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Care homes in Ruislip offering mental health care
16 out of 33 care homes in Ruislip are registered for mental health care, holding 351 beds in total, run by 13 different providers. The largest is M D Homes, with 3. 100% of the 15 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, next to 82% for mental health care across England. Expect to pay in Ruislip about £1,620 a week for residential care and £1,870 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes have a rating more than four years old. On 16 July 2026, 78 Hoylake Crescent was rated Good, the newest rating here.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 9; 3 provide nursing care.
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Hillingdon is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 15 of the 15 rated care homes are Good or Outstanding, with 1 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Ruislip offering mental health care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 16registered care homes
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 9support people with dementia
- 7inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Who offers mental health care in Ruislip
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 33
- Elderly care · 26
- Residential care · 24
- Care for adults under 65 · 22
- Dementia care · 20
- Mental health care · 16
- Learning disability care · 13
- Physical disability care · 11
- Nursing care · 9
- Sensory impairment care · 5
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poplars Care Home | Nov 2025 | 27 | No | |
| 2 | Ruislip Nursing Home | Dec 2024 | 31 | Yes | |
| 3 | 78 Hoylake Crescent | Jul 2026 | 4 | No | |
| 4 | Santa Care | May 2025 | 4 | No | |
| 5 | Real Life Options - 90 Capel Gardens | Jun 2026 | 6 | No | |
| 6 | Alvina Lodge | Mar 2025 | 5 | No | |
| 7 | Eastbury Nursing Home | Jun 2025 | 20 | Yes | |
| 8 | The Boyne Residential Care Home | Dec 2023 | 30 | No | |
| 9 | Whitby Dene | May 2023 | 60 | No | |
| 10 | Santa Care | Jun 2024 | 5 | No | |
| 11 | Greenways | Jun 2023 | 16 | No | |
| 12 | Abbotsford Residential Care Home. | Jul 2022 | 28 | No | |
| 13 | Mountview | Jul 2022 | 10 | No | |
| 14 | Imperial Lodge | Aug 2024 | 10 | No | |
| 15 | Northwood Nursing Home | Feb 2019 | 35 | Yes | |
| 16 | Whitby Dene | Not yet rated | – | 60 | No |
Every care home in Ruislip registered with CQC for mental health care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Mental health care in Ruislip by the numbers
16 of the 33 care homes in Ruislip are registered with CQC for mental health care (48%). England-wide, 82% of care homes registered for mental health care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, 6 points above the 94% for all care homes in the town).
For mental health care, the top rated care homes are Poplars Care Home, Ruislip Nursing Home and 78 Hoylake Crescent. 7 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from February 2019 and the newest from July 2026. They have 351 registered beds in total; 3 also provide nursing care. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Hillingdon, 23 care homes are registered for mental health care, and 95% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Here 48% of care homes list mental health care, compared with 49% across Hillingdon.
In London, residential care typically costs about £1,615 a week and nursing care about £1,850. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. How these costs are worked out.
What mental health care involves
Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, severe depression and psychosis linked to dementia are among the conditions this care is for. Providers aim to keep people stable and help them recover, support them with their medicines, and work closely with the community mental health team.
Questions to ask care homes about mental health care
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you keep physical health checked too?
Where to get support: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. All mental health care in Hillingdon.
Mental health care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruislip | – | 16 | 15 |
| Pinner | 2.1 mi | 23 | 21 |
| Hillingdon | 2.5 mi | 23 | 20 |
| Northwood | 2.5 mi | 10 | 10 |
| Harrow | 3.8 mi | 21 | 19 |
| Rickmansworth | 4.9 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Stanmore | 5.8 mi | 23 | 21 |
Council support
Hillingdon
Savings under £23,250? The London Borough of Hillingdon may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Hillingdon
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Free care cost report for Ruislip
- Typical local prices for care homes and nursing homes
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about mental health care in Ruislip
How many care homes in Ruislip offer mental health care?
Mental health care is offered by 16 of the 33 registered care homes in Ruislip (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Poplars Care Home, Ruislip Nursing Home and 78 Hoylake Crescent.
How are care homes in Ruislip rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 15. Of those, 15 (100%) are Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Ruislip?
Self-funder fees in London: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,615 a week; nursing home £1,850 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Can the London Borough of Hillingdon help pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which the London Borough of Hillingdon must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with the London Borough of Hillingdon.
How can I pick between care homes in Ruislip?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 7 of the 16 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years. Older reports: 8. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? A checklist to help.
What about mental health care in towns near Ruislip?
Ruislip has 16, with 15 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Pinner (2.1 miles): 23, 21 rated Good or Outstanding; Hillingdon (2.5 miles): 23, 20 rated Good or Outstanding; Northwood (2.5 miles): 10, 10 rated Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: featured partners and a maximum of three rated providers in the Ruislip area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Ruislip
- Mental health care in Pinner 2.1 mi
- Mental health care in Hillingdon 2.5 mi
- Mental health care in Northwood 2.5 mi
- Mental health care in Harrow 3.8 mi
- Mental health care in Rickmansworth 4.9 mi
- Mental health care in Bushey 5.7 mi
- Mental health care in Gerrards Cross 5.8 mi
- Mental health care in Stanmore 5.8 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.