Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Residential care home · London
138 College Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1XE
Run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
- GoodCQC · Aug 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds21
- Type of careResidential
- Phone020 8670 3740
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 3 August 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-120089413
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities
Athol House provides residential support for disabled adults, including people with older age, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults. It is a care home without nursing, within the wider Leonard Cheshire organisation, which also supports people with complex care needs through residential, nursing and supported living services.
The setting is suited to people who want support while retaining as much independence and choice as possible. Its wider service offer includes care accommodation, supported living, respite care and daytime centres, although the local home’s specific arrangements should be discussed directly. Athol House is a residential care home without nursing for adults needing ongoing support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with London
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood HouseLondon | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| High View Care Services Limited - 9 High View RoadLondon | 0.7 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Holmbury Dene (Respite)London | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Lawrie Park LodgeLondon | 0.9 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Parkview Nursing HomeLondon | 1 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Leonard Cheshire Disability
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple House - Care Home Learning DisabilitiesLondon | Good | 8.0 | |
| Springfield - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesBromley | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Cecilia's - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesBromley | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chipstead Lake - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesSevenoaks | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Heatherley - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesCopthorne | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Seven Springs - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesTunbridge Wells | Good | 7.4 | |
| Hydon Hill - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesGodalming | Requires improvement | 5.0 | |
| Sobell Lodge - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesStaplehurst | Requires improvement | 5.6 | |
| Bells Piece - Care Home Learning DisabilitiesFarnham | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Lavender Fields - Care Home with NursingHitchin | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Symonds House - Care Home with Nursing Physical DisabilitiesHitchin | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fethneys Living Options - Care Home Physical DisabilitiesWorthing | Requires improvement | 6.8 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Learning disability support
- Part of Leonard Cheshire
Suits: Disabled adults needing residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
138 College Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 1XE
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Questions families ask
How much does Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities for its weekly fee. As a guide, Southwark council paid on average £1,005 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities whether it takes residents funded by Southwark council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.