The Hindu Care Home Dedicated to Culture & Dignity in Balham, London
Care that truly understands where your loved one comes from.
Bhakti Shyama Care Centre was created with a single clear purpose: to provide nursing and dementia care for older people from the Hindu and wider Asian community in an environment that genuinely reflects their language, faith, culture and way of life. Gujarati-speaking staff, freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan meals, daily prayers and cultural celebrations are not add-ons here — they are the foundation of everything we do. For families who have worried that a care home means leaving all of that behind, Bhakti Shyama is the answer.
- Gujarati-speaking staff — no language barriers, ever
- Vegetarian and vegan meals freshly prepared every day
- CQC Registered and Regulated, Part of Abbey Total Care Group
Our care services
Care and support in Balham
Nine care services in one Hindu home in Balham, from a short respite stay to 24-hour nursing and end-of-life care. Tell us what you need and we will say whether Bhakti Shyama is right.
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Residential care
Day-to-day help in one of 25 single en-suite rooms next to the Balham temple, with a pure-vegetarian kitchen.
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Nursing care
Registered nurses on duty day and night, with Gujarati and Hindi-speaking staff for residents with complex health needs.
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Dementia care
Daily Aarti, familiar food and residents' own languages: continuity that matters for people living with dementia.
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Respite care
Short stays in Balham for Hindu elders when a carer needs a break or extra support is needed.
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Rehabilitation care
Rebuilding strength after illness or a hospital stay, with familiar food and prayer kept constant.
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Day care
Vegetarian lunch, prayer and company during the day at Bhakti Shyama for Hindu elders still living at home.
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Advanced dementia care
Nursing-led care as dementia progresses, with faith and language kept constant.
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One-to-one care
A carer dedicated to one resident at Bhakti Shyama, speaking their language, arranged after assessment.
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Palliative care
End-of-life care that honours comfort, family, faith and personal dignity, with cultural and religious wishes respected.
Not sure which care to choose?
Call 020 8772 1499 in Gujarati, Hindi or English. Tell us what is happening and Bhakti Shyama will say plainly what we can offer.
020 8772 1499Facilities
Daily Aarti, a Gujarati vegetarian kitchen and festival days
25 single en-suite rooms in a purpose-built home next to a temple.
Rooms
- 25 Single En-suite Bedrooms
- Nurse Call System
Kitchen
- Gujarati Vegetarian Kitchen
- Dining Room & Lounge
Faith & Culture
- Daily Aarti
- Next to the Balham Temple
- Gujarati & Hindi Spoken
Outdoors
- Garden
- Outdoor Seating
Care on Site
- Registered Nurses 24 Hours
- Laundry Service
Experience Bhakti Shyama: London at Christmas
Join our residents on a festive evening out in central London, from the lights of the London Eye to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.
Everyday life, in pictures.
Aarti, the kitchen and the festival calendar: everyday life at Bhakti Shyama.
Words from the Families we care for.
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News & advice
Written by the Bhakti Shyama team for Hindu families across London: who pays, hospital discharge, respite and dementia care.
All news & adviceA Gujarati and Hindu care home in London: what Bhakti Shyama in Balham offers families from Harrow, Wembley, Tooting and across the city
Read articleA fully vegetarian and vegan care home in London: how the kitchen at Bhakti Shyama works and why it matters for health as well as faith
Read articleRespite care in Balham and Wandsworth: short stays at Bhakti Shyama for Hindu and Gujarati families across London
Read articleQuestions families ask about Bhakti Shyama
Still unsure? Call 020 8772 1499 and talk it through.
Where is Bhakti Shyama, and how do I get there?
Bhakti Shyama Care Centre is at 1 Balham New Road, London SW12 9PH, next to the Balham temple and near Balham station on the Northern line and National Rail. The carehome.co.uk listing notes pay-as-you-go street parking.
Who is the manager at Bhakti Shyama?
Parvinder Kaur is the Registered Manager. Ask for Parvinder on 020 8772 1499, or read more on our About page.
Is Bhakti Shyama a nursing home or a residential home?
Bhakti Shyama provides both, with registered nurses on duty day and night. Residential care covers personal help such as washing, dressing and medication. Nursing care adds a registered nurse for clinical needs such as wound care and monitoring, and residential care suits someone who does not need that regularly.
Is the food at Bhakti Shyama vegetarian, and do staff speak Gujarati?
Yes. The kitchen is pure vegetarian, with vegan meals available, and meals are freshly prepared. Staff speak Gujarati and Hindi, and daily prayers and cultural celebrations are part of life in the home, which has 25 single en-suite rooms.
How much does Bhakti Shyama cost per week?
The weekly fee is set after an assessment, because it depends on the care needed and the room. Call 020 8772 1499 and ask for the current fee in writing. If a person needs registered nursing, the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards it, called NHS-funded nursing care. Read who pays for a care home in 2026/27.
Will Wandsworth Council help pay for care at Bhakti Shyama?
For Bhakti Shyama, it depends on needs and money. Wandsworth Council starts with a free needs assessment, then a financial assessment against capital limits that GOV.UK publishes each year. Above the upper limit a person usually pays the full fee, and below the lower limit capital is ignored, though income still counts. NHS continuing healthcare can pay everything if assessed needs qualify. Families often come from further across London, including Harrow and Wembley. If so, the council to ask is the one where the person lives now, not Wandsworth.
Do I lose my State Pension if I move into Bhakti Shyama?
No, moving into Bhakti Shyama does not stop it. If you pay your own fees you keep it. If the council helps, it counts as income towards the fee and you keep a weekly personal expenses allowance. GOV.UK says most other benefits usually stop within 28 days when the NHS or the council funds the stay, so tell the Pension Service either way.
What does dementia care look like at Bhakti Shyama?
Daily Aarti and bhajans, pure-vegetarian Gujarati food and staff who speak Gujarati and Hindi keep familiar sounds, food and language part of every day, which matters when memory is changing. Read more about dementia care.
Does the council or NHS pay for respite at Bhakti Shyama?
Sometimes. Councils fund respite only for people assessed as needing it, so ask for a needs assessment and a carer's assessment first. After a hospital stay or a fall, the NHS may offer free intermediate care, usually for up to 6 weeks. Otherwise the person pays for the stay at Bhakti Shyama. Read how a short stay works.
Can we visit Bhakti Shyama, and is there a waiting list?
Yes, please visit before deciding. A mealtime visit shows the vegetarian kitchen at work, and you can meet the nurses and see a bedroom. Room availability changes, so call 020 8772 1499 with the care you need and when, or request a visit.
Where can I read the CQC report for Bhakti Shyama?
On the Care Quality Commission website: the CQC record for Bhakti Shyama.
Come and see Bhakti Shyama.
Join Aarti, see the kitchen and a bedroom, and talk to staff in Gujarati, Hindi or English. Visits in Balham seven days a week, no obligation.