Gormanach House

What the inspectors found

A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Gormanach House. Report published 25 December 2018.

• 3 December 2018. The visit was unannounced.
• 6 places, 4 people were using the service at the time
• First assessment of the service

Safe

Inspectors found that relatives said their family members were safe with staff. Staff understood risks to people and had training in how to safeguard people. Checks were made before staff started work, there were enough staff, and medicines were managed safely.

Effective

Inspectors found that staff had a detailed induction before they started work. Staff said they felt supported and that training was effective. Staff monitored people's health and worked with health care professionals, and people were supported with meals they liked and that suited their dietary needs.

Caring

Inspectors found that staff treated people with kindness, consideration and respect. Relatives were welcomed at the service. People were asked for their opinions about how they wanted their care to be given.

Responsive

Inspectors found that people received personalised care that reflected their needs, interests and preferences. Care was reviewed regularly, and staff acted on any changes in people's needs. People had access to activities suited to their likes, and the provider had a clear and accessible complaints procedure.

Well-led

Inspectors found that relatives and staff were complimentary of the management and the support they received. Staff worked well as a team. Audits, meetings and spot checks were used to review care and make improvements, and the registered manager had told CQC about significant events.

What people told the inspectors

Relatives told inspectors that they felt their family members were safe with staff. People told inspectors that staff knew how to provide care and understood their needs.

Since the last inspection

This is the earliest rated inspection report we hold for this service, so there is no earlier rating to compare with.

• 22 April 2021: Inspection looking at part of the service
• 25 December 2018: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.

Read the full report on the CQC website

Source: Care Quality Commission inspection report, summarised by CareAssura. Contains CQC data used under the Open Government Licence.

How Gormanach House compares in Epsom and Ewell

Measured against the 26 care homes registered in Epsom and Ewell. The dark dot is this home.

Size

6 places. Smaller than 13 of the 26 homes. The local average is 23 places.

CQC rating

Good. 22 of the 26 homes (85%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 72%.

Latest report

25 December 2018. 21 of the 26 homes have published a newer inspection report since.

Registered

December 2017. 8 of the 26 homes registered more recently.

Food hygiene

5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 12 of the 16 homes that have one.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in Epsom and Ewell.

The local picture: Epsom and Ewell

What the numbers say about care for older people in Epsom and Ewell, in Surrey.

What care costs in Surrey, per week

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: 8,100. Rising to 8,900 by 2035, up 9%
• People aged 85 and over: 2,200. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 41%
• Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,000. Rising to 1,200 by 2035, up 18%
• Dementia diagnosis rate: 62%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
• Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 42. Surrey average is 90.
• Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 98 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.

Planned and recent building work within 5 miles

• 1.5 miles: 8 Hollymoor Lane Epsom Surrey. Application for a 5 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 15 August 2025. Approved 20 October 2025.
• 1.6 miles: 32 The Avenue Cheam. Application for a 15 bed care home. Submitted 17 June 2025. Decision pending.
• 4.7 miles: Hobkirk House 109 Blagdon Road New Malden. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 15 April 2026. Approved 9 September 2026.

Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.

Good to know about Gormanach House

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC

21 December 2017, so 8 years.

Food hygiene rating

5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 23 June 2025.

Run by

Kisimul Group Limited, which runs 21 adult social care services in England. 18 of the 21 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 Gormanach 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, 1.5 miles away

It is about 1.5 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

• Integrated Care Partnership - Och, 0.7 miles away
• Nork Clinic, 1.1 miles away
• Derby Medical Centre, 1.1 miles away

Nearest dentists

• Alexandra Dental Practice, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Howell Hill Dental Practice, 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)
• Bright Smile Dental Care (E), 0.9 miles away (NHS.uk details)

Nearest pharmacies

• Ewell House Pharmacy & Travel Clinic, 1.1 miles away
• Madison's Pharmacy, 1.1 miles away
• Ricky's Chemist, 1.2 miles away

Nearest railway stations

• Epsom Downs Station, 0.7 miles away
• Ewell East Station, 0.8 miles away
• Banstead Station, 1.2 miles away

Around Gormanach House

• H: Gormanach 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.