Beth Ezra
Care home, Croydon, 20 beds
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
Beth Ezra: inspection record
Rated Good in May 2023.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Inspected and rated 3 times since 2015. Rated Good in 2015, 2017 and May 2023.
It has been rated Good at every inspection since 2015. The latest rating was published about 3 years ago.
How it compares locally
- One of 99 Good care homes in Croydon, out of 112 with a rating.
- Larger than 6 in 10 care homes in Croydon.
About the service
From the Care Quality Commission's inspection report published 6 May 2023. Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
Beth Ezra is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 20 people. The service provides support to older people, some of whom are living with dementia. At the time of our inspection there were 18 people using the service.
What inspectors found
People were safe at Beth Ezra. Staff had been trained to safeguard people from abuse and understood when and how to report safeguarding concerns to the relevant person/agency.
Staff were provided with current information about risks to people's safety and wellbeing. They understood these risks well and what action they should take to help keep people safe.
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There were enough staff to support people and meet their needs. People did not wait long for staff's support and assistance when this was required.
Recruitment and criminal records checks were undertaken on staff to make sure they were suitable to support people. The registered manager was taking action after this inspection to make sure decisions to employ staff before all the relevant checks had been completed, were suitably risk assessed and documented.
Health and safety checks were carried out of the premises and equipment to make sure they were safe. The service was clean and hygienic because staff followed current infection control and hygiene practice, to reduce the risk of infection.
People's relatives and friends were free to visit without any unnecessary restrictions
Medicines were managed safely and people took their medicines as prescribed.
People were supported to have maximum choice and control of their lives and staff supported them in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests; the policies and systems in the service supported this practice.
People were satisfied with the care and support they received from staff. People's views were sought about how the service could improve and the service acted on these.
The registered manager was suitably experienced and understood how people's needs should be met. People knew who they were but said they would like more interaction with them. The registered manager already had a plan in place to increase their visibility and accessibility at the service. Staff felt valued and well supported by the registered manager.
The registered manager had oversight of the service. They undertook audits and checks to monitor and review the safety and quality of the service. They investigated all accidents and incidents and shared the learning from these with staff to help them improve the quality and safety of the support provided.
The service worked with healthcare professionals involved in people's care and acted on their recommendations to deliver care and support that met people's needs.
Questions to ask when you visit
- The last rating is 3 years old. Ask what has changed since then.
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Contact and registration details
| Address | 52 Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, CR8 3DB |
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| Neighbourhood | Coulsdon, Croydon |
| Phone | 020 8668 7116 |
| Website | www.bethezra.co.uk |
| Registered manager | Lola Akeh |
| Registered with the CQC since | |
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| Inspection reports | 7 inspection reports, latest 6 May 2023 (opens the Care Quality Commission website) The reports are on the Care Quality Commission website. |
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
| Provider | Beth-Ezra Trust |
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| Ownership type | Organisation |
| Companies House number | 01600026 (opens Companies House) |
| Charity number | 326000 |
Nearest alternatives
- G Gate Lodge Care home, 0.1 miles awayGood
- G Aahana House Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- G Caretech Community Services (No 2) Limited - 100 Woodcote Grove Road Care home, 0.3 miles awayGood
- G Smitham Downs Road Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
- G Callum House Care home, 0.5 miles awayGood
Getting help from London Borough of Croydon
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at London Borough of Croydon
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0208 726 6500
- Support for carers
- Care home fee rates published by the council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Beth Ezra provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Beth Ezra as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Beth Ezra have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 20 beds at Beth Ezra.
- When was Beth Ezra last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Beth Ezra was published on 6 May 2023.
- Who runs Beth Ezra?
- Beth Ezra is run by Beth-Ezra Trust.
- What is Beth Ezra's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 6 May 2023.