Care Homes in CR4
The CR4 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 281 beds, falling under Merton council. 12 are rated Good.
About care in CR4
CR4 covers Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton — a densely populated inner-south-London suburb with an unusually strong care home quality record. All 12 CQC-registered care homes in CR4 are rated Good, with no Requires Improvement, Inadequate, or unrated providers across the 281 beds available. Dementia care and physical disability support are well-represented in local homes. Merton Council handles adult social care commissioning; their funded placement rates apply to eligible residents, and the borough's social work team can provide a care needs assessment and referral support. For families seeking a care home in south-west London, CR4 stands out as having a uniformly reliable quality baseline.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CR4 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in CR4, offering a combined 281 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CR4 have?
Of the 12 care homes in CR4: 0 are rated Outstanding; 12 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in CR4?
Fieldway Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in CR4, holding a CQC rating of Good with 68 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CR4 postcode?
The CR4 postcode area falls under Merton. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in CR4?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Merton's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data