Avery Healthcare

Purley Gardens Care Home

Nursing home in Sutton, Croydon

Operated by Avery Healthcare

CQC Good119 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressRussell Hill Rd, Purley CR8 2LF
Beds119
Weekly feefrom £1,162 · 2026
En-suite83%
Opened2005
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Purley Gardens Care Home is a 119-bed residential and nursing facility in Purley, providing care for older people including those living with dementia and those requiring respite support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led. It operates as part of Avery Healthcare.

The home offers nursing-level care alongside residential provision, with a dedicated memory care suite for residents with dementia. En-suite bedrooms are available for single occupancy or couples.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

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

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

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Croydon University Hospital3.4 miles
Bus stop0 m
Train station650 m
Shops500 m
Pub or bar100 m
  • 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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAmple

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

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,162
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Croydon pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,094
2025—£1,168
2026£1,162—

What Croydon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Purley Gardens Care Home 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 KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Croydon University Hospital · 3.4 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
KESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE · 0.1 mi

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

Community & connection in Sutton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age UK Sutton

Age UK Sutton offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for people over 50 who reside in the London Borough of Sutton. Services include Home from Hospital, Community Connections - including…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085875)
Charity

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…

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139652)
Charity

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)…

3.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299988)
Charity

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…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1053121)
Charity

Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate

Provide a range of services for older people, including a day centre 4 x weekly, men's shed, befriending service, social outings, alliance with Citizens Advice Service, access to legal advice,…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173649)
Charity

Age UK Lambeth

Age UK Lambeth empowers older people to achieve a full quality of life by providing: good quality information, advice and advocacy; diverse services and support including befriending and carrying…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063497)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Purley Gardens?
Purley Gardens is based in Purley and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Purley Gardens?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Purley Gardens has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided by the home.
What kinds of senior care does Purley Gardens offer?
This home provides various forms of senior care such as nursing, temporary respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity at Purley Gardens?
At present, Purley Gardens can accommodate up to 119 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Purley Gardens?
Avery Healthcare is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Purley Gardens offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Interaction with Children, Culinary Activities like Baking and Cooking, and Horticultural Activities like Gardening and Flower Arrangement.

Part of Avery Healthcare

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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