Porthaven Care Homes

Lavender Oaks Care Home

CQC good70 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green SurroundingsExcellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well ServedExcellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address4 Metcalfe Ave, Carshalton SM5 4AQ
Beds70
Weekly feefrom £1,668 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2017

About

Lavender Oaks is a Porthaven care home on a spacious, leafy site in Carshalton, in the London Borough of Sutton, with panoramic views of surrounding hills and woodland. It provides 24-hour residential, nursing and dementia care along with respite for older people, in generously appointed private bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms.

Extensive communal areas include sitting rooms, restaurants, a café, a cinema, a hairdressing salon and a nail bar, along with a private, secure landscaped garden. The home follows an award-winning activities and wellbeing philosophy, with expertly trained staff prioritising independence, privacy, respect and each resident's lifestyle preferences.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Library & Reading Room
Lift

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Meditation & Yoga

Nearby amenities

Bus stop0.1 mi
Train station2.4 mi
GP surgery0.9 mi
Hospital4 mi
Local pub1.2 mi
Shops0.6 mi

What's in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingLimited
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

448 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

violent crime30%
Anti-social behaviour22%
Vehicle crime9%
Public order7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Lavender Oaks Care Home
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Care fee trajectory

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Local health safety net

Lavender Oaks Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Croydon University Hospital, 4 miles away. The local GP practice is BEECHES SURGERY, 0.9 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Croydon University Hospital · 4 mi
Nearest GP
BEECHES SURGERY · 0.9 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lavender Oaks located?
It is situated in Carshalton and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Lavender Oaks?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Lavender Oaks is rated as **good**, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Lavender Oaks?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: nursing, respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Lavender Oaks have?
Currently, there are 70 beds at the home.
Who owns Lavender Oaks?
This care home is owned and operated by Porthaven Care Homes.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Lavender Oaks, including: Visits from Children, Book and Poetry, Birthday & Holiday Celebrations.
What is the cost of care at Lavender Oaks?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Lavender Oaks the cost of care starts from £1,668 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 0203 909 6918 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Information last reviewed September 2026.

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