Nightingale, originally known as The Home for Aged Jews, was formed by an amalgamation of The Widows Home Asylum and The Hand-in-Hand Asylum in Wells Street, Hackney, in the East End of London in 1895. Both these asylums dated back to 1840.

Nightingale moved to its current site in Clapham, South West London following a gift of a building and grounds by Lord Wandsworth, the Viscount de Stern.


Throughout its history on the current site additional wings have been added including the amalgamation of the Birchlands Home of Rest in 1979.

Today Nightingale boasts outstanding facilities with all residents living in their own individual rooms. Nightingale offers residents a home for life, providing total security and peace of mind regardless of how much their physical or mental health may deteriorate.

To learn more about Nightingale’s long and interesting history an official history is now available. Contact info@nightingale.org.uk for details.