British Home & Hospital for Incurables
Nursing home · London
Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JB
Run by Trustees of British Home & Hospital for Incurables
- Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
- 6.2Our score
- Beds127
- Type of careNursing
- Phone020 8670 8261
Inspectors asked it to improve: Safe, Effective and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 March 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- British Home & Hospital for Incurables
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-140186448
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About British Home & Hospital for Incurables
British Home & Hospital for Incurables supports people living with neuro-disability through nursing care, rehabilitation and a therapeutic community in south London. Its registered care home service provides nursing support for people with long-term neurological conditions and physical disabilities.
The charity offers slow-stream rehabilitation to build independence and confidence, alongside intensive neurorehabilitation using smart goals and an interdisciplinary approach. Its services are designed around dignity, participation and quality of life, with residents supported to reach their potential. The organisation has been based near Streatham Common since 1892 and combines residential care with specialist rehabilitation within one community setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with London
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibson's Lodge LimitedLondon | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Uplands Care HomeLondon | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beulah Vista Care HomeLondon | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fairlie HouseLondon | 0.4 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| MineheadLondon | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Slow-stream rehabilitation
- Interdisciplinary intensive neurorehabilitation
- Nursing support for neurological conditions
Suits: People living with long-term neuro-disability
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Crown Lane, London, SW16 3JB
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Questions families ask
What nursing care is available?
They provide nursing and therapeutic care in a safe environment for people living with long-term neurological conditions.
Do they offer respite care?
Yes. They provide short-term respite care for people with neuro-disabilities, supporting their caregivers as well.
How many residents can the home accommodate?
The home accommodates up to 80 residents, each with their own private living space.
Do they provide neurorehabilitation?
Yes. Their services include slow-stream rehabilitation through personalised care plans and intensive neurorehabilitation using smart goals and an interdisciplinary approach.
How much does British Home & Hospital for Incurables cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask British Home & Hospital for Incurables for its weekly fee. As a guide, Lambeth council paid on average £1,322 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.