Orford House Residential Care Home
Woodcote Park, Meadow Hill, Coulsdon, CR5 2XN
Residential care home · 29 beds · Friends of the Elderly

- Weekly fee
- from £1,455
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2025
- Beds
- 29
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £75,660 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,910 a week
The typical live-in carer near Sutton, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £405 a week less, £21,060 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,555 a week less than two places.
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 Orford House Residential Care Home
Orford House Residential Care Home is a residential care home in Coulsdon, in the Sutton council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 29 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Friends of the Elderly, which operates 7 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published October 2025, the CQC rated Orford House Residential Care Home 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.
Orford House Residential Care Home charges from £1,455 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £75,660 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Sutton.
There are 69 registered care homes in Sutton. The nearest to Orford House Residential Care Home include Beth Ezra, Aahana House and Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 100 Woodcote Grove Road, 1 of which has a fee on record. 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
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Friends of the Elderly
- Brand
- Friends of the Elderly
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2025)
- Council area
- Sutton
- Town
- Coulsdon
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured about most infection-control measures, but clinical waste bins were overfilled and unlocked.
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
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,455 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Our fees at Orford House start from £1,455 per week.” View on Orford House Residential Care Home’s website | From the home's website “Our fees at Orford House start from £1,455 per week.” View on Orford House Residential Care Home’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Sutton, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Orford House Residential Care Home
How much does Orford House Residential Care Home cost?
Orford House Residential Care Home charges from £1,455 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Orford House Residential Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Orford House Residential Care Home Good in October 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Orford House Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Orford House Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Orford House Residential Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Orford House Residential Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Orford House Residential Care Home have?
Orford House Residential Care Home is registered for up to 29 residents.
At least 100 live-in carers within about an hour of Sutton
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. 81 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”
“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”
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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Stay at home with a live-in carer near Coulsdon
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.