Purley Gardens Care Home
21-27 Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LF
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 4 July 2018
Last inspected 21 May 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 4 Jul 2018
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Croydon University Hospital
63.7% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Woodcote Medical
0.3 mi
10 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Hobbs Pharmacy
0.2 mi
19 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.1 mi
18 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Croydon (2025–26)
£1,168
per week, residential
£1,300
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
12% of people in Croydon are aged 65 or over
60.5
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.
Provider
Willow Tower Opco 1 Limited
24
locations
92%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.