Providing compassionate residential, nursing, dementia, respite, rehabilitation, palliative and end-of-life care in the heart of London.
Nightingale Hammerson provides life-enhancing care for every need and every means in a warm, connected community that feels like family. Nightingale Hammerson has served the community for over 185 years, providing exceptional, holistic and person-centred care for older Jewish people.
Our award-winning care homes, Nightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House, Wohl Campus in Hampstead offer the full spectrum of support for older people, including those with complex care needs. Our homes are not just care homes; they are lifelong homes rooted in Jewish heritage and guided by exceptional care.
We offer a vibrant, connected environment where joy, laughter and community are part of everyday life. When you choose Nightingale Hammerson, you join a family. Regardless of your personal financial situation, we will always look after you.
Our charity originated in London’s East End in 1840, through the formation of 3 charities; the ‘Hand In Hand’, the ‘Widows’ Home’ and the ‘Jewish Workhouse’, later called the ‘Home for aged Jews’. They amalgamated in 1894 and moved to its present site, Nightingale House, in 1907. Over the years, Resident occupancy grew, new wings were built and the home became modernised.
In 2012, Nightingale House merged with Hammerson House, which was founded by Sue Hammerson CBE in 1961. The Home’s purpose was ‘to provide care for older members of the Jewish community in a real home environment’.
Together, we became Nightingale Hammerson. In 2018, the original Hammerson House building was demolished to make way for our new, modern home. It is a testament to the Hammerson family that we can continue their vision in providing a wonderful home, offering exceptional care.
At the very heart of our ethos is our exceptional programme of engagement that is inclusive, allowing Residents to enjoy a variety of things to do and become actively involved.
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We have one of the largest in-house therapy departments within a care home setting in the UK.
The multi-disciplinary team comprise our physiotherapists, occupational therapists, a moving and handling advisor and dietitian.
Good food is important, not only because we take nutrition and hydration seriously but also because of the enjoyment that food can bring.
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