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Whitgift House

76 Brighton Road, Croydon, CR2 6AB

Nursing home · 36 beds · The Whitgift Foundation

Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,232
CQC rating
Requires improvement
July 2026
Beds
36
with nursing
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 Croydon
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 Whitgift House

Whitgift House is a nursing home in Croydon, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 36 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by The Whitgift Foundation, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published July 2026, the CQC rated Whitgift House 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.

Whitgift House 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 Whitgift House include Jordan Lodge, Scott House and James Terry Court. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Older people

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Requires improvement (July 2026)
Council area
Croydon
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Whitgift House was inspected but not rated; inspectors found strong COVID-19 infection controls.

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

Whitgift House 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 Whitgift House

How much does Whitgift House cost?

Whitgift House 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 Whitgift House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Whitgift House Requires improvement in July 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Whitgift House provide nursing care?

Yes. Whitgift House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Whitgift House offer dementia care?

Whitgift House 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 Whitgift House have?

Whitgift House is registered for up to 36 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.

Jordan Lodge, South Croydon

Jordan Lodge

South Croydon, CR2 · 0.4 km · 14 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 Croydon

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
Scott House, South Croydon

Scott House

South Croydon, CR2 · 0.4 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

See all 2 care homes run by The Whitgift Foundation