Nursing Homes in Westminster
Westminster has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 4 are rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated. 2 of the 6 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Westminster at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Westminster.
- Westminster City Council pays, residential care: £1,064 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Westminster: 78%. The 12 month average is 78%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 30
- People aged 75 and over: 12,300. Rising to 14,400 by 2035, up 16%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Westminster (estimate): 150% council, 10% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,700. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,400. Rising to 4,300 by 2035, up 26%
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Comparing the Nursing Homes in Westminster
Where the ratings stand
Athlone House Nursing Home, Beachcroft House, Forrester Court and Garside House Nursing Home all hold Good ratings. Loveday Abbey Road and Loveday Belgravia have not yet been rated, which generally indicates a service registered too recently for an inspection to have taken place. With no published report to read for those two, ask the manager directly when an inspection is expected and how the provider performs at its other locations.
Reading behind the grade
An overall rating gathers five judgements into one word, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership. The safety and leadership sections tend to be the most useful, since they show how a home behaves when a shift runs short or a resident deteriorates unexpectedly. Check when each inspection took place as well, because staff and managers move on and an older report may describe a team that has since changed.
Judging whether a home suits the 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 relatives hear about a fall or an infection. Ask what happens when someone becomes unwell in the small hours and who decides to call an ambulance. Visit while the day is busy and watch how staff speak with residents who cannot easily reply.
Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Westminster
The care needs assessment
An assessment of need is the proper first step and is open to anyone who appears to require care and support. Westminster City Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and decides what funded support should follow from it. There is no charge, the assessment itself is not means tested, and a relative or advocate may request one on someone else's behalf. The assessor considers mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and overnight supervision before writing the support plan.
Contributions and fees
A financial assessment then weighs capital and income to set the weekly payment. 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. Nursing placements may also attract the NHS funded nursing care payment towards the registered nursing element, paid directly to the home. Fees in central London vary widely, so ask each provider for its figure in writing for the specific room.
6 nursing homes in Westminster
- Athlone House Nursing Home · Athlone House, London, Westminster, W9 2BA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Athlone House Nursing Home is in Westminster, central London. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, for people with physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Beachcroft House · 111 Shirland Road, London, Westminster, W9 2EL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by GCH (Alan Morkill House) Limited
Beachcroft House is a nursing home in Westminster, central London. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, and for people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Forrester Court · Cirencester Street, London, Westminster, W2 5SR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd
Here at Forrester Court, we provide nursing home care in the heart of Westminster, London, supporting older adults and individuals with a range of needs including dementia, mental health conditions and physical disabilities. We also offer...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Garside House Nursing Home · 131-151 Regency Street, London, Westminster, SW1P 4AH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sanctuary Care Limited
Garside House is a nursing home in Westminster. We care for older people and younger adults who need qualified nursing on the premises, including people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Loveday Abbey Road · 41 Abbey Road, London, Westminster, NW8 0AA
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by IAC Chelsea Limited
Loveday Abbey Road is a nursing home in Westminster. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Loveday Belgravia · 48-56, London, Westminster, SW1W 8QF
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by IAC Chelsea Limited
Here at Loveday Belgravia, we are a nursing home nestled in the heart of Westminster, London, offering attentive, person centred care to those who need it most. We believe that moving into a care home is a significant step, and we work...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Westminster, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Westminster homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,064 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Westminster homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £984 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Westminster 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 Westminster 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
- Forrester Court, 18 September 2025, Good
- Athlone House Nursing Home, 18 November 2023, Good
- Garside House Nursing Home, 5 October 2022, Good
Longest since a report
- Beachcroft House, 1 May 2021, Good
- Garside House Nursing Home, 5 October 2022, Good
- Athlone House Nursing Home, 18 November 2023, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Westminster
How many nursing homes are there in Westminster?
Westminster has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 4 Good, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Westminster?
Westminster City Council pays an average of £1,064 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Westminster 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 Westminster were inspected most recently?
Forrester Court (18 September 2025), Athlone House Nursing Home (18 November 2023) and Garside House Nursing Home (5 October 2022) have the most recent CQC reports.