Care Homes for Older People in and around Balham

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Avg. Review Score 9.5
Total 1,310 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,843 per week

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Beulah Vista Care Home

283-287 Beulah Hill, London, SE19, Upper Norwood, London SE19 3UZ

2.8 miles from centre of Balham

1057 Reviews

"Beulah Vista is truly something special. The facilities are excellent, but what makes the difference is the people. The staff are all so..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,950 / weekSize 62 rooms

Located in Beulah Hill, Beulah Vista Care Home offers residential, nursing and dementia care for adults over the age of 65. Inside the home there are 55 en suite rooms, all offering bright and homely... Read more

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KYN Hurlingham

28 Daisy Lane, London SW6 3DD

2.5 miles from centre of Balham

1022 Reviews

20 1

"I am so glad I made the decision to come here for 2 weeks post-surgery rehab after major knee revision. After 6 days in hospital I arrived..."Read all 22 reviews

from £3,300 / weekSize 32 rooms

Group/Owner KYN Ltd

KYN Hurlingham is located in a prime location near the Hurlingham Club, overlooking the picturesque Hurlingham Park, and provides a unique setting for residents seeking a place to call home. This landmark... Read more

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Excelcare Limetree Care Home

8 Limetree Close, Off Christchurch Road, Lambeth, London SW2 3EN

1.5 miles from centre of Balham

9.982 Reviews

19 1

"Exceptional Care, Compassion and a Genuine Sense of Community Limetree Care Home is a wonderful example of what compassionate,..."Read all 82 reviews

Size 92 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Limetree Care Home provides person-centred dementia care in a spacious and homely environment. Jonathan and the team at Limetree, recognise the importance of ensuring that every resident receives a... Read more

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Eden Court

Eden Court, 313 Battersea Park Road, London SW11 4LU

2.1 miles from centre of Balham

9.958 Reviews

15 3

"Both my parents went to stay at Eden Court in April where they both received exceptional care and attention. I quickly realised that Eden..."Read all 58 reviews

from £2,025 / weekSize 79 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Eden Court Care Home are proud to have been recognised in the carehome.co.uk Awards as a Top 20 Care Home, London 2026. Situated in Battersea, London, Eden Court provides exceptional nursing, residential,... Read more

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Aashna House Residential Care Home

2 Bates Crescent, Streatham Vale, London SW16 5BP

1.9 miles from centre of Balham

9.961 Reviews

12 1

"I frequently visit my aunt at Aashna House. The home always looks nice and tidy, The staff are helpful and friendly and caring as my aunt..."Read all 61 reviews

from £1,356 / weekSize 38 rooms

Group/Owner Sanctuary Care Ltd

Aashna House is a truly unique home, where residents from a rich variety of religious and cultural backgrounds live in beautiful surroundings. The staff speak several languages, including Gujarati, English,... Read more

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Barchester Queens Court Care Home

32/34 Queens Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8LR

2.6 miles from centre of Balham

9.8230 Reviews

29 2

"My stepmother arrived at Queen's Court a week ago. She has settled in very quickly. All staff have been exceptional, always cheerful,..."Read all 230 reviews

from £2,200 / weekSize 43 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Queens Court is based in the heart of Wimbledon SW19. This unique city boutique care home is located in a residential street just minutes away from the train, tube and tram service. Easily located beside... Read more

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Excelcare Windmill Lodge Care Home

115 Lyham Road, London SW2 5PY

1.3 miles from centre of Balham

9.870 Reviews

15 1

"Moving Mum into a care home was one of the hardest decisions our family has ever had to make. From the moment she arrived, the team have..."Read all 70 reviews

Size 93 rooms

Group/Owner Excelcare

Situated in the heart of Brixton, just a stone's throw from the South Circular, Windmill Lodge stands as a warm and inviting care home, offering a variety of care services including respite care, long-term... Read more

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Wandsworth Common Care Home - Avery Collection

94 North Side Wandsworth Common, Wandsworth, London SW18 2QU

1.6 miles from centre of Balham

9.885 Reviews

14 2

"After my operation on 17-11-25 I had to find a place that would care for me I had an operation, a urine infection that got septic, and I..."Read all 85 reviews

from £2,000 / weekSize 97 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Wandsworth Common Care Home offers a complete luxury experience that can only be truly appreciated through an in-person visit. This spectacular purpose-built care home comprises 97 private apartments... Read more

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Woodlands House Care & Nursing Home

118 Cavendish Road, Colliers Wood, London SW19 2HJ

2 miles from centre of Balham

9.857 Reviews

12 2

"I visited with a daughter of a resident who had only been admitted the previous day. I was so impressed that the daughter on her 2nd visit..."Read all 57 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Country Court

Woodlands House Care and Nursing Home offers residential, nursing and specialist dementia care in a quiet, desirable residential area of Colliers Wood, with excellent road links and transport networks... Read more

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Eltandia Hall Care Centre

Middle Way, Norbury, London SW16 4HN

2.7 miles from centre of Balham

9.758 Reviews

"Our Mum spent her last few months at Eltandia and we have been so impressed with their outstanding level of care and support. All the..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 83 rooms

Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Eltandia Hall is located in a quiet leafy street in Norbury surrounded by green spaces and benefits from excellent local transport links, being easily accessible by both train and bus. The spacious... Read more

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Albert Suites at Battersea Place

73 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London SW11 4DS

2.4 miles from centre of Balham

9.768 Reviews

15 1

"In September I went to visit a very special friend on the Albert Suites. The overall experience I had was outstanding. The Staff are very..."Read all 68 reviews

from £2,100 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner LifeCare Residences Ltd

Albert Suites is a London-based nursing facility in a luxury retirement community, Battersea Place. Thirty suites offer an enriched quality of life for residents amidst a discreet and dignified provision... Read more

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Heritage Care Centre

30 Gearing Close, Tooting, London SW17 6DJ

0.9 miles from centre of Balham

9.653 Reviews

"All Staff are very caring and friendly, they are very attentive to my mother's needs. The food is very tasty and good. My mother likes the..."Read all 53 reviews

from £1,900 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd

Heritage Care Centre is a modern, two-storey home that has been purpose-built to cater for the residential and nursing care of elderly residents. All rooms are ensuite and decorated to high standards.... Read more

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George Potter House

130 Battersea High Street, Battersea, London SW11 3JR

2 miles from centre of Balham

9.520 Reviews

"My Dad is a resident at George Potter House. He has been there since August. As a nurse of 35 years I have high expectations and while I..."Read all 20 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 69 rooms

Group/Owner Castle House Group

Located in the heart of Battersea, George Potter House is a vibrant, welcoming community providing high-quality nursing and dementia care for both short and long-term stays. The dedicated team of professionals... Read more

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The Pines Nursing Home

104 West Hill, Putney, London SW15 2UQ

2.5 miles from centre of Balham

9.451 Reviews

13 1

"My husband's Aunt, Jane has been in The Pines since 2018. She has always been happy here & has been treated with care & kindness...."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,953 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Caring Homes Group

The Pines Care Home is located in Wandsworth, London and provides residential, nursing and dementia care for up to 42 elderly residents including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and long-term... Read more

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Havelock Court Care Home

6 Wynne Road, Stockwell, London SW9 0BB

2.4 miles from centre of Balham

9.247 Reviews

12 1

"My Mother has been living at the home for a few years, I know she feels safe and comfortable, otherwise she would tell me. We made the..."Read all 47 reviews

from £1,265 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Havelock Court has been purpose-built to offer care for a diverse range of conditions. These include carefully tailored plans for residents aged 18 and over. The home specialises in mental health, nursing,... Read more

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The Meadowcroft

28 Springfield Drive, Tooting, London SW17 0SD

0.9 miles from centre of Balham

9.115 Reviews

15 1

"The three weeks I spent at Meadowcroft were just what I needed. When I arrived, after two major operations, I was unable to walk and by the..."Read all 15 reviews

from £1,955 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Greensleeves Care

The Meadowcroft is a new purpose built, not for profit care home in Tooting, London SW17, offering exceptional nursing, dementia, residential and short term respite care. Situated in a vibrant new neighbourhood... Read more

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Norbury Hall Residential Care Home

Norbury Hall Park, 55 Craignish Avenue, Norbury, London SW16 4RW

3 miles from centre of Balham

9.176 Reviews

16 1

"My mum lived at Norbury Hall from December 2023 until she sadly passed away in August 2026. Before moving in, she was anxious, having..."Read all 76 reviews

Size 81 rooms

Norbury Hall Residential Care Home offers peace and tranquillity in a friendly, supportive and compassionate atmosphere. The Grade II listed building is set in beautiful gardens and parkland and was... Read more

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Bhakti Shyama Care Centre

1 Balham New Road, London SW12 9PH

0.3 miles from centre of Balham

9.112 Reviews

12 2

"We have use Bhakti Shyama as respite care on numerous occassions, and would not use any other care centres, this in itself speaks volumes..."Read all 12 reviews

from £1,524 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Total Care Group Ltd

Bhakti Shyama Care Centre specialises in both nursing and dementia care, with an approach that is dedicated to the spiritual needs of Gujarati residents. For residents who wish to maintain a versatile... Read more

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St Mary's Care Home

3 Tooting Bec Gardens, Streatham, London SW16 1QY

1.3 miles from centre of Balham

9.962 Reviews

"My Mum Marie was a resident for over 5 years. The care and love she received was absolutely amazing. The staff, the facilities, just..."Read all 62 reviews

Size 86 rooms

St. Mary’s Care Home is a privately owned 86-bed purpose-built care home, located in a quiet setting off a residential road in Streatham, South London. The Home provides specialist nursing, residential... Read more

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Abbey Uplands Care Home

254 Leigham Court Road, London SW16 2QH

2 miles from centre of Balham

8.776 Reviews

16 1

"I am very satisfying with the service and also the staff are very friendly My Dad seems to be very happy so I am very pleased...."Read all 76 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 65 rooms

Group/Owner Abbey Total Care Group Ltd

Uplands care home has trained staff who ensure residents’ privacy and dignity is maintained. Caring staff give care home residents the support they need. Residents can enjoy a wide range of social... Read more

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Trinity Court

165/167 Trinity Road, London SW17 7HL

0.6 miles from centre of Balham

9.116 Reviews

11 1

"We were very pleased with the compassionate care that our mother received at Trinity Court during the final weeks of her life. The staff..."Read all 16 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Clearstone Care Ltd

Trinity Court Nursing Home is a dedicated nursing home in Trinity Road in South West, London. There are 48 single-occupancy rooms with en-suites, one with double ensuite. All rooms have TV points and... Read more

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Nightingale House

105 Nightingale Lane, London SW12 8NB

0.4 miles from centre of Balham

8.822 Reviews

21 1

"Resident celebrated birthday with a party; Food provided was great. Staff decorated dining room - very inviting; staff danced to music;..."Read all 22 reviews

from £2,488 / weekSize 115 rooms

Group/Owner Nightingale Hammerson

Nightingale Hammerson is a leading specialist in residential care for the Jewish community. They offer world-class holistic care in a safe, stimulating environment at Nightingale House in Clapham.... Read more

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Luso Court Care Centre

63A Nelsons Row, London SW4 7JW

1.4 miles from centre of Balham

8.22 Reviews

27 1

"Lovely, new and fresh home. Excellent Facilities. Staff --- Second to none!!! Totally accommodating. Thank you!..."Read all 2 reviews

from £2,200 / weekSize 80 rooms

Group/Owner Willinbrook

Luso Court Care Centre is a purpose-built care home in Clapham, London, providing personalised support for people with complex nursing, dementia and mental health needs. Care is delivered by an experienced... Read more

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Margaret Thatcher Infirmary

Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4SR

3 miles from centre of Balham

Size 68 rooms

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is committed to supporting the Chelsea Pensioners in leading their best possible lives in a supported living environment. As the needs of the Pensioners evolve, the home offers... Read more

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Gibson's Lodge Nursing Home

Gibson's Hill, Streatham, London SW16 3ES

2.5 miles from centre of Balham

4 Reviews

"The care home is situated in a picturesque spot. The staff are plentiful, friendly, helpful and efficient. Residents are treated with..."Read all 4 reviews

Size 53 rooms

Group/Owner Prime Care Group

Gibson’s Lodge Nursing Home located in Streatham is a family-run home situated in a quiet, leafy suburban street close to the park but still conveniently located for all transport links, shops and other... Read more