Acorn Residential Home

Acorn Residential Home is a residential care home in Mitcham, in the Merton council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 8 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a learning disability or autism, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam Nithiyananthan. The home has been registered since January 2011.

At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated Acorn Residential Home Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Acorn Residential Home has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Merton. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 35 registered care homes in Merton. The nearest to Acorn Residential Home include Rosebank Lodge, Greenfield Care Home and Barons Lodge. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.