Why we focus exclusively on 24/7 nursing care
At Abbey Uplands Care Home, we believe in providing a level of care that fully meets the long-term clinical and physical needs of our residents. By focusing exclusively on registered nursing care and round-the-clock professional medical support, we do not offer daytime-only drop-in services.
Our 65 en-suite rooms and single-storey, ground-floor layout are fully adapted to support residents who require nursing oversight, medical management, or specialist dementia support. If you need short-term relief or a break for a family carer, our Respite Care service offers an outstanding alternative.
- 24/7 registered nursing team on-site at all times
- Specialist Dementia Nursing for mild to advanced stages
- Respite Care available for short-term nursing breaks
- Specialist support for Parkinson's, Stroke recovery, and COPD
- Fully accessible single-storey ground floor environment
- Fees starting from £1,500 per week
Day care in London
Day care at Abbey Uplands Care Home means daytime company, activity and support at 254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH. It is intended for people living at home who benefit from structure and company during the week. The home has 65 rooms. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Abbey Uplands Care Home
Abbey Uplands Care Home is at 254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH, in the London Borough of Lambeth area. The nearest station is Streatham and Streatham Hill (Southern and Thameslink).
Families enquiring about day care here usually travel from Streatham, Streatham Hill, Norbury, Tulse Hill and Balham.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 020 8769 9944 or email admin@abbeyuplandscarehome.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for day care
Day care at Abbey Uplands Care Home can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by the London Borough of Lambeth show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Abbey Uplands Care Home can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Abbey Uplands Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-18289290582. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 8.9 out of 10 from 74 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.
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