England

Beth EzraCroydon

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Rated:GoodResidential

Beth Ezra

52 Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, Surrey, CR8 3DB

02086687116

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

26 April 2023

Provider

Beth-Ezra Trust

Beds

20 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 82 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 72 are the same and 8 are lower.

36 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodSept 2017
GoodMay 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Beth-Ezra Trust runs in England.

Average care home fees in London: £1,189 a week for residential care and £1,513 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Beth Ezra

Beth Ezra is a residential care home in Croydon, providing care for older people, including those living with dementia. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Beth Ezra provides residential care for up to 20 older people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 18 people were using the service.

People were safe at the home. Staff had received training in safeguarding and understood how to report concerns appropriately. They were kept informed about risks to people's safety and wellbeing, and knew what action to take to protect residents.

There were sufficient staff available to meet people's needs promptly, with residents not experiencing lengthy waits for support.

Source: CQC inspection report, 6 May 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities ProgrammeDining Room

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: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CR8 3DB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 6 May 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 26 April 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 14 September 2017: Good
CaringPublished 14 September 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 14 September 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Beth Ezra'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 Beth Ezra, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Beth Ezra, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Beth Ezra'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