Care Homes in Wallington
Wallington has 12 CQC registered care homes. 12 are rated Good. 9 of the 12 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Wallington at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Wallington, to help you judge the options below.
- London Borough of Sutton pays, residential care: £1,045 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Sutton: 95%. The 12 month average is 94%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 63
- People aged 75 and over: 16,800. Rising to 19,400 by 2035, up 15%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 109 beds.
- Who pays, across Sutton (estimate): 44% council, 31% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 21%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,600. Rising to 6,400 by 2035, up 38%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 32 The Avenue Cheam. Application for a 15 bed care home. Submitted 17 June 2025. Decision pending. (2.6 miles away)
- 8 Hollymoor Lane Epsom Surrey. Application for a 5 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 15 August 2025. Approved 20 October 2025. (4.9 miles away)
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Planning and paying for a care home place in Wallington
Money and eligibility are rarely the first things families want to think about, yet settling them early tends to save a good deal of difficulty later. Knowing what level of care is needed, and who will be meeting the cost, turns twelve possible homes into a realistic shortlist rather than an open field. It also means that when a suitable vacancy appears, you are in a position to act on it.
Asking for a care needs assessment
An assessment of need is free, and the right to request one applies to anyone who appears to need care and support, whatever their savings. London Borough of Sutton Adult Social Care carries out these assessments for people living in Wallington and handles the financial assessment that comes afterwards. The practitioner will consider personal care, mobility, memory, risks in the current home and how much the family is already absorbing. Hold on to the written outcome, since homes will ask about the level of support needed before they can say whether they could meet it.
Working out the fees
The financial assessment looks at income, savings and certain assets in order to establish the council contribution, if any. Where savings exceed the national threshold, families usually pay the fees themselves until that changes, and below it the council pays a share. Because weekly costs vary with room type, level of support and what is bundled into the fee, ask each home for the figure in writing along with anything charged separately. It is sensible to ask how often fees are reviewed and what notice applies on either side before signing.
Choosing a home and what to check
When the ratings all agree
A listing in which every home is rated Good is genuinely reassuring, but it also means the rating cannot do your comparing for you. Turn to the reports themselves, where two homes holding the same rating often read quite differently in what inspectors highlighted. Look for the comments on staffing, medicines and how the home is led, and check the date, because an inspection from some years back describes the home as it stood then rather than now. Where a home has changed manager since, that is worth asking about directly.
What only a visit will show
Arrange to come at a busy time, ideally around a meal, and notice whether residents seem occupied and whether staff know them well. Ask how many permanent staff are on each shift, how sickness and holidays are covered, and who is on duty overnight. Homes such as Walton House, Park Hill House, Raleigh House and Ashurst Lodge appear in this listing, and each is registered for specific kinds of need, so check that the needs you have in mind sit within what that home provides. Ask too what would happen if those needs grew, and whether the home could carry on meeting them.
Reaching a decision
Having seen two or three homes, judge each against the written record of need rather than against the others in isolation, since the question is which one suits this person. Wherever it is possible, involve them in the choice, because a home someone has helped to pick is usually far easier to settle into. Ask about trial stays and read the contract carefully, paying particular attention to fees and notice.
12 care homes in Wallington
- Walton House · 12 Hall Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0RT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Loving Care Limited
We at Walton House are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Wallington, providing specialist support for adults with learning disabilities and autism, alongside thoughtful respite care for those who...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - Living Ambitions - 63a Victoria Avenue · 63a Victoria Avenue, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7JP
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Living Ambitions Limited
We at Living Ambitions - 63a Victoria Avenue are proud to offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of Wallington, providing personalised support for adults with a range of care needs in a calm, homely setting. Nestled...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Living Ambitions - 231 Stafford Road · 231 Stafford Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 9BX
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Living Ambitions Limited
Here at Living Ambitions, 231 Stafford Road in Wallington, Sutton, we provide residential care for a range of people who need support to live well and feel genuinely at home. We work with older adults, younger adults, and people with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Brambledown Road · 44 Brambledown Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0TF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Independence Homes Limited
Brambledown Road is a care home in Wallington. We provide residential care for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, both younger adults and older people, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Being a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Raleigh House · 9 Raleigh Avenue, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 8HE
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Raleigh House Ltd
Raleigh House is a residential care home in Wallington, in the London Borough of Sutton. We support older people and adults living with a learning disability or autism, including younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. Supporting...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Cranley Gardens · 14 Cranley Gardens, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 9PR
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Independence Homes Limited
We are a residential care home in Wallington supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic people, including younger adults and older people who need help with daily living. The house is run as a household rather than a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Ryelands · 15 Beddington Gardens, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0JF
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Methodist Homes
Here at Ryelands, we are a care home based in Wallington, Sutton, and we are proud to offer a warm and genuinely homely environment for the people who live with us. Our focus is on getting to know each resident as an individual,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Ashurst Lodge · 11 Hall Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0RT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Ashurst Lodge Healthcare Limited
Here at Ashurst Lodge, we offer residential care for people in the heart of Wallington, Sutton, and we take real pride in making this a place where people feel genuinely at home. We support a range of individuals including older people,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Hall Road · 7 Hall Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0RT
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Independence Homes Limited
Our home on Hall Road in Wallington is a residential care home supporting a mixed group of adults. Some of our residents are older people who need help with the practical parts of the day. Others are adults with a learning disability,...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Stanley Park Road · 19 Stanley Park Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0HL
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Consensus Support Services Limited
We are a residential care home on Stanley Park Road in Wallington, supporting adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults, people managing mental health conditions, and people with physical disabilities. We also offer respite...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Park Hill House · 25 Park Hill Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 0SA
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Loving Care Limited
At Park Hill House, we provide residential care for adults in the heart of Wallington, Sutton. We specialise in supporting people with learning disabilities and autism, and we also offer respite care for those who need a short break or a...
Specialisms: Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care - David House · 36 Sandy Lane South, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 9QZ
Care home · CQC Good · Run by Care Direct UK Limited
David House is a residential care home in Wallington supporting older people, adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults. Our approach does not change from one person to the next. We take time to learn...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Sutton, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Sutton homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,045 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Sutton homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,068 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Sutton homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979. | Not published separately | £1,889 to £2,049 |
| Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Sutton homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283. | Not published separately | £2,114 to £2,340 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Raleigh House, 18 March 2026, Good
- David House, 6 January 2026, Good
- Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road, 16 February 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Hall Road, 21 June 2018, Good
- Ashurst Lodge, 11 November 2021, Good
- Stanley Park Road, 10 December 2021, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Wallington
How many care homes are there in Wallington?
Wallington has 12 CQC registered care homes: 12 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Wallington?
London Borough of Sutton pays an average of £1,045 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Sutton homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Wallington were inspected most recently?
Raleigh House (18 March 2026), David House (6 January 2026) and Living Ambitions Limited - 231 Stafford Road (16 February 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.