Best Care Homes in Croydon (2026)
129 care homes compared by CQC rating, type, beds, and specialisms.
Care Home Comparison Table
| Care Home | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amberley Lodge - Purley | Outstanding | Nursing | 60 |
| Tigh Sogan | Outstanding | Residential | 6 |
| Jean Garwood House | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Foxley Lodge Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 22 |
| Callum House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Roselawn House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Gate Lodge | Good | Residential | 21 |
| Hayes Court | Good | Nursing | 55 |
| The Eadmund | Good | Residential | 15 |
| Hollybank Residential Home | Good | Residential | 17 |
| NAS House | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Hill House Care Home | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| Westside Care Home | Good | Nursing | 30 |
| Beth Ezra | Good | Residential | 20 |
| Foxley Lane | Good | Residential | 8 |
| The White House Care Home | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Hunters Lodge | Good | Residential | 9 |
| Brigstock House | Good | Residential | 8 |
| Dunheved Lodge | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Parkview Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 88 |
| Jordan Lodge | Good | Residential | 14 |
| Scott House | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Russell Hill Lodge | Good | Residential | 18 |
| Brighton Road | Good | Residential | 4 |
| Liberty Lodge | Good | Nursing | 5 |
| Addington House | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Evergreen Lodge | Good | Residential | 12 |
| Norbury Hall | Good | Residential | 81 |
| Acorn Lodge - Croydon | Good | Residential | 39 |
| Acorn House - Croydon | Good | Residential | 31 |
| Carlene House | Good | Residential | 10 |
| Heatherwood Care Centre | Good | Residential | 23 |
| Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 100 Woodcote Grove Road | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Peony Court | Good | Residential | 40 |
| Red Court Care Home | Good | Nursing | 35 |
| Whitworth Lodge | Good | Residential | 6 |
| Tudor House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 44 |
| The Manse Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 35 |
| Unicorn House | Good | Residential | 11 |
| Beulah Vista Care Home | Good | Nursing | 62 |
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Choosing a Care Home in Croydon
With 129 care homes in Croydon, families have 113 well-rated options to choose from. 8 homes currently require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting. The area has 39 nursing homes for people with complex medical needs, alongside 90 residential homes.
We recommend shortlisting 3–5 homes, visiting each in person, and using our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Pay attention to staffing levels, the atmosphere on the day, and how staff interact with residents. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including local authority support and NHS Continuing Healthcare — is also essential before making a decision.
Croydon care homes offer specialist support for residential care, learning disability care, mental health care, dementia care and more. Use the links below to filter homes by care type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Croydon?
Croydon has 129 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 3,519 beds across the area.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Croydon?
Croydon has 2 Outstanding-rated care homes and 111 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding is the highest possible CQC grade and means inspectors found exceptional, person-centred care.
What types of care are available in Croydon?
Croydon has 39 nursing care homes and 90 residential homes, including 54 specialising in dementia care. Other specialisms include residential care, learning disability care, mental health care.
What should I look for when choosing a care home in Croydon?
Start with the CQC rating — Outstanding and Good-rated homes have passed independent inspections. Then visit in person: speak with staff and current residents' families, ask about staffing levels, activities, and how they handle changing health needs. Our choosing guide walks you through each step.
How are care home fees funded in Croydon?
Croydon Council will carry out a care needs and financial assessment for those seeking local authority funding. Anyone with assets above £23,250 typically funds their own care. NHS Continuing Healthcare is available for complex medical needs. See our funding guide for full details.