Dawson House

151 Stanley Park Road, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 3JJ

02083955724

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 August 2023

Provider

Heathcotes Care Limited

Beds

7 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2018
GoodSept 2023

Rated Good at every inspection since 2018.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Heathcotes Care Limited, which runs 52 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 42 Good and 8 Requires Improvement.

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 Dawson House

Dawson House is a residential care home in Sutton, providing support for people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Dawson House provides care and support for up to 7 people with learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders. The home features 7 ensuite bedrooms across two floors, a modern kitchen diner, two communal lounges, and a well-maintained garden. During inspection, all 7 resident bedrooms were occupied.

The service demonstrated safe practices for residents and staff. Regular quality reviews took place to ensure people's care and support needs were met, with improvements implemented based on findings. The home showed evidence of supporting residents' choices, dignity, and independence while facilitating access to their local communities.

Source: CQC inspection report, 27 September 2023

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: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SM5 3JJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 27 September 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 August 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Dawson House'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 Dawson House, 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 Dawson House, 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 Dawson House'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