Longmead House
1 Buxton Lane, Caterham, CR3 5HG
Overall CQC rating
Last inspected 18 July 2023
Report published 1 Sept 2023
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Croydon University Hospital
63.7% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
The Chaldon Road Surgery
0.3 mi
5 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Chemitex Pharmacy
0.3 mi
8 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Surrey (2025–26)
£952
per week, residential
£988
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
16.1% of people in Surrey are aged 65 or over
61.3
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.