Care Homes in SW17
The SW17 postcode district has 6 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 271 beds, falling under Wandsworth council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 3 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in SW17
SW17 covers Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth — a vibrant, densely populated south London district with strong Afro-Caribbean and South Asian communities and an increasingly gentrified high street. Six care homes provide 271 beds, with one Outstanding-rated provider, three Good, and two Requiring Improvement, at an average of 3.5. The Outstanding-rated SignHealth care home serves Deaf adults and is a specialist national resource. Families seeking general residential or nursing care should carefully check CQC reports for the underperforming providers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SW17 postcode area?
There are 6 CQC-registered care homes in SW17, offering a combined 271 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SW17 have?
Of the 6 care homes in SW17: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 3 are rated Good; 2 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 SW17?
SignHealth Longley Road is among the highest-rated care homes in SW17, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 6 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SW17 postcode?
The SW17 postcode area falls under Wandsworth. 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 SW17?
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 Wandsworth'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