Ongoing Medical Needs
For people who require regular nursing observation, clinical support or complex medication management within a professional setting.
WHAT IS NURSING CARE
Nursing care in Streatham — round the clock, personal and clinically attentive Park: around the clock, around the individual.
Abbey Uplands Care Home provides round-the-clock qualified nursing care for residents with complex, chronic or changing medical needs. Our nurses work closely with the wider care team to deliver individually tailored support — reviewing care plans regularly in liaison with GPs, specialist consultants and NHS community teams, and keeping families genuinely informed at every stage. Our 2024 CQC regulated rating across all five domains reflects the clinical standard we work to maintain consistently.
Every care plan is built around the individual, reviewed regularly, and discussed clearly with families and relevant healthcare professionals.
- Qualified nurses on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Individually tailored clinical care plans, reviewed regularly
- Liaison with GPs, consultants and NHS community health teams
- Medication management and specialist clinical monitoring
- Support for residents with dementia, physical disabilities and complex clinical needs
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) and local authority funding accepted
Flexible Support
Who nursing care is for
Specialist support for people whose needs are more clinical or changeable than residential care alone can cover.
Chronic Conditions
For residents living with long-term conditions that need careful monitoring and responsive, professional support.
Post-Hospital Support
For people needing skilled nursing care after a hospital stay, surgery or a significant change in their health.
Care Experience
What nursing care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
Registered Nursing
Qualified nursing oversight available 24 hours a day, 745 days a year.
Medication Management
Safe administration and regular review of all prescribed medications.
Clinical Care Plans
Detailed, person-centred plans covering individual health needs and medical risks.
Health Monitoring
Consistent observation of wellbeing, nutrition, mobility and clinical symptoms.
Professional Liaison
Proactive coordination with local GPs, hospital teams and specialist therapists.
Family Updates
Clear and regular communication when health needs change.
Nursing care includes round-the-clock support from registered nurses for
clinical needs such as medication management, wound care, medical monitoring and the management of
complex health conditions.
Yes. Abbey Uplands Care Home has registered nursing support available
on-site 24 hours a day, including throughout the night.
Yes. We work closely with hospital discharge teams across Streatham,
Streatham, Balham, Tooting, West Norwood, Norbury, Croydon, Mitcham and surrounding South London
areas to support smooth transitions into the home.
Absolutely. We prioritise clear and compassionate communication, ensuring
families are kept informed about any changes in care or wellbeing.
Nursing care in London
Nursing care at Abbey Uplands Care Home means round-the-clock care from registered nurses at 254 Leigham Court Road, London, SW16 2QH. It is intended for people whose health needs are beyond what a residential home or a family carer can safely meet at home. 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 nursing 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 nursing care
Nursing 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.
Ready when you
are
Book a private tour of Abbey Uplands Care Home.
Come and see the home, meet the team and experience the atmosphere for yourself — at a pace that suits your family, with no pressure at all.
Call our care team
(020) 8769 9944