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Acorn Residential Home
47 Mitcham Park, Mitcham, CR4 4EP — Care Home
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Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Acorn Residential Home was rated
Rating published 07/04/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 8 bedsRegistered capacity
- MertonCouncil for care funding
- 020 8648 6612Care home's own number
- Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam NithiyananthanOperator
- 10th January 2011Registered since
- Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam NithiyananthanRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Acorn Residential Home
Acorn Residential Home is a Care Home in Mitcham, offering Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Eating Disorders care.
Acorn Residential Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam Nithiyananthan, a partnership. It is the only care home Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam Nithiyananthan has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions, people with learning disabilities or autism and people with eating disorders.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Acorn Residential Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Acorn Residential Home "Good" overall, in its most recent report, published April 2026.
What types of care does Acorn Residential Home provide?
Acorn Residential Home provides Residential, Sensory Impairment, Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Eating Disorders care.
How many beds does Acorn Residential Home have?
Acorn Residential Home is registered for 8 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs Acorn Residential Home?
Acorn Residential Home is run by Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam Nithiyananthan, a partnership.
When was Acorn Residential Home registered with CQC?
Acorn Residential Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Mrs Yoheswari Nithiyananthan & Mr Kanagaratnam Nithiyananthan, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does Acorn Residential Home care for?
CQC registers Acorn Residential Home to care for older people, younger adults, people living with dementia, people with sensory impairments, people with mental health conditions, people with learning disabilities or autism and people with eating disorders.
Does Acorn Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. Acorn Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers Acorn Residential Home?
Acorn Residential Home is in the Merton council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to Acorn Residential Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Mitcham, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.