How much does McRae Lane cost per week?

Weekly fees at McRae Lane start from £1,434. Costs may vary depending on the level of care required.

Does McRae Lane accept NHS or local authority funding?

McRae Lane accepts self-funding and local authority funded residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines (https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/money-work-and-benefits/nhs-continuing-healthcare/).

Is McRae Lane a nursing home or a residential care home?

McRae Lane is registered as a residential care home. This means the home provides residential care without on-site nursing as its main service type. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-15199356087).

Does McRae Lane provide dementia care?

McRae Lane specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is CQC-registered for this specialism (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-15199356087).

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does McRae Lane have?

McRae Lane has 5 registered beds. The home provides residential care without nursing. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-15199356087).

What do care home reviews say about McRae Lane?

RightCareHome's public feedback assessment for McRae Lane is concerns present. The combined public feedback rating is 4.1 out of 5.

Are McRae Lane's reviews enough to make a decision?

McRae Lane'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 latest CQC 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.

McRae Lane is rated "Good" for Safety by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). No enforcement actions are currently recorded. Source: CQC inspection report (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-15199356087).

McRae Lane is operated by CHOICE SUPPORT (Companies House number: 08971493).

Has McRae Lane had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against McRae Lane by the CQC. Source: CQC registration data (https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-15199356087).

What do public company records show about McRae Lane's provider?

McRae Lane's provider public-record check is: 1 point worth clarifying. This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide. The latest filed accounts we reviewed are dated 31 March 2022. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask McRae Lane?

RightCareHome does not predict whether McRae Lane will close. Families can still check official provider records, CQC evidence and current written answers before paying a deposit. Public company records were found, but the filing trail is incomplete. No current enforcement actions are recorded. Continuity questions should be judged alongside inspection history, fee pressure, and what the manager can explain on your visit.

What should I compare before choosing McRae Lane?

Before choosing McRae Lane, compare latest CQC overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and provider public-record questions and company-record gaps. Then compare those signals with other care homes in Mitcham, because a home can look acceptable in isolation but weaker once price, reviews, CQC evidence, and provider records are viewed against local alternatives.

Is McRae Lane's CQC rating improving or declining?

Recent inspection history suggests McRae Lane's CQC position is improving. The latest CQC report was published on 26 March 2019.

How do McRae Lane's fees compare to the local average?

Based on current local pricing benchmarks, McRae Lane's published weekly fees from £1,434 look around area average. Final weekly costs can still vary depending on the level of care required.

How do I know if I'm paying too much for McRae Lane?

Start by comparing McRae Lane's published weekly fees with the local care home benchmark. On this page, those fees look around area average. Fees that sit near the area average still need checking against what level of care, room type, and extras are actually included. The safest way to judge value is to compare price against care fit, inspection strength, and the unanswered questions you still have after reviewing the page.

What questions should I ask when visiting McRae Lane?

When visiting McRae Lane, 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 McRae Lane?

Our visit checklist for McRae Lane 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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McRae Lane

RightCareHome analysis Evidence view

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CQC record

Older inspection record

Provider public records

Company status needs current confirmation

Why it may still merit consideration: Good CQC rating and Dementia support.

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CQC: Good
Care type: Residential Care Home
Capacity: 5 beds
Published fee: From £6,235/month

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RightCareHome analysis Decision snapshot

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Decision summary

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Provider-record questions

Dated provider records, limitations and questions shown alongside staffing, inspection and review evidence.

Visit plan

15–28 questions tailored to the evidence and gaps found for this home.

Based on official and public evidence across 9 sections. Live fees, vacancies and anything only observable on a visit still need direct confirmation.

Evidence in favour

Good CQC rating
Dementia support

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Public funding routes appear accepted

Good CQC rating
Dementia support
Public funding routes appear accepted

Evidence to question

Public feedback averages 4.1/5 across 5 reviews
Older inspection record

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Company accounts date needs checking

Public feedback averages 4.1/5 across 5 reviews
Older inspection record
Company accounts date needs checking

Questions to verify directly

Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
How the home feels in the evening and at weekends

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How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift

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

Key facts in one place

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CQC now

Rated Good · Latest CQC report Mar 2019

Official CQC record

Fees now

From £6,235 / month (estimate)

Published weekly fee data · monthly figure estimated

Funding accepted

Currently shown as accepting self-funding and local authority-funded residents.

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Visits & travel

GP 0.1 km · Hospital 1.4 km

Public location data

Availability

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Live availability is not verified by RightCareHome

Provider records

1 point worth clarifying

Linked company record · 08971493

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Registered provider: Choice Support
Provider group: BRAND Choice Support
Local authority: Sutton

Provider network: 22 homes; 91% rated Good or better (20 Good, 2 Requires Improvement).

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Safety & Quality

What do the latest CQC results for McRae Lane show?

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McRae Lane CQC Rating & Inspection History

Source: Official CQC record · Latest CQC report · Mar 2019

Current inspection ratings, inspection timing, and how this home compares with its previous assessments.

↑ Improving trend

Good for 17 months

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe— Are people protected from harm?

Good

Effective— Does care achieve good outcomes?

Good

Caring— Are staff kind and respectful?

Good

Responsive— Does care meet individual needs?

Good

Well-Led— Is the home well managed?

Good

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CQC record date

Latest CQC report · Mar 2019

Older inspection record

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Registered Manager

Lorraine Ann Walker

How much confidence should you place in this inspection picture?

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What public records show about this provider

RightCareHome analysis Provider records

Source: Public provider records

We matched this home to CHOICE SUPPORT · Company no. 08971493. Latest account source date: Mar 2022.

Provider public-record check

1 point worth clarifying

Useful before a visit

This public-record detail may be useful to discuss with the provider before you decide.

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Linked provider

CHOICE SUPPORT

Company record

08971493

Match

Confirmed

What we know

The linked company status is recorded as converted-closed.

What public records do not tell us

Some register statuses reflect a change in the type of official record rather than an insolvency event. Treat this as a point to clarify with the provider.

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Can you confirm what this register status means for the current legal provider named on resident contracts and invoices?

Worth asking

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Company status needs current confirmation

The linked company status is recorded as converted-closed.

Some register statuses reflect a change in the type of official record rather than an insolvency event. Treat this as a point to clarify with the provider.

Ask: Can you confirm what this register status means for the current legal provider named on resident contracts and invoices?

Official record · Companies House · provider-level record · source date date not recorded

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Information limited

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Profitability record not yet obtained

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Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia

Mental Health

Physical Disability

Sight or hearing impairment

Learning Disability

Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's

Vascular Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia

Frontotemporal Dementia

Stroke

Multiple Sclerosis

Depression

Anxiety

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Schizophrenia

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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Evening confusion (sundowning)

Exit-Seeking

Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building

Aggression or challenging behaviour

Agitation and restlessness

Evening confusion (sundowning)

Exit-Seeking

Understanding dementia care: what to look for→Care home funding: NHS, council, and self-funding explained→Understanding care home fees: council vs private rates→

Care Fit at a Glance

RightCareHome analysis Care fit

How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

Dementia support
Wheelchair access
Secure garden/area

Important questions before deciding

1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

RightCareHome analysis Staffing evidence

What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Manager

Lorraine Ann Walker

Costs & Funding

McRae Lane: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £6,235 per month

From £1,434 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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

How this compares to the area benchmark

Band B·Good Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,171/wk

This home is priced £263/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £6,235 per month

From £1,434 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

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

How this compares to the area benchmark

Band B·Good Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,171/wk

This home is priced £263/wk above the council rate — typical for self-funders in this area.

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

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

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Family Reviews

McRae Lane Care Home Reviews — What Families Say

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RightCareHome public feedback assessment for McRae Lane

We analyse publicly available family feedback to identify recurring strengths, potential concerns, and questions worth checking during a visit.

Early signals can help shape your visit questions, but should be confirmed directly with the home.

4.1

RightCareHome public feedback assessment

Concerns present

Combined public feedback rating

What Families Say About McRae Lane

Current feedback shows useful patterns. It is worth confirming key routines during your visit.

Staff Feedback

Positive

Staff mentioned in 4reviews — Families consistently praise the caring and attentive staff

Families value most

Most frequent family priorities:

warm, family-like atmosphere (Medium impact · 3 mentions)
staff patience and kindness (Medium impact · 2 mentions)
staff knowledge of residents (Medium impact · 1 mention)

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staff knowledge of residents (Medium impact · 1 mention)

Questions to ask on your visit

Ask how staff respond to family concerns and feedback
Check staff training and experience with complex health needs
Observe interactions between staff and residents

Watchouts to confirm

These patterns do not prove a problem on their own. They show where to probe in person before you rely on this review picture:

ignored family concerns (1 mention)
High priority
possible gaps in staff training (1 mention)
High priority
serious health deterioration (1 mention)
High priority

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Explore the detailed review evidenceAspect ratings, trends, repeated phrases, family quotes and staff context.

Who this home may suit

Families seeking a warm, friendly environment
Residents who value personal attention and kindness
Those looking for a home with positive visitor experiences

Decision gaps before shortlisting

How are serious health issues and infections managed?
Families need reassurance about safety and medical response.
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Analysis based on family reviews gathered from across the web to support your visit planning.

How RightCareHome analyses public feedback

We keep the numerical rating and the semantic assessment separate, then apply the following checks:

Duplicate handling. We remove matching review records when reviewer attribution, rating and review text indicate the same feedback. Similar but non-matching comments are kept.
Rating normalisation. Scores recorded on different scales are converted to a common five-point scale. Where more than one numerical score is available, each is weighted by the amount of feedback behind it.
Recurring patterns. Review text is analysed for repeated strengths, concerns, contradictions and practical questions. Isolated comments are treated more cautiously than recurring themes.
Confidence thresholds. Coverage depends on unique usable feedback, evidence breadth and consistency. When the threshold is not met, we mark the result Limited feedback coverage rather than infer a stronger conclusion.
Rating and semantic assessment. The combined rating summarises numerical scores. The semantic assessment explains what families repeatedly describe. Strong recurring concerns can therefore change the assessment even when the rating is high.
Evidence scope. Public feedback is one evidence layer, not a live measure of staffing, safety or daily care. RightCareHome therefore reads it alongside current inspection evidence and the questions to test on a visit.

Family Reviews

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Questions this page cannot settle on its own

How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
How quickly call bells are answered in practice
Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

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What you receive

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for McRae Lane, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

McRae Lane is a residential care home in Mitcham, London, operated by Choice Support since 2023. The home has 5 beds and is rated Good by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Location & Practical

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

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysis Neighbourhood

25 McRae Lane, Mitcham, CR4 4AT

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital

1.4 km

Nearest GP

100m

Nearest Pharmacy

600m

Bus Stops (500m)

4 stops

Nearest Train Station

1.1 km

Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score

91/100

Nearest green space

77m away

Transport access

8/10

Local amenities

10/10

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Food standards and dining arrangements based on hygiene records and published information.

Evidence scope for this section

The current public evidence does not support a reliable dining and nutrition profile for this home. Confirm the arrangements that matter directly and use the published food hygiene evidence where available.

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Facilities & Features

2 feature groups available

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access

Hoists

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System

Door Sensors

Secure Garden

Secure Unit

Next Steps

Is McRae Lane a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

Use the visit checklist and FAQs to compare homes confidently and avoid costly mistakes.

Questions to Ask When Visiting McRae Lane

Use this care home visit checklist at McRae Lane to turn the public signals on this page into practical in-person checks before you decide.

What to test on your visit to McRae Lane

1Ask how staff respond to family concerns and feedback
2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
3Check staff training and experience with complex health needs
4Observe interactions between staff and residents

Short care home visit checklist

Start with these core checks even if you already plan to ask the personalised questions above.

Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?
Confirms transparency on current quality.
What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?
Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.
How are families updated when needs change?
Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.
Can we see an example care plan review timeline?
Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.
May we speak with a current resident family member?
Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

+27 personalised follow-up questions for McRae LaneIncluded in the Care Home Check, with the reason each one matters here

Common Questions About McRae Lane

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How McRae Lane sits against nearby options

Inspection rating

Good

Nearby avg: Good

At or above nearby average

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