With quiet neighbourhoods and strong healthcare links, including St Helier Hospital and The Royal Marsden, Sutton is a reassuring location for later-life care. This south London borough is also packed with idyllic green spaces, and residents are often taken on trips to the much-loved Beddington Park and Manor Park - the perfect opportunity for fresh air and socialising with fellow residents.
In care homes such as Tennyson Grange and Lavender Oaks, both rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), family involvement is encouraged from the very beginning. Many homes provide carer information sessions, welcome meetings, and regular one-to-one updates. Some also offer digital portals where relatives can track daily care notes, photos, and meal logs, helping families feel connected - even when they can’t visit in person.
Whatever your care needs, rest assured you’ll find something suitable in this London borough. You can filter by care type and specialist care services above, with residential, nursing and dementia care all available on a permanent or short-term basis in multiple homes that are managed by trusted operators like Porthaven Care Homes and Care UK. Our detailed listings above are packed with other essential information, such as recent inspection reports, activities, and facilities.
Smaller, family-run residences focus on familiarity and consistent care, while more modern settings boast facilities like cinema rooms, fine dining spaces, sensory gardens, spa-style bathrooms, and private en-suite bedrooms.
Do you need extra information or support to make a final decision? Whatever stage of the care journey you’re at, our Care Experts can help you compare homes in Sutton that match your or your loved one’s practical and personal priorities, including creating a personalised shortlist of care homes with availability, sent straight to your inbox.
Best care homes in Sutton
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Lavender Oaks - If you enjoy lovely views, then Lavender Oaks is a great choice, with the home surrounded by woodland and rolling hills. Residents enjoy spending their time in the comfortable communal areas, the cinema room, the café and the luxurious beauty salon.
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Belmont House - This care home has a ‘Good’ CQC rating, the second highest available, and provides a range of care types, including residential and 24/7 nursing care. These are available to people living with dementia, while short-term respite care is also offered if your loved one needs care for a few weeks while you or other carers take a well-earned break from these duties.
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Signature at Banstead - You’ll be near a high street packed with shops and cafés when living in Signature at Banstead. South of Sutton’s town centre, this home has created an extensive activity programme that changes throughout the year. Trips and creative activities are particularly popular with residents. We love the large garden as well, which is the perfect place to explore or relax during the warmer months.