Elmwood

42, Southborough Road, Bromley, BR1 2EN

02082491904

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

21 February 2019

Provider

Mission Care Management

Beds

70 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 59 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 53 are the same and 4 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 21 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodDec 2014
GoodJul 2015
GoodJan 2017
Requires ImprovementJan 2018
GoodFeb 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 5 times since 2014.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Mission Care Management, which runs 5 care homes in England: 3 rated Good and 2 Requires Improvement.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Elmwood

Elmwood is a 70-bed nursing home located on Southborough Road in Bromley, south London. Run by Mission Care Management, it provides care for older people, younger adults with physical disabilities, and individuals with dementia. The home holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection carried out in February 2019.

As a nursing facility, it offers medical care alongside residential support, with staff qualified to manage complex health needs. The size and range of specialisms mean Elmwood accommodates diverse care requirements within a single setting, serving both older residents and working-age adults who need nursing-level support.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Sensory RoomEn-suite RoomsCommunal LoungeDining RoomCafe BarCinema RoomChapelHairdresserSecure GardenActivities Programme

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

The provider describes en-suite bedrooms, shared lounges and dining rooms.
The home has a coffee shop, cinema room, chapel, salon and treatment room.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Elmwood, 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 Elmwood, 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 Elmwood'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