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Care homes in London

There are 1,270 care homes registered with the CQC in London. 385 are nursing homes and 593 are registered for dementia care.

Of the 21 homes with a fee on record, the typical residential fee is £1,542 a week, with the middle half of homes charging £1,416 to £1,796. Nursing care is typically £1,943 a week. A live-in carer at home costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

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Common questions

How much do care homes in London cost?

The typical residential care home fee in London is £1,542 a week, based on 21 homes with a fee on record. Nursing care is typically £1,943 a week. Every home page shows where its figure came from and when.

How many care homes are there in London?

1,270 care homes in London are registered with the Care Quality Commission. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

Will the council pay for a care home in London?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Contact the adult social care team at the council for a needs assessment.

Typical fees in London

Based on 1,270 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.

Nursing care
£1,943 a week
Usually £1,764 to £1,970 · 9 homes with fees
Residential care
£1,542 a week
Usually £1,416 to £1,796 · 21 homes with fees
Residential dementia care
£1,200 a week
Usually £1,175 to £1,608 · 3 homes with fees
Respite care
£2,067 a week
Usually £1,865 to £2,204 · 6 homes with fees
Care home fees
£1,793 a week
Usually £1,150 to £1,850 · 9 homes with fees

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