Clarendon Nursing Home
CQC Good
Clarendon Nursing Home is a 54-bed nursing home in Thornton Heath, Croydon, operated by Bondcare.
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Residential care homes in Thornton Heath
There are 12 residential care homes in and around Thornton Heath on AskBart. 92% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,255 a week, while Croydon usually pays £1,168. The largest is Albany Lodge Care Home, with 100 beds.
Average residential fee in Thornton Heath: £1,255/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Thornton Heath
| Residential care homes listed | 12 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 11 of 12 (92%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,255 |
| Croydon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,168 |
| Largest | Albany Lodge Care Home (100 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Athol House - Care Home Physical Disabilities (May 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Thornton Heath
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 Thornton Heath is about £1,255/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.
The care market in Thornton Heath
92% of Thornton Heath’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%.
Good or above in Thornton Heath
92%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
11 of 12
Of the homes in and around Thornton Heath, 6 offer nursing care, 8 offer dementia care and 12 offer residential care.
Based on 12 CQC-rated homes in and around Thornton Heath. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Thornton Heath
The average residential care home in Thornton Heath costs about £1,255/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 £87/week (≈ £4,524/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Thornton Heath
£1,255/wk
Croydon usual rate
£1,168/wk
Likely top-up gap
£87/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 Thornton Heath on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (11)
2 in Thornton Heath, 9 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Albany Lodge Care Home
CQC Good
Albany Lodge is a welcoming and expansive care home that offers top-tier residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care for the elderly in Croydon. The home…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Athol House is a 21-bed residential care home in London operated by Leonard Cheshire Disability.
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Hall Grange Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Shirley, Hall Grange is a distinguished MHA care home that provides a warm and welcoming environment for up to 86 residents. It…
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Aashna House Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the lively neighbourhood of Streatham Vale, Aashna House stands as a warm and inviting care home offering residential support in the heart of…
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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.
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Admiral House - London
CQC Good
Admiral House is a 12-bed residential care home in London providing support to older people aged 65 and over, younger adults under 65, and people with…
Residential
Peartree Care Home
CQC Good
Peartree Care Home is a 75-bed nursing home in London providing care for older people aged 65 and over, with specialist support for those living with dementia.
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What care costs in Thornton Heath
Residential (avg)
£1,255/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,270/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,235/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 Thornton Heath
Residential care homes
12 in Thornton HeathNursing homes
6 in Thornton HeathDementia care homes
8 in Thornton HeathRespite care
6 in Thornton HeathCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Thornton Heath?
AskBart lists 12 residential care homes in and around Thornton Heath, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Thornton Heath rated?
Of the 12 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 11 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Thornton Heath cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,255 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Thornton Heath?
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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Near Thornton Heath
- Residential care homes in Norbury (10)
- Residential care homes in Streatham (9)
- Residential care homes in Beckenham (10)
- Residential care homes in South Croydon (12)
- Residential care homes in Mitcham (9)
- Residential care homes in West Wickham (10)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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