There are both registered residential care homes and nursing care homes in Waltham Forest. Some of these are run by Waltham Forest Council and others by independent private owners.
The Care Quality Commission can provide you with up to date information on the residential care and nursing care homes in Waltham Forest and elsewhere in the country.
This includes details such as inspecting ratings and reports. You can search by the type of care you or your relative need, by post code and how it is rated.
Residential care homes run by Waltham Forest Council
Waltham Forest Council owns and runs seven residential care homes within the Borough. These homes are registered to care for frail, older people and older people suffering from dementia or other mental disorders. A number of the homes are registered to care for more than one group. The homes are:
Residential care homes run by independent providers
There are 21 independent, privately run residential care homes in Waltham Forest. These homes are registered to care for frail older people, older people suffering from dementia or other mental illnesses. A number are registered to care for more than one group. You can search the Care Quality Commission's web site for details of independent residential care homes in Waltham Forest.
Nursing care homes
There are three nursing care homes in Waltham Forest, all independently owned. These homes are registered to care for older people with general nursing needs, and for people with nursing and dementia needs. You can search the Care Quality Commission's web site for details of nursing care homes in Waltham Forest.
Contact us
You can contact us by:- Calling Waltham Forest Direct on 020 8496 3000
- Visiting your local Social Services office
