Albion House

8-12 Albion Way, Lewisham, London, SE13 6BT

02083183366

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

27 February 2018

Provider

Partnerships in Care (Albion) Limited

Beds

24 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 80 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 68 are the same and 10 are lower.

78 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodApr 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Partnerships in Care (Albion) Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Albion House

Albion House is a residential care home in Lewisham. It provides accommodation and personal care for older people. The findings from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Albion House provides accommodation and care for up to 24 residents. At the time of the inspection, 18 people were using the service. The home is run by a registered manager who oversees the operation.

During the inspection, inspectors looked at the facilities and the standard of care provided. The service had previously been rated good when inspected in January 2016.

Source: CQC inspection report, 28 April 2018

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 24 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SE13 6BT

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 28 April 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 27 February 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Albion House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Albion House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Albion House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Albion House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees