There are 4 extra care housing services registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in Wandsworth, covering London. Extra care housing gives older people their own flat with care available on site, as an alternative to a care home.
At a glance
- 4 registered extra care services in Wandsworth (London).
- 3 of 3 rated by CQC are Good or Outstanding. Across England the figure is 90%.
- Services by type of operator: independent companies 4.
- Largest operators: Creative Support Limited, Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited, Care Outlook Ltd.
- Wandsworth council paid £21.19 an hour for home care in 2025/26, which is what council-funded care in extra care housing is usually based on.
Extra care housing services in Wandsworth
| Service | Town | Run by | CQC rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Support – Prince of Wales Drive Extra Care Service | London | Creative Support Limited | Good |
| Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Ltd – Chestnut House | London | Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited | Good |
| Ensham House (Care Outlook) | London | Care Outlook Ltd | Good |
| Alder House Extra Care Scheme | London | Care-Away Limited | Not yet rated |
CQC registers the care service that works in each scheme. Some providers run care in several schemes from one registered office. Source: CQC register of active locations, October 2026.
How to get a place
- Through the council: ask Wandsworth council for a care needs assessment. Many extra care flats are allocated by the council or a housing association, often with priority for people with care needs.
- Directly: some schemes sell or rent flats privately. Contact the scheme or its landlord.
- Paying for it: rent and service charges can often be paid with Housing Benefit or Pension Credit. Care is charged separately and means-tested, but the home you leave is not counted for care at home. See paying for care in Wandsworth.
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