Which providers in Sutton offer nursing care?

Twenty providers registered for nursing care appear on this page, each with a profile of its own. They include Lavender Oaks Care Home, Surrey Oaks Nursing Home, Chegworth Nursing Home and Barons Lodge Sutton, along with the rest of the list. Every profile carries the current Care Quality Commission position and links through to the published report. Comparing them together is the quickest way to see which homes suit the care required.

What should we ask when visiting a nursing home in Sutton?

Ask how many registered nurses and carers are on duty by day and overnight, and how often agency workers are used. Ask how care plans are written and reviewed, and how quickly families hear about a fall, an infection or a change in medication. Ask what training staff have in dementia care and in supporting someone at the end of life. Practical questions about visiting, belongings and laundry are worth asking everywhere.

What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?

A care home provides a room, meals and help with personal care such as washing, dressing and prompting medication. A nursing home offers the same and also has registered nurses on duty at all times, so wound care, injections and complex medication are managed on site. All the providers on this page hold nursing registration. Where needs are mainly social rather than clinical, a residential placement is often more suitable and usually costs less.

Can the London Borough of Sutton fund a nursing home placement?

It can, once an assessment has confirmed that nursing care in a registered home is the right way to meet someone's needs. A financial assessment then looks at income and capital and sets the council contribution towards the weekly fee. The health service pays a separate contribution towards registered nursing care straight to the home. If a family chooses a home above the rate the council will pay, a third party may be asked to meet the difference.

How do we arrange a care needs assessment in Sutton?

Contact the adult social care team at the London Borough of Sutton and ask for an assessment of care and support needs. The request can come from the person themselves, a relative, a GP or a hospital team, and the assessment is free. A practitioner will look at daily living, mobility, medication and the clinical care required, then record which needs are eligible for support. A separate financial assessment decides contributions.

How far in advance should we start looking at nursing homes?

Start as soon as nursing care looks likely rather than waiting for a ward to ask for a decision. A few weeks allows time to visit more than once, read the inspection reports and settle the funding position. If discharge is imminent, ask whether an interim placement is possible so the permanent choice is not made under pressure. Notes taken at early visits stay useful even when the move happens later.

Nursing Homes in Sutton

Sutton has 20 CQC registered nursing homes. 19 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 9 of the 20 were last inspected more than three years ago.

Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.

Sutton at a glance

What the numbers say about care for older people in Sutton.

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%

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What Nursing Care in Sutton Involves and What to Look For

A nursing home is registered to have a qualified nurse on duty at all hours, so clinical tasks happen on site rather than waiting on a community visit. That is the practical difference between the twenty homes here and a residential placement, and it is the first thing to settle.

Starting with the clinical picture

Set down what a nurse would actually be doing each day, from wound and pressure care to diabetes management, catheter care, complex medication or support at the end of life. Ask each home what it is equipped and experienced to handle and whether it has looked after someone with similar needs recently. Ask what would happen if a resident's health declined further and whether they could remain where they are.

Reading the ratings

Eighteen homes on this list are rated Good, one is rated Requires Improvement and one is not yet rated. Where the picture is this consistent, the reports are where the differences show, so look at what inspectors praised, when they visited and whether the home was strong on the things that matter most in your case. At the home marked down, ask the manager precisely what has changed and when.

Using the visit well

Arrive when the home is busy rather than at a quiet hour. Watch how staff speak to residents who are not expecting a visitor, whether people are occupied and how quickly call bells are answered. Ask how many registered nurses and carers are on duty overnight, how much agency cover is used and how long the manager has been in post. Stay while a meal is served if you can, because that is when staffing is most visible.

Getting an Assessment and Funding Nursing Care in Sutton

Requesting an assessment

Anyone who appears to need care and support can ask for an assessment, and a relative, a GP or a hospital discharge team can request one on their behalf. It is free and does not depend on savings. London Borough of Sutton Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and the financial assessment that follows, which establishes what the council contributes towards a weekly fee and what the resident pays.

How the funding fits together

A contribution towards care delivered by a registered nurse is paid by the health service directly to the home. Where someone's main need is a health need rather than a social one, a further assessment can result in the whole package being funded through the health service. What remains is divided between the council and the resident according to the financial assessment, and the council pays only up to a set rate.

Cost questions to settle early

Ask for fees in writing, check what is charged separately and ask how much notice precedes an increase. Ask whether the room is held during a hospital stay and what happens when private savings fall to the level where council support begins. Clear answers now prevent difficult conversations later.

20 nursing homes in Sutton

Lavender Oaks Care Home · 4 Metcalfe Avenue, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 4AQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Porthaven Care Homes No 2 Limited
Lavender Oaks Care Home is a nursing home in Carshalton. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Surrey Oaks Nursing Home · 28 Salisbury Road, Carshalton, Sutton, SM5 3HD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Jesmund Care Limited
Surrey Oaks Nursing Home is in Carshalton, and we care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing, for people with physical disabilities and for...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Chegworth Nursing Home · 23 Downs Side, Cheam, Sutton, SM2 7EH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bayswift Limited
Chegworth Nursing Home is in Cheam, Surrey. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay with us as their needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Orford House Residential Care Home · Woodcote Park, Coulsdon, Sutton, CR5 2XN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Friends of the Elderly
Orford House Residential Care Home is in Coulsdon, and we provide nursing care as well as residential support. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can look after people whose health needs are beyond what a residential home can safely...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
Barons Lodge · 2 Cumnor Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5DW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Susash London Limited
Barons Lodge Sutton is a nursing home in Sutton, providing nursing and personal care for older people and for younger adults whose health needs go beyond what can reasonably be managed at home. We support residents with mental health needs...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Beech Manor · 21 Banstead Road South, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5LF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Glancestyle Care Homes Limited
Beech Manor is a nursing home in Sutton, with registered nurses on duty around the clock alongside our care and support team. We look after older people and younger adults with nursing needs, adults with learning disabilities, autistic...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Belmont House Nursing Home · 75 Worcester Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 6ND
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD
We provide nursing and residential care in Sutton for people whose needs range from help with daily living to care that requires qualified nursing. We look after older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Court Care Centre · 486-488 Sutton Common Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM3 9JL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Hydefall Limited
We at Sutton Court Care Centre are proud to offer specialist nursing home care in the heart of Sutton, London, providing a warm, professional environment where residents receive skilled clinical support alongside genuine compassion. Our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Crossways Nursing Home · 17 Overton Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 6RA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Cross Care Services Limited
Crossways Nursing Home is in Sutton, south London. We care for older people who need registered nursing as well as help with daily living, and a large part of our work is with people living with dementia. We also support younger adults...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Grennell Lodge Nursing Care Home · 69 All Saints Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 3DJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Jesmund Care Limited
We are Grennell Lodge, a nursing home in Sutton. We care for older people and for younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia, people managing a mental health condition, and people with a physical disability or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Jesmund Nursing Home · 29 York Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 6HL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Jesmund Care Limited
Jesmund Nursing Home is in Sutton. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Lodore Nursing Home · 9 Mayfield Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5DU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by S J Pittman Limited
Lodore Nursing Home is in Sutton, providing nursing care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, and for adults with a learning disability and autistic adults, including younger adults whose nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Orchard House Nursing Home · 35 Hallmead Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 1RD
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Sutton Nursing Homes Limited
Orchard House is a nursing home in Sutton. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including adults with learning disabilities and autistic adults. Respite stays are part of what we do. Having nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Shirley View Nursing Home · 23 Shirley Avenue, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 7QS
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Family Star Limited
Shirley View Nursing Home provides nursing care in Sutton for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia. We also offer planned respite stays. Qualified nurses are here throughout the day and night, which means...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Southdown Nursing Home · 5 Dorset Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 6JA
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Mrs Melba Wijayarathna
We are Southdown Nursing Home in Sutton. We care for older people who need qualified nursing alongside support with daily living, including people living with dementia, and we take respite admissions for shorter stays. Our most recent...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care
St Judes Nursing Home · 29-31 Mayfield Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 5DU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Churchill Residential Care And Nursing Homes Limited
Here at St Judes Nursing Home in Sutton, we provide a range of care that genuinely makes a difference to the people who live with us and to their families. We are a nursing home in the heart of the local community, and we take real pride...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Tennyson Grange · 123 Westmead Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM1 4JE
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
We at Tennyson Grange are proud to offer specialist nursing care in the heart of Sutton, providing a welcoming and supportive home for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia or physical disabilities across the London...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Wellesley Lodge · 41 Worcester Road, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 6PY
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by BNP Care Ltd
Wellesley Lodge is a care home with nursing in Sutton. We support older people and younger adults, people living with dementia, those managing mental ill health, adults with physical disabilities and people with sight or hearing loss, and...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care
Willow Lodge Nursing Home · 59 Burdon Lane, Sutton, Sutton, SM2 7BY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Heatherwood Nursing Home Ltd
Willow Lodge Nursing Home is in Sutton, providing nursing care for adults who need qualified nursing alongside help with daily life, including people living with dementia and adults with a learning disability or who are autistic. Nurses...
Specialisms: Dementia Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Respite Care
Bridge House Care Centre · 280-282 London Road, Wallington, Sutton, SM6 7DJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Ryedowns Limited
Bridge House Care Centre in Wallington provides nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Registered nurses are on duty here at all hours, working with carers who know the people they look after...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, 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

Wellesley Lodge, 30 September 2026, Good
Barons Lodge Sutton, 8 September 2026, Good
Southdown Nursing Home, 24 March 2026, Requires improvement

Longest since a report

Willow Lodge Nursing Home, 14 March 2020, Good
Beech Manor, 4 April 2020, Good
Lodore Nursing Home, 5 March 2021, Good

Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Sutton

How many nursing homes are there in Sutton?

Sutton has 20 CQC registered nursing homes: 19 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.

How much does a nursing home cost in Sutton?

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 nursing homes in Sutton were inspected most recently?

Wellesley Lodge (30 September 2026), Barons Lodge Sutton (8 September 2026) and Southdown Nursing Home (24 March 2026) have the most recent CQC reports.