Rathmore House

31 Eton Avenue, London, NW3 3EL

02077943039

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 May 2023

Provider

Central and Cecil Housing Trust

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 81 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 69 are the same and 10 are lower.

79 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 ImprovementJul 2015
GoodMar 2016
GoodJun 2016
GoodApr 2018

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Central and Cecil Housing Trust, which runs 4 care homes in England: 4 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.

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 Rathmore House

Rathmore House is a residential care home in Camden, providing personal care for older people living with dementia. Details of its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Rathmore House is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 20 older people living with dementia. At inspection, 18 people were residing at the home. Each person has their own bedroom and shares bathrooms, lounge, dining room and a large garden with other residents.

The service provided safe care and responded appropriately to concerns raised. During the inspection, people were observed to be comfortable in their environment, with positive interactions evident between residents and staff. People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives, with staff enabling them to make decisions about their care and support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 29 June 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · NW3 3EL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 14 April 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 May 2023.

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

Read Rathmore 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 Rathmore House, 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 Rathmore House, 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 Rathmore 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