Care Homes for Older People in and around South Croydon

Q: Older Person Care Home costs in and around South-Croydon

The average costs for older person care homes in and around South-Croydon can vary depending on the type of care required. Please refer to the detailed breakdown for more information.

Q: How many older person care homes are there in South-Croydon?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in South-Croydon, including 18 Nursing Homes & 12 Residential Care Homes.

Q: Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in South-Croydon?

Respite Care is offered by 29 elderly care homes in South-Croydon including Tudor House, Barchester Chestnut Gardens Care Home & Gate Lodge.

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Browse 30 South Croydon Older Person Care Homes

Avg. Review Score 9.3
Total 1,608 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,528 per week

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Tudor House

4 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon CR2 7EA

0.5 miles from centre of South Croydon

1045 Reviews

"I have always found the staff at Tudor House very cheerful, kind, patient and caring which is why my brother feels safe, comfortable and..."Read all 45 reviews

from £1,500 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner Assured Services Ltd

Tudor House is a purpose-built, privately owned residential nursing home located on a quiet residential road in South Croydon. The home is conveniently situated close to local amenities including the... Read more

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Barchester Chestnut Gardens Care Home

95 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3HP

1.9 miles from centre of South Croydon

1031 Reviews

28 3

"Chestnut Gardens has given my mother a beautiful home, She is supported with care, respect and dignity I recommend it with no..."Read all 31 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 72 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Newly opened, Chestnut Gardens Care Home offers 24-hour residential, respite and dementia care. Care is provided based on individual needs, and the service can deliver both short and long terms plans... Read more

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Gate Lodge

1 Upper Woodcote Village, Purley CR8 3HE

2.5 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.832 Reviews

"Needed a local care home for mum's respite pending local authority assessment for a permanent placement. The management were excellent in..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 21 rooms

Gate Lodge is a well-established, 21 bedded residential home for the elderly, which is registered by the London Borough of Croydon. The home was founded in 1984. It is situated in a quiet residential... Read more

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James Terry Court

90 Haling Park Road, South Croydon CR2 6NF

0.4 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.875 Reviews

12 1

"We cannot thank the team at James Terry care home enough for the incredible care they give our mum, they looked after our dad with such..."Read all 75 reviews

from £1,453 / weekSize 76 rooms

Group/Owner The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)

James Terry Court is situated in South Croydon, Surrey, and is surrounded by landscaped gardens. The Home provides residential care, nursing and residential dementia support. The Home operates as a safe... Read more

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Amberley Lodge

86 Downlands Road, Purley CR8 4JF

2.2 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.870 Reviews

32 3

"An amazing care home with great people, staff, and community experience. The activities are so fun and inclusive - like the Saturday fun..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,490 / weekSize 60 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Amberley Lodge is a CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated care home (May 2024) in Purley, Surrey. The dedicated team provide personalised residential and dementia care in wonderful surroundings. The Surrey care... Read more

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Barchester Peony Court Care Home

58 Addiscombe Road, Croydon CR0 5PH

1.3 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.871 Reviews

28 1

"We are extremely pleased with the care and support provided by the team at Croydon. Charles reassured us before he went in for 2 weeks..."Read all 71 reviews

from £1,800 / weekSize 40 rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Peony Court is a lively, friendly boutique style care home built with residents comfort in mind and conveniently situated just a few minutes from East Croydon Station with easy access to Bromley, London,... Read more

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Wilhelmina House

21 Park Hill Rise, Croydon CR0 5JF

1.2 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.894 Reviews

"We could not have hoped for a better home for our mum age 96 when she could no longer live on her own. All the staff go above and beyond to..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 26 rooms

Group/Owner John Whitgift Foundation

Wilhelmina House offers residents both long and short term care options, with residential care provided by a dedicated team of care assistants. The home has been purpose built to support older people,... Read more

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Haling Park

46 Bramley Hill, South Croydon CR2 6NS

0.6 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.889 Reviews

21 2

"I cannot express how amazing all staff have been with settling my dad Chris Hartfield in Staff have been very friendly & attentive..."Read all 89 reviews

from £1,950 / weekSize 62 rooms

Haling Park is a private, luxury care home that offers premier accommodation and the highest levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite Care on an All-Inclusive basis. The home has been uniquely... Read more

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Rokewood Court

Rokewood Court, 20 Roke Road, Purley CR8 5DY

2.4 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.878 Reviews

17 1

"My dad has been a resident for 4 months and is very pleased with the care he is receiving. All staff are welcoming, and the care plan in..."Read all 78 reviews

from £1,750 / weekSize 64 rooms

Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Rokewood Court Care Home in Kenley, is a luxury care home offering high-quality residential, dementia and respite care. As part of Cinnamon Care Collection, an award-winning provider recognised by carehome.co.uk... Read more

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Whitgift House

76 Brighton Road, South Croydon CR2 6AB

0.2 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.751 Reviews

17 1

"My gorgeous Grandad spent his final few weeks at Whitgift House and I have nothing but praise to sing for this care home. The staff at..."Read all 51 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 36 rooms

Group/Owner John Whitgift Foundation

Whitgift House, part of Whitgift Care, is a modern care home which provides a range of services, including: full nursing care, day care and sheltered flats which promote independent living. All residents... Read more

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Red Court Care Home

27 Stanhope Road, Croydon CR0 5NS

0.8 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.7105 Reviews

"I'm very happy with the care my mother is receiving. Friendly and attentive staff - and she has a great room too, which overlooks the..."Read all 105 reviews

from £1,375 / weekSize 35 rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Red Court is a listed building that has been sensitively modernised, whilst retaining many original features, and provides nursing, residential, palliative, respite and convalescence care. The home... Read more

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Hall Grange

Shirley Church Road, Shirley, Croydon CR9 5AL

2.1 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.673 Reviews

15 3

"Mum went into 'Hall Grange' new years eve 2025. As a daughter I couldnt fault the care everyone showed her. Mums only complaint was the..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,792 / weekSize 86 rooms

Group/Owner MHA

Hall Grange, in Shirley, Croydon, offers a person-centred service for residents with old age related care needs within a spacious and comfortable interior that makes the most of carers' skills and talents.... Read more

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Cedar View

1 Stanhope Road, Croydon CR0 5NS

0.8 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.679 Reviews

6 3

"My mum became a resident of Cedar View in May and to say that my sister and I were devastated that mum had to go into a care home is an..."Read all 79 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 65 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Located in Croydon, Cedar View provides round the clock residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and respite basis. Residents at the purpose-built care home can enjoy quality facilities... Read more

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Westside Care Home

106 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3NB

1.9 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.646 Reviews

19 1

"My brother was at Westside, and he was looked after so well by all of the staff, he had dementia for a long time, but everyone was..."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,650 / weekSize 30 rooms

Group/Owner Carey Care

Established in 1954 and now celebrating over 70 years of Care, Westside Care Home is part of a third-generation family-run small group of Care Homes based in Surrey. Specialising in twenty-four-hour Nursing... Read more

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Purley Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection

21-27 Russell Hill Road, Purley CR8 2LF

1.6 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.2140 Reviews

"My mother-in-law has settled in very well and she is flourishing at Purley Gardens. The care she receives is of a very high standard. I am..."Read all 140 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 119 rooms

Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Purley Gardens offers high-quality personalised residential, dementia and nursing care to those in the Purley, Surrey and South London areas. Respite care is also available whilst you recover after a... Read more

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Purley View Nursing Home

20 Brighton Road, Purley CR8 3AB

1.7 miles from centre of South Croydon

8.842 Reviews

"The home is clean and smells fresh. All residents are clean and look well. My dad enjoys a lot of the food and tea and biscuits are given..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,700 / weekSize 39 rooms

Group/Owner Glancestyle Care Homes plc

Purley View is a 35-bed nursing home located in the heart of Purley. Having been in the care sector since 1986, Purley View Nursing Home thrives on quality, passion and clinical excellence, hence it has... Read more

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Barrington Lodge Nursing Home

9-15 Morland Road, Croydon CR0 6HA

1.7 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.6131 Reviews

"A very pleasant and pleasing establishment. This care home is always clean and organised. The staff are always acting in a caring and..."Read all 131 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 44 rooms

Group/Owner A&R Care Ltd

Barrington Lodge Nursing Home is a well-established care home located in a quiet residential area in Croydon. Provides 24 hour respite care, care with nursing, EMI nursing, long term care for people who... Read more

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Albany Lodge

201 St James's Road, Croydon CR0 2BZ

1.6 miles from centre of South Croydon

8.2115 Reviews

5 3

"This care and nursing home, Albany Lodge, has done so well for my husband, who came in with a terrible bed sore. The care and love shown to..."Read all 115 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 100 rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

Located in Croydon, Albany Lodge provides round the clock residential, dementia and nursing care on a permanent and respite basis, as well as compassionate end of life care. Residents at the Surrey... Read more

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Beechwood House

40 Beechwood Road, Sanderstead, South Croydon CR2 0AA

0.8 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.168 Reviews

"All the staff at the Beechwood Care Home are very approachable, welcoming, polite and supportive. I have always seen a hands on approach..."Read all 68 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 23 rooms

Group/Owner A&R Care Ltd

Beechwood House is a comfortable care facility ideal for older people's and dementia care, together with many other specialist conditions. The home offers a peaceful environment also ideal for respite... Read more

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Villa Maria Nursing Home

62/68 Croham Road, South Croydon CR2 7BB

0.3 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.132 Reviews

16 1

"My dad has been a resident at Villa Maria since September 2025, when he needed next level nursing care. At first my dad was quite..."Read all 32 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 26 rooms

Villa Maria is a private nursing home located in South Croydon, Surrey offering a 'home-from-home' atmosphere. Residents at Villa Maria are given the opportunity to enjoy a positive and quality life... Read more

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Lloyd Park Nursing Home

84 Coombe Road, entrance on Castlemaine Avenue, Croydon CR0 5RA

0.8 miles from centre of South Croydon

8.913 Reviews

"The care is excellent. My mum is treated so well by the staff and always with dignity. It's clever that they are genuinely fond of her and..."Read all 13 reviews

Size 18 rooms

Group/Owner Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd

Lloyd Park is a modern and highly-skilled care facility owned by Heatherwood Nursing Home, that can show a proven record in functioning as satisfying elderly care accommodation for a wide range of individual... Read more

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St John's Nursing Home Ltd

129 Haling Park Road, South Croydon CR2 6NN

0.5 miles from centre of South Croydon

8.227 Reviews

"I have been Very happy with the care and excellent facilities. Food is great too with a nice variety of high quality dishes for lunch...."Read all 27 reviews

Size 58 rooms

Group/Owner Prime Care Group

St John's Nursing Home is a well-established care home located in a quiet residential area in South Croydon, Surrey. They provide 24 hour care offering nursing, residential, dementia care, respite, palliative,... Read more

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Heatherwood Care Centre

47 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3EH

1.7 miles from centre of South Croydon

7.630 Reviews

"My father is in this home for 7 months now. The home is amazing. Staff excellent. He's a changed man. Very happy here...."Read all 30 reviews

Size 23 rooms

Group/Owner Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd

Heatherwood Care Centre is dedicated to providing: · High-quality residential dementia care and personal care · A safe and friendly home · A clean and homely ambience · An enhanced quality... Read more

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Coombe Vale Care Home

16 Birdhurst Road, South Croydon CR2 7EA

0.5 miles from centre of South Croydon

Opening Nov 2026

Size 63 rooms

Group/Owner Assured Services Ltd

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The Params Care Ltd

18 Foxley Lane, Purley CR8 3ED

1.7 miles from centre of South Croydon

from £1,000 / weekSize 13 rooms

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Heavers Court

122/124 Selhurst Road, Selhurst, London SE25 6LL

2.4 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.627 Reviews

Size 60 rooms

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Shepherds Corner

132/134 St James's Road, Croydon CR0 2UY

1.7 miles from centre of South Croydon

Size 13 rooms

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Foxley Lodge

24/26 Foxley Hill Road, Purley CR8 2HB

1.8 miles from centre of South Croydon

7.910 Reviews

Size 22 rooms

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Langley Oaks

2 Langley Oaks Avenue, Selsdon, South Croydon CR2 8DH

1.4 miles from centre of South Croydon

9.031 Reviews

Size 60 rooms

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Warren Court

5 Warren Road, Purley CR8 1AF

1.4 miles from centre of South Croydon

8.33 Reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 19 rooms

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Croydon Older Person Care Homes

Older Person Care Home costs in and around South Croydon

Average older person care home costs in and around South Croydon by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 6 older person care homes with fees listed in and around South Croydon.

Type of Care Provided	South Croydon	London	England	UK
Residential Care	£1,513	£1,580	£1,309	£1,314
Residential Dementia Care	£1,636	£1,647	£1,339	£1,345
Nursing Care	£1,717	£1,829	£1,571	£1,556
Nursing Dementia Care	£1,750	£1,871	£1,586	£1,577
All Care Types	£1,528	£1,597	£1,320	£1,327

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on older person care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our older person care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in South Croydon Care Homes by care type

Average cost of Residential Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.

£1,513 per week

4.4% below London average
15.6% above England average
15.1% above UK average

Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 5 care homes with fees listed.

£1,636 per week

0.7% below London average
22.2% above England average
21.6% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Care from 7 care homes with fees listed.

£1,717 per week

6.5% below London average
9.3% above England average
10.3% above UK average

Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.

£1,750 per week

6.9% below London average
10.3% above England average
11.0% above UK average

How many older person care homes are there in South Croydon?

There are 30 Older Person Care Homes in South Croydon, including 18 Nursing Homes & 12 Residential Care Homes.

Which older person care homes in South Croydon have the highest Review Score?

Tudor House, Barchester Chestnut Gardens Care Home & Gate Lodge are some of the older person care homes with the highest Review Score in South Croydon.

Which older person care homes in South Croydon offer Nursing Care?

Tudor House, James Terry Court & Amberley Lodge are some of the 16 Nursing Homes in South Croydon.

How many elderly care homes offer Dementia Care in South Croydon?

There are 21 elderly care homes offering Dementia Care in South Croydon including Tudor House, Barchester Chestnut Gardens Care Home & Gate Lodge.

Which elderly care homes offer Respite Care in South Croydon?

Respite Care is offered by 29 elderly care homes in South Croydon including Tudor House, Barchester Chestnut Gardens Care Home & Gate Lodge.

How many older person care homes listings in South Croydon have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 27 older person care homes listed with Reviews.

Which elderly care homes in South Croydon have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 4 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which elderly care homes in South Croydon have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Elderly Care Home Awards in South Croydon include Barchester Chestnut Gardens Care Home & Tudor House.