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Care homes offering respite care in Purley

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There are 10 care homes offering respite care in and around Purley on AskBart. 88% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,351 a week, while Croydon usually pays £1,168. The largest is Purley Gardens Care Home, with 119 beds.

care homes
10
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
88%
typical residential fee
£1,351/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Croydon council pays
£1,168/wk

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Purley

Care homes in Purley (10)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Distance
Acorn House - CroydonGood · Nov 2025On request314.8 mi—1.5 mi
Belvedere HouseRequires improvement · Oct 2026On request683.8 mi—2.6 mi
Cedar View Care HomeGood£1,400651.7 mi—2.4 mi
Chestnut Gardens Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,350723.3 mi—0.7 mi
Lavender Oaks Care HomeGood£1,668702.5 mi—2.2 mi
Morven House—On request405.2 mi—1.9 mi
Peony Court Care HomeGood£1,422341.5 mi—2.9 mi
Purley Gardens Care HomeGood£1,1621193.4 mi—0.1 mi
Red Court Care HomeGood£1,030321.6 mi—2.4 mi
Rokewood Court Care HomeGood£1,425644.5 mi—1.2 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Purley in numbers

88% of Purley’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 8 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

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 the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £183/week (about £9,516/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Care homes offering respite care listed10
Rated Good or Outstanding7 of 8 (88%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,351
Croydon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,168
LargestPurley Gardens Care Home (119 beds)
Most recently inspectedAcorn House - Croydon (October 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 9 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 8 · Respite 10
Average house price, Croydon (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£394,736
Good7
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Purley£1,351/wk
  • Nursing, Purley£1,315/wk
  • Dementia, Purley£1,401/wk
  • Croydon average£1,297/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Croydon usual rate£1,168/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Croydon. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Croydon's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

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.

Living in Purley

  • Green Surroundings
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 32% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

162 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime54
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Public order19
  • Vehicle crime16
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Purley

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…

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

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Provide a range of services for older people, including a day centre 4 x weekly, men's shed, befriending service, social outings, alliance with Citizens Advice Service, access to legal advice,…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173649)
Charity

Age Concern Epsom & Ewell

To improve the lives of older people in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. Services include: Information and Advice, Transport to medical appointments, Footclinic, Home Visiting, Befriending, Sunday…

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139652)
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)
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…

7.5 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…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1053121)

Purley: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+32.9%
Projected change in Croydon, 2025 to 2035 (7,720 to 10,259). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+23%
Projected change in Croydon, 2025 to 2035 (57,444 to 70,674). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
6
Nearest: Orion Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
55
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
97.3%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 87.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 36 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 14 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Purley

  • St. Raphaels Hospice · 5.2 milesCQC Good (report published April 2020). CQC page
  • Rainbow Medical Services Ltd · 5.5 milesCQC Good (report published October 2020). CQC page
  • St Christopher's Hospice · 6.3 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Purley

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Purley a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Purley

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.

Questions about care homes in Purley

How many care homes offering respite care are there in Purley?

AskBart lists 10 care homes offering respite care in and around Purley, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are care homes offering respite care in Purley rated?

Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

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

Published fees range from £1,030 to £1,668 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 Purley?

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.

Near Purley

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

Guides for families

More in our respite care guides.

Header photo: Dr Neil Clifton, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons