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Care homes in Northwood offering learning disability care
10 of the 31 care homes in Northwood offer learning disability care and 125 registered beds. 80% of the 10 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 86% for learning disability care across England. Expect to pay in Northwood about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated over four years ago. The most recent rating was Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens, rated Good on 12 June 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
In short
- We check for new CQC ratings in London daily: see the latest changes.
- Whatever your savings, the London Borough of Hillingdon will assess care needs for free.
- Among the 10 rated care homes, 8 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 2 are Requires improvement or Inadequate.
- For dementia support, 3 have it on their CQC registration; 1 has nursing care.
To cite: "Care homes in Northwood offering learning disability care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 10care homes on the CQC register
- 80%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 3offer dementia support
- 6inspected or rated since October 2024
Who offers learning disability care in Northwood
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 31
- Elderly care · 25
- Dementia care · 23
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Residential care · 19
- Nursing care · 12
- Physical disability care · 12
- Learning disability care · 10
- Mental health care · 10
- Sensory impairment care · 7
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eastbury Nursing Home | Jun 2025 | 20 | Yes | |
| 2 | Santa Care | May 2025 | 4 | No | |
| 3 | Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens | Jun 2026 | 6 | No | |
| 4 | Poplars Care Home | Nov 2025 | 27 | No | |
| 5 | CareTech Community Services Limited - 196 High Street | Jul 2025 | 12 | No | |
| 6 | Greenways | Jun 2023 | 16 | No | |
| 7 | Harrow Council - Bedford House | Jan 2019 | 20 | No | |
| 8 | Wisteria Lodge | Oct 2017 | 4 | No | |
| 9 | 694 Pinner Road | Aug 2025 | 8 | No | |
| 10 | Hillside | Sep 2024 | 8 | No |
All care homes in Northwood with a CQC registration for learning disability care. Order: rating, then how recent it is.
How learning disability care in Northwood compares
32% of Northwood's care homes (10 of 31) hold a CQC registration for learning disability care. Their Good or Outstanding share is 80%, 9 points below the town-wide 89% and below the 86% for learning disability care across England.
The highest rated care homes for learning disability care are Eastbury Nursing Home, Santa Care and Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens. Ratings run from October 2017 to June 2026, and 6 are from the last two years. Together they hold 125 registered beds, and 1 also provides nursing care.
Hillingdon as a whole has 15 care homes registered for learning disability care; 86% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Hillingdon, 32% of care homes are registered for learning disability care, against 32% here.
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. How these costs are worked out.
What learning disability care involves
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.
What to ask about learning disability care
- What happens if the person wants to change their support?
- How do you reduce restrictive practices?
- How do you support work, education, hobbies and relationships?
- How do you choose staff who match the person?
- How are families and advocates involved in decisions?
Helpline: Mencap Learning Disability Helpline, 0808 808 1111. All learning disability care in Hillingdon.
Learning disability care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | – | 10 | 8 |
| Pinner | 2.2 mi | 26 | 22 |
| Ruislip | 2.5 mi | 13 | 12 |
| Rickmansworth | 2.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Watford | 3.8 mi | 7 | 2 |
| Harrow | 4.0 mi | 24 | 20 |
| Hillingdon | 4.9 mi | 15 | 12 |
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Learning disability care in Northwood: your questions answered
Where can I find learning disability care in a care home in Northwood?
Of the 31 CQC-registered care homes in Northwood, 10 offer learning disability care (Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Eastbury Nursing Home, Santa Care and Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens.
How does CQC rate care homes in Northwood?
8 (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 10 with a rating, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate.
What does a care home cost in Northwood?
Average fees paid by self-funders in London in 2026: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 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: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Does the London Borough of Hillingdon fund 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 Hillingdon 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 Hillingdon.
How do I choose between care homes in Northwood?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 6 of 10 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 4 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed care and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more learning disability care in towns near Northwood?
In Northwood there are 10, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Pinner (2.2 miles): 26, 22 rated Good or Outstanding; Ruislip (2.5 miles): 13, 12 rated Good or Outstanding; Rickmansworth (2.7 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Learning disability care near Northwood
- Learning disability care in Pinner 2.2 mi
- Learning disability care in Ruislip 2.5 mi
- Learning disability care in Rickmansworth 2.7 mi
- Learning disability care in Bushey 3.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Watford 3.8 mi
- Learning disability care in Harrow 4.0 mi
- Learning disability care in Chorleywood 4.3 mi
- Learning disability care in Hillingdon 4.9 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.