Nursing Homes in South Croydon
South Croydon has 7 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 6 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
South Croydon at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in South Croydon, to help you judge the options below.
- 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%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 651 Wickham Road, Shirley, Croydon. Application for a 4 bed care home. Submitted 10 October 2025. Approved 15 December 2025. (3.4 miles away)
- 78 Croydon Road, Penge, London. Application for a 12 bed care home. Submitted 3 June 2026. Approved 7 October 2026. (4.5 miles away)
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Arranging Nursing Care in South Croydon and Meeting the Cost
The Assessment That Comes First
A care needs assessment records what a person requires across an ordinary day and whether those needs meet the national eligibility threshold. It is free to anyone who appears to need support, whatever their savings, and a relative providing care can request a separate assessment of their own needs. Families can approach the London Borough of Croydon to arrange both. Keep the written outcome, because every home you contact will ask for much the same information.
Fees and Who Contributes
Nursing care is charged as a weekly fee covering the room, meals, personal care and the nursing input the registration provides. Where eligible needs are identified and a financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold, the council may contribute, with an assessed amount paid from the person's income. Where needs arise mainly from health rather than social care, continuing healthcare funding is assessed separately by the health service, and a contribution towards registered nursing care may also apply. Anyone paying privately should ask for written confirmation of the fee, what falls outside it and how much notice precedes an increase.
Choosing Between the Nursing Homes Listed Here
Reading the Inspection Record
Six of the seven homes are rated Good and one is rated Requires Improvement. Where a judgement is lower, the report deserves reading rather than a quick assumption, since it states exactly what inspectors found and when. Each report divides its findings between safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, so a home marked down in one area may be sound in the others. Check the inspection date as well, because management changes.
Questions About Nursing Cover
The nursing registration is the reason for choosing one of these homes, so ask how it works in practice. Find out how many qualified nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, how often agency nurses are used, and how quickly a general practitioner or specialist can be reached. Ask how the home manages medication, pressure care, mobility and any condition specific to your relative.
What to Notice on a Visit
Go at a busy hour rather than a quiet one arranged for your convenience. Watch how staff speak to residents who take longer to answer, whether people look comfortable and occupied, and whether anyone explains what is about to happen. Ask what fills an ordinary day, how families are told when something changes and what would happen if needs increased further.
7 nursing homes in South Croydon
- Beechwood House · South Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
- St Johns Nursing Home · South Croydon, Croydon · CQC Requires improvement
- Tudor House Nursing Home · South Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
- James Terry Court · South Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
- Villa Maria Private Nursing Home · South Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
- Haling Park Care Home · South Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
- Croham Place · South Croydon, Croydon · CQC Good
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
- Croham Place, 8 January 2026, Good
- Beechwood House, 30 June 2023, Good
- Villa Maria Private Nursing Home, 24 March 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- Tudor House Nursing Home, 2 April 2020, Good
- James Terry Court, 15 October 2022, Good
- St Johns Nursing Home Limited, 3 February 2023, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in South Croydon
How many nursing homes are there in South Croydon?
South Croydon has 7 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in South 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 nursing homes in South Croydon were inspected most recently?
Croham Place (8 January 2026), Beechwood House (30 June 2023) and Villa Maria Private Nursing Home (24 March 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.