Homefield

1 Lime Close, Bromley, BR1 2EF

02082897932

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

7 March 2024

Provider

Mission Care Management

Beds

42 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 61 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 58 are rated higher by CQC, 3 are the same and none are lower.

21 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

Requires ImprovementNov 2015
Requires ImprovementJun 2016
GoodApr 2017
GoodNov 2019
Requires ImprovementMar 2024

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2024. CQC has rated this home 5 times 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 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 Homefield

Homefield is a nursing care home located on Lime Close in Bromley, providing care for 42 residents. The home specialises in supporting older people, those with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities. As a nursing facility, it offers medical care alongside residential support.

The home was last inspected by the CQC on 7 March 2024, when it was rated as Requires Improvement. Homefield is operated by Mission Care Management.

Being situated in Bromley places the home within London's outer areas, with transport links and local amenities in the vicinity. The moderate size of 42 beds means it operates at a scale between smaller family-run homes and large residential complexes.

If you are considering Homefield for a family member, you may wish to review the detailed CQC inspection report for specific findings and any action points the provider has been asked to address.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Homefield, 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 Homefield, 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 Homefield'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