Care Homes in CR5
The CR5 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 133 beds, falling under Sutton council. 11 are rated Good.
About care in CR5
CR5 covers Coulsdon, Old Coulsdon and Chipstead Valley on the Surrey border — a leafy commuter suburb at the southern edge of Greater London's Sutton borough. The 11 care homes hold 133 beds — a small average size suggesting a predominantly residential-care rather than large nursing-home model. Every rated home is Good (11 of 11); zero Requiring Improvement, Inadequate or Outstanding. The clean Good-sweep reflects the established, community-embedded nature of care provision in this area. Low bed totals mean availability can be tight; families should begin enquiries well ahead of anticipated need.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CR5 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in CR5, offering a combined 133 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CR5 have?
Of the 11 care homes in CR5: 0 are rated Outstanding; 11 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 CR5?
Orford House Residential Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in CR5, holding a CQC rating of Good with 29 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CR5 postcode?
The CR5 postcode area falls under Sutton. 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 CR5?
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 Sutton'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