Best Care Homes in Merton (2026)
37 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallmark Kew House Luxury Care Home | Outstanding | Nursing | 81 |
| Greenfield Care Home | Good | Residential | 9 |
| St Georges Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 3 |
| St Teresa's Home for the Elderly | Good | Nursing | 28 |
| Acorn Residential Home | Good | Residential | 8 |
| South Park Residential Home | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Manor House Residential Home | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Haydon Park Lodge | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Abbey House - Morden | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Keychange Charity Alexander House Care Home | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Haydons Lodge | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Sunlight House | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Jubilee Lodge | Good | Nursing | 3 |
| Jericho Lodge | Good | Nursing | 3 |
| United Response - 60 Woodland Way | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Heathland Court Care Home | Good | Nursing | 58 |
| Queens Court | Good | Nursing | 43 |
| Wimbledon Beaumont | Good | Nursing | 49 |
| Lee House | Good | Residential | 27 |
| Kelstone Court Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Cumberland | Good | Nursing | 56 |
| 43 Florence Avenue | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Fieldway Care Home | Good | Nursing | 68 |
| Bavani Care Home Limited | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Barons Lodge | Good | Nursing | 40 |
| Cumberland | Good | Nursing | 56 |
| 374 St Helier Avenue | Good | Residential | 8 |
| 179 Green Lane | Good | Residential | 5 |
| Link House | Good | Nursing | 52 |
| Carter House | Good | Nursing | 46 |
| Woodlands House | Good | Nursing | 72 |
| St Antony's Care Home | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Eltandia Hall Care Centre | Good | Nursing | 83 |
| Rosebank Lodge | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Ashbrook House | Good | Residential | 9 |
| 138 All Saints Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Annex Abbey House | Not Yet Rated | Residential | 4 |
Choosing a Care Home in Merton
With 37 care homes in Merton, families have 36 well-rated options to choose from. The area has 16 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 21 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.
Merton care homes offer specialist support for residential care, dementia care, learning disability care, nursing 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 Merton?
Merton has 37 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 984 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Merton?
Merton has 1 Outstanding-rated care home and 35 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 Merton?
Merton has 16 nursing care homes and 21 residential homes, including 20 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, dementia care, learning disability care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Merton?
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 Merton?
Merton 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.