Your guide to the best care homes around Croydon.
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Finding the right care home in Croydon can feel like a big step - especially when you’re searching on behalf of a loved one. At Lottie, we’re here to guide you through the process with compassion and expert advice you can trust. We’ve handpicked Croydon’s top-rated homes, with detailed listings and personalised support to help you make confident choices.
This area in South London offers the best of both worlds: leafy residential neighbourhoods and excellent transport links to central London that make it easy for family and friends to visit. Croydon is also well-served by key healthcare services such as Croydon University Hospital.
Care homes listed on Lottie, including Amberley Lodge and Wilhelmina House have been selected for their high-quality care and thoughtfully designed settings. Many include luxurious facilities like en-suite rooms, landscaped gardens, stylish communal areas, private dining rooms, beauty salons, and cinema lounges. We also highlight homes with companion suites, ideal for couples who want to stay together while receiving the care they need. These homes are managed by trusted providers such as Barchester Healthcare and Care UK.
Croydon homes provide everyday personal care that focuses on support with tasks relating to personal hygiene, along with specialist support for people living with complex conditions such as Parkinson’s or dementia. Rehabilitative care is also available following an operation or injury.
Every home listed above is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and reviewed by our Care Experts, who are here to answer your questions and build you a free personalised shortlist of care homes.
Cedar View - Situated in Shirley, Cedar View boasts various state-of-the-art facilities. The most popular include comfortable communal lounges, bright dining areas and tranquil gardens. Cedar View prides itself on the level of specialised care they are able to offer, and many of the spaces within this home have been specifically designed with dementia residents in mind.
Red Court - You’ll find this home just east of Croydon’s town centre. The Red Court team provide residential and nursing care on a permanent or short-term respite basis. If your loved one enjoys being kept busy, the activity team will ensure they’ve always got something to do, with pampering sessions, gentle exercise, gardening, and trips to local museums and galleries all popular choices.
Whitgift House - This home is located within the grounds of the Whitgift School in South Croydon. We love this beautiful building, and the interior is packed with fantastic facilities. The majority of the spacious bedrooms are en-suite, while residents can spend time in the communal dining spaces, lounges and gardens, where picnics and parties are often held.
Here is some further information about care homes in Croydon.
We have 1350 care homes in Croydon. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Croydon, the average cost of care is £1,085. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Croydon care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 6 in Croydon that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Croydon offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 8 care homes in Croydon that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Croydon provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 7 Croydon care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Croydon can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 11 care homes in Croydon that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Croydon provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
5 Croydon care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
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Care Quality Commission