Expert 2025 analysis of the UK's most competitive care market
3 Recommended Homes — Free
A shortlist of 3 care homes matched to your priorities, with an initial funding eligibility check and local area analysis.
Takes 2 minutes to complete. Your report arrives within 10 minutes.
Takes 2 minutes to complete. Your report arrives within 10 minutes.
Need more detail?
Three short steps, with clear outputs at each stage.
A few straightforward questions about location, care needs, and budget. Takes about two minutes — less time than making a cup of tea.
We check CQC inspection reports, review company accounts, and look at how other families have rated their experience. Thorough, but not complicated.
Free shortlist within 10 minutes. Professional report within 24 hours. Clear recommendations, no jargon, and absolutely no sales calls.
Quality history. Financial stability. Staff satisfaction. We analyse all 1191 London homes so you don't have to.
Result: Information scattered across multiple sources. Difficult to get the full picture.
Five homes compared • comprehensive analysis • clear, neutral evidence.
Is the operator financially stable? (Company accounts analysis)
What do employees say about working here?
How has the quality rating changed over the past 5 years?
What are the food hygiene inspection results?
Can this home manage your family member's specific conditions?
What does the full inspection history show?
Key figures for the local care home market
Across London and surrounding areas
Based on inspection reports
Residential care in London
Based on 2025-2026 data
Information about the local care home landscape
Consistently high demand makes finding a bed in preferred boroughs challenging.
Decrease in residential places over the last 10 years, tightening the market.
Half of all new UK care home developments are concentrated in London and the South East.
Care homes across London's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Premium central London with world-class facilities and high occupancy
45 care homes available
Leafy riverside borough with peaceful settings and high-quality family homes
62 care homes available
Historic area with charming care facilities and strong cultural focus
38 care homes available
Historic borough with modern care options and excellent transport links
54 care homes available
Suburban setting offering excellent value and modern care standards
78 care homes available
Affordable care with good standards and diverse facility options
85 care homes available
Every care home in our London database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Beyond basic ratings and reviews, our analysis includes financial stability, quality trends, and staff satisfaction data.
See how inspection ratings have changed over time. A home rated 'Good' today may have had issues in the past worth understanding.
We analyse company accounts to identify homes that may be under financial pressure. This can affect care quality and continuity.
Employee review data helps indicate workplace culture. Consistent staffing often correlates with better care outcomes.
Executive Summary with top 3 recommendations
Feedback from families who've used our analysis in London
"The London report was invaluable. We discovered that a £3,200/week home had hidden staffing issues. Found a superior option in Richmond for £2,100/week instead."
Private families often pay 77% more than council-funded residents for equivalent care. Understanding this gap can help you make informed decisions.
London care costs are the highest in the UK, ranging from £1,200 in outer boroughs to £3,500+ in central locations
Councils publish what they consider a fair rate for care. Our report includes this benchmark so you can see how your local homes compare.
Why this difference exists: This isn't about negotiating a lower price — it's about understanding what the local authority considers fair for the level of care provided.
Start free for your shortlist. Upgrade for full due diligence. Both use today's data.
Average care in London costs £1,600/week. £119 is less than 8% of one week's care.
Less than 1 day of residential care
One week of care costs £1,300+. Our report costs £119 — less than a single day.
13 independent data sources. 200+ data points per home.
Within 10 minutes
"The report flagged concerns about a home we'd shortlisted. Three months later, they went into administration."
Margaret T., Birmingham
Common questions about finding care in London, plus general information about our service
How many care homes are in London?
London has approximately 1,191 registered care homes across all 32 boroughs. However, London has the fewest beds per 100,000 population aged 65+ in England, leading to very high occupancy rates.
What is the average cost of a care home in London?
The average weekly cost is ~£1,600, but prices range significantly from £1,200 to £3,500. London is the most expensive region in the UK for care, with central boroughs commanding significant premiums.
Why is it so difficult to find a bed in London?
London has a persistent occupancy rate of around 93%, significantly higher than the national average. Additionally, there has been a 19% fall in residential places over the last decade, making early planning critical.
Which London areas have the best care homes?
Kensington & Chelsea has the highest CQC ratings (4.7/5) but also the highest costs. Richmond and Hampstead offer excellent quality in peaceful settings. For better value, Bromley and Greenwich provide strong care at more accessible price points.
How long does the assessment take?
About 2 minutes. We ask a few questions about care needs, location, and budget, then generate your personalised report.
How quickly will I get my results?
Free Report: Within 10 minutes. Professional Report: Within 24 hours. Both include personalised care home recommendations based on your priorities.
What's included in the Free report?
3 recommended care homes, an initial funding eligibility check, local area analysis, and a checklist of questions for visits. It's designed to give you a useful starting point.
What additional analysis is in the Professional report?
The Professional report adds financial stability assessment, multi-year quality trends, staff satisfaction indicators, detailed funding guidance for your council, fair cost comparison, and 27+ personalised visit questions. You can also share it with up to 5 family members.
What happens after I get the free report?
You'll receive your report within 10 minutes with 3 recommended care homes. If you'd like more detailed analysis — including financial stability checks and comprehensive funding guidance — the Professional Report is available for £119.
Can I share the report with my family?
Yes. The Professional report includes a share feature — you can give read-only access to up to 5 family members for 30 days, making it easier to discuss options together.
Why is there a fee for the Professional report?
We're funded entirely by families, not care homes. This means our analysis is independent — we have no financial relationship with the homes we assess. The £119 fee covers the comprehensive analysis and ongoing updates to our data.
What if the report doesn't help me?
We offer a 30-day refund guarantee. If you don't find the Professional report helpful, email us and we'll refund your payment.
Do you cover my local council area?
We cover all 152 Local Authority areas in England. The Professional report includes funding guidance specific to your council, with contact details and application information.
Where does your data come from?
We use official regulatory data, company accounts, food hygiene records, and staff review platforms. We update our data regularly and don't rely on care home self-reporting.
Is my information kept private?
Yes. We're GDPR compliant. Your personal information is encrypted and never shared with care homes or third parties. Your data is used solely to generate your report.
Can you identify homes at risk of closure?
Our financial analysis uses company accounts data to identify potential financial concerns. While we can't predict closures with certainty, we flag indicators that warrant attention.
What makes the Professional Report different?
The free report gives you a shortlist. The Professional Report gives you the evidence to choose between them — and the confidence to act. It compares 5 homes across 200+ data points, with match scores weighted to your priorities, category analysis, risk alerts and a 14-day action plan.
Can I find this information myself?
Much of our data comes from public sources — CQC, Companies House, food hygiene ratings. But gathering, cross-referencing and analysing data from 13 separate sources for 5 homes would take significant time. Our report brings it together in one place, with clinical suitability matching, quality trend analysis and a personalised visit checklist — ready within 24 hours.
Start with a free report and we'll guide you through the process.
Or email us at hello@rightcarehome.co.uk
Start with a free London report, or go straight to the Professional Report — 13 data sources, 200+ data points per home, less than one day's cost of care.
5 quick questions, then your report arrives by email. No phone calls, no sales follow-up.
Navigating 1,191 London homes is complex. We make it simple.
Result: Comprehensive analysis including financial stability, quality history, and funding options.
"Navigating 1,191 London care homes seemed impossible. RightCareHome's analysis narrowed it to 5 perfect matches near family in Greenwich. Mum settled in within days."
"The Fair Cost analysis revealed we were being quoted £800/week above market rate. Found exceptional care in Hampstead and saved over £40,000 annually."
Within 24 hours • Includes funding calculator