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Care homes in Stanmore offering residential care
Of the 60 care homes in Stanmore, 38 offer residential care, 644 beds in all; 30 different providers run them. The biggest provider here is Norwood (3). 92% of the 36 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding, compared with 84% for residential care across England. Outstanding: 3. Expect to pay in Stanmore about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 19 care homes have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years. CQC's latest rating here went to Residential Care Providers Limited: Good, on 21 October 2026.
Updated 27 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- CQC rates 33 of the 36 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, 3 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 2 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across London, updated every day.
- 14 list dementia as a specialism.
- A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Harrow is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Stanmore offering residential care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 38registered care homes
- 92%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 14offer dementia support
- 4inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Residential care in Stanmore: providers ranked
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 60
- Elderly care · 42
- Care for adults under 65 · 39
- Residential care · 38
- Dementia care · 33
- Physical disability care · 30
- Learning disability care · 24
- Mental health care · 23
- Nursing care · 22
- Sensory impairment care · 16
Every care home in Stanmore registered with CQC for residential care, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is.
Residential care in Stanmore: ratings, size and cost
38 of the 60 care homes in Stanmore are registered with CQC for residential care (63%). England-wide, 84% of care homes registered for residential care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 92% (above England, in line with the 93% for all care homes in the town).
For residential care, the top rated care homes are Norwood - 60 Carlton Avenue, Hazelwood House and Residential Care Providers Limited. 4 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2018 and the newest from October 2026. Together they hold 644 registered beds. 2 of them are not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Here 63% of care homes list residential care, compared with 69% across Harrow.
Typical weekly fees in London: about £1,615 residential, £1,850 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. Our cost method.
What to expect from residential care
Residential homes provide a bedroom, food, help with personal care and staff on hand day and night, but there are no nurses based there; district nurses come in when needed. They are meant for people who find living at home too hard but whose health does not call for regular nursing.
Questions to ask care homes about residential care
- What activities run during the week?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
- What does the weekly fee include, and what costs extra?
- How do you help new residents settle in?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Ask Harrow for a care needs assessment. Jargon explained: Residential care home.
Where else nearby offers residential care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanmore | – | 38 | 33 |
| Edgware | 1.3 mi | 12 | 11 |
| Harrow | 2.3 mi | 36 | 31 |
| Bushey | 2.9 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Borehamwood | 3.3 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Pinner | 3.7 mi | 42 | 35 |
| Brent | 4.4 mi | 37 | 31 |
Council support
Harrow
A care needs assessment from the London Borough of Harrow is free whatever your savings. With savings below £23,250, the council may help pay.
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What families want to know about residential care in Stanmore
How many care homes in Stanmore offer residential care?
Residential care is offered by 38 of the 60 registered care homes in Stanmore (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Norwood - 60 Carlton Avenue, Hazelwood House and Residential Care Providers Limited.
Are care homes in Stanmore well rated?
Good or Outstanding: 33 (92%) of the 36 rated, with 3 Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
How much does a care home cost in Stanmore?
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.
Will I get help from the London Borough of Harrow with the cost of a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which the London Borough of Harrow 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 Harrow.
How should I compare care homes in Stanmore?
Start with the latest CQC report and its date: 4 of the 38 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years. Older reports: 32. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed care, and the full price before you sign. A checklist to help.
How do nearby towns compare with Stanmore for residential care?
Counting residential care: Stanmore 38 (33 Good or Outstanding); Edgware (1.3 miles): 12, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Harrow (2.3 miles): 36, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Bushey (2.9 miles): 5, 3 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Residential care near Stanmore
- Residential care in Edgware 1.3 mi
- Residential care in Harrow 2.3 mi
- Residential care in Bushey 2.9 mi
- Residential care in Borehamwood 3.3 mi
- Residential care in Pinner 3.7 mi
- Residential care in Brent 4.4 mi
- Residential care in Barnet 4.7 mi
- Residential care in Radlett 4.7 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.