The Future Care Group

Albany Lodge Care Home

Nursing home in Croydon

Operated by The Future Care Group

CQC Good100 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address201 St James's Rd, Croydon CR0 2BZ, UK
Beds100
Weekly feefrom £1,275 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2009
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Albany Lodge Care Home in Croydon, Greater London, is a purpose-built residential and nursing facility operated by The Future Care Group. The home provides care for 100 residents and offers a range of support including residential, nursing, respite and dementia care.

The Care Quality Commission rated Albany Lodge Good overall, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children
Wellbeing Classes

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery0 m
A&E: Croydon University Hospital0.9 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station0.7 miles
Shops150 m
Pub or bar50 m
  • Near a main road
  • Near a railway line

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

1,322 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime28%
Anti-social behaviour21%
Shoplifting13%
Vehicle crime7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,275
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Croydon usually pays £1,168 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £107 a week.

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Croydon council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Croydon pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,094
2025—£1,168
2026£1,275—

What Croydon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Albany Lodge Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Croydon University Hospital, 0.9 miles away. The local GP practice is ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Croydon University Hospital · 0.9 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ST JAMES MEDICAL CENTRE · 0 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Croydon

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Sutton

Age UK Sutton offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for people over 50 who reside in the London Borough of Sutton. Services include Home from Hospital, Community Connections - including…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085875)
Charity

Age Concern Bromley

Age Concern Bromley, (trading name Age UK Bromley & Greenwich) provides a range of services, projects, emotional and practical support to older people, their relatives and carers. It also…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1060861)
Charity

Wandsworth Carers' Centre

The charity provides a range of support services to unpaid carers. This includes, information & advice, advocacy, targeted support to carers of people with mental health problems and Asian…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1053121)
Charity

Link Age Southwark

Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1105923)
Charity

Age UK Lambeth

Age UK Lambeth empowers older people to achieve a full quality of life by providing: good quality information, advice and advocacy; diverse services and support including befriending and carrying…

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063497)
Charity

Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames

Practical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing)…

7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299988)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Albany Lodge?
Albany Lodge can be found in Croydon and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does Albany Lodge fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the regulatory body for health and social care services in England, has given Albany Lodge a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Albany Lodge offer?
Albany Lodge provides a range of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Albany Lodge?
At present, Albany Lodge can accommodate 100 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Albany Lodge?
The Future Care Group is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Albany Lodge offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Physical Exercise & Fitness, Hair & Beauty Services, and Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays.
How much does care at Albany Lodge cost?
The cost of care at Albany Lodge can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £1,275 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 02038 853014.

Part of The Future Care Group

Albany Lodge Care Home is one of 14 homes run by The Future Care Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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