43 Florence Avenue

43 Florence Avenue, Morden, Surrey, SM4 6EX

02086465921

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

14 February 2022

Provider

Florence Avenue Care Home Limited

Beds

8 beds

About 43 Florence Avenue

43 Florence Avenue is a residential care home in Merton, supporting people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. Details from the latest CQC inspection are set out below.

The home accommodates up to eight people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities, with seven residents present during inspection. The service maintains robust infection control measures, including vaccination status verification, negative lateral flow testing, and temperature checks for all visitors. A designated visitor area has been established to minimise infection spread.

PPE stations are positioned throughout high traffic areas with adequate stock levels maintained. Staff have received training on correct PPE usage and have designated areas for putting on and removing protective equipment.

Source: CQC inspection report, 2 March 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 8 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SM4 6EX

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 2 March 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 14 February 2022.

SafePublished 19 March 2020: Good
EffectivePublished 19 March 2020: Good
CaringPublished 19 March 2020: Good
ResponsivePublished 19 March 2020: Good
Well-ledPublished 19 March 2020: Good

Read 43 Florence Avenue's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting 43 Florence Avenue, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit 43 Florence Avenue, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund 43 Florence Avenue's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees