Acacia Care Centre Care Home
CQC Good
Tucked away in the vibrant region of South Norwood in Greater London, you'll find the warm and inviting Acacia Care Centre. This exceptional care home, part of…
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Care homes offering respite care in Thornton Heath
There are 7 care homes offering respite care in and around Thornton Heath on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. 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
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 7 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 7 of 7 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,255 |
| Croydon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,168 |
| Largest | Albany Lodge Care Home (100 beds) |
Data: CQC register. 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
100% 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
100%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
7 of 7
Of the homes in and around Thornton Heath, 4 offer nursing care, 5 offer dementia care and 6 offer residential care.
Based on 7 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
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Care homes (7)
2 in Thornton Heath, 5 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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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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What care costs in Thornton Heath
Residential (avg)
£1,255/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,276/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,251/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
6 in Thornton HeathNursing homes
4 in Thornton HeathDementia care homes
5 in Thornton HeathRespite care
7 in Thornton HeathCommon questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Thornton Heath?
AskBart lists 7 care homes offering respite care in and around Thornton Heath, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Thornton Heath rated?
Of the 7 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Thornton Heath cost?
Published fees range from £1,030 to £1,422 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 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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near Thornton Heath
- Care homes offering respite care in Norbury (6)
- Care homes offering respite care in Streatham (4)
- Care homes offering respite care in Beckenham (4)
- Care homes offering respite care in South Croydon (8)
- Care homes offering respite care in Mitcham (9)
- Care homes offering respite care in West Wickham (5)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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