England

Wilton VillasIslington

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Rated:GoodResidential

Wilton Villas

Wilton Square, London, N1 3DN

02073599990

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

6 May 2021

Provider

St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited

Beds

28 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 60 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 50 are the same and 8 are lower.

35 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

GoodMay 2016
GoodAug 2018
Requires ImprovementDec 2019
GoodMay 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 4 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by St Martin Of Tours Housing Association Limited, which runs 2 care homes in England: 2 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.

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 Wilton Villas

Wilton Villas is a residential care home in Islington providing support for men living with enduring mental health issues and substance or alcohol misuse. Details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

Wilton Villas provides residential care for men with enduring mental health issues and substance or alcohol misuse. The service accommodates up to 18 people and had 10 residents at inspection.

Risk assessments covering residents' day-to-day mental health and support needs were clear and regularly reviewed, with detailed descriptions of potential risks and guidance for staff on mitigation and response. The service worked effectively with community-based mental health and social care professionals to coordinate support.

Staff supported residents to exercise maximum choice and control over their lives, enabling them to maintain autonomy in their care and decision-making.

Source: CQC inspection report, 22 May 2021

Specialist Care

Mental healthOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities 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: 28 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · N1 3DN

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 22 May 2021. Latest inspection date recorded: 6 May 2021.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 9 August 2018: Good
CaringPublished 9 August 2018: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 August 2018: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Wilton Villas'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 Wilton Villas, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Wilton Villas, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Wilton Villas'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