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Gate Lodge
Residential care home in Purley, Croydon
Gate Lodge
Residential care home in Purley, Croydon
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Gate Lodge is a family-run care home in Purley, Croydon, with 21 registered beds. It provides residential care and dementia support. The home occupies a period cottage in a conservation area, which was converted in 1984 with its original features kept intact. It was formerly the gate house of the Webb Estate, and it draws residents mainly from Croydon, Purley and Sutton. The Chellun family, who have a nursing background, run the home. Residents are encouraged to bring personal belongings, and visitors and relatives are kept informed, with flexible visiting times outside mealtimes and doctors' appointments. Meals are served regularly in smaller portions using seasonal produce, with drinks offered throughout the day. The Care Quality Commission rated Gate Lodge Good overall in its 2023 report, with Good ratings for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 29 June 2023 · Last inspected 16 May 2023
Inspectors found that this home, which supports older adults living with dementia, offers kind and caring support, and staff know the people they look after well. Care records were described as well kept and easy to access, with individual preferences recorded, and people could take part in social activities that suited their interests. The report also describes people being given choice and control, with feedback sought from residents, relatives and staff.
- Staff were described as caring and familiar with the people they support.
- Care records were well maintained, easy to access, and detailed individual preferences and dislikes.
- Risks were assessed and managed, including identifying triggers for behaviours that may challenge, and staff knew how to raise safeguarding concerns.
- Medicines were managed safely, with staff trained and their competence checked, and there were enough staff to meet people's needs.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2024
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 950 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
162 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,094 |
| 2025 | £1,168 |
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Local health safety net
Gate Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Helier Hospital, 3.8 miles away. The local GP practice is BRAMLEY AVENUE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Purley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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