Care Homes in SW16
The SW16 postcode district has 34 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 804 beds, falling under Lambeth council. 29 are rated Good. 5 homes currently require improvement.
About care in SW16
SW16 covers Streatham, Norbury, and parts of Mitcham in South London — a large, diverse inner-outer London district with 34 CQC-registered care homes providing 804 beds. No homes currently hold Outstanding status, and five are rated Requires Improvement; 29 are Good. Five homes offer nursing care. SW16 spans two London boroughs — the majority of the district sits within Lambeth, but parts of Norbury fall under Croydon — so families should confirm the commissioning authority for their specific home of interest, as the two councils have different personal budget rates and assessment teams. St George's University Hospitals in Tooting (SW17) is the main acute trust, closely linked to the SW16 care market for discharge planning. London care home fees in SW16 run significantly higher than the national average; council-funded placements require a Lambeth or Croydon social care assessment, and waiting times for top-rated homes in London can be long. Families self-funding should factor in SW16's good transport links — Streatham has multiple rail connections — as a key practical advantage for regular visits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SW16 postcode area?
There are 34 CQC-registered care homes in SW16, offering a combined 804 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SW16 have?
Of the 34 care homes in SW16: 0 are rated Outstanding; 29 are rated Good; 5 require improvement; and 0 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 SW16?
St Mary's Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SW16, holding a CQC rating of Good with 86 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SW16 postcode?
The SW16 postcode area falls under Lambeth. 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 SW16?
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 Lambeth'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