The Params Care Ltd.
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds13
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Eating disorders, Learning disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-05-16
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-05-16
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the March 2021 inspection. The home lists dementia, learning disabilities, eating disorders, and sensory impairment among its specialisms, suggesting staff should hold relevant training. No specific evidence about care plan quality, GP access, medication reviews, or dementia training content is available in the published text.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at the March 2021 inspection. No direct quotes from residents or relatives, and no inspector observations of staff interactions, are available in the published report text. This is the domain where families most want specific evidence — and it is absent here.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at the March 2021 inspection. The home's specialisms include dementia, learning disabilities, eating disorders, and sensory impairment, which suggests it aims to support people with complex and varied needs. No specific information about activities, individual engagement, complaint handling, or end-of-life care is available in the published text.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at the March 2021 inspection. A registered manager (Mrs Indira Jayne Baster) and a nominated individual (Mr Kandaswami Parameswaran) are named and in post. The July 2023 regulatory review found no evidence of concerns. No specific information about management culture, staff satisfaction, quality monitoring, or governance processes is available in the published text.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here supports people with a wide range of needs — from dementia and learning disabilities to eating disorders and sensory impairments. They care for adults both under and over 65, bringing specialist knowledge to each person's unique situation. For those living with dementia, The Params provides experienced care that recognises each person as an individual. The team works to understand what matters most to each resident, creating support that fits their life story. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Params holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the inspection report available contains very limited detail — meaning we cannot confidently score above the mid-range on any theme. The rating is positive, but the evidence base for families is thin.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Params is a small, 13-bed registered care home in Purley, rated Good across all five inspection domains. The most recent full inspection was carried out in March 2021, and a regulatory review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess that rating. A named registered manager is in post, which is a positive baseline indicator for a home of this size. The significant limitation for families is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail — no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of day-to-day care, and no evidence about staffing levels, activities, food, or the dementia environment. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard; it does not tell you what daily life looks like for your mum or dad. Given that the last full inspection is now over three years old, we strongly recommend an unannounced visit at different times of day, and using the checklist questions above — particularly around night staffing numbers, dementia training, one-to-one activities, and how the home communicates with families.
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In Their Own Words
How The Params Care Ltd. describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support where each person's story matters
Compassionate Care in Purley at The Params
The Params in Purley brings together decades of experience in supporting people with complex needs. This London care home specialises in dementia, learning disabilities, eating disorders and sensory impairments, welcoming both younger and older adults who need skilled, understanding care.
Who they care for
The team here supports people with a wide range of needs — from dementia and learning disabilities to eating disorders and sensory impairments. They care for adults both under and over 65, bringing specialist knowledge to each person's unique situation.
For those living with dementia, The Params provides experienced care that recognises each person as an individual. The team works to understand what matters most to each resident, creating support that fits their life story.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Purley, visiting The Params could help you understand whether it's the right place for your family member.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
The Params holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the inspection report available contains very limited detail — meaning we cannot confidently score above the mid-range on any theme. The rating is positive, but the evidence base for families is thin.
Homes in London typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
The Params is a small, 13-bed registered care home in Purley, rated Good across all five inspection domains. The most recent full inspection was carried out in March 2021, and a regulatory review in July 2023 found no reason to reassess that rating. A named registered manager is in post, which is a positive baseline indicator for a home of this size. The significant limitation for families is that the published inspection report contains very little specific detail — no direct quotes from residents or relatives, no inspector observations of day-to-day care, and no evidence about staffing levels, activities, food, or the dementia environment. A Good rating tells you the home met the standard; it does not tell you what daily life looks like for your mum or dad. Given that the last full inspection is now over three years old, we strongly recommend an unannounced visit at different times of day, and using the checklist questions above — particularly around night staffing numbers, dementia training, one-to-one activities, and how the home communicates with families.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how The Params Care Ltd. measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How The Params Care Ltd. describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Specialist support where each person's story matters
Compassionate Care in Purley at The Params
The Params in Purley brings together decades of experience in supporting people with complex needs. This London care home specialises in dementia, learning disabilities, eating disorders and sensory impairments, welcoming both younger and older adults who need skilled, understanding care.
Who they care for
The team here supports people with a wide range of needs — from dementia and learning disabilities to eating disorders and sensory impairments. They care for adults both under and over 65, bringing specialist knowledge to each person's unique situation.
For those living with dementia, The Params provides experienced care that recognises each person as an individual. The team works to understand what matters most to each resident, creating support that fits their life story.
“If you're looking for specialist care in Purley, visiting The Params could help you understand whether it's the right place for your family member.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
