Scott House

7 Wareham Road, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6LE

02086869312

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

9 April 2019

Provider

Laurel Residential Homes Limited

Beds

18 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 95 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 84 are the same and 8 are lower.

81 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 2016
GoodJul 2017
Requires ImprovementMay 2018
GoodMay 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 4 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 Laurel Residential Homes Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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 Scott House

Scott House is a residential care home in Croydon, providing personal care for people with long-term mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Scott House provides personal care for up to 19 people living with long-term mental health needs. At the time of the inspection, there were 14 people using the service. Residents told inspectors they felt safe and happy, and appreciated the staff who supported them.

Relatives also expressed satisfaction, noting they felt welcomed during visits and that staff kept them informed of any changes to their loved ones' care. Staff reported being proud to work at the service and enjoyed their jobs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 May 2019

Specialist Care

Mental 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.

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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: 18 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CR2 6LE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

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 30 May 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 9 April 2019.

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

Read Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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 Scott 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