Livingstone House
Livingstone House is a residential care home in Dorking, Surrey (RH4 1QE). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Livingstone House
We are Livingstone House in Dorking, Surrey, a residential home supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic adults. Most of the people we support are younger adults, and we also offer respite stays. We aim to run a house rather than a unit. People have their own rooms, arranged to their taste, and a genuine say in how the household works. We support people to keep in touch with family and friends, to get out to the places they enjoy, and to take on more of their own routine where they want to, whether that is cooking, managing money or travelling independently. Everything depends on knowing people well. We learn how each person communicates, what unsettles them and what helps them recover from a difficult day, and we make sure anyone new understands it before working alone. Consistency of staffing matters more here than almost anything else we could offer. We should be open about our position. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We have accepted the findings, worked through them with our staff team, with the people who live here and with their families, and we are making the changes steadily rather than claiming they are already complete. If you are considering a placement in the Dorking area, please visit us, meet the people who live here and ask us directly about our inspection and what has followed from it.
Care provided at Livingstone House
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 20 January 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Livingstone House compares in Mole Valley
Measured against the 35 care homes registered in Mole Valley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 6 places. Smaller than 29 of the 35 homes. The local average is 33 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 26 of the 35 homes (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 72%.
- Latest report
- 20 January 2023. 15 of the 35 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- September 2019. 13 of the 35 homes registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Mole Valley.
The local picture: Mole Valley
What the numbers say about care for older people in Mole Valley, in Surrey.
What care costs in Surrey, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £952 | £1,654 to £1,931 (Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772.) |
| Nursing care | £988 | £1,920 to £2,155 (Middle half of prices from 13 Surrey homes. Median £2,025.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,725 to £2,020 (Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Surrey homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 12,100. Rising to 13,900 by 2035, up 15%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,600. Rising to 5,200 by 2035, up 44%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,600. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 23%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 71%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 80. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 42 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Surrey: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Surrey (estimate): 32% council, 52% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Livingstone House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 6 September 2019, so 7 years.
- Run by
- Pathway Healthcare Ltd, which runs 7 adult social care services in England. 6 of the 7 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Livingstone House
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Epsom Hospital, Epsom, 6.5 miles away
It is about 6.5 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Medwyn Surgery, 0.1 miles away
- Dorking Medical Practice, 0.8 miles away
- Brockwood Medical Practice, 1.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Longborough Dental Surgery, under 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Medwyn Centre, 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Old Court House Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Medwyn Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away
- Boots, 0.5 miles away
- Frith Pharmacy Dorking, 0.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Dorking Deepdene Station, 0.2 miles away
- Dorking Station, 0.3 miles away
- Dorking West Station, 0.8 miles away
Around Livingstone House
- H: Livingstone House
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Local care news in Surrey
- New 30 bed care home registered with CQC in Waverley: Bridge House Care Home (5 November 2026)
- CQC register adds a new care home in Waverley: Cedar Court Care Home (5 November 2026)
More local care news for Surrey
Common questions about Livingstone House
Where is Livingstone House located?
Livingstone House is a residential care home in Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1QE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Livingstone House provide?
Livingstone House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Livingstone House's CQC rating?
Livingstone House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 20 January 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Livingstone House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Livingstone House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Livingstone House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Livingstone House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Livingstone House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Livingstone House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Livingstone House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Livingstone House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Livingstone House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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