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Mental health care homes in Islington

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Islington has 8 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 3 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 5 Good. 3 homes are not rated yet. Islington council paid on average £1,177 a week for a residential care place and £1,318 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Islington (18)

Islington at a glance

8on this list

Official rating
  • Good5
  • Not yet rated3
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
  • Types of care63% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Islington on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

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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8 mental health care homes in Islington

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148 Hornsey Lane

Run by Rethink Mental Illness

Islington, London, N6 5NS
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential support at 148 Hornsey Lane is registered for older people, younger adults and people with mental health needs. The home operates without nursing, making its provision relevant to residents whose needs can be met through residential care and everyday assistance.

The wider organisation provides mental health advice and information for adults in England with a diagnosis or symptoms of mental illness, as well as guidance for carers,…

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Cardinals Way

Run by Haven Bell Ltd

72 Cardinals Way, London, N19 3UY
GoodCQC · May 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 4 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 4 residents in London, run by Haven Bell Ltd. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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St Martins of Tours Housing - 158-162 New North Road

Run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited

158-162 New North Road, London, N1 7BH
GoodCQC · Mar 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 18 residents in London, run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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Wilton Villas

Run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited

Wilton Square, London, N1 3DN
GoodCQC · May 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 28 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 28 residents in London, run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited. Supports older people, mental health and younger adults.

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St Mungo's Broadway - 2 Hilldrop Road

Run by St Mungo Community Housing Association

St Mungo's, 2 Hilldrop Road, London, N7 0JE
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Substance misuse

Residential care home for 29 residents in London, run by St Mungo Community Housing Association. Supports older people, mental health, younger adults and substance misuse.

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Highbury New Park

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

127 Highbury New Park, London, N5 2DS
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 53 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care home with nursing for 53 residents in London, run by Care UK Care Services Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health and physical disabilities.

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Lennox House

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

75 Durham Road, London, N7 7DS
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 87 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Older people in Islington can receive nursing and residential care at Lennox House, including support for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The home also provides respite and end-of-life care, with assessments covering mobility, personal care, dietary and cultural needs.

Residents have access to daily activities and facilities including a conservatory, music room and garden.

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Muriel Street Resource Centre

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

37 Muriel Street, Islington, London, N1 0TH
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 63 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Muriel Street Resource Centre offers residential, respite and nursing care for older people in Islington, including dementia and end-of-life support. The service covers everyday assistance as well as more complex nursing needs.

The setting includes a garden, activities room, music room and reminiscence room, with a multi-faith room also available.

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Islington?

8 mental health care homes in Islington are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Islington?

Islington council paid on average £1,177 a week for residential care and £1,318 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,308 and £1,516. 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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