Uplands Care Home

254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH

02087699944

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

26 February 2021

Provider

Abbey Uplands Care Home Ltd

Beds

65 beds

About Uplands Care Home

Located on Leigham Court Road in Lambeth, south London, this nursing home provides care for 65 residents. The home specialises in supporting older people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, offering nursing-level care alongside personalised support.

The service was last inspected by the Care Quality Commission in February 2021, when it achieved a Good rating. As a nursing home, it provides 24-hour nursing support alongside residential care, making it suitable for individuals with complex health needs requiring medical oversight.

The home's focus on dementia care and sensory impairments means staff have specific training in these areas. Its size—medium-capacity for a London care home—allows for both structured care routines and individual attention.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Uplands Care Home, 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 Uplands Care Home, 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 Uplands 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.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees