Longmead House
Residential care home in Caterham, Surrey
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Longmead House is a care home in Caterham, Surrey, with 23 registered beds. It provides care for older adults and was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission in 2025. The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness and caring, but received Requires Improvement ratings for responsiveness and leadership.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2023
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 SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
65 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 Surrey council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £930 |
| 2025 | £952 |
What Surrey council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Longmead House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is East Surrey Hospital, 5.9 miles away. The local GP practice is OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Caterham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
East Surrey Dial-a-ride
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Dementia First
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Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate
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Age UK Sutton
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Biggin Hill Community Care Association
Day Centre for elderly frailAssisted shopping scheme for elderlyLunch club for retired peopleAssisted transportActivities for older people
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…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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