Mayfield House

82 Mayfield Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 0BF

02086579202

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

2 August 2022

Provider

Cognithan Limited

Beds

6 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2016
GoodAug 2017
Requires ImprovementFeb 2019
Requires ImprovementFeb 2020
Requires ImprovementMay 2021
GoodAug 2022

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2022. CQC has rated this home 6 times since 2016.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Cognithan Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 5 rated Good and 1 Requires Improvement.

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.

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 Mayfield House

Mayfield House is a residential care home in Croydon. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Manon House provides personal care for up to six people with mental health needs. At the time of inspection, three people were using the service.

People remained safe, with staff demonstrating knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to report concerns appropriately. Risks were identified during assessment and care planning, with management strategies in place to help staff identify triggers for challenging behaviours and support people effectively. Staffing levels were sufficient to meet residents' needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 August 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peopleYounger 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: 6 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CR2 0BF

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; Mental health conditions; Substance misuse problems.

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 31 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 August 2022.

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

Read Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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 Mayfield 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