The Params
CQC Good
The Params is a care home in Purley, Croydon, with 13 registered beds.
Care homes in Purley
Purley is a south London suburb with good transport links to central London and the surrounding area. It offers a modest range of care homes, decent green space, and reasonable everyday amenities — though families should weigh the recorded-crime figures and check specific care provision before deciding.
Average residential fee in Purley: £1,351/week — above the UK average of £1,279
Living in Purley
Green Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyB
Good — safer than 35% of similar areas
Green SpacesA
Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 Purley is about £1,351/week, above the UK average of £1,279.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Purley
100% of Purley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Purley
100%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
56 of 56
Of the homes in and around Purley, 6 offer nursing care, 10 offer dementia care and 14 offer residential care.
Based on 56 CQC-rated homes in and around Purley. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Purley
The average residential care home in Purley costs about £1,351/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 £183/week (≈ £9,516/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Purley
£1,351/wk
Croydon usual rate
£1,168/wk
Likely top-up gap
£183/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 Purley on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Care homes (59)
14 in Purley, 45 more within 10 miles · updated September 2026
Purley Gardens Care Home
CQC Good
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,…
DementiaResidentialRespiteNursing
Purley View Nursing Home
CQC Good
Purley View Nursing Home is a 39-bed care home in Purley, Croydon, providing nursing care and specialist dementia support.
DementiaNursing
Carlene House
CQC Good
Carlene House is a 10-bed care home in Purley, Croydon.
Russell Hill Lodge
CQC Good
Russell Hill Lodge is an 18-bed care home in Purley, Croydon.
Esther Care Home
CQC Good
Esther Care Home is a small residential care home in Purley, Croydon, with 11 registered beds.
Russell Hill
CQC Good
Russell Hill is a small care home in Purley, Croydon, run by BRAND Active Care.
Foxley Lane
CQC Good
Foxley Lane is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon, with 8 registered beds.
Residential
Heatherwood Care Centre
CQC Good
Heatherwood Care Centre is a care home in Purley, Croydon, with 23 registered beds.
Foxley Lodge is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon, with 22 registered beds.
DementiaResidential
Westside Care Home
CQC Good
Westside Care Home is a 30-bed care home in Purley, Croydon.
Nestled in the delightful and highly desirable neighbourhood of Purely, Croydon, you'll find Chestnut Gardens, a specially designed care home that provides…
DementiaResidentialRespite
Gate Lodge
CQC Good
Gate Lodge is a care home in Purley, Croydon, with 21 registered beds.
Beth Ezra
CQC Good
Beth Ezra is a 20-bed care home in Purley, Croydon, providing residential care.
Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited is a small care home in Coulsdon, Croydon, with 6 registered beds.
Aahana House
CQC Good
Aahana House is a care home in Coulsdon, Croydon, with 13 registered beds.
Rokewood Court Care Home
CQC Good
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…
DementiaResidentialRespite
Abbey Lodge - Coulsdon
CQC Good
Abbey Lodge - Coulsdon is a 9-bed residential care home in Coulsdon, Greater London.
Residential
Clifton House
CQC Good
Clifton House is a 16-bed care home in Coulsdon, Croydon.
The Eadmund
CQC Good
The Eadmund is a 15-bed care home in Coulsdon, Croydon.
Hill House Care Home
CQC Good
Hill House Care Home is a 60-bed residential care home in Kenley, Croydon.
Beechwood House
CQC Good
Beechwood House is a care home in South Croydon, Croydon, providing care for 23 residents.
Mayfield House
CQC Good
Mayfield House is a small care home in South Croydon, Greater London, with 6 registered beds.
Hunters Lodge
CQC Good
Hunters Lodge is a 9-bed care home in South Croydon, providing residential care.
James Terry Court
CQC Good
James Terry Court is a 76-bed residential care home in South Croydon, run by the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
Acorn Lodge - Croydon
CQC Good
Acorn Lodge – Croydon is a 39-bed care home in Purley, Croydon.
Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road is a care home in Wallington, Sutton, providing care for up to 6 residents.
Ashurst Lodge
CQC Good
Ashurst Lodge is a 15-bed care home in Wallington, Greater London, providing residential care.
Hollybank Residential Home
CQC Good
Hollybank Residential Home is a 17-bed care home in Kenley, Croydon.
St Johns Nursing Home Limited is a 58-bed nursing home in South Croydon, Greater London, operated by Prime Care Group.
Haling Park Care Home
CQC Good
Haling Park Care Home is a 62-bed residential care home in South Croydon, providing care and support for older people.
Brambledown Road
CQC Good
Brambledown Road is a small residential care home in Wallington, Greater London, run by BRAND Active Care.
Residential
Scott House
CQC Good
Scott House is an 18-bed care home in South Croydon.
Jordan Lodge
CQC Good
Jordan Lodge is a 14-bed care home in South Croydon, Greater London.
Ryelands
CQC Good
Ryelands is a 50-bed care home in Wallington, Greater London, operated by Methodist Homes.
Sylvanhurst House
CQC Good
Sylvanhurst House is a 6-bed care home in Croydon, Greater London.
Villa Maria Private Nursing Home
CQC Good
Villa Maria Private Nursing Home is a 26-bed nursing home in South Croydon, Greater London.
The White House Care Home
CQC Good
The White House Care Home is a small care home in Coulsdon, Croydon, with 9 registered beds.
Unicorn House
CQC Good
Unicorn House is a residential care home in South Croydon, Greater London, with 11 registered beds.
Residential
Lavender Oaks Care Home
CQC Good
Lavender Oaks is a Porthaven care home in Carshalton, Sutton, offering 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care with en-suite wet rooms and a…
DementiaResidentialRespiteNursing
Langley Oaks
CQC Good
DementiaResidential
Evergreen Lodge
CQC Good
Evergreen Lodge is a 12-bed care home in South Croydon, run by the Priory Group.
Tudor House Nursing Home
CQC Good
Tudor House Nursing Home is a 44-bed nursing home in South Croydon, Greater London.
Living Ambitions Limited - 89 Grosvenor Avenue is a small care home in Carshalton, Sutton, providing personal care for 5 residents.
Cedar View Care Centre
CQC Good
Cedar View Care Centre is a 65-bed care home in Croydon, Greater London, operated by Welltower.
Cedar View Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the serene vicinity of Shirley in Surrey, you'll find the Cedar View Care Centre, a beacon of excellence in providing residential, dementia,…
DementiaResidentialRespiteNursing
Lloyd Park Nursing Home
CQC Good
Lloyd Park Nursing Home is an 18-bed nursing home in Croydon, Greater London.
Red Court Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the vibrant town of Croydon, located in the southern part of London, you'll find Red Court, a state-of-the-art care home that offers exceptional…
ResidentialRespiteNursing
Belvedere House
CQC Good
Belvedere House is a care home in Banstead, Surrey, providing residential care for 68 residents.
Bridge House Care Centre
CQC Good
Bridge House Care Centre is a 36-bed care home in Wallington, Greater London, operated by Abbey Total Care Group.
Wallace Crescent
CQC Good
Wallace Crescent is a care home in Carshalton, Sutton, with 8 registered beds.
Beech Manor
CQC Good
Beech Manor is a small care home run by Inmind Healthcare Group in Sutton, Greater London, with 8 registered beds.
Hylton House
CQC Good
DementiaResidential
Living Ambitions Limited - 63a Victoria Avenue is a small care home in Wallington, Greater London, with 7 registered beds.
Wilhelmina House
CQC Good
Wilhelmina House is a 26-bed care home in Croydon, Greater London.
Peony Court Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Park Hill, Croydon, you'll find the exquisite Peony Court - a purpose-built care home that excels in providing top-notch residential…
ResidentialRespite
St Judes Nursing Home
CQC Good
St Judes Nursing Home is a 40-bed nursing home in Sutton, Greater London.
DementiaNursing
Lodore Nursing Home
CQC Good
Lodore Nursing Home is a 36-bed nursing home in Sutton, Greater London.
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What care costs in Purley
Residential (avg)
£1,351/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,401/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,315/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 Purley
Residential care homes
14 in PurleyResidential care homes provide help with everyday living in a safe, sociable setting — the right choice when someone needs support day to day but not round-the-clock nursing.
Nursing homes
6 in PurleyNursing homes provide everything a residential home does, plus registered nurses on site 24 hours a day — for people with ongoing or complex health needs.
Dementia care homes
10 in PurleySpecialist dementia care homes provide trained staff and a carefully designed, calm environment for people living with dementia — supporting safety, routine and wellbeing.
Respite care
7 in PurleyRespite care is a short stay in a care home — to give a family carer a break, or to help someone recover after a hospital stay.
Safety
162 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime54
- Anti-social behaviour27
- Public order19
- Vehicle crime16
Is Purley a good retirement location?
Purley suits families looking for later-life care within reach of London, with some green space and social options nearby. It is not the most affordable area in the capital, and the crime figures are a factor to weigh carefully. The care-home provision is limited, so choice may be constrained; a thorough search of available homes is essential.
Health & support
- Medical access: Several GP surgeries and a pharmacy serve the area; Croydon University Hospital is within reasonable reach for emergency care.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the 2026–04 period was 162 offences; violent crime and anti-social behaviour were the most common categories — notably higher than some quieter areas, and worth discussing with care homes about their safeguarding routines.
- Family & connection: Consider how far your family lives from Purley; good transport links to central London may help visits if relatives are spread across the city.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in Purley tend to be in line with outer-London rates, which are above the national average; check individual homes' pricing against your budget.
- Transport: Purley has reliable bus routes and rail links to Croydon, central London and beyond — useful if you or visiting family need to travel. The area is moderately walkable for everyday errands.
- Housing options: Care-home provision in Purley is modest; it is worth contacting local care advisors early to understand which homes currently accept new residents.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Purley has 12 parks and 3 allotments, offering scope for outdoor interests and gentle walks. A range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars — 28 and 8 respectively — provide social venues and community gathering points.
- Community: Look for local social groups, memory cafés and support networks through your GP or care home; Croydon is nearby and may host additional activities.
- Climate: South London has a typical southern English climate — mild winters and warm summers, though rainfall is steady year-round.
Things to weigh up
- Crime figures and environment: The recorded-crime rate is notably higher than average, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour as top categories; visit homes at different times, ask about safeguarding measures, and decide whether you are comfortable with the local environment.
- Limited care-home choice: Purley does not have a wide range of care homes, which may narrow your options; start searching and visiting early to secure a place that meets your needs.
Common questions
How many care homes are there in Purley?
There are 59 care homes listed in and around Purley on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Purley cost?
Care homes in Purley range from around £1,030 to around £1,668 per week, with averages of £1,351 for residential, £1,401 for dementia, £1,315 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Purley compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Purley is about £1,351 per week — above the UK average of £1,279. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Purley are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
56 of the 59 care homes in and around Purley are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Purley?
Homes in and around Purley offer residential (14), dementia (10), respite (7), nursing (6). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
How many care homes in Purley offer dementia care?
10 care homes in and around Purley offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Do any care homes in Purley offer respite care?
Yes — 7 care homes in and around Purley offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.
How safe is the Purley area?
Purley is graded B for safety on AskBart — safer than 35% of similar areas. This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.
Can I get council funding for care in Purley?
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Croydon Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
What's included in a care home's weekly fees in Purley?
A care home's weekly fee in Purley usually covers accommodation, all meals, day-to-day personal care, housekeeping, laundry and activities. Extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, outings and one-to-one care are often charged separately, so ask each home for a full breakdown of what is and isn't included.
What's the difference between residential and nursing care?
Residential care homes help with everyday personal care — washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication. Nursing homes provide the same support plus a qualified nurse on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Homes in Purley may offer one or both, so check each listing for the care types it provides.
Could the NHS pay for care in Purley?
If a person's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, they may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully fund a care-home placement regardless of their savings. Eligibility is decided by the local NHS integrated care board after an assessment — it's separate from means-tested council funding.
How do I choose a care home in Purley?
Start by shortlisting homes in Purley by the type of care needed and their CQC rating, then visit in person. On a visit, read the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and fees, and see how residents are supported day to day. AskBart lists each home's rating, facilities and fees so you can compare before arranging a visit.
Who regulates care homes in Purley?
Care homes in Purley are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.
What other nearby areas have care homes in Croydon?
If you're widening your search beyond Purley, nearby areas with care homes include Coulsdon, Kenley, Norbury, South Croydon and Thornton Heath. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
Weighing up your options in Purley?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Purley:
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