Willow Lodge Nursing Home

59 Burdon Lane, Cheam, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 7BY

02086424117

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

12 October 2026

Provider

Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd

Beds

28 beds

Rating history

GoodJul 2017
GoodMar 2020
GoodOct 2026

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Willow Lodge Nursing Home

Willow Lodge Nursing Home is a nursing home located in Sutton, London. Its registered care categories include dementia and learning disabilities. The home has 28 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in October 2026. The home is operated by Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd.

Specialist Care

DementiaLearning disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Willow Lodge Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Willow Lodge Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Willow Lodge Nursing Home'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