Learning disability care homes in Southwark

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Southwark has 5 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 5 Good. Southwark council paid on average £1,005 a week for a residential care place and £960 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Southwark (13)

Southwark at a glance

5on this list

Official rating
  • Good5
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care80% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Southwark are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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5 learning disability care homes in Southwark

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Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities

Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability

138 College Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1XE
GoodCQC · Aug 2023
  • Residential
  • 21 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Athol House provides residential support for disabled adults, including people with older age, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults. It is a care home without nursing, within the wider Leonard Cheshire organisation, which also supports people with complex care needs through residential, nursing and supported living services.

The setting is suited to people who want support while retaining as much independence and choice…

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Fenwick

Run by Saffronland Homes 1 Limited

29 Fenwick Road, London, SE15 4HS
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 3 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Fenwick provides residential care for younger adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex support requirements. Its registered scope also includes acquired brain injury and physical disabilities, while the wider organisation supports people with varied care needs across London and southern England.

Residents, relatives and advocates can contribute to a circle of support around the individual.

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Mundania

Run by Saffronland Homes 1 Limited

2 Mundania Road, London, SE22 0NG
GoodCQC · Feb 2024
  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Mundania supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health needs and complex support requirements through residential care in London. It is registered as a care home without nursing and also covers younger adult care.

The home forms part of Saffronland Homes, whose approach centres on dignity through respect and recognising each resident’s beliefs, experiences, background and aspirations.

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Orient St Adult Respite Unit

Run by London Borough of Southwark

19 Orient Street, Kennington, London, SE11 4SR
GoodCQC · Nov 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Orient St Adult Respite Unit provides residential respite support for adults. Its registration covers older people, younger adults and people with dementia, learning disabilities, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, without nursing care.

The wider care provision includes domiciliary support and live-in companionship, with help for daily activities, personal care and medication management.

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Gaywood Street

Run by PLUS (Providence Linc United Services)

24 Gaywood Street, Elephant & Castle, London, SE1 6HG
GoodCQC · Jan 2024
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Adults with learning disabilities receive residential support at Gaywood Street as part of PLUS, a social care charity serving South-East London. PLUS also runs supported living and registered care services for adults with learning disabilities and autism, with an emphasis on choice, inclusion and independence.

The organisation’s wider social enterprise work includes Pretty Little Cupcakes, where adults with learning disabilities receive…

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Southwark?

5 learning disability care homes in Southwark are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Southwark?

Southwark council paid on average £1,005 a week for residential care and £960 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,477 and £1,302. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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