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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Weighing Up the Nursing Homes in Wandsworth
How the ratings are distributed
Nightingale House is the single home here judged Outstanding, a grade inspectors give only where they find something genuinely exceptional. Nine homes hold a Good rating, among them Albert Suites at Battersea Place, Ashmead Care Centre, Bhakti Shyama Care Centre, Wandsworth Common Care Home, Eden Grange, George Potter House and Heritage Care Centre. Rosedene Nursing Home and The Meadowcroft Care Home currently require improvement. Where a home has been marked down it is worth checking which of the five key questions was criticised, how recent the inspection was and what the provider has changed since.
Getting behind the headline word
An overall rating is built from five judgements covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and two homes sharing a grade can feel quite different once the detail is read. The sections on safety and leadership are usually the most useful, because they describe how a home responds when staffing is tight or a resident becomes unwell without warning. Ask the manager what has altered since the report was written, particularly if a year or more has passed. A home that speaks openly about past criticism is often further along than one that does not mention it.
Judging the fit for one person
Once the reading is done, the question narrows to whether this home suits this person. Ask whether the team has cared for someone with the same diagnosis, how nursing cover holds up overnight and at weekends, and how quickly families hear about a fall or an infection. Visit at a busy point in the day and watch how staff speak with residents who cannot easily reply. In a part of London where relatives often visit after work, it is also worth asking how flexible the home is about evening visiting.
Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Wandsworth
Requesting a care needs assessment
The proper first step is an assessment of need, open to anyone who appears to require care and support. London Borough of Wandsworth social care team carries out that assessment and decides what funded support should follow from it. There is no charge, no means test applies to the assessment itself, and a relative or advocate may ask for one on someone else's behalf. The assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and supervision needed at night, then writes a support plan setting out the type of care required.
Dividing the weekly cost
A financial assessment follows, examining capital and income to fix the contribution. Savings above the national upper capital limit usually mean the placement is privately funded, while savings below it bring support from the authority towards an agreed rate. Because every provider listed is registered for nursing, the NHS funded nursing care payment may also apply, covering the registered nursing element and paid directly to the home. Where a health condition is the principal reason care is needed, an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare should be requested.
Being clear about fees
Nursing fees in this part of London reflect the room, the level of clinical input required and how each home staffs its shifts, and they vary widely as a result. Only a written quotation for the specific room being offered is worth planning around. Ask what the figure includes, what is invoiced separately, how much notice is given of an increase and how often rates are reviewed. If savings may reduce over time, put that on the table before anything is signed.
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.