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Care homes in Hillingdon offering residential care
28 of the 47 care homes in Hillingdon offer residential care and 573 registered beds, from 25 providers. The London Borough of Hillingdon has the most, at 3. CQC has rated 26 of them, and 88% are Good or Outstanding, against 84% for residential care across England. We estimate typical fees in Hillingdon at about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was 78 Hoylake Crescent, rated Good on 16 July 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Hillingdon will assess care needs for free.
- 12 list dementia as a specialism.
- Rating changes in London are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- Among the 26 rated care homes, 23 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, while 3 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement; 2 are still waiting for a first rating.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Hillingdon offering residential care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 28registered care homes
- 88%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 12list dementia as a specialism
- 12inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers residential care in Hillingdon
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 47
- Elderly care · 37
- Care for adults under 65 · 31
- Dementia care · 29
- Residential care · 28
- Mental health care · 23
- Nursing care · 19
- Physical disability care · 18
- Learning disability care · 15
- Sensory impairment care · 10
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryefield Court | Apr 2025 | 60 | No | |
| 2 | Alvina Lodge | Mar 2025 | 5 | No | |
| 3 | Woodlands Care Home | Dec 2025 | 32 | No | |
| 4 | Marian House Care Home | Sep 2025 | 26 | No | |
| 5 | 78 Hoylake Crescent | Jul 2026 | 4 | No | |
| 6 | Swanage Lodge | Jun 2025 | 6 | No | |
| 7 | Blandford Lodge | Jun 2025 | 4 | No | |
| 8 | Poplars Care Home | Nov 2025 | 27 | No | |
| 9 | Santa Care | May 2025 | 4 | No | |
| 10 | Heathfield House | Oct 2023 | 10 | No | |
| 11 | Imperial Lodge | Aug 2024 | 10 | No | |
| 12 | Micado Homes - Drayton Lodge | Nov 2023 | 6 | No | |
| 13 | Colham Road | Nov 2023 | 13 | No | |
| 14 | Merrimans Respite Care Unit | Nov 2022 | 9 | No | |
| 15 | Gledwood Care Homes | Nov 2023 | 6 | No | |
| 16 | Simone's House | Jun 2023 | 5 | No | |
| 17 | Aram House | May 2023 | 5 | No | |
| 18 | The Boyne Residential Care Home | Dec 2023 | 30 | No | |
| 19 | Brackenbridge House | May 2023 | 36 | No | |
| 20 | Whitby Dene | May 2023 | 60 | No | |
| 21 | Mountview | Jul 2022 | 10 | No | |
| 22 | Coppermill Care Centre | Mar 2023 | 52 | No | |
| 23 | Sweetcroft Residential Care Home | Jun 2021 | 21 | No | |
| 24 | Options The Old Vicarage | Apr 2026 | 8 | No | |
| 25 | Hatton Grove | Jan 2025 | 20 | No | |
| 26 | Seymour House-Northwood | Jul 2025 | 36 | No | |
| 27 | Vine Lodge | Not yet rated | – | 8 | No |
| 28 | Whitby Dene | Not yet rated | – | 60 | No |
Every care home in Hillingdon registered with CQC for residential care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
How residential care in Hillingdon compares
Registered for residential care: 28 out of 47 care homes in Hillingdon (60%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 88%, 2 points below the town-wide 90% and above the 84% for residential care across England.
The highest rated care homes for residential care are Ryefield Court, Alvina Lodge and Woodlands Care Home. 12 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from June 2021 and the newest from July 2026. Registered beds across these homes: 573. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Care homes in London typically charge about £1,615 a week for residential care and £1,850 with nursing. Specialist care can cost more; ask each home for its price list. How these costs are worked out.
What residential care involves
For someone who cannot manage at home any more, but whose health needs no regular nursing, a residential care home offers a room and meals, personal care and round-the-clock support. Nursing staff are not based there; the district nursing team visits as required.
Questions to ask care homes about residential care
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What activities run during the week?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Hillingdon. Jargon explained: Residential care home.
Residential care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillingdon | – | 28 | 23 |
| Ruislip | 2.5 mi | 24 | 21 |
| Pinner | 4.3 mi | 42 | 35 |
| Northwood | 4.9 mi | 19 | 15 |
| Ealing | 5.4 mi | 19 | 15 |
| Harrow | 5.5 mi | 36 | 31 |
| Hounslow | 5.6 mi | 21 | 18 |
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Residential care in Hillingdon: your questions answered
Which care homes in Hillingdon offer residential care?
28 of the 47 CQC-registered care homes in Hillingdon offer residential care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Ryefield Court, Alvina Lodge and Woodlands Care Home.
How does CQC rate care homes in Hillingdon?
23 (88%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 26 with a rating, while 3 are rated below Good. 2 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What does a care home cost in Hillingdon?
Average self-funder fees in London, 2026: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Does the London Borough of Hillingdon fund a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means the London Borough of Hillingdon has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting the London Borough of Hillingdon.
How do I choose between care homes in Hillingdon?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 12 of 28 were inspected or rated within the last two years, while 14 have older reports. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. Our checklist.
Are there more residential care in towns near Hillingdon?
In Hillingdon there are 28, 23 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Ruislip (2.5 miles): 24, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Pinner (4.3 miles): 42, 35 rated Good or Outstanding; Northwood (4.9 miles): 19, 15 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: residential care around Hillingdon
- Residential care in Ruislip 2.5 mi
- Residential care in Pinner 4.3 mi
- Residential care in Northwood 4.9 mi
- Residential care in Ealing 5.4 mi
- Residential care in Harrow 5.5 mi
- Residential care in Hounslow 5.6 mi
- Residential care in Gerrards Cross 5.9 mi
- Residential care in Stanwell 6.2 mi
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Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.