Personal care
Gentle help with washing, dressing, medication, meals and mobility. Everyday living, with dignity.
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Home care in Thornton Heath
Home care in Thornton Heath
Thornton Heath is close to our Croydon base, and our carers are a familiar presence in Norbury, South Norwood and Selhurst. We provide personal care, dementia support, companionship and live-in care, all from trained, DBS-checked carers who take time to understand your routines and help you remain comfortably at home.
Areas we cover
Home care across Thornton Heath & nearby
barely a mile and a half north of our Croydon office
- Norbury
- South Norwood
- Selhurst
- Broad Green
- Pollards Hill
Looking for home care near you in Thornton Heath? We cover these neighbourhoods and the surrounding streets. If you’re nearby but don’t see your area, just ask.
How we help
Care we provide in Thornton Heath
Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Familiar faces and gentle routines that help people live well, and safely, in the home they know.
Learn more about Dementia & Alzheimer’sLive-in care
One dedicated carer, round-the-clock. A reassuring, one-to-one alternative to a care home.
Learn more about Live-in careRespite care
A proper break for family carers, from a few hours to longer cover, with care you can trust.
Learn more about Respite careComplex & clinical care
Nurse-led support when needs are higher or more complex, delivered safely in your own home.
Learn more about Complex & clinical careCompanionship
A friendly face, conversation and a helping hand: company that brightens the whole day.
Learn more about CompanionshipPaying for care in Thornton Heath
Arranging council-funded care in Thornton Heath
If you live in Thornton Heath, a council care needs assessment is arranged through Croydon Council (opens in a new tab). If you’re eligible they may help towards the cost; many families also pay privately from £26 an hour. We can explain your options at your free home visit.
See costs & fundingHow families pay
- Council funding, if you’re eligible
- NHS or benefits help may apply
- Or pay privately, from £26 an hour
Coming home from hospital
Support after a hospital stay in Thornton Heath
If you or a relative is coming home from Croydon University Hospital, our hospital-to-home support helps you settle back in safely and rebuild confidence at home.
Hospital-to-home supportFor higher or more complex needs, our nurse-led complex & clinical care in Thornton Heath supports tracheostomy, PEG, ventilator, wound, catheter and diabetes care at home.
Croydon University Hospital
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Care can often begin on the day you’re discharged.
Independently regulated
Inspected and rated by the Care Quality Commission
The CQC is the independent regulator of health and social care in England. They inspected us across five areas, and rated us “Good” in every one.
- Safe
- Effective
- Caring
- Responsive
- Well-led
Fabulous Homecare Ltd
“I can’t believe how much they go above and beyond for my son. He has a brain injury, and the carers look after him like their own family.”
Your questions answered
Home care in Thornton Heath: common questions
Do you provide home care in Thornton Heath?
Yes. We cover Thornton Heath and nearby areas including Norbury, South Norwood, Selhurst and Broad Green. Our Croydon base is just a short distance away, so response times are typically very quick. Call us to find out more.
Which council arranges a care needs assessment in Thornton Heath?
Thornton Heath is part of the London Borough of Croydon. Adult social care and care needs assessments are arranged through Croydon Council. If you're eligible, they may contribute towards the cost of care. We can guide you through the process at your free home visit.
How much does home care in Thornton Heath cost?
Home care starts from £26 an hour, and your first home visit with us is free with no commitment required. Depending on your circumstances, funding help may be available through Attendance Allowance, Croydon Council or NHS routes. We'll go through the funding routes at your free home visit.
How quickly can care start in Thornton Heath?
Because Thornton Heath is very close to our Croydon base, we can often arrange a free home visit and begin care quickly. In urgent situations we will do everything we can to help as soon as possible. Please call us with your dates.
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Nearby areas we cover
Let’s talk about the care you need
A friendly chat with someone local who understands. We’ll listen first, then help you decide what’s right for your family.