SENSE - 70 Castleton Road
70 Castleton Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AR
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 24 August 2018
Last inspected 23 February 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 16 Mar 2022
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated June 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Whipps Cross University Hospital
Nearest GP surgery
The Forest Surgery
0.3 mi
43 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Day Lewis Pharmacy
0.6 mi
40 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.6 mi
32 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Waltham Forest (2025–26)
£1,208
per week, residential
£1,199
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
9.4% of people in Waltham Forest are aged 65 or over
34.1
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.
Provider
Sense
87
locations
94%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.