a home chooses to run, and across this part of London they vary a good deal. Ask for the figure in writing for the actual room, together with anything billed separately, the notice period and how often charges are reviewed.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Newham
Where the judgements sit
Manor Farm Care Home, Folkestone Nursing Home, Westgate House, Summerdale Court Care Home and Mornington Hall Care Home hold Good ratings. Forest Lodge Care Home currently requires improvement. In that case, look at which of the five key areas was criticised, how recent the inspection was and what the provider has done in response. For the rest, the reports themselves are what will tell them apart.
Questions that draw out the difference
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty by day and overnight, how the home covers sickness and how long the manager has been in post. Ask who decides to call an ambulance when someone deteriorates in the early hours and how soon relatives are told. Ask too how the home accommodates different diets, languages and religious observance, which matters to a great many households here.
Making the visit count
Visit at a busy hour rather than a quiet one, and go twice where the decision is close. Notice whether residents look occupied, whether call bells are answered without irritation and whether staff use people's names in passing. Compare what you saw with what the report described, and raise any discrepancy directly with the manager.
6 nursing homes in Newham
- Folkestone Nursing Home · 25 Folkestone Road, London, Newham, E6 6BX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Folkestone Nursing Home Ltd
Here at Folkestone Nursing Home in Newham, London, we provide nursing and residential care for people who need a little extra support to live well. We welcome older adults, younger adults, and people living with dementia, and we also offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Forest Lodge Care Home · 240 Romford Road, London, Newham, E7 9HZ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bramley Health Limited
Forest Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Newham. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia and people managing a mental health condition. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Manor Farm Care Home · 211-219 High Street South, London, Newham, E6 3PD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Trees Park (East Ham) Limited
Manor Farm Care Home is a nursing home in Newham, east London, and we care for older people whose health needs go beyond what residential care can provide. Respite stays are available too, when a family carer needs a break or cover. Having...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Mornington Hall Care Home · 76 Whitta Road, London, Newham, E12 5DA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Mornington Care Ltd
We at Mornington Hall Care Home are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the heart of London, welcoming residents from Newham and the wider capital into a warm, supportive community where dignity and comfort come first. Set within the...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Summerdale Court Care Home · 73 Butchers Road, London, Newham, E16 1PH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by BNTL Care Ltd
Summerdale Court is a nursing home in London, in the borough of Newham. 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, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Westgate House · 178 Romford Road, London, Newham, E7 9HY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Westgate House is a nursing home in Newham, east London. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we also support some younger adults with nursing needs....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Newham, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Newham homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,176 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Newham homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,227 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Newham 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 Newham 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
- Folkestone Nursing Home, 5 March 2026, Good
- Forest Lodge Care Home, 28 August 2025, Requires improvement
- Summerdale Court Care Home, 7 January 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Westgate House, 29 October 2021, Good
- Mornington Hall Care Home, 15 August 2023, Good
- Manor Farm Care Home, 12 December 2024, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Newham
How many nursing homes are there in Newham?
Newham has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 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 Newham?
London Borough of Newham pays an average of £1,176 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Newham 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 Newham were inspected most recently?
Folkestone Nursing Home (5 March 2026), Forest Lodge Care Home (28 August 2025) and Summerdale Court Care Home (7 January 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.