Person centred care homes for
Whitgift Care provides a broad range of services from residential care within the retirement community to sheltered housing and full patient-centred care in our nursing care homes.
Our assisted living program ensures a better quality of life for the elderly and retired, resulting in our residents finding their own sense of joy, purpose, and belonging from retirement and beyond.
Private person-centred care homes in South Croydon supporting the elderly retirement community by providing patient-centred care, and affordable residential and nursing care, on a short or long-term basis.
Wilhelmina House
Residential care • Respite care • End of life care
A purpose-built modern care home, with a large and beautifully tended walled garden, primarily for those who need personal care.
Whitgift House
Nursing care • Respite care • End of life care
Set in the beautiful grounds of Whitgift School, Whitgift House offers round-the-clock nursing and weekly GP visits, giving full nursing care.
“Everyone I have met at Whitgift House is extremely kind, patient and friendly. I enjoy my time here enormously. Lunches are excellent. Activities are great.”
Resident
We provide residential care for people who would struggle to live on their own and nursing care for residents who need round-the-clock attention from trained health care professionals. Our end-of-life care helps residents to live as well, as fully and as comfortably as possible.
Residents in our retirement living settings live independently but in the safety and security of gated sheltered housing – where help and companionship are always on hand if needed.
Whitgift House Apartments
A caring retirement community of sheltered accommodation nestled on the grounds of Whitgift School, for those who need only a helping hand with supported independent living.
Whitgift Almshouses
Our welcoming residential retirement home in the heart of Croydon, where residents live under their own care inside the walls of the historic Whitgift Almshouses sheltered housing complex.
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Happy 100th Birthday, Harold! 🎉🎂🎈 Did you know that the King signs around 16,000 birthday cards every year for people celebrating their 100th birthday? That's a lot of royal ink and a lot of wonderful centenarians!It is one of those charming British traditions that brings a smile to your face, a special royal "Happy Birthday" for those who have lived through ten decades of history, change, resilience, and unforgettable memories. We had the absolute pleasure of marking this incredible milestone with Harold. A wonderful gathering took place over the weekend, bringing together five generations of family, friends, fellow residents, staff, and many people whose lives Harold has touched throughout the years. So many kind words were spoken, heartfelt wishes shared, and treasured memories recalled. There was laughter, there were a few happy tears, and above all, there was an overwhelming sense of love, respect, and admiration for Harold. Seeing so many people come together was a true reflection of a life well lived, and the countless connections he has made over the years. Here's to a truly remarkable gentleman and a century filled with memories, love, and accomplishments.Happy Birthday, Harold. What a wonderful life, what a wonderful legacy, and what a truly special occasion. ❤️🎉🥂
Happy Birthday, Chan! 🌷🎂✨May the light of happiness shine brightly on your path, may your heart be filled with peace, and may the year ahead bring prosperity, good health, and countless blessings. 🙏🏻
Our services
| Whitgift House South Croydon | Wilhelmina House Park Hill | Whitgift Almshouses Central Croydon |
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| Viewing appointments | Timed | Drop-in | Timed |
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Reaching 100 really is something to celebrate. Happy birthday, Harold 🥳 We will add our best wishes to those he has received from King Charles.We recently enjoyed a cuppa and a chat with Harold as he told us about his life. He shared memories of wartime schooling, his first job, his long career in horticulture, and, of course, his family. It's so important to capture stories like Harold's, and we're delighted he has allowed us to share some of his recollections. Read a Lifetime in Bloom here: johnwhitgiftfoundation.org/harold-turns-100-a-lifetime-in-bloom/
Every year, thousands of primary school pupils come through Whitgift School's doors for partnership events and take part in lessons through the Whitgift Primary Project.Our young people also gave back in a big way. Trinity students clock up over 3,000 hours of volunteering, including intergenerational activities with residents at our care homes.Our schools are part of Croydon, and this is what that looks like in practice.Read more in our Impact Report → johnwhitgiftfoundation.org/about-us/the-foundation/
Some of you know us as the schools. Some of you know us as the care homes. Some of you know us as the almshouses in the heart of Croydon. We’re all three and have been providing education and care since 1596.Our Impact Report shares our recent achievements, what's changed, and what we're planning next.You can read it here → johnwhitgiftfoundation.org/about-us/the-foundation/
