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Care homes in Brent offering learning disability care
25 out of 47 care homes in Brent are registered for learning disability care, holding 252 beds in total, run by 17 different providers. The largest is Residential Care Services Limited, with 6. 88% of the 25 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 86% for learning disability care across England. Expect to pay in Brent about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 10 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 17 April 2026, Franklyn Lodge 9 Grand Avenue was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- 3 list dementia as a specialism; 1 has nursing care.
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- 22 of the 25 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated below Good.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Brent will assess care needs for free.
To cite: "Care homes in Brent offering learning disability care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 25care homes on the CQC register
- 88%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3offer dementia support
- 6inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering learning disability care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 47
- Residential care · 37
- Care for adults under 65 · 34
- Elderly care · 28
- Learning disability care · 25
- Mental health care · 20
- Dementia care · 15
- Physical disability care · 14
- Nursing care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 10
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barn Rise | Mar 2025 | 6 | No | |
| 2 | Sudbury Care Homes Limited | Mar 2026 | 5 | No | |
| 3 | Victoria Care Centre | Apr 2025 | 115 | Yes | |
| 4 | Spring Lake | Oct 2024 | 11 | No | |
| 5 | Viola House | Jun 2023 | 12 | No | |
| 6 | Franklyn Lodge The Bungalow | Oct 2023 | 4 | No | |
| 7 | 24 Fortune Gate | Jul 2022 | 3 | No | |
| 8 | Franklyn Lodge | Apr 2023 | 4 | No | |
| 9 | Holt Road | Oct 2022 | 5 | No | |
| 10 | Gencare Care Home | Oct 2024 | 6 | No | |
| 11 | Dana House | Nov 2023 | 4 | No | |
| 12 | Matthew Residential Care Limited - 1 Milton Avenue | Nov 2023 | 5 | No | |
| 13 | Matthew Residential Care Limited - 59 Woodgrange Avenue | Nov 2023 | 3 | No | |
| 14 | Brondesbury Road | Jun 2023 | 8 | No | |
| 15 | 16 Balnacraig Avenue (The Leaves) | Oct 2019 | 7 | No | |
| 16 | Real Life Options - 96 Harrowdene Road | Jul 2021 | 6 | No | |
| 17 | Abilities Short Breaks - Preston Road | Jul 2019 | 3 | No | |
| 18 | Parkside | Jul 2020 | 4 | No | |
| 19 | 63 Eton Avenue | Jan 2019 | 3 | No | |
| 20 | Woodcock Dell Avenue | Feb 2019 | 8 | No | |
| 21 | Franklyn Lodge | Feb 2020 | 3 | No | |
| 22 | Franklyn Lodge The Farm House | Jan 2020 | 6 | No | |
| 23 | Franklyn Lodge 9 Grand Avenue | Apr 2026 | 6 | No | |
| 24 | Franklyn Lodge | Mar 2025 | 9 | No | |
| 25 | Milverton Road | Feb 2025 | 6 | No |
The full list for learning disability care in Brent: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Learning disability care in Brent by the numbers
53% of Brent's care homes (25 of 47) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. 88% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, in line with the 87% for all care homes here and above the 86% for care homes registered for learning disability care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for learning disability care: Barn Rise, Sudbury Care Homes Limited and Victoria Care Centre. 6 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: January 2019. Newest: April 2026. Together they hold 252 registered beds, with nursing care at 1 of them.
Expect around £1,615 weekly for residential care in London, or £1,850 with nursing; specialist care can be dearer, so get every home's price list. Where these figures come from.
Learning disability care: what it means
Learning disability care supports adults with a learning disability to live the life they choose: daily living skills, health appointments, work, education and friendships. Good services follow CQC's "Right support, right care, right culture" guidance and put the person's own choices first.
Questions worth asking about learning disability care
- How do you support communication, including Easy Read or Makaton?
- How do you support health appointments and annual health checks?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
- How do you follow "Right support, right care, right culture"?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. Learning disability care in Brent as a whole.
Nearby towns: learning disability care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent | – | 25 | 22 |
| Ealing | 3.6 mi | 8 | 7 |
| Harrow | 3.7 mi | 24 | 20 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | 4.8 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Barnet | 4.9 mi | 19 | 15 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | 5.6 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Islington | 7.0 mi | 3 | 3 |
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Brent
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Questions families ask about learning disability care in Brent
Where can I find learning disability care in a care home in Brent?
Of the 47 CQC-registered care homes in Brent, 25 offer learning disability care (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Barn Rise, Sudbury Care Homes Limited and Victoria Care Centre.
How are care homes in Brent rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 25. Of those, 22 (88%) are Good or Outstanding, and 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Brent?
Average fees paid by self-funders in London in 2026: residential care home £1,456 a week; nursing home £1,680 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: Which?, self-funder fees (Lottie data, January 2026). See our full cost guide.
Can the London Borough of Brent help pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, the London Borough of Brent has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach the London Borough of Brent.
How can I pick between care homes in Brent?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 6 of the 25 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 19 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about learning disability care in towns near Brent?
Brent has 25, with 22 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Ealing (3.6 miles): 8, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Harrow (3.7 miles): 24, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Hammersmith and Fulham (4.8 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near Brent
- Learning disability care in Ealing 3.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Harrow 3.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Hammersmith and Fulham 4.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Barnet 4.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Kensington and Chelsea 5.6 mi
- Learning disability care in Camden 5.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Westminster 5.9 mi
- Learning disability care in Islington 7.0 mi
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.