Heathercroft
Purley, CR8 · 0.0 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialBrandon Trust
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
CQC: Good
Ferncroft
41 Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Purley, CR8 4DL
Residential care home · 6 beds · Brandon Trust
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,232
- CQC rating
- Good
- July 2023
- Beds
- 6
- 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
A 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.
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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 Ferncroft
Ferncroft is a residential care home in Purley, in the Croydon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Brandon Trust, which operates 11 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2012.
At its latest inspection, published July 2023, the CQC rated Ferncroft Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Ferncroft 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 Ferncroft include Heathercroft, Highfield House and Amberley Lodge - Purley. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Learning disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- The Brandon Trust
- Brand
- Brandon Trust
- Registered with CQC
- November 2012
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (July 2023)
- Council area
- Croydon
- Town
- Purley
The CQC inspection, explained
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Requires improvement
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Rated Good overall; inspectors found safe and effective care, but well-led was Requires Improvement because governance checks had missed safety and reporting issues.
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
Ferncroft 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 Ferncroft
How much does Ferncroft cost?
Ferncroft 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 Ferncroft?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ferncroft Good in July 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Ferncroft provide nursing care?
No. Ferncroft is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Ferncroft offer dementia care?
Ferncroft is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Croydon listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Ferncroft have?
Ferncroft is registered for up to 6 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.
Sharon R.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
Rosa Maria D.
3 reviews
From £1,148 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Croydon
Hamida K.
1 review
From £928 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
Jessica S.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
“She cared for my mum with Alzheimer's with endless patience and kindness, always arriving with a smile and a positive attitude”
“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”
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.
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Purley
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
Highfield House
Purley, CR8 · 0.4 km · 45 beds
CQC: Good
Nursing92 Higher Drive
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Amberley Lodge - Purley
Purley, CR8 · 0.7 km · 60 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,232 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week