Care Homes in DA14
The DA14 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 618 beds, falling under Bexley council. 7 are rated Good. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in DA14
DA14 covers Sidcup and surrounding areas in the London Borough of Bexley — a southeast London suburban district with a strong residential character and good transport links into central London and Kent. The 9 CQC-registered care homes here hold 618 beds with a clean quality profile: seven are rated Good, none Requires Improvement, none are Inadequate, and two await inspection. Seven consecutive Good ratings across inspected homes is a strong quality signal for an outer London postcode. Bexley Council handles adult social care commissioning; as a London borough, their assessment processes follow the London-wide framework, and personal budget rates in Bexley are mid-tier for outer London. Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup (Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust) provides local community and elective services; Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich is the main acute trust for emergency care. Sidcup station provides Southeastern mainline services to London Charing Cross and Victoria (approximately 25-30 minutes), supporting family visiting from central London. Frognal House Care Home (131 beds) is the district's largest provider and carries a Good rating; The Sidcup Care Home (100 beds) is the second largest, also Good. DA14's combination of clean quality data, London hospital access, and strong transport links makes it a practical choice for families based in southeast London. The two Not Yet Rated homes are worth checking individually — new ownership or change of provider often triggers a temporary removal from the rated cohort before re-inspection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the DA14 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in DA14, offering a combined 618 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in DA14 have?
Of the 9 care homes in DA14: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 2 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in DA14?
Frognal House Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in DA14, holding a CQC rating of Good with 131 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the DA14 postcode?
The DA14 postcode area falls under Bexley. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in DA14?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Bexley's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data