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
About £64,064 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,464 a 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.
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
- Provider
- The Whitgift Foundation
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (July 2026)
- Council area
- Croydon
- Town
- Croydon
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.
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”
“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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