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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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data