Can London Borough of Croydon fund a place in a residential care home?

Yes, London Borough of Croydon can fund all or part of a residential placement where a care needs assessment confirms the need and a financial assessment shows the person's capital falls below the national means-test threshold. If capital is above the upper limit, the person is expected to pay the full fee themselves, though a review can be requested if savings later reduce. The council will pay up to an agreed weekly rate, and any home charging more may require a third-party top-up. Discuss the details with the allocated social worker before signing a contract.

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Croydon?

Contact London Borough of Croydon's adult social care team directly, either online through the council website or by telephone, and request a needs assessment for yourself or the person you care for. The assessment is free and does not depend on income, and it can be carried out at home or in hospital if a discharge is being planned. An assessor will discuss daily needs, safety, health conditions and the support already in place. If residential care is recommended, a financial assessment follows to determine any contribution.

What should I ask when visiting a residential care home in Croydon?

Ask about the staff-to-resident ratio at different times of day, how permanent staff are compared with agency use, and how the home supports residents whose needs change over time. Enquire about activities, meals, GP and dental visits, and how families are kept informed. Look at the most recent CQC report and ask the manager about any actions taken since the last inspection. It also helps to speak informally with residents and visiting relatives if the opportunity arises.

Which providers in Croydon offer residential care?

Care Assura lists 90 residential care homes across Croydon, ranging from small family-run houses to larger established services. Examples include Heatherwood Care Centre, Mayfield House, Brigstock House, Jordan Lodge, Peony Court, Acorn Lodge - Croydon, Foxley Lane, Norbury Hall and Langley Oaks, alongside Tigh Sogan, which currently holds an Outstanding rating from the CQC. Each home has its own strengths in terms of size, specialism and location, so it is worth shortlisting several and comparing them against the individual's needs.

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

A residential care home provides help with personal care such as washing, dressing, meals and medication prompts, alongside company and daily activities, but does not have qualified nurses on site around the clock. A nursing home offers all of that plus 24-hour care from registered nurses, which is needed for conditions requiring clinical intervention such as complex wound care, tube feeding or unstable long-term illness. The care needs assessment will identify which type of setting is appropriate. Some providers offer both under one roof, allowing residents to move between units as needs change.

How far in advance should I start looking for a care home in Croydon?

Where possible, start exploring options several months before a move is likely, as this gives time to visit homes, read inspection reports and complete a proper assessment. In practice, many families begin the search after a hospital admission or a sudden change at home, and good homes can have waiting lists. If a placement is urgent, the social work team can help identify available beds, though the choice may be narrower. Even a short window of a few weeks is usually enough to visit two or three shortlisted homes and make an informed decision.

Care Homes in Croydon

Croydon has 92 CQC registered care homes. 80 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding, 7 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, and 3 have not yet been rated. 71 of the 92 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Croydon at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Croydon.

London Borough of Croydon pays, residential care: £1,168 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
Care home beds filled across Croydon: 90%. The 12 month average is 89%.
Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 95
People aged 75 and over: 27,300. Rising to 32,300 by 2035, up 18%
Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 15 changed owner, covering 791 beds.
Who pays, across Croydon (estimate): 42% council, 27% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 3,700. Rising to 4,600 by 2035, up 23%
People aged 85 and over: 7,800. Rising to 10,300 by 2035, up 32%

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Planning and paying for a care home place in Croydon

Croydon has 90 residential care homes listed on Care Assura, which gives families a broad choice but also means the practical questions of how to arrange and pay for care need working through carefully. For most people, the first formal step is a care needs assessment, which sets out what daily support is required and whether that need can be met in a residential setting rather than at home.

Requesting a care needs assessment

Any adult who appears to need support can request an assessment from the London Borough of Croydon Adult Social Care team, and this is free regardless of income or savings. An assessor will look at mobility, personal care, medication management, cognition and social wellbeing, then produce a support plan. If residential care is recommended, a separate financial assessment follows to work out who pays and how much.

How funding usually works

Under the national means test, anyone with capital above the upper threshold is expected to fund their own placement, while those below it may receive help from the local authority. Where the council contributes, it will agree a personal budget that reflects the assessed need. Weekly fees for residential care in and around Croydon tend to sit at the higher end of the national range, reflecting London property and staffing costs, so it is worth asking each home for a clear written breakdown of what the fee includes and what is charged as an extra.

Top-ups, self-funding and NHS contributions

If a family chooses a home that costs more than the council's agreed rate, a third-party top-up may be needed. People with primarily health-related needs may qualify for NHS-funded nursing care or, in some cases, NHS Continuing Healthcare, though these usually apply to nursing rather than residential placements. Speak to the social worker about any benefits such as Attendance Allowance that may still apply during self-funded care.

Choosing a residential care home in Croydon and what to check

Of the 90 residential homes listed here, the Care Quality Commission has awarded 1 Outstanding rating, 80 Good ratings and 6 Requires Improvement ratings, while 3 services are not yet rated. Tigh Sogan is currently the only home rated Outstanding, and the vast majority of established services in the borough sit in the Good bracket.

Reading CQC reports properly

A headline rating is a useful starting point but the detail matters more. Look at the five key questions the CQC examines: is the service safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. A home rated Good overall may still have a lower score in one domain, and a Requires Improvement rating usually points to specific issues the provider is expected to address, so read the most recent inspection to see whether concerns have been resolved.

Visiting shortlisted homes

Try to visit two or three homes in person before making a decision. Notice how staff speak to residents, whether call bells are answered promptly, how mealtimes feel, and whether the atmosphere is calm rather than rushed. Ask about staff turnover, activities, visiting arrangements and how the home handles changing needs such as the onset of dementia or the need for end-of-life care.

Matching a home to the individual

Consider location relative to family visitors, cultural or dietary preferences, and any specialist support required. Smaller homes such as those with fewer than a dozen beds can feel more like a household, while larger settings often offer more varied activities and communal facilities. Whichever route you take, request a trial stay if possible so the resident can experience daily life before committing.

92 care homes in Croydon (showing 1–50)

Heatherwood Care Centre · 47 Foxley Lane, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3EH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd
We at Heatherwood Care Centre are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming community of Purley, within the London borough of Croydon. Our home provides a nurturing setting where residents receive personalised support...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Mayfield House · 82 Mayfield Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 0BF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cognithan Limited
We at Mayfield House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the heart of South Croydon, providing a welcoming home for adults with a wide range of needs across the London borough of Croydon. Whether you are exploring long...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Clifton House · 77 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2BE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs J P Rampersad
We at Clifton House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Coulsdon, where compassionate support meets a true sense of community. Nestled within the London borough of Croydon, our home provides a calm and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Little Flower Adults Care · 11b, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7HD
Care home · Run by Little Flower Adults Care Ltd
We at Little Flower Adults Care are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of Thornton Heath, Croydon, where compassionate support meets everyday comfort. Our home has been thoughtfully created to provide a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rokewood Court · 20 Roke Road, Kenley, Croydon, CR8 5DY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Kenley Care Services Limited
We at Rokewood Court are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the peaceful setting of Kenley, welcoming older people and adults from across Croydon and the wider London area into a home where dignity, comfort and genuine warmth...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Peony Court · 58 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 5PH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
We at Peony Court are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Croydon, providing dedicated support for older people and younger adults alike. Nestled within the vibrant London borough of Croydon, our home...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Qualities Services · 8 Kings Road, London, Croydon, SE25 4ES
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Qualities Services Ltd
We at Qualities Services are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in London, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, as well as respite care for those who need it. Nestled within the...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Jordan Lodge · 5 Wareham Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6LE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Laurel Residential Homes Limited
Here at Jordan Lodge, we provide residential care for older adults, younger adults, and people living with mental health needs, all from our home in South Croydon, Croydon. We are proud to have received a "Good" rating from the Care...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Warren Court · 5 Warren Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 1AF
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Lorven Housing Ltd
We are Warren Court in Purley. We provide both residential and nursing care, which means people can stay with us as their needs change rather than having to move on at a difficult moment. We care for older people and for younger adults,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Beulah Road · 55 Beulah Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8JH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We at Beulah Road are a residential care home nestled in the heart of Thornton Heath, offering specialist support for adults living with learning disabilities and autism. Our home provides a welcoming, familiar environment where residents...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Morven House · 48 Uplands Road, Kenley, Croydon, CR8 5EF
Care home · Run by Medicrest Limited
Here at Morven House, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Kenley, Croydon. Our home is a place where people genuinely feel at ease, where familiar routines are respected and where every person who comes through our doors...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hayes Court · 50 Hayes Lane, Kenley, Croydon, CR8 5LA
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Dr M J Sturgess
Here at Hayes Court, we are a nursing home based in Kenley, Croydon, and we provide residential, nursing and respite care for older people. Our focus is on making sure every person who comes to live with us, or who stays with us for a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Respite Care
Addiscombe Road · 323 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 7LE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Klearwater Adults Services Limited
Here at Addiscombe Road, we are a residential care home based in Croydon, supporting adults with a range of needs including learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and younger adults who require a consistent, caring...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wickham Road · 330 Wickham Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 8BH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Klearwater Adults Services Limited
We at Wickham Road are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in the heart of Croydon, where compassionate support meets a true sense of belonging. Our home provides personalised residential care for adults with a wide range of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brigstock House · 57 Brigstock Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7JH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs Mohamedally
Here at Brigstock House, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Thornton Heath, Croydon. We support people with learning disabilities and autism, and we also offer respite care for those who need a short break from their...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Brighton Road · 47-49 Brighton Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2LR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Consensus Support Services Limited
At Brighton Road, we provide residential care for younger adults with learning disabilities and autism, based in the heart of Purley, Croydon. We also offer respite care, giving families and carers the opportunity to take a break whilst...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Gate Lodge · 1 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3HE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs P Chellun
At Gate Lodge we offer residential care for older people in Purley, including those living with dementia. We are a house rather than an institution, and we try to run it that way. People get up when they are ready, eat what they actually...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
NAS House · 370 Bensham Lane, Croydon, Croydon, CR7 7EQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by A Mungur
Here at NAS House, we are a care home based in Croydon, supporting adults who need residential care, mental health support, or short term respite care. We understand that choosing the right care home is one of the most important decisions...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Whitworth Lodge · 52 Whitworth Road, London, Croydon, SE25 6XJ
Care home · CQC Inadequate · Run by Chitimali Locum Medical Limited
Whitworth Lodge is a residential care home in Croydon supporting a mixed group of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with the practical parts of the day. Others are adults with a learning disability, autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Chestnut Gardens Care Home · 95 Foxley Lane, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3HP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Chestnut Gardens Care Home is in Purley, and we provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We offer respite stays as well as permanent places. Our aim is straightforward: this...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Rosenmanor · 18 Bensham Manor Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR7 7AA
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Rosenmanor Limited
Rosenmanor is a residential care home in Croydon supporting adults who need help with daily living, including people living with mental health conditions. Ours is a household rather than a unit, and we think that matters. People come and...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Foxley Lane · 37 Foxley Lane, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3EH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Independence Homes Limited
We are a residential care home in Purley, supporting adults with a range of needs to live comfortably and with a real say in how their days go. We try to run the place as a household rather than a service, with people's own belongings, own...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Woodside Court · 80 - 82 Birchanger Road, London, Croydon, SE25 5BG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Cognithan Limited
Woodside Court is a residential care home in Croydon supporting adults whose mental health has made living independently difficult. Some people stay with us for a long while as things settle. Others come for respite, either a planned break...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Respite Care
Mary's Home · 88 Warham Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6LB
Care home · Run by Thobani Services Ltd
Mary's Home is a residential care home in South Croydon. We care for older people who need support with daily living, including those living with dementia and those living with mental health conditions, and we also support some younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Brighton Road · 477 Brighton Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6EW
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs J P Rampersad
Brighton Road is a residential care home in Croydon supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. We also offer respite stays. It is a house rather than an institution, and we run it on the understanding that it belongs...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Croftdown House · 22 Woodfield Hill, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 3EN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Supreme Care Services Limited
Croftdown House is a residential care home in Coulsdon supporting adults living with mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite stays. A great deal of what helps in this work is structural rather...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care
21 Lucerne Road · 21-23 Lucerne Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7BB
Care home · CQC Requires improvement · Run by Mr & Mrs W Wallen
21 Lucerne Road is a small residential care home in Thornton Heath supporting adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with a physical disability, and we also care for people living with dementia. Being small...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Respite Care
Jean Garwood House · 25 Bramley Hill, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6LX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Garwood Foundation
We at Jean Garwood House are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in South Croydon, providing specialist support for adults living with learning disabilities, autism, and physical disabilities. Our home is a place where every...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
North Downs Villa · 19 Elmwood Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 2SN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Surrey Mental Health Limited
We at North Downs Villa are proud to offer a welcoming residential care home in Croydon, where adults living with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs can feel truly at home. Nestled within the London borough of Croydon,...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Unicorn House · 16 Campden Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 7EN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Unicorn Projects Care Services Limited
We are a residential care home in South Croydon supporting adults with a range of needs. The people who live here include older people, younger adults, adults with learning disabilities, autistic people, people living with mental health...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Callum House · 26 The Drive, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2BL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Oregon Care Limited
We at Callum House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Coulsdon, providing dedicated support for adults living with learning disabilities and autism across the London borough of Croydon. Nestled...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Aahana House · 97 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2AN
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Sunrise Rehabilitation Centre and Trading Associates Ltd
We at Aahana House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming community of Coulsdon, Croydon. As a dedicated residential care home, we provide a true home from home for older people and younger adults alike,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Tree Tops · 3 Campden Road, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 7EQ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Tamarind Care Limited
We are a residential home in South Croydon supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. The house runs as a household rather than an institution. Everyone has their own room and their own things, and the week is worked...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Norcrest · 30 Norbury Crescent, London, Croydon, SW16 4LA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care Expertise Group Limited
Norcrest is a residential care home in Croydon supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults who are building independence. It is a house, not an institution, and the people who live here are...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Hollybank Residential Home · 5 Abbots Lane, Kenley, Croydon, CR8 5JB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mrs Valerie Jane Taylor
Hollybank Residential Home is in Kenley, in the Croydon area. We care for older people, including many residents living with dementia, and we offer respite stays as well as permanent places. We do not provide nursing on site, so we work...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Esther Care Home · 15 Russell Hill, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2JB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Esther Care Homes Limited
Esther Care Home is a residential care home in Purley. We support adults with a learning disability or autism, people living with dementia, people living with mental ill health, people with physical disabilities and people whose sight or...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
The Params · 18 Foxley Lane, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3ED
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Params Care Limited
The Params is a residential care home in Purley. We support older people, including residents living with dementia, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, people with a visual or hearing impairment and younger adults. We...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care, Eating Disorders
Addington House · 62 Addington Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR2 8RB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Addington House Limited
Addington House is a residential care home in Croydon. We support adults with a learning disability, autistic adults and people living with mental health conditions, and we run the house as a home rather than a unit. People living here...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Stewart Lodge Care Home · 24 Rosecourt Road, Croydon, Croydon, CR0 3BS
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Harvey Stewart & Smith Limited
Stewart Lodge is a residential care home in Croydon supporting adults living with a mental health condition, including younger adults. We offer permanent places and respite stays. A good deal of what we do is about steadiness. Many of the...
Specialisms: Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Chestnuts · 14 St Helens Road, Croydon, Croydon, SW16 4LB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by The Chestnuts Limited
The Chestnuts is a residential care home in Croydon supporting adults with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults, and adults with a physical disability. We offer permanent places and respite stays. We run the house as a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The White House Care Home · The White House, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 1AL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Mr & Mrs M Govindan
The White House is a residential care home in Coulsdon. We support older people who need help with daily living, including people living with dementia, people living with a mental health condition and people with a learning disability or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Russell Hill Lodge · 39 Russell Hill Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 2LD
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Laurel Residential Homes Limited
Russell Hill Lodge is a residential care home in Purley, in the London borough of Croydon. We are home to older people and to younger adults who need support with daily life, including people living with mental health conditions. What we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
R-H-P Outreach Services - South Norwood Hill · 155 South Norwood Hill, London, Croydon, SE25 6DE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by R-H-P Outreach Services Ltd
Here at R H P Outreach in South Norwood Hill, we provide residential care for a range of people across our home in the heart of London's Croydon. We support older adults, younger adults, and people living with mental health needs, and we...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
7 Birdhurst Rise · 7 Birdhurst Rise, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 7EG
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
We are a small residential home on Birdhurst Rise in South Croydon, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults. Because only a few people live here, the place works as a household. Everyone...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
The Eadmund · 68-70 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2BB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Nellben Limited
The Eadmund is a residential care home in Coulsdon supporting adults with a range of needs, including people with a learning disability, autistic adults, and people with a physical disability. We support both younger adults and older...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
St. Augustine's House · 76 St. Augustines Avenue, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 6JH
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Christ The King Residential Care Homes Limited
St Augustine's House is a residential care home in South Croydon. We support adults with learning disabilities, autistic adults and people living with mental ill health, including younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. Supporting...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Carlene House · 17 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3AL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Fircroft Services Limited
Carlene House is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon, supporting adults living with learning disabilities and autism. Our aim is easy to state and takes daily effort to hold onto. The people who live here should have as much...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Caretech Community Services (No 2) - 100 Woodcote Grove Road · 100 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2AF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Caretech Community Services (No.2) Limited
100 Woodcote Grove Road is a care home in Coulsdon, providing residential care for adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people living with mental ill health and residents living with dementia. We also offer respite stays....
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Respite Care
Abbey Lodge · 60 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2BB
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Christ The King Residential Care Homes Limited
We at Abbey Lodge Coulsdon are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Coulsdon, providing thoughtful, person centred support to adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the London Borough of...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
95 Parchmore Road · 95 Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8LY
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Achieve Together Limited
Ninety five Parchmore Road is a residential care home in Thornton Heath supporting adults, including younger adults and adults with learning disabilities and autism. We also offer planned respite stays. We are a small home, and the people...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care

What care costs in Croydon, per week

Type of care	What the council pays	What self-funders are typically asked
Residential care London figure, because too few Croydon homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783.	£1,168	£1,688 to £1,953
Nursing care London figure, because too few Croydon homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228.	£1,300	£2,060 to £2,276
Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Croydon homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979.	Not published separately	£1,889 to £2,049
Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Croydon homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283.	Not published separately	£2,114 to £2,340

Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.

Inspected most recently

Whitworth Lodge, 23 September 2026, Inadequate
Hayes Court, 22 May 2026, Requires improvement
Callum House, 18 May 2026, Good

Longest since a report

Roselands Residential Care Home, 15 December 2017, Good
Langley Oaks, 4 January 2018, Good
Norcrest, 17 February 2018, Good

Frequently asked questions about care homes in Croydon

How many care homes are there in Croydon?

Croydon has 92 CQC registered care homes: 1 Outstanding, 80 Good, 7 Requires improvement, 1 Inadequate, 3 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a care home cost in Croydon?

London Borough of Croydon pays an average of £1,168 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Croydon homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.

Which care homes in Croydon were inspected most recently?

Whitworth Lodge (23 September 2026), Hayes Court (22 May 2026) and Callum House (18 May 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.