Heatherwood Care Centre
Care home in Purley, Croydon
Operated by Heatherwood Nursing Home
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Heatherwood Care Centre is a 23-bed nursing home in Purley, Croydon, providing care for older adults with complex needs, including those requiring bed-based support. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2023, with Good grades across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 28 March 2023 · Last inspected 10 March 2023
Inspectors found that this home for up to 23 older people, some living with dementia, provided safe, person-centred care. Risks to people were assessed and managed, staff were trained to recognise and report abuse, and there were enough staff on duty. The report also describes good communication with people, relatives and staff, and an ongoing redecoration programme that follows dementia-friendly environment guidance.
- Risks to people's care were identified and handled effectively.
- Staff receive safeguarding training when they start and refresh it every year.
- The registered manager is described as experienced, and the manager and quality lead carry out regular oversight checks.
- The premises were clean and inspectors found staff followed current infection control practice.
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected December 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
162 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Croydon council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,094 |
| 2025 | £1,168 |
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Local health safety net
Heatherwood Care Centre is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Croydon University Hospital, 3.4 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODCOTE MEDICAL, 0 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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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Part of Heatherwood Nursing Home
Heatherwood Care Centre is one of 3 homes run by Heatherwood Nursing Home on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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