St. Augustine's House

76 St. Augustines Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 6JH

02087649045

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

17 July 2019

Provider

Christ The King Residential Care Homes Limited

Beds

16 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2019

First inspected by CQC in 2019, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Christ The King Residential Care Homes Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 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 St. Augustine's House

St. Augustine's House is a residential care home in Croydon, providing personal care for adults, including some with mental health support needs. Further details on the latest CQC inspection findings are set out below.

St Augustine's House provides personal care for up to 16 people, some with mental health disabilities. The home currently accommodates 13 people in one adapted building.

Residents reported feeling safe and described staff as kind. Staff received training on safeguarding adults and the provider followed clear procedures to protect people from harm. Healthcare risks were assessed and plans were established to manage them.

Whistleblowing procedures were in place and visible on notice boards throughout the home.

Source: CQC inspection report, 21 August 2019

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthYounger 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: 16 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · CR2 6JH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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 21 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 17 July 2019.

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

Read St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's 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