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Whitworth Lodge

52 Whitworth Road, London, SE25 6XJ

Residential care home · 6 beds · Chitimali Locum Medical

Street view · 2025
Street view · 2025 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,232
CQC rating
Good
January 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

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 Whitworth Lodge

Whitworth Lodge is a residential care home in London, in the Croydon council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 6 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism and people with mental health needs. It is run by Chitimali Locum Medical. The home has been registered since October 2014.

At its latest inspection, published January 2023, the CQC rated Whitworth Lodge 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.

Whitworth Lodge 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 Whitworth Lodge include The Manse Residential Care Home, Acacia Care Centre and Acacia Care Centre, 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
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health

Registration

Registered with CQC
October 2014
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2023)
Council area
Croydon
Town
London
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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and personalised care, with major improvements since the previous inspection.

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

Whitworth Lodge 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 Whitworth Lodge

How much does Whitworth Lodge cost?

Whitworth Lodge 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 Whitworth Lodge?

The Care Quality Commission rated Whitworth Lodge Good in January 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Whitworth Lodge provide nursing care?

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

Does Whitworth Lodge offer dementia care?

Whitworth Lodge 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 Whitworth Lodge have?

Whitworth Lodge 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.

“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.

The Manse Residential Care Home, London

The Manse Residential Care Home

London, SE25 · 0.4 km · 35 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaSanctuary Care
Residential care
from £1,314 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
Acacia Care Centre, London

Acacia Care Centre

London, SE25 · 0.4 km · 62 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
Acacia Care Centre, London

Acacia Care Centre

London, SE25 · 0.4 km · 62 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
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