Acorn Lodge - Croydon
Care home in Purley, Croydon
Operated by Medicrest
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Acorn Lodge is a residential care home in Purley, Croydon, with 39 registered beds. The home provides care throughout the year and is situated in a suburban area with access to local amenities and green spaces.
The Care Quality Commission rated Acorn Lodge Good overall in its 2019 report. The home was rated Good for safety, effectiveness, caring and responsiveness, and Requires Improvement for leadership and management.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
162 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Care fee trajectory
Indicative weekly fee over time, against the local authority cost-of-care rate, for pricing transparency.
What Croydon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Acorn Lodge - Croydon is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Croydon University Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 1 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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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…
Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
Practical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing)…
Age Concern Bromley
Age Concern Bromley, (trading name Age UK Bromley & Greenwich) provides a range of services, projects, emotional and practical support to older people, their relatives and carers. It also…
Wandsworth Carers' Centre
The charity provides a range of support services to unpaid carers. This includes, information & advice, advocacy, targeted support to carers of people with mental health problems and Asian…
Part of Medicrest
Acorn Lodge - Croydon is one of 4 homes run by Medicrest 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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