Nursing Homes in Northwood
Northwood has 5 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good. 2 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Northwood at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Northwood, to help you judge the options below.
- London Borough of Hillingdon pays, residential care: £1,169 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Hillingdon: 94%. The 12 month average is 93%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 65
- People aged 75 and over: 21,100. Rising to 25,100 by 2035, up 19%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 6 changed owner, covering 262 beds.
- Who pays, across Hillingdon (estimate): 50% council, 33% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,900. Rising to 3,500 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 6,200. Rising to 8,000 by 2035, up 29%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Catlips Farm Berry Lane Chorleywood Rickmansworth Hertfordshire. Application for a 66 bed care home. Submitted 9 February 2026. Decision pending. (4.1 miles away)
- Vernon Lodge, 654 Kenton Lane, Harrow Weald, Harrow. Application for a 97 bed care home. Submitted 13 March 2026. Decision not yet recorded. (4.2 miles away)
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Northwood
Where to begin
The starting point is a care needs assessment, not a shortlist. It is free, it is not means tested, and it sets down in writing what level of support is required, including whether a registered nurse is genuinely needed. Homes work from it when they decide whether they can meet the need and what to charge, and no funding decision is made without it, so requesting it first saves repeating the same account to everybody in turn.
What the council does
Assessments and funded social care are the responsibility of the London Borough of Hillingdon Adult Social Care, which will also assess a family carer's own needs where asked. A financial assessment of income and capital is carried out separately, measured against thresholds set nationally rather than locally, so ask for the figures in force this year instead of relying on remembered ones.
The nursing element of the fee
Nursing home fees generally sit above residential ones because of the staffing they require. Where somebody is assessed as needing care from a registered nurse, a contribution towards that element may be met by the health service rather than by the council or the family, and it is assessed on a separate basis from social care funding. Ask how that contribution is shown on the invoice, and ask what is charged above the weekly rate.
Choosing Between the Nursing Homes in Northwood
Establishing that nursing is what is needed
The choice between nursing and residential care is clinical rather than a matter of preference. A nursing registration means a registered nurse is on duty on the premises, which is what allows a home to manage wound care, catheters, feeding tubes, unstable conditions and medication given by injection. Where none of that applies, a residential home may suit better and usually costs less, so the first question is which specific task needs a nurse.
Reading reports when every grade matches
Where all five homes are rated Good, the grade cannot separate them and the report has to do that work instead. Look at what inspectors wrote under each of the five key questions, note how recently each home was visited, and compare the substance rather than the headline. A home inspected four years ago and one inspected last spring are not equally well evidenced, even at the same grade.
What to establish on a visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty on a weekday, at a weekend and overnight, and ask it as a question about numbers. Ask how much of the nursing rota is covered by agency staff, and how long the permanent team has been in post. Ask what happens when a resident deteriorates at night and who decides whether to call for medical help.
5 nursing homes in Northwood
- Eastbury Nursing Home · 12 Eastbury Road, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 3AL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by M D Homes
We at Eastbury Nursing Home are proud to offer compassionate nursing care in the welcoming community of Northwood, within the London Borough of Hillingdon. Our home provides a nurturing environment where residents receive skilled clinical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Erskine Hall Care Home · Watford Road, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3PA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (AKW) Limited
Erskine Hall Care Home is a nursing home in Northwood, Hertfordshire, providing care for people whose needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. Because we are registered for nursing care, qualified nurses are part of our team...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Denville Hall · 62 Ducks Hill Road, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 2SB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Denville Hall
Here at Denville Hall, we are a nursing home based in Northwood, Hillingdon, and we take real pride in the care and support we provide to the people who live with us. Our home has received a "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Frithwood Nursing Home · 21 Frithwood Avenue, Northwood, Hillingdon, HA6 3LY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by M D Homes
We are a nursing home in Northwood, caring for people whose needs require qualified nursing alongside help with daily living. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Nursing Home · 24 Eastbury Avenue, Northwood, Hertfordshire, HA6 3LN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by M D Homes
Northwood Nursing Home is a nursing home in Northwood, Hertfordshire, 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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Hillingdon, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Hillingdon homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,169 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Hillingdon homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,174 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon 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
- Denville Hall, 23 September 2025, Good
- Eastbury Nursing Home, 18 June 2025, Good
- Frithwood Nursing Home, 12 May 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Northwood Nursing Home, 9 February 2019, Good
- Erskine Hall Care Home, 24 March 2023, Good
- Frithwood Nursing Home, 12 May 2025, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Northwood
How many nursing homes are there in Northwood?
Northwood has 5 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Northwood?
London Borough of Hillingdon pays an average of £1,169 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Hillingdon 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 Northwood were inspected most recently?
Denville Hall (23 September 2025), Eastbury Nursing Home (18 June 2025) and Frithwood Nursing Home (12 May 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.