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21 Lucerne Road

21-23 Lucerne Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7BB

Residential care home · 4 beds · Mr & Mrs W Wallen

Street view · 2025
Street view · 2025 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,232
CQC rating
Requires improvement
July 2024
Beds
4
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Croydon
£1,232a week

About £64,064 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,464 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,050a week

The typical live-in carer near Croydon, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £182 a week less, £9,464 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,109 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Thornton Heath
100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Croydon

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About 21 Lucerne Road

21 Lucerne Road is a residential care home in Thornton Heath, in the Croydon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Mr & Mrs W Wallen. The home has been registered since February 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2024, the CQC rated 21 Lucerne Road Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

21 Lucerne Road has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Croydon with a fee on record typically charge about £1,232 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 128 registered care homes in Croydon. The nearest to 21 Lucerne Road include Brigstock House, NAS House and Heathvale House. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Physical disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
February 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (July 2024)
Council area
Croydon
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found kind, person-centred care, but risks, care records, medicines checks and management oversight needed improvement.

We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

21 Lucerne Road has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Croydon typically charge about £1,232 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

No reviews yet. If you know this home, yours would be the first and would help other families.

Common questions about 21 Lucerne Road

How much does 21 Lucerne Road cost?

21 Lucerne Road has not published its fees. Care homes in Croydon typically charge about £1,232 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for 21 Lucerne Road?

The Care Quality Commission rated 21 Lucerne Road Requires improvement in July 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does 21 Lucerne Road provide nursing care?

No. 21 Lucerne Road is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does 21 Lucerne Road offer dementia care?

Yes. 21 Lucerne Road is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does 21 Lucerne Road have?

21 Lucerne Road is registered for up to 4 residents.

Care at home

At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Croydon

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,230 a week. 77 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“She cared for my mum with Alzheimer's with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude”
Marie-anne B., about Carla A.
“Terry has been of invaluable help to our family while working as a part-time live-in carer for our mother for approximately 6 months”
Bianca V., about Terry S.
See live-in carers near CroydonProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Other care homes near Thornton Heath

Brigstock House, Thornton Heath

Brigstock House

Thornton Heath, CR7 · 0.1 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Thornton Heath

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

100+ live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Croydon
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
NAS House, Croydon

NAS House

Croydon, CR7 · 0.1 km · 14 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialA Mungur
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Heathvale House, Croydon

Heathvale House

Croydon, CR7 · 0.2 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBramley Health
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week