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Albany Lodge

201 St James's Road, Croydon, London CR0 2BZ
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You went above and beyond to make this happen for us, and we really do appreciate that so muchDiane M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Albany Lodge, Croydon
Albany Lodge, Croydon
Albany Lodge, Croydon

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 care home can enjoy quality facilities including cosy communal areas and a hair salon. Each bedroom is tastefully decorated and has an en-suite bathroom. Outside the home features a beautifully landscaped garden with a patio area.

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Care Provided by Albany Lodge

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 100 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,600From £1,800
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,600From £1,800
Nursing CareFrom £1,850From £2,081
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,850From £2,081

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?

• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans

• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef

• Access to landscaped gardens

• Activities and lifestyle programme

• All utilities and other accommodation costs

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply an agreed hourly charge for this service.

Contact Albany Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self-Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

  • If you choose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Sarah Tucker (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 60+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: -1

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (100)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (100)

Visiting

  • No restrictions for visiting times.

Parking

  • Car park available via Milton Road.

Albany Lodge Reviews (115)

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Albany Lodge has a Review Score of 8.2 (8.150) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Albany Lodge has 115 reviews.

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Review from Celestina I (Wife of Resident) published on 3 December 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from M C (Wife of Resident) published on 5 August 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A B (Respite Resident) published on 13 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Art L (Husband of Resident) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Davina J (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Dawn C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from A A (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Kristal A (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Diane R (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from A B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sammie M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Michael M (Son of Resident) published on 8 January 2024 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Danielle M (Niece of Resident) published on 11 December 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Stephen W (Son of Resident) published on 23 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from R G (Nephew of Resident) published on 6 November 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Pamela H (Mother of Resident) published on 5 October 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Review from Terry J (Son of Resident) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 September 2023 Submitted via Website•
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Review from Sandra P (Resident / Service User) published on 31 July 2023 Submitted via Postal Card•
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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 06 June 2025
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Requires improvement
  • CaringRequires improvement
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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News (44) & Events (0)

News
  • 24 Sep 2026

    Alan Holloway, from Greenview Hall, has completed a 195 mile Coast to Coast hike across England, raising £710 for Surrey Search and Rescue — with Care UK set to match...

  • 16 Sep 2026

    Care UK is celebrating International Housekeeping Week by recognising the essential contribution housekeeping teams make to everyday life in the homes. Housekeeping teams play an important role in creating welcoming...

  • 16 Sep 2026

    Care UK colleagues are celebrating after winning two awards at this year’s Hotel Housekeeping Honours Awards ceremony. The awards recognise exceptional standards in housekeeping, highlighting individuals and teams who deliver...

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  • 23 Jul 2026Recipient: Care UK
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  • 26 Jun 2026Recipient: Care UK

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Meet the Team (1)

Sarah Tucker
Sarah TuckerJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2023

Frequently Asked Questions about Albany Lodge

What types of Care is Albany Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Albany Lodge have?

There are 100 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Albany Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Albany Lodge to the centre of Croydon?

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

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