Care Homes in CR8
The CR8 postcode district has 35 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 1,099 beds, falling under Croydon council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 31 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in CR8
CR8 covers Purley, Kenley, and Coulsdon in the London Borough of Croydon — an outer-south London district with 35 CQC-registered care homes, 1,099 beds, and a high nursing care presence (11 homes). One home holds Outstanding status: Amberley Lodge in Purley, a larger nursing-focused facility. The London Borough of Croydon administers social care; as an Outer London authority, Croydon has its own commissioning rates which differ from Surrey County Council (which covers immediately adjacent areas like Caterham and Redhill). One quirk of CR8 is that some homes in Purley are closer geographically to Surrey than to central Croydon — families should confirm which local authority is responsible for the specific home's commissioning before beginning the assessment process. Croydon University Hospital is the main acute trust. CR8's suburban green setting — particularly in Kenley and Coulsdon — gives it a different character from inner-London care markets, with lower fees than central London but broadly comparable quality. The A23 corridor gives good road access to families travelling from both London and Surrey, making CR8 homes practical for spread-out families.
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Russell Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the CR8 postcode area?
There are 35 CQC-registered care homes in CR8, offering a combined 1,099 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in CR8 have?
Of the 35 care homes in CR8: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 31 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 2 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 CR8?
Amberley Lodge - Purley is among the highest-rated care homes in CR8, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 60 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the CR8 postcode?
The CR8 postcode area falls under Croydon. 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 CR8?
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 Croydon'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