Wilhelmina House

21 Park Hill Rise, Croydon CR0 5JF
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9.8 76 Reviews
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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, with tasteful decoration throughout the bedrooms and communal living areas and well maintained gardens for residents keen to spend time outside. Every bedroom has en suite facilities and a variety of activities are arranged and provided for their enjoyment.

The home delivers day care and respite services, providing people with a range of services including personal care.
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Care Provided

Type of Service

    Residential Home
  • For a maximum of 26 Service Users

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Other Care Provided

  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Magdalena Kuffel (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (26)

Wilhelmina House Reviews (76)

9.8

Wilhelmina House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Wilhelmina House has 76 reviews.

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Review from S L (Relative of Resident) published on 25 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What really stands out is the staff. Their dedication and genuine care for residents really shows. They go above and beyond. The facilities are always clean and the events are always well planned.
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Review from Chloe V (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely care home with amazing supportive staff. The food is lovely and the parties they host are always a great laugh!
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Review from Carol V (Niece of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff here are so friendly and kind. My aunt always praises this care home. She feels so happy and cared for and comfortable. Weekly food menu is always different with plenty of choice!
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Review from C G (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Great experience. Mum is well cared for and treated well. Staff are excellent, friendly, caring and helpful. A slight frustration with the recent lift situation, but rectified now (difficult for mum's mobility to be restored after a prolonged time on the corridor/in her room only). However, apart from
this excellent.
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Review from J M (Son of Resident) published on 20 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father was a resident at Wilhelmina House from February 2024 to May 2025. He sadly passed away in June 2025 . But in the short time he was there he was very happy there. He particularly enjoyed the friendliness of the staff.
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Review from Judith C (Niece of Resident) published on 18 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt moved in just 3 days ago. The home and all areas are fabulous. The staff are fantastic. They are friendly empathetic and genuine they have supported me too as going through this process is not easy. Today was their garden party it was brilliant. I am very happy with Wilhelmina House.
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Review from H J (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always a friendly welcome. The whole house is comfortable and has plenty of space to allow you to meet and chat with other residents/families or find a quiet corner. Rooms are bright and comfortable and kept very clean.
Staff are always attentive and helpful and we have no worries about the care provided.
The garden and grounds are lovely and very easy for people with limited mobility to walk around. Food is great.
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Review from K M (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandma has been a resident since Oct 24. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by a particularly lovely member of staff, we knew this was home for her. We love the place, staff, and ambience and have made this our 'family home' too.
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Review from C S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased with the care and service my grandmother is receiving. The staff are very friendly and the activities are great. The home is beautiful and well-kept. Highly recommend!
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for your lovely review, I will pass on to all the staff at Wilhelmina.

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Review from L W (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The manager and her team at Wilhelmina House are so kind and patient. They look after my mother with such care and dignity. The home is spotless and the food is very good. I couldn't be happier with the home.
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for your lovely review. We will pass this on to all the team at Wilhelmina.

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Review from S J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very welcoming staff at all times. The staff have gone over and above to make my mother very comfortable. She has a particular fondness for one staff member, the first person to greet her and make her welcome. My mother has settled in and with the improvement of the weather, she loves to sit in the
beautiful garden.
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad that your mum has settled in so well and at our residents meeting last week she commented that she is very happy here.

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Review from Sarah B (Wife of Resident) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband spent two months here following a stroke, as our home was being refurbished. Wilhelmina House has a peaceful, calm atmosphere and a lovely garden. It is well laid out and furnished, and staff work hard to maintain a very high standard of cleanliness. The home is well-run and managed. Staff
are friendly, supportive and very responsive. My husband felt safe and well cared for here and he was encouraged to take steps to regain his mobility and independence.
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Review from Gillian P (Respite Resident) published on 15 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have been here for 3 weeks and I have been very happy. Everything is excellent.
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you, it was a pleasure having you with us. We are glad you enjoyed your respite stay.

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Review from A N (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It has been a very difficult transition for Mum to move into a home. I looked at a few and found Wilhelmina House to be the best choice by far. It has such a lovely warm, friendly atmosphere. The first thing that hit me was the light, garden and calm atmosphere. It's such a serene, tranquil space with
lots of places to relax. The staff are delightful. I have always found all the staff to be kind, helpful, friendly and smiling. Mum is not easy to please and does find the food not to her taste. I haven't tried it of course so only going from what she says. From my own perspective, I love Wilhelmina and am so happy mum is here.
Reply from Magdalena Kuffel, Home Manager at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for the lovely review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review from H W (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I would be hard-pushed to find another home that could compete with Wilhelmina House. Mum has lived here very happily for several years and always tells me how good it is when I visit. I'm grateful for those who care and encourage her. I know my concerns are answered promptly and good contact is maintained
between the staff and myself.
Reply from Magdalena Kuffel, Home Manager at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for the lovely review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review from Alex G (Nephew of Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
What a fantastic place for all residents. The staff do everything and go over and above their duties. Great job!
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for the lovely review, we really do appreciate it.

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Review from Beverley B (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has settled in very well at Wilhelmina House. She very much enjoys the wide range of activities. The staff are all excellent, always friendly and efficient. I am sure she will continue to be happy and thrive here.
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad that your mum has settled into Wilhelmina.

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Review from M L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I find the atmosphere and friendly approach of the care staff encouraging. The facilities are also very good, beautiful garden and enjoyable social garden events which have been lively.
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for the lovely review, your mum makes us all smile.

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Review from L C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 30 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We find the staff very friendly and helpful. Mum is also very happy. Maybe there can be an improvement in the taste of food and also maybe the communications between residents family. Otherwise really happy that mum is happy. At the end of the day, that's all that matters.
Reply from Sarah Ward, Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for your lovely review, we are glad that your mum is happy.

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Review from Janet M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wilhelmina House is a delight. My 96-year-old father has been here for around 6 months and it has very quickly come to feel like home for him and that is wholly because of the lovely staff who work here.
The home itself is modern, bright and spacious, with beautiful well kept gardens. The staff always
have a smile on their faces and my father is always commenting on how kind and caring they are. They are very flexible - my father opts to have breakfast in his room and then joins the other residents for lunch and tea. There is a steady supply of food and drinks throughout the day.
They take care of all his medical needs and there is a GP who visits weekly. The house is part of the Whitgift Foundation who put a lot of effort into arranging activities most days for residents and in recent weeks there have been coffee mornings, a barbecue and garden party for residents and their families.
It is a very happy care home that he and my brother and I are very grateful to have found.
Reply from Sarah Ward, Whitgift Care Administrator at Wilhelmina House

Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad that your father settled in so quickly to our lovely home and has made friends with the other residents.

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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.832)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.832) out of 10 for Wilhelmina House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 28 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.832 for Wilhelmina House is calculated as follows: ( (282 Excellents x 5) + (46 Goods x 4) + (5 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 333 Ratings = 4.832
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Wilhelmina House is based on 28 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 26 registered maximum number of service users is 5.2, which has been reached with 28 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Mar 2018

Overall Good

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  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Magdalena

Magdalena Kuffel

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2018

I have always had a passion for working with older people as I believe I can contribute and make a meaningful difference in their lives.


I started as a Care Assistant and I was supported to progress my career to Home Manager. Wilhelmina House, residents and staff alike are like a family to me.

Frequently Asked Questions about Wilhelmina House

What types of Care is Wilhelmina House registered for?

Older Person Care is the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) category of Care.

How many Rooms does Wilhelmina House have?

There are 26 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Wilhelmina House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Wilhelmina House to the centre of Croydon?

0.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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