Daytime Company
For people who would enjoy social time, traditional music, and a welcoming community.
WHAT DAY CARE INCLUDES
A friendly day at Bhakti Shyama Nursing Home, with support built in.
Bhakti Shyama's day care service gives older Hindu people living at home the chance to spend the day in a culturally familiar environment — with vegetarian meals, Gujarati-speaking company, meaningful activities and professional care, without any overnight stay or long-term commitment. It provides social connection, structured support and a welcome break for family carers, all within a home that already understands the community it serves.
- Flexible daytime attendance — no overnight stay required
- Freshly prepared vegetarian and vegan meals daily
- Gujarati-speaking staff and fellow residents
- Daily activities programme including cultural and spiritual elements
- Professional care and wellbeing support throughout the day
- Suitable for older people with mild dementia or nursing needs
Flexible Support
Who day care is for
A flexible service for older people who benefit from daytime support, social contact, and a reassuring routine.
Regular Routine
For families who need reliable support on selected days each week.
Gentle Respite
For carers who need predictable breaks while their loved one is cared for.
Care Experience
What day care includes
Clear, practical support that helps residents and families feel secure from the first conversation.
Daily Activities
Full access to our varied program, including festivals, prayers and social sessions.
Fresh Dining
Nutritious hot meals, refreshments and snacks throughout the day.
Companionship
Time with residents, staff, and visitors in a warm setting.
Discrete Care
Professional assistance with mobility and personal care as required.
Garden Access
Opportunities to enjoy our secure, beautiful outdoor spaces.
Family Liaison
Regular updates so you know exactly how your loved one's day has been.
Our Approach
Care that feels organised, personal, and inclusive.
Day care should feel welcoming, sociable, and easy to build into family routines, with support available when needed.
Meet Our TeamStart With a Trial
A trial day helps everyone understand comfort, interests, and the right rhythm.
Create a Familiar Routine
Regular attendance builds confidence, friendships, and continuity.
Review and communicate
Care is reviewed with families so support remains clear and responsive.
Day care can be arranged for a single day or multiple days per week,
depending on your needs and our current availability.
Absolutely. Day guests enjoy the same high-quality, nutritious meals and
refreshments as our permanent residents.
We can often support individuals with early-stage dementia within our
welcoming environment. We will discuss your specific needs during a friendly assessment.
Simply contact our team. We will talk through your requirements and
arrange a time for a trial day that suits your schedule.
Ready when you
are
Book a private tour of Bhakti Shyama Care Centre
See our rooms, meet the team, and get every question answered — at a pace that suits your family.
Call our care team
020 8772 1499
Day care in London
Day care at Bhakti Shyama Care Centre means daytime company, activity and support at 1 Balham New Road, London, SW12 9PH. It is intended for people living at home who benefit from structure and company during the week. The home is part of Abbey Total Care Group, which runs 11 homes across London, Essex, Surrey and Hertfordshire.
Visiting Bhakti Shyama Care Centre
Bhakti Shyama Care Centre is at 1 Balham New Road, London, SW12 9PH, in the London Borough of Wandsworth area. The nearest station is Balham (Northern line and National Rail).
Families enquiring about day care here usually travel from Balham, Tooting, Clapham South, Streatham Hill and Wandsworth Common.
Visits are welcome by arrangement. Call 020 8772 1499 or email admin@bhaktishyamacarecentre.co.uk to arrange a time.
Paying for day care
Day care at Bhakti Shyama Care Centre can be funded in several ways, and most families use more than one over time:
- Local authority funding. If a needs assessment and a financial assessment by the London Borough of Wandsworth show that support is due, the council contributes towards the placement.
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Where the primary need is a health need, the NHS may fund the full cost of care.
- NHS-Funded Nursing Care (FNC). A flat NHS contribution towards the nursing element for residents assessed as needing registered nursing input.
- Self-funding. Families arranging and paying privately, which is the quickest route where a placement is needed at short notice.
The team at Bhakti Shyama Care Centre can explain which route is likely to apply before you commit to anything.
Regulation and independent reviews
CQC Registered and Regulated. Bhakti Shyama Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission under location ID 1-333143159. Inspection reports and the current rating are published on the CQC website, which is always the up-to-date source.
Families who have used the home have given it 9.1 out of 10 from 48 verified reviews on carehome.co.uk. Reviews there are collected independently, not by us.