James Terry Court
South Croydon, CR2 · 76 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Dementia care homes in Croydon
54 of the 128 care homes in Croydon are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 2 are rated Outstanding and 40 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.
Dementia care homes in Croydon typically cost £1,227 a week, about £63,804 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record; the middle half charge £1,189 to £1,271. That is close to the typical residential fee in Croydon of £1,232.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, typically costs £1,050 a week near Croydon and can look after a couple.
Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
The typical dementia care home in Croydon
£1,227a week
About £63,804 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,454 a week
A 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 £177 a week less, £9,204 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,099 a week less than two places.
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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.
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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
Lakeside Nursing Home
London, SE19 · 35 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Langley Oaks
South Croydon, CR2 · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Lloyd Park Nursing Home
Croydon, CR0 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Norbury Hall
London, SW16 · 81 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Oval Residential Home
Croydon, CR0 · 3 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Parkview Nursing Home
London, SE19 · 88 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Purley Gardens Care Home
Purley, CR8 · 119 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Purley Gardens Care Home
Purley, CR8 · 119 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Purley View Nursing Home
Purley, CR8 · 39 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Rokewood Court
Kenley, CR8 · 64 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Roselands Residential Care Home
Norbury, SW16 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The Params
Purley, CR8 · 13 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
The White House Care Home
Coulsdon, CR5 · 9 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Tudor House Nursing Home
South Croydon, CR2 · 44 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Warren Court
Purley, CR8 · 19 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Westside Care Home
Purley, CR8 · 30 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Wilhelmina House
Croydon, CR0 · 26 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
21 Lucerne Road
Thornton Heath, CR7 · 4 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Albany Lodge
Croydon, CR0 · 100 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Gibson's Lodge Limited
London, SW16 · 53 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
St Johns Nursing Home Limited
South Croydon, CR2 · 58 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Acacia Care Centre
London, SE25 · 62 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Albany Lodge
Croydon, CR0 · 100 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,227 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
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.
Sharon R.
2 reviews
From £1,015 a week, 25 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
Rosa Maria D.
3 reviews
From £1,148 a week, 3 years caring
Based about 8 minutes from Croydon
Hamida K.
1 review
From £928 a week, 13 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
Jessica S.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 16 years caring
Based about 10 minutes from Croydon. Can care for a couple
“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”
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.
Typical dementia care homes fees in Croydon
Median weekly fee for each type of care, across the 54 homes in the area. The range covers the middle half.
- Residential dementia care
- £1,227
- Usually £1,189 to £1,271 a week3 homes
- Live-in carer at home, PrimeCarers
- £1,050
- Typical week, set by the carer. A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Common questions
How much do dementia care homes in Croydon cost?
Dementia care homes in Croydon typically charge £1,227 a week, usually between £1,189 and £1,271. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many dementia care homes are there in Croydon?
54 of the 128 CQC-registered care homes in Croydon are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What should I look for in a dementia care home in Croydon?
Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.
Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Croydon?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Croydon council for a needs assessment.