Care homes · London · Oct 2026

Best rated care homes in Waltham Forest

The 20 care homes in Waltham Forest with the best CQC ratings, checked against the CQC register on 27 October 2026. 1 is rated Outstanding. Of all 45 care homes in Waltham Forest, 40 are rated Good or Outstanding.

How this list is ordered

  • Outstanding before Good, then the most recent rating first. Nothing else changes the order.
  • Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to be listed here.
  • "Best for" labels come from each service's CQC registration and inspection date.

Cite this: The Care Panel, "Best rated care homes in Waltham Forest", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026. How we rank

The 20 best rated care homes in Waltham Forest

#NameCQC ratingRatedBest for
1The GroveOutstandingAug 2018Rated Outstanding
2Primrose RoadGoodOct 2026Inspected recently
3St Ives Lodge Residential Care HomeGoodSep 2026Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
4Outlook Care - Summit RoadGoodJun 2026Physical disability, Inspected recently
5Homewards Limited - 48 Leonard RoadGoodJun 2026Inspected recently
6Aspray HouseGoodFeb 2026Dementia, Nursing care, Inspected recently
7Dalton LodgeGoodDec 2025Dementia, Physical disability, Inspected recently
8Heathlands Care HomeGoodAug 2025Dementia, Nursing care, Physical disability
9Homewards Limited - 20 Leonard RoadGoodMay 2024
10Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care HomeGoodDec 2023Dementia, Physical disability
11MIG House Residential Care HomesGoodNov 2023
12Ashwood House Limited (Leyton)GoodNov 2023
13George Mason LodgeGoodOct 2023Dementia
14Parkview HouseGoodSep 2023Dementia, Physical disability
15Grosvenor Park Community ProjectGoodSep 2023
16Carmen LodgeGoodSep 2023
17Mapleton RoadGoodAug 2023Dementia
18Salisbury RoadGoodAug 2023Physical disability
19135 Norman RoadGoodAug 2023Physical disability
20Forest HavenGoodJun 2023

Source: CQC register, checked 27 October 2026 (Open Government Licence). Ratings can change after an inspection, so read the latest report before you decide.

Details for the top 10

  1. The Grove

    Waltham Forest · Mental health conditions, Caring for people whose rights are restricted under the Mental Health Act

    What inspectors found: We last inspected this service in January 2016 where it was rated 'good' overall, with one breach of the regulations because medicines were not…

    Est. £1.45k–£1.78k/wk

    OutstandingRated Aug 2018
    See details (The Grove)

  2. Primrose Road

    Waltham Forest · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: Instead, our findings focus on any areas where the service needs to improve or where we found exceptional practice.

    Est. £1.45k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Oct 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Primrose Road)

  3. St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home

    Waltham Forest · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: There were communal gardens around the building, which were accessible for people.

    Est. £1.5k–£1.83k/wk

    GoodRated Sep 2026Inspected recently
    See details (St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home)

  4. Outlook Care - Summit Road

    Waltham Forest · Older people, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairments

    What inspectors found: Outlook Care-Summit Road provides residential care for up to 6 adults with a learning disability who may also have a physical disability and a…

    Est. £1.45k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Outlook Care - Summit Road)

  5. Homewards Limited - 48 Leonard Road

    Waltham Forest · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: Staff understood their safeguarding responsibilities and knew how to whistleblow if they suspected people were subjected to poor care.   Staff were recruited safely…

    Est. £1.45k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated Jun 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Homewards Limited - 48 Leonard Road)

  6. Aspray House

    Waltham Forest · Dementia

    What inspectors found: Care was provided over four separate units across four floors.

    Est. £1.68k–£2.05k/wk

    GoodRated Feb 2026Inspected recently
    See details (Aspray House)

  7. Dalton Lodge

    Waltham Forest · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: At the time of our visit there were 19 people using the service.

    Est. £1.5k–£1.83k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Dalton Lodge)

  8. Heathlands Care Home

    Waltham Forest · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: The inspection was conducted by 3 inspectors on the first day and by 2 inspectors for the remaining 2 days.

    Est. £1.68k–£2.05k/wk

    GoodRated Aug 2025Inspected recently
    See details (Heathlands Care Home)

  9. Homewards Limited - 20 Leonard Road

    Waltham Forest · Learning disabilities

    What inspectors found: We began our off site assessment activity on 15 February 2024 and ended on 11 March 2024.

    Est. £1.45k–£1.78k/wk

    GoodRated May 2024
    See details (Homewards Limited - 20 Leonard Road)

  10. Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care Home

    Waltham Forest · Dementia, Older people, Physical disabilities

    What inspectors found: People were kept safe within the home and were protected from the risk of potential abuse.

    Est. £1.5k–£1.83k/wk

    GoodRated Dec 2023
    See details (Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care Home)

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Questions about the best rated care homes in Waltham Forest

What is the best rated care home in Waltham Forest?

1 is rated Outstanding by CQC: The Grove. Ordered by rating and then the most recent inspection, the top three are The Grove, Primrose Road, St Ives Lodge Residential Care Home. Read the latest CQC report before you decide.

How is this list ordered?

Only by the CQC rating (Outstanding before Good) and then by how recent the rating is. Paid partners are not moved up, and nobody can pay to appear here.

How many are rated Good or Outstanding in Waltham Forest?

40 of the 45 care homes in Waltham Forest are rated Good or Outstanding (CQC register, 27 October 2026).

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