Rooms Available
Amberley Lodge
86 Downlands Rd, Purley, CR8 4JFCQC Rating Outstanding
Care available
From
£1,490
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteMental health
Care Homes in Purley
Your guide to the best care homes around Purley.
Care Homes in Purley
Rooms AvailableRed Court
27 Stanhope Rd, Croydon, CR0 5NSCQC Rating Good
Care availableFrom
£1,350
per week
ResidentialNursingRespiteConvalescentPalliative
Rooms AvailableBarchester Healthcare Chestnut Gardens
95 Foxley Ln, Purley, CR8 3HPCQC Rating Good
Located in the charming and sought after area of Purely, Croydon, Chestnut Gardens is a purpose-built care home offering expert 24-hour residential, dementia and respite care, as well as providing care for those with neurological conditions.
Care availableFrom
£1,682
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailablePurley Gardens
Russell Hill Rd, Purley, CR8 2LFCQC Rating Good
Located near Croydon, Purley Gardens is a friendly care home that provides life-enabling residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care to the elderly.
Care availableFrom
£1,400
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliativePhysiotherapy
Rooms AvailableOrford House
Orford House, Coulsdon, CR5 2XNCQC Rating Good
Nestled within scenic grounds behind Woodcote Park Golf Course, Orford House in Coulsdon offers exceptional residential care in a Georgian-style setting.
Care availableFrom
£1,425
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespitePalliative
Rooms AvailableRyelands
15 Beddington Gardens, Wallington, SM6 0JFCQC Rating Good
Ryelands, operated by MHA, is a distinguished care home in Wallington, offering residential, dementia, and respite care.
Care availableFrom
£1,593
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteMental healthPalliative
Rooms AvailableCedar View
1 Stanhope Rd, Croydon, CR0 5NSCQC Rating Good
Situated near Shirley in Surrey is Cedar View Care Centre that provides expert residential, dementia, nursing and respite care to the elderly.
Care availableFrom
£1,600
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliativePhysiotherapy
Rooms AvailableBarchester Healthcare Peony Court
58 Addiscombe Rd, Croydon, CR0 5PHCQC Rating GoodSituated in Park Hill, Croydon, Peony Court is a stunning purpose-built care home that provides expert residential and respite care to those in need.
Care availableFrom
£1,649
per week
ResidentialRespite
Rooms AvailableRokewood Court
20 Roke Rd, Kenley, CR8 5DYCQC Rating Good
A beautiful care home in leafy Kenley.
Care availableFrom
£1,725
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescentPalliativePhysiotherapy
Rooms AvailableHaling Park
46 Bramley Hill, South Croydon, CR2 6NSCQC Rating GoodLocated in South Croydon, Haling Park is a top rated private, luxury care home offering premier accommodation and an exceptional level of residential, nursing, dementia and respite care on an all-inclusive basis.
Care availableFrom
£1,850
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteMental healthPalliative
Rooms AvailableLavender Oaks
4 Metcalfe Ave, Carshalton, SM5 4AQCQC Rating Good
Part of the Porthaven Care Homes group, Lavender Oaks care home in Carshalton is an elegant care home providing 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in picturesque settings.
Care availableFrom
£2,045
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespite
Rooms AvailableHighfield House
92 Higher Dr, Purley, CR8 2HJCQC Rating Good
Highfield House, operated by The Fairlie Healthcare Group, is situated in the picturesque area of Purley.
Care availableFrom
£3,500
per week
ResidentialNursingRespitePalliativePhysiotherapy
Rooms AvailableBuxton Lodge
53 Buxton Ln, Caterham, CR3 5HLCQC Rating Requires improvement
Nestled in the charming town of Caterham‑on‑the‑Hill, Surrey, Buxton Lodge is a welcoming care home operated by Aurem Care.
Care availableFrom
£1,450
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespiteConvalescent
Near Purley
Rooms AvailableElizabeth Court
Elizabeth Ct, Elizabeth Court, CR3 5YJCQC Rating Good3.46 miles from centre
Elizabeth Court, operated by Anchor and located in Caterham, offers exceptional residential and dementia care within tranquil, well-maintained grounds.
Care availableFrom
£1,569
per week
ResidentialDementiaRespiteConvalescent
Rooms AvailableTennyson Grange
123 Westmead Rd, Sutton, SM1 4JECQC Rating Good3.14 miles from centreSituated in a quiet London suburb, Tennyson Grange is just stone’s throw away from a range of local shops and amenities, providing nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care.
Care availableFrom
£1,675
per week
ResidentialNursingDementiaRespitePalliative
Your Trusted Guide To Care Homes in Purley
Popular with families and with easy access to green spaces, Purley in south London is a great place for care seekers to live. We’ve curated a list of the best local care homes in the Purley area with a rating of ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which features all the different types of care homes. You'll find purpose-built residential care homes, nursing homes, and homes that provide dementia care.
Outstanding care homes like Amberley Lodge and Chestnut Gardens have so much to offer, from comfortable bedrooms and cosy communal spaces to gardens, a home cinema, an activity room and even a multi-faith room where residents can spend some peaceful reflection time.
The home’s activities coordinator makes sure that no two days are the same, with fun activities that range from cookery classes and arts and crafts to weekly markets.
If you’re exploring care home options in the area, why not look at South Croydon and Sutton too?
Written by Hannah Karim
Customer Care Lead
Hannah has several years of experience within the care sector and has received training from Integrated Care Board (ICB) leads, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) , and the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). Hannah also has an NHS Care Certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Here is some further information about care homes in Purley.
How many care homes are there in Purley?
We have 211 care homes in Purley. Our team of Care Experts hand-picks all our homes based on several factors, including the quality of care, facilities, and the home's culture.
What is the average cost of care in Purley?
Care home costs vary significantly across Purley. The average cost of care in Purley is £675 per week.
You could be eligible for care funding support in England from your local authority - you can check through a free financial assessment, which immediately follows a care needs assessment. You may also qualify for a form of NHS support, such as NHS continuing healthcare.
What's included in the weekly cost of a care home in Purley?
Typically, the weekly cost of a care home includes accommodation, the care itself, access to facilities, meals and snacks, housekeeping, social activities, and 24/7 support from carers and other staff members.
Additional extras in Purley may include hairdressing, chiropody, physiotherapy, other forms of therapy, trips out, and specialist equipment.
What factors affect Purley care home fees?
In Purley, care home fees vary based on factors such as the type of care needed (with nursing care costing more than residential care), the facilities and activities available, room size and other features, and the staff-to-resident ratio.
Homes in more central areas may be more expensive due to higher property and carer costs.
Are all care homes in Purley regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?
Yes, every Purley care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
The CQC checks care homes to ensure they're safe and well-run. They regularly conduct inspections and publish reports to help care-seekers make the right choice.
How many Purley care homes offer residential care?
1 Purley homes offer residential care. These provide respectful, day-to-day support with tasks like washing, dressing, mobility, and managing certain medications.
Residential care homes in Purley offer a safe setting for those who find it challenging to live independently, but don't have complex health needs.
What care homes in Purley offer dementia care?
2 care homes in Purley provide round-the-clock support for residents living with dementia.
These homes offer safe, supportive settings with staff trained to understand the needs of people experiencing memory loss or other dementia-related symptoms. Care is tailored to each resident, ensuring they're treated with the dignity and individuality they deserve. As dementia is a progressive condition, dementia care homes are equipped to adapt as needs change over time.
What Purley care homes offer respite care?
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 2 respite care homes in Purley that offer short-term stays.
Respite care is ideal when a regular carer needs a break, is on holiday, or is temporarily unable to provide care. Stays usually last a few weeks at a time and include the same level of support that permanent residents receive. You can find more information about respite care homes in Purley.
Average care home costs in Purley
- Average cost of residential care
- £2,224per week
- Average cost of nursing care
- £2,495per week
- Average cost of dementia care
- £1,586per week
- Average cost of nursing & dementia care
- £2,040per week
Purley's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission
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