Care Homes in Waltham Forest

Care-home types in Waltham Forest

Care homes in Waltham Forest: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in Waltham Forest?

There are 19 CQC-registered care homes in Waltham Forest: 16 are registered for residential care and 3 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Waltham Forest?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Waltham Forest, 16 homes are residential-only, 3 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Waltham Forest?

The 19 care homes in Waltham Forest are run by 16 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Homewards Care Ltd (3 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Waltham Forest is safe?

Every care home in Waltham Forest is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Waltham Forest last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Waltham Forest is dated 12 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in Waltham Forest

• E414 homes

Largest care-home operators in Waltham Forest

• Homewards Care Ltd3 homes
• Adico Care Ltd2 homes
• Aspray House Ltd1 home
• Heathlands Care Home (Chingford) Ltd1 home
• Ventas Opco UK Limited1 home
• April Rai Limited1 home
• Mig House Residential Care Home Limited1 home
• Acer Healthcare Operations Limited1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Waltham Forest

• Lakeside House Residential Care HomeResidential21 Chadwick Road, E11 1NE · E11 1NEOperated by Adico Care Ltd
  02087111444CQC record updated 12 May 2026
• Aspray HouseNursing481 LeaBridge Road, Leyton, E10 7EB · E10 7EBOperated by Aspray House Ltd
  02085589579CQC record updated 27 February 2026
• Heathlands Care HomeNursing2b Hatch Lane, E4 6NF · E4 6NFOperated by Heathlands Care Home (Chingford) Ltd
  02085063670CQC record updated 26 August 2025
• Heathlands Care HomeNursing2b Hatch Lane, E4 6NF · E4 6NFOperated by Ventas Opco UK Limited
  02085063670CQC record updated 26 August 2025
• Homewards Limited - 20 Leonard RoadResidential20 Leonard Road, Chingford, E4 8NE · E4 8NEOperated by Homewards Care Ltd
  02082572348CQC record updated 2 May 2024
• Ashville HouseResidential117 Ashville Road, Leytonstone, E11 4DS · E11 4DSOperated by April Rai Limited
  02082812236CQC record updated 17 February 2024
• Ashbridge Lodge Residential Care HomeResidential5 Ashbridge Road, E11 1NH · E11 1NHOperated by Adico Care Ltd
  02084969354CQC record updated 2 December 2023
• MIG House Residential Care HomesResidential42 Clarendon Road, Leytonstone, E11 1DA · E11 1DAOperated by Mig House Residential Care Home Limited
  02085562931CQC record updated 16 November 2023
• Parkview HouseResidential206-212 Chingford Mount Road, E4 8JR · E4 8JROperated by Acer Healthcare Operations Limited
  02085249234CQC record updated 26 September 2023
• Mapleton RoadResidential87 Mapleton Road, E4 6XJ · E4 6XJOperated by London Borough of Waltham Forest
  02085292266CQC record updated 15 August 2023

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 19 registered in Waltham Forest. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.