Bavani Care Home Limited

142 Elm Walk, London, SW20 9EG

02085440700

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

15 June 2021

Provider

Bavani Care Home Limited

Beds

9 beds

About Bavani Care Home Limited

Bavani Care Home Limited is a residential care home in Merton, supporting younger and older adults with mental health needs. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

This care home accommodates up to nine people in a single adapted building, currently providing care to seven residents. It specialises in supporting younger and older adults with mental health needs. People told inspectors they were happy with the standard of care and support provided.

Staff demonstrated knowledge in managing risks residents might face, and people were kept safe from harm. However, inspectors recommended improvements to how staff develop and record people's risk management plans.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 July 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaMental 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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SW20 9EG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; 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 6 July 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 15 June 2021.

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

Read Bavani Care Home Limited'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 Bavani Care Home Limited, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Bavani Care Home Limited, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Bavani Care Home Limited'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