Longmead House
Residential care home · Caterham
1 Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HG
Run by Bridget Catherina McAleese
- Requires improvementCQC · Aug 2025
- 6.8Our score
- Beds23
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01883 340686
Inspectors asked it to improve: Responsive and Well-led
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 18 August 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Longmead House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Requires improvement
- Register number
- 1-121007650
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Longmead House
Residential, respite and dementia care are offered at Longmead House, an independently run home in a Victorian building with 17 well-equipped rooms and cultivated grounds. Owner-manager Catherina McAleese leads a team that includes qualified and experienced care staff, with an established senior presence on site.
The home aims to make the move into residential care easier while encouraging residents to retain as much independence as possible. Rooms include en-suite facilities, and the building has modern care-friendly bathrooms and a lift. Visitor parking is available in the grounds, while local shops, cafés and restaurants are within a five-minute walk.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Caterham
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Lodge Rest HomeCaterham | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Buxton Lodge Care HomeCaterham | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Bracken LodgeCaterham | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Westhill Care HomeCaterham | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Courthill Care HomeCaterham | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Owner-managed Victorian care home
- Five-minute walk to local amenities
Suits: Older people seeking independent residential or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
1 Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HG
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Longmead House provide?
Longmead House provides residential, respite and dementia care in a Victorian care home setting.
When did Longmead House open as a care home?
Longmead House first opened as a care home in the 1960s, after the building was adapted and remodelled while retaining its original period features.
How large is the care team at Longmead House?
The staff group consists of 18 people across care, kitchen, facilities and domestic teams, with qualified and experienced staff supporting residents.
Has Longmead House been independently managed for many years?
Yes. The current proprietor and manager acquired the home in 1987 and undertook a substantial modernisation and upgrade programme.
How much does Longmead House cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Longmead House for its weekly fee. As a guide, Surrey council paid on average £1,049 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.