Thornton Lodge Limited

Croydon · CR7 7JL

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,314/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published Jan 2019
Capacity
45 beds
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What to know before your visit

Thornton Lodge Limited is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Good (Jan 2019).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Mental health support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Thornton Lodge Limited
Provider group
-
Local authority
Croydon
Purpose built
No
Ensuite rooms
27%
Floors
2
Opened
1987
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Thornton Lodge Limited Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Dec 2018

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Registered Manager
Jem Alan Suren Wraith
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes mental health support, physical disability support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Mental health support
  • Physical disability support
  • Wheelchair access
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Mental health
Physical disability
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Additional Condition Support

Additional support for

Autism Spectrum

Staffing

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Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not listed. Ask how overnight clinical needs are supported.
Registered Manager
Jem Alan Suren Wraith

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Full Medication Management

Thornton Lodge Limited: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,314/week

From ≈ £5,714 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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Published fee notes

Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1020 per week. Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1400 per week. Funding types accepted include Self Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top Up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are determined on an individual basis.

Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Croydon, residential): £1,168/wk

Dementia care
From £1,400/week

How care at this home can be funded

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Thornton Lodge Limited, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Thornton Lodge Limited is a residential care home in Croydon, London, operated by Thornton Lodge Limited since 2012. The home has 45 beds and is an inspection rating of Good.

Contact & location

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

105 Brigstock Lane, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7JL

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
600m
Nearest GP
800m
Nearest Pharmacy
600m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
500m

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

0.6km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

3 dining services listed

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Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Choice of Menu
Communal Dining Room
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected October 2025)
Food handling:Good
Premises condition:Good
Food safety management:Good
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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Lifestyle & Amenities

Parking

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is Thornton Lodge Limited a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Thornton Lodge Limited

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  1. Ask about daily routines and how residents are supported to improve.

  2. Check how the home maintains hygiene and comfort standards.

  3. Speak with residents about their experiences and sense of well-being.

Also ask about everyday care

  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Thornton Lodge Limited

What does the inspection rating for Thornton Lodge Limited show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is Thornton Lodge Limited a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Thornton Lodge Limited cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Thornton Lodge Limited: From £1,314/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Thornton Lodge Limited accept NHS or local authority funding?

Thornton Lodge Limited accepts local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Thornton Lodge Limited a nursing home or a residential care home?

Thornton Lodge Limited is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does Thornton Lodge Limited have?

Thornton Lodge Limited has 45 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about Thornton Lodge Limited?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.9 out of 5.

Are Thornton Lodge Limited's reviews enough to make a decision?

Thornton Lodge Limited's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Thornton Lodge Limited safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Thornton Lodge Limited is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Thornton Lodge Limited?

Thornton Lodge Limited is operated by THORNTON LODGE LIMITED (Company registration number: 07884691). Ownership type: independent.

Has Thornton Lodge Limited had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Thornton Lodge Limited in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Thornton Lodge Limited's provider?

Thornton Lodge Limited's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 March 2025. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Thornton Lodge Limited?

Ask Thornton Lodge Limited how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Thornton Lodge Limited?

Before choosing Thornton Lodge Limited, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Croydon to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Thornton Lodge Limited's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for Thornton Lodge Limited looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What is Thornton Lodge Limited's food hygiene rating?

Thornton Lodge Limited currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 21 October 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Thornton Lodge Limited?

When visiting Thornton Lodge Limited, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, and ask how families are updated when needs change. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Thornton Lodge Limited?

Our visit checklist for Thornton Lodge Limited starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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