Best Care Homes in Islington (2026)
18 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeside Lodge Care Centre | Outstanding | Nursing | 64 |
| St Martins of Tours Housing - 158-162 New North Road | Good | Residential | 18 |
| 148 Hornsey Lane | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Cheverton Lodge | Good | Nursing | 52 |
| The Highgate Care Home | Good | Nursing | 55 |
| Islington Social Services - 3 Wray Court | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Islington Social Services - 4 Orchard Close | Good | Residential | 7 |
| Islington Social Services - 28a King Henrys Walk | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Highbury New Park | Good | Nursing | 53 |
| Lennox House | Good | Nursing | 87 |
| Muriel Street Resource Centre | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Cardinals Way | Good | Residential | 4 |
| St Anne's Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 65 |
| St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road | Good | Residential | 29 |
| Wilton Villas | Good | Residential | 28 |
| Highbury New Park | Not Yet Rated | Nursing | 53 |
| Lennox House | Not Yet Rated | Nursing | 87 |
| Muriel Street Resource Centre | Not Yet Rated | Nursing | 63 |
Choosing a Care Home in Islington
With 18 care homes in Islington, families have 15 well-rated options to choose from. The area has 10 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 8 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Islington care homes offer specialist support for mental health care, nursing care, dementia care, physical disability care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Islington?
Islington has 18 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 758 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Islington?
Islington has 1 Outstanding-rated care home and 14 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Islington?
Islington has 10 nursing care homes and 8 residential homes, including 9 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include mental health care, nursing care, dementia care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Islington?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Islington?
Islington Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.