Care Homes in SM5
The SM5 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 161 beds, falling under Sutton council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in SM5
SM5 covers Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton — a well-regarded residential suburb known for its conservation area, ponds and historic Carshalton House, and part of the London Borough of Sutton's adult social care commissioning area. The 10 care homes across SM5 hold 161 beds with a strong average rating of 4.1 and no Inadequate-rated providers; Sutton Council's adult social care department has maintained a relatively stable commissioning framework and is active in quality assurance visits alongside CQC inspections. The area's green spaces, good schools and proximity to St Helier Hospital make it an attractive setting for older residents, and several homes here run intergenerational programmes with local schools and the Whitehall Park conservation area nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SM5 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in SM5, offering a combined 161 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SM5 have?
Of the 10 care homes in SM5: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in SM5?
Rafael Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SM5, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 6 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SM5 postcode?
The SM5 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 SM5?
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