Specialist nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 65 residents in Streatham — part of Abbey Total Care Group.
Uplands Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home set in wooded grounds within the conservation area of Leigham Court Road in Streatham. It is a short walk from Streatham Common and close to local shops and public transport — conveniently accessible for families, while maintaining a genuine sense of peace and quiet that residents and their loved ones value greatly.
Nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people in Streatham — delivered in a small, personal home close to the village.
Round-the-clock support from qualified registered nurses for residents with complex, chronic or changing medical needs — including specialist support for people living with Parkinson's disease, stroke or COPD. Care plans are reviewed regularly in liaison with GPs and healthcare professionals, and adapted as needs change. Clinical expertise delivered with warmth, consistent communication and genuine family involvement.
Explore Nursing Care →Calm, patient support for people living with Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia and other memory conditions — at every stage from mild through to advanced and complex. Our dementia-trained team focuses on familiar routines, individual identity and a calm, reassuring environment where residents feel safe and genuinely at ease. Families tell us the patience of our team — even in the most challenging moments — is what stands out most.
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Short-term, flexible nursing care for family carers who need a break, for those recovering after a hospital stay or for families who want to experience the home before considering a longer-term arrangement. Respite residents at Uplands enjoy full access to all home facilities, meals and activities for the duration of their stay. Subject to assessment and current availability — call us to discuss your situation.
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Compassionate, person-centred support focused on comfort, dignity, pain management and meaningful family involvement during life's most sensitive chapter. Our nursing team works closely with NHS palliative care professionals and hospice services to honour each resident's personal wishes. Emotional and spiritual support is available for residents and their families throughout.
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Choosing care is a significant step. At Uplands, we keep the process calm, clear and guided by your family's needs — from your very first call through to the day your loved one moves in.
Share your loved one's care needs, daily routines, any worries and the details that help them feel settled. There are no wrong questions and no pressure to decide anything on the day.
Our care team explain the services available at Uplands in plain, honest language. We are available seven days a week and will always give you a clear picture of whether we are the right fit for your loved one.
Tour the home at your own pace, meet the team and see the wooded grounds and garden for yourself. Build a personalised care plan with full family involvement from the start — at a pace that suits you.
From summer parties and seasonal celebrations to quiet afternoons in the garden and the retro lounge where residents gather — our gallery shows the warmth and life at Uplands.
Person-centred nursing and dementia care in Streatham — every shift, every day.
Our carehome.co.uk reviewers consistently highlight the patience of our staff — particularly with residents living with dementia, who often repeat questions or become confused. As one family member put it, they have never seen any member of staff get annoyed or even appear irritated. That is the standard we hold ourselves to.
Our management team knows every resident by name — and remarkably, many residents with Alzheimer's know the managers by name too. That tells you everything about the consistency and warmth of the relationships built here.
Set in wooded grounds within Streatham's conservation area, Uplands is a genuinely calm environment — a short walk from Streatham Common and all local amenities. All 65 rooms are on a single ground floor, fully accessible for residents with mobility needs.
Uplands is registered as pet friendly, recognising the important role that animal companionship plays in residents' wellbeing. Pets are welcome by arrangement — please ask the team for details.
Qualified nurses are on site around the clock, experienced in supporting people with complex conditions including Parkinson's disease, stroke, COPD and advanced dementia. Care plans are regularly reviewed and updated in liaison with specialist healthcare professionals.
As part of Abbey Total Care Group, Uplands benefits from over three decades of family-run care experience and the governance, training and support of a network of 11 CQC-regulated homes across London.
Explore our Streatham home from the comfort of your own. Our Walk Through gives families a clear and reassuring sense of the environment — the wooded grounds, the communal lounges, dining room and resident rooms — before planning an in-person visit.
Comfort, familiar routines and meaningful activity — the details that make Uplands feel like home. From nutritious meals and daily social activities to time in the garden and cultural celebrations, every day is shaped around what residents actually enjoy.
Wellbeing
Daily programmes tailored to residents' individual interests and abilities — creative, social, cognitive and physical — with dementia-friendly approaches throughout.
Dining
Nutritious meals served daily with full dietary support, always with a genuine focus on resident preference and dignity at the table.
Community
Cultural celebrations, family visits and community events that keep residents connected to the people and traditions that matter most to them.
Come and see the home, meet the team and get every question answered — at your own pace, with no pressure and no obligation. We are here seven days a week.