Care provider
Independence Homes Limited
Independence Homes Limited runs 6 care homes and 2 home care agencies registered with CQC, every one in London. 86% of its 7 rated services are rated Good or Outstanding, against 84% for the same type of services across England.
- 8services in total
- 86%Good or Outstanding (of rated)
- 0at Outstanding
- 3rated in the last 2 years · 1 from 4+ years ago
Ratings across Independence Homes Limited's services
| CQC area | Rated Outstanding | Rated Good | Rated Requires improvement | Rated Inadequate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All services | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Safe | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Effective | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Caring | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Responsive | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Well-led | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Services by current CQC rating; earliest registration October 2010; 49 registered beds.
Part of: Active Care.
Where Independence Homes Limited operates and how it compares
The council areas with the most Independence Homes Limited services are Sutton (4), Croydon (3) and Lambeth (1), out of 3 in total.
The 6 care homes with published capacity have 49 beds between them, an average of 8. The largest is Mayfield Road with 12; the smallest is Cranley Gardens with 6.
0% of Independence Homes Limited's rated services are Outstanding, compared with 5% for the same mix of services across England. 14% are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate (1 services), against 16% nationally.
Its longest-registered service is Brambledown Road in Wallington, registered with CQC in October 2010. The newest is Active Care Group Support Living Services – Complex in Lambeth, registered in July 2024.
London is where Independence Homes Limited has the most services. The regional split is London (6 care homes, 2 home care agencies).
Most recently, on 4 February 2026, Mayfield Road was rated Requires improvement. That is one of 1 new rating for the group in 12 months, with 0 up, 0 down and 0 first-time.
Not yet rated by CQC: 1 of 8 services.
Look first at Well-led when reading Independence Homes Limited's reports: 2 of 6 services fall below Good there. For Responsive, 7 of 7 are Good or Outstanding.
Local comparison for every service
Ratings shown next to the local picture: all services of the same kind in that council.
| Service | Rating | Council area | Good or Outstanding locally | Rated more recently than |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Care Group Support Living Services – Complex | Not yet rated | Lambeth | 97% of 36 | – |
| Active Care Group Supported Services | Croydon | 84% of 99 | 82% locally | |
| Brambledown Road | Sutton | 95% of 65 | 32% locally | |
| Cranley Gardens | Sutton | 95% of 65 | 62% locally | |
| Foxley Lane | Croydon | 90% of 121 | 61% locally | |
| Hall Road | Sutton | 95% of 65 | 63% locally | |
| Mayfield Road | Sutton | 95% of 65 | 80% locally | |
| Russell Hill | Croydon | 90% of 121 | 4% locally |
Care homes: Independence Homes Limited
| Service | Town and council | Latest rating | Registered beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambledown Road | Wallington, Sutton | Rated Mar 2023 | 7 |
| Cranley Gardens | Wallington, Sutton | Rated Feb 2025Inspected recently | 6 |
| Foxley Lane | Purley, Croydon | Rated May 2023 | 8 |
| Hall Road | Wallington, Sutton | Rated Mar 2025Inspected recently | 7 |
| Mayfield Road | Sutton | Rated Feb 2026Inspected recently | 12 |
| Russell Hill | Purley, Croydon | Rated Mar 2018 | 9 |
Home care agencies run by Independence Homes Limited
| Service | Town and council | Latest rating |
|---|---|---|
| Active Care Group Support Living Services – Complex | Lambeth | Not yet rated |
| Active Care Group Supported Services | Croydon | Rated Oct 2024 |
Source: CQC register and ratings (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated Oct 2026. Ratings are for each service, not for the group. All care groups.
Questions about Independence Homes Limited
How many care services does Independence Homes Limited run?
CQC lists Independence Homes Limited as running 6 care homes and 2 home care agencies, with 49 care home beds.
What ratings do Independence Homes Limited's services have?
Good or Outstanding: 86% of Independence Homes Limited's 7 rated services. Breakdown: 0 Outstanding, 6 Good, 1 Requires improvement, 0 Inadequate. Always check the individual service.
Are Independence Homes Limited's ratings up to date?
3 were rated within two years; 1 has ratings over four years old, which may predate changes in management. How old care ratings are across England.
Source for provider details: CQC, Oct 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). The Care Panel is a comparison site, not a care company.