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Edward House Care Home
Residential Care
13 February 2020
Ashley House Care Homes Limited
3 beds
How this home compares nearby
Of 81 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 67 are the same and 13 are lower.
53 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.
Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes
Rating history
- Jun 2015
- Aug 2017
- Mar 2020
Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.
Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Costs and who runs this home
Run by Ashley House Care Homes Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 rated Good.
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.
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About Edward House Care Home
Edward House Care Home is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, supporting people with mental health needs. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.
Edward House Care Home provides support and personal care to three people who require help with their mental health, operating from a two-storey terraced house with three bedrooms and a garden. Residents trust the staff and feel safe in their care. The management and staff have assessed potential risks to safety and implemented appropriate measures to reduce them.
Staff understand their responsibilities in safeguarding, knowing what to look out for that might indicate abuse, bullying or discrimination.
The home treats people as unique individuals with different needs and preferences. Staff and management ensure no one is disadvantaged because of their age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or culture. The team understands the importance of respecting people's diversity and actively challenges any discriminatory practice.
Source: CQC inspection report, 20 March 2020
Specialist Care
Fees and availability
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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
- 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
- Registration checked
- Registered · E17 6RP
Registered care categories
Caring for adults over 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: .
Rating report published 20 March 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 February 2020.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
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 Edward House Care Home, 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 Edward House Care Home, 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 Edward House Care Home'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.
Location
7 Cottenham Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 6RP
Edward House Care Home
CQC overall rating
Inspection date: 13 February 2020
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