Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Melba Lodge Limited

16 Heverham Road, London, SE18 1BT

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 29 August 2018

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Last inspected 8 August 2018

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 29 Aug 2018

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating improved from Requires improvement

3 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

47.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)

1.8 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Heronsgate Medical Centre

0.4 mi

7 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Vantage Pharmacy Whinchat Chemist

0.4 mi

17 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.4 mi

5 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Greenwich (2025–26)

£1,063

per week, residential

£966

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)

698

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

9.5% of people in Greenwich are aged 65 or over

33.7

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

Melba Lodge Limited

2

locations

50%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds4
Local authorityGreenwich
RegionLondon
Last inspected8 August 2018
Registered with CQC since22 July 2013
Registered managerMabel Wolanyo Obianim-Bimpong

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilitiesMental health conditionsSubstance misuse problems

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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