Russell Hill

33 Russell Hill, Purley, Surrey, CR8 2JB

02087632611

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

7 February 2018

Provider

Independence Homes Limited

Beds

9 beds

Rating history

GoodNov 2015
GoodMar 2018

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 Independence Homes 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 Russell Hill

Russell Hill is a residential care home in Croydon, providing support for people with a learning disability in a single adapted building. Further detail from the Care Quality Commission's most recent inspection is set out below.

The service accommodates nine people with a learning disability in one adapted building. At the time of inspection, there were eight people using the service. People continue to receive highly personalised care and support tailored to meet their individual needs, leading to demonstrable positive outcomes and enhancements to their quality of life.

People remain actively involved in planning and making decisions about their care and support needs.

Staff display excellent understanding and awareness of people's needs and how these should be met in line with people's specific preferences and choices. Staff understand the importance of respecting people's rights and promoting equality and inclusion within the service so that people do not experience discriminatory behaviours and practices when being supported with their needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 March 2018

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CR8 2JB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Caring for children; Learning disabilities; 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 21 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 7 February 2018.

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

Read Russell Hill'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 Russell Hill, 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 Russell Hill, 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 Russell Hill'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