Bhakti Shyama Care Centre
Nursing home · London
1 Balham New Road, London, SW12 9PH
Run by Abbey Care Centre Limited
- GoodCQC · May 2022
- 7.4Our score
- Beds25
- Type of careNursing
- Phone020 8772 1499
Inspectors asked it to improve: Effective
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 May 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Bhakti Shyama Care Centre
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-333143159
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Bhakti Shyama Care Centre
Registered nurses are on duty around the clock at Bhakti Shyama Care Centre, which supports Hindu elders with nursing, dementia and residential care. The purpose-built home has 25 single en-suite rooms and serves the Hindu and wider Asian community.
Staff speak Gujarati and Hindi, meals are freshly prepared in a pure vegetarian Gujarati kitchen with vegan choices, and residents can take part in daily Aarti, bhajans and Hindu festivals. The home is next to Balham temple, with care plans reviewed regularly and relatives involved. Daily Aarti and Hindu festivals help maintain familiar cultural routines.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with London
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightingale HouseLondon | 0.6 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| Crownwise Limited - St AndrewsLondon | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kirkstall LodgeLondon | 0.8 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Rosedene Nursing HomeLondon | 0.9 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Trinity Court Nursing HomeLondon | 0.9 miles | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Registered nurses on duty 24 hours
- Pure vegetarian Gujarati kitchen
- Daily Aarti and Hindu festivals
Suits: Hindu elders needing culturally familiar nursing or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
1 Balham New Road, London, SW12 9PH
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Questions families ask
Do they provide vegetarian meals and Gujarati or Hindi-speaking staff?
Yes. The kitchen is pure vegetarian, vegan meals are available, and staff speak Gujarati and Hindi.
Can families visit before choosing the home?
Yes. Families can visit before deciding, see a bedroom, meet the nurses and observe the vegetarian kitchen at mealtime.
Is it a nursing home or a residential home?
It provides both. Registered nurses are on duty day and night, while residential care covers personal help and nursing care covers clinical needs.
Do they offer respite care?
Yes. They provide respite care subject to assessment, including short stays when a carer needs a break or extra support is needed.
What is dementia care like there?
Dementia care includes daily Aarti and bhajans, pure-vegetarian Gujarati food, and Gujarati- and Hindi-speaking staff to maintain familiar language, food and routines.
How much does Bhakti Shyama Care Centre cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Bhakti Shyama Care Centre for its weekly fee. As a guide, Wandsworth council paid on average £1,231 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.