Care Homes in SW19
The SW19 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 495 beds, falling under Merton council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 11 are rated Good.
About care in SW19
SW19 covers Wimbledon, Merton Park, South Wimbledon, and the Wimbledon Common area in the London Borough of Merton — one of inner south-west London's most prestigious residential postcodes, home to the All England Lawn Tennis Club and significant green space around Wimbledon Common and Cannizaro Park. The 12 CQC-registered homes hold 495 beds with a very strong quality profile: one home — Hallmark Kew House Luxury Care Home — holds Outstanding status, and eleven are rated Good, giving SW19 one of the cleanest CQC scorecards among London postcodes of this size. The London Borough of Merton commissions adult social care; Merton's personal budget rates reflect London's higher care cost base. St George's University Hospital in Tooting is the main acute trust, approximately 4 miles away. Public transport is excellent — Wimbledon station has Tube (District Line), Tramlink, and National Rail connections, plus multiple bus routes — making SW19 one of the most accessible London postcodes for visiting families. The premium residential character of the area means several SW19 homes operate at the higher end of the self-pay market; families should compare full fee structures and what is included.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SW19 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in SW19, offering a combined 495 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SW19 have?
Of the 12 care homes in SW19: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 11 are rated Good; 0 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 SW19?
Hallmark Kew House Luxury Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SW19, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 81 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SW19 postcode?
The SW19 postcode area falls under Merton. 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 SW19?
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 Merton'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