Mental health care homes in Croydon

Updated

Croydon has 58 mental health care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 16 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding, 43 Good, 7 Requires improvement and 1 Inadequate. 5 homes are not rated yet. Croydon council paid on average £1,255 a week for a residential care place and £1,186 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Croydon (127)

Croydon at a glance

58on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding2
  • Good43
  • Requires improvement7
  • Inadequate1
  • Not yet rated5
  • 85% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.7 / 10
  • Types of care69% offer elderly care
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Croydon on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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58 mental health care homes in Croydon

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Amberley Lodge - Purley

Run by Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

86 Downlands Road, Purley, CR8 4JF
OutstandingCQC · May 2024
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Amberley Lodge provides residential, dementia, nursing dementia and end of life care for older people in Purley. The home combines specialist support with a programme of activities and community events, giving residents opportunities to take part in music, dancing, games and shared occasions.

On-site facilities include a garden, activities room and multi-faith room. Amberley Lodge also hosts community events such as afternoon tea and welcomes…

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Chestnut Lodge Care Home

Run by Bramley Health Limited

32 Elmwood Road, Croydon, CR0 2SG
OutstandingCQC · Apr 2026
  • Nursing
  • 42 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Chestnut Lodge Care Home supports people with complex needs through nursing and residential care, including dementia, mental health conditions, physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Bramley Health also covers neurocognitive disorders, personality disorders and acute needs across its hospitals and care homes.

The home’s approach centres on detailed assessments and bespoke care plans, developed with service users, families,…

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Abbey Lodge - Coulsdon

Run by Christ The King Residential Care Homes Limited

60 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BB
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Abbey Lodge supports residents through residential care, supported living, residential day care and short-term care. The home’s wider provision is designed for people with mental health needs and associated conditions, with an emphasis on reablement, independence and restoration of community functioning. Its registration also covers older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Addington Heights

Run by Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited

1 Milne Park West, Croydon, CR0 0DN
GoodCQC · Apr 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Registered care for older people, dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and younger adults is provided at Addington Heights. The home offers nursing care within a residential setting for people who need ongoing support with daily life and more complex care requirements.

Its setting includes gardens and communal areas intended to feel peaceful and homely.

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Addington House

Run by Addington House Limited

62 Addington Road, Sanderstead, Croydon, CR2 8RB
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 6 residents in Croydon, run by Addington House Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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CareTech Community Services Limited - 7 Russell Hill

Run by CareTech Community Services Limited

Russell Villa, 7 Russell Hill, Purley, CR8 2JB
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 11 residents in Purley, run by CareTech Community Services Limited. Supports learning disabilities and mental health.

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Clarendon Nursing Home

Run by Bondcare Willington Limited

7a Zion Place, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RR
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Nursing
  • 54 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Clarendon Nursing Home provides residential and nursing care in Thornton Heath for people with varied needs, including dementia, older age and learning disabilities. Its registration also covers mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, younger adults and substance misuse.

Families can explore the home through online videos, a virtual tour or its gallery before arranging a viewing.

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Clifton House

Run by Mr & Mrs J P Rampersad

77 Brighton Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2BE
GoodCQC · May 2023
  • Residential
  • 16 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 16 residents in Coulsdon, run by Mr & Mrs J P Rampersad. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, mental health and younger adults.

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Croftdown House

Run by Supreme Care Services Limited

22 Woodfield Hill, Coulsdon, CR5 3EN
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 10 residents in Coulsdon, run by Supreme Care Services Limited. Supports mental health and physical disabilities.

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Croham Place

Run by Bramley Health Limited

17 Wisborough Road, South Croydon, CR2 0DR
GoodCQC · Jan 2026
  • Nursing
  • 35 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Physical disabilities

Nursing care at Croham Place in South Croydon supports people with complex needs, including mental health conditions, neurological disorders, dementia and behaviours that challenge. The care approach includes detailed assessment, medication management and psychological therapies, with support for daily living and recovery.

An in-house multidisciplinary team develops care plans around each person’s needs, challenges and aspirations.

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Esther Care Home

Run by Esther Care Homes Limited

15 Russell Hill, Purley, CR8 2JB
GoodCQC · Apr 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Dementia
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Residential care home for 11 residents in Purley, run by Esther Care Homes Limited. Supports dementia, learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Evergreen Lodge

Run by Parkcare Homes (No.2) Limited

21 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DY
GoodCQC · Feb 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 12 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Evergreen Lodge provides residential support for up to twelve males with mental health needs. The service is intended for people who need a structured home environment while developing skills for safer, more independent living and making a positive contribution in the community.

The home is in a quiet area just off a main road in South Croydon. Priory’s wider services include mental health assessments, therapy and residential programmes, but…

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Haling Park Care Home

Run by Haling Park Care LLP

46, Bramley Hill, South Croydon, CR2 6NS
GoodCQC · Feb 2023
  • Nursing
  • 62 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Haling Park Care Home provides nursing, residential, dementia, respite and palliative care in a purpose-built home in South Croydon. Its care teams support medical, personal and wellbeing needs, with care plans reviewed as circumstances change.

The home has 70 rooms, each with access to a private en-suite wetroom, as well as shared facilities and activities.

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Heatherwood Care Centre

Run by Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd

47 Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3EH
GoodCQC · Mar 2023
  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Heatherwood Care Centre combines residential, dementia, respite and day care for older people and adults with a broad range of registered care needs. Its programme includes 24-hour personalised care, home-cooked food, activities and opportunities for residents to recover, recharge and spend time in company.

The home places particular emphasis on relationship-centred care for residents living with dementia and runs regular activities, outings and…

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Heavers Court

Run by Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited

122-124 Selhurst Road, London, SE25 6LL
GoodCQC · Dec 2023
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Care for people with dementia, mental health needs and physical disabilities is available at Heavers Court in Croydon. The nursing home forms part of Eleanor Healthcare Group’s wider care-home service, which includes nursing and residential settings.

Heavers Court is presented as a personalised and dignified care setting for residents who need nursing support.

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Heron View Care Home

Run by Bramley Health Limited

6-10 Outram Road, Croydon, CR0 6XE
GoodCQC · Apr 2023
  • Nursing
  • 35 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

Heron View Care Home supports people with mental health conditions, neurocognitive disorders and acquired brain injuries, alongside other complex needs. It forms part of Bramley Health’s specialist care provision across hospitals and care homes, with nursing and residential services for older people and younger adults.

Care is organised around detailed assessments, individual care plans and collaboration with families, professionals and referrers.

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Jordan Lodge

Run by Laurel Residential Homes Limited

5 Wareham Road, South Croydon, CR2 6LE
GoodCQC · May 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 14 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health
  • Younger adults

A 14-bed residential home in Croydon, Jordan Lodge supports men with a mental health diagnosis. It forms part of Laurel Residential Homes, whose specialist work includes rehabilitation mental health care, alongside support for physical health disabilities and general health needs.

Care packages are adapted to each person’s changing needs, with external agency input used where required.

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Lakeside Nursing Home

Run by Mr Jason Chellun

25 Auckland Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 2DR
GoodCQC · Jun 2023
  • Nursing
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Lakeside Nursing Home provides short- and long-term 24-hour nursing care for older people with dementia and mental illness. Residents can receive individual care planning that considers health needs, personal preferences, hobbies and how they structure their day, with support to do as much or as little as they wish.

The home offers Namaste Care, group and individual activities, days out and special occasions, alongside an enclosed garden and…

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Langley Oaks

Run by Eleanor Nursing and Social Care Limited

2 Langley Oaks Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 8DH
GoodCQC · Jan 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Langley Oaks provides residential and dementia care for people whose needs include dementia, mental health or physical disabilities. The home’s care setting is designed around everyday living, with residents supported in a residential environment and families involved in the process of choosing care.

Its published description focuses on compassionate residential care and dementia support, while the wider group operates care homes and other social…

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What to look for in mental health care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and access to appropriate clinical or community support.

  2. Personalised recovery

    Personalised recovery, crisis and risk-management planning.

  3. Support for medication

    Support for medication, daily living and meaningful community activity.

Questions families ask

What should mental health care homes offer?

Residential mental health support varies widely in intensity and approach. Confirm that the home’s staff, environment and external clinical relationships match the person’s diagnosis, risks and recovery goals.

How many mental health care homes are there in Croydon?

58 mental health care homes in Croydon are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which mental health care homes in Croydon are rated Outstanding?

Amberley Lodge - Purley and Chestnut Lodge Care Home.

How much does a care home cost in Croydon?

Croydon council paid on average £1,255 a week for residential care and £1,186 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,660 and £1,620. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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