England

Spinney (The)Waltham Forest

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Rated:GoodResidential

Spinney (The)

21 Forest View, London, E4 7AU

02088796550

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 August 2020

Provider

Carebase (Chingford) Limited

Beds

48 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 67 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 54 are the same and 13 are lower.

48 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

GoodMay 2015
GoodMar 2017
GoodMar 2018
GoodOct 2019

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

This is the only care home Carebase (Chingford) Limited runs in England.

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 Spinney (The)

The Spinney is a residential care home in Waltham Forest, providing care for older people aged 65 and over. Full details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

The home accommodates up to 48 people aged 65 and over across three floors in one adapted building with a lift. At the time of inspection, 42 people were living there.

The provider had appropriate infection prevention arrangements in place. All visitors were required to have their temperature taken before entering the home, and were supported to wear face coverings during visits. Hand washing facilities and hand sanitizer stations were available near the entrance and throughout the building.

Source: CQC inspection report, 25 August 2020

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities Programme

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.

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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: 48 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · E4 7AU

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 3 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 August 2020.

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

Read Spinney (The)'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 Spinney (The), 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 Spinney (The), 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 Spinney (The)'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