Ferncroft

41 Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4DL

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 June 2023

Provider

The Brandon Trust

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodJan 2015
GoodFeb 2017
GoodSept 2019
GoodJul 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

Run by The Brandon Trust, which runs 12 care homes in England: 12 rated Good.

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 Ferncroft

Ferncroft is a residential care home in Croydon, offering personal care and support to a small number of people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Further details on how the service performs against national standards can be found in the findings below.

Ferncroft is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 6 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. At the time of inspection, 4 people were using the service. The home supports residents with respect, equality and dignity, promoting their choices and independence while facilitating good access to local communities.

Staff demonstrated understanding of how to meet residents' needs effectively and were able to show how they support people in these areas.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 July 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilities

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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CR8 4DL

Registered care categories

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 7 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 June 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 11 September 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 11 September 2019: Good
Well-led: Requires improvement

Questions prompted by these ratings

Well-led: What has changed in management, checks and oversight since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Ferncroft'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 Ferncroft, 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 Ferncroft, 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 Ferncroft'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