Care homes offering respite care in Kenley

There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Kenley on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,312 a week, while Croydon usually pays £1,168. The largest is Purley Gardens Care Home, with 119 beds.

Average residential fee in Kenley: £1,312/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in Kenley

Key facts: Kenley

Care homes offering respite care listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,312
Croydon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,168
LargestPurley Gardens Care Home (119 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Kenley: Good 2, Not yet rated 1Good2Not yet rated1

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Kenley
Green 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, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC

Limited — safer than 2% of similar areas

Based on Croydon data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Croydon data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Croydon data (town-level not yet available)

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in Kenley is about £1,312/week, below the UK average of £1,702.

Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.

Council funding & top-up in Kenley

The average residential care home in Kenley costs about £1,312/week, while Croydon’s published usual rate is around £1,168/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £144/week (≈ £7,488/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in Kenley
£1,312/wk
Croydon usual rate
£1,168/wk
Likely top-up gap
£144/wk

Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Croydon’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).

Care homes in Kenley on the map
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Care homes (3)

2 in Kenley, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026

From £1425/wk·64 beds·All en-suite·Cinnamon Care

Nestled in the verdant surroundings of Kenley, Surrey, Rokewood Court is a stunning care home that offers top-tier residential and dementia care in an…

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From £1162/wk·119 beds·83% en-suite·Avery Healthcare

Nestled in the vicinity of Croydon, Purley Gardens is a warm and welcoming care home that offers a range of services including residential, nursing, dementia,…

DementiaResidentialNursingRespite
From £1350/wk·72 beds·All en-suite·Barchester Healthcare

Nestled in the delightful and highly desirable neighbourhood of Purely, Croydon, you'll find Chestnut Gardens, a specially designed care home that provides…

DementiaResidentialRespite

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What care costs in Kenley
Residential (avg)
£1,312/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,312/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,162/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in Croydon

The average house price in Croydon is £394,736, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£394,736
Detached
£844,849
Semi-detached
£541,751
Terraced
£400,755
Flats & maisonettes
£257,494

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Types of care in Kenley
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Kenley?

AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Kenley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Kenley rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do care homes offering respite care in Kenley cost?

Published fees range from £1,162 to £1,425 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Kenley?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

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