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The Params

18 Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3ED

Residential care home · 13 beds · The Params Care

Street view · 2020
Street view · 2020 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,232
CQC rating
Good
May 2018
Beds
13
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 Purley
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 The Params

The Params is a residential care home in Purley, in the Croydon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 13 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by The Params Care. The home has been registered since February 2012.

At its latest inspection, published May 2018, the CQC rated The Params 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.

The Params 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 The Params include Purley Gardens Care Home, Purley Gardens Care Home and Russell Hill Lodge, 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
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Registered with CQC
February 2012
Latest CQC rating
Good (May 2018)
Council area
Croydon
Town
Purley
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
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?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong COVID-19 controls but some cleaning and clinical waste arrangements 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

The Params 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

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Common questions about The Params

How much does The Params cost?

The Params 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 The Params?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Params Good in May 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Params provide nursing care?

No. The Params is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does The Params offer dementia care?

Yes. The Params is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does The Params have?

The Params is registered for up to 13 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.

Purley Gardens Care Home, Purley

Purley Gardens Care Home

Purley, CR8 · 0.2 km · 119 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaAvery
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 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
Purley Gardens Care Home, Purley

Purley Gardens Care Home

Purley, CR8 · 0.2 km · 119 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
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
Russell Hill Lodge, Purley

Russell Hill Lodge

Purley, CR8 · 0.3 km · 18 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