Kathryn's House
Kathryn's House is a residential care home in Guildford, Surrey (GU2 4JN). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Kathryn's House
Kathryn's House is a care home in Guildford in Surrey. We provide residential care for older people and younger adults, including people living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. Respite stays are available. Because the people living here have genuinely different needs, we plan care one person at a time. What settles somebody with dementia is not what helps somebody living with a long standing mental health condition, and one routine stretched across everybody suits nobody in particular. So we spend our attention on the details: how a person likes to be addressed, what they can still do and would rather do themselves, what tends to make a bad day and what heads it off early. Where sight or hearing loss is involved, habits matter more than equipment. Saying who you are as you come into the room. Leaving furniture exactly where it lives. Checking that hearing aids and glasses are clean and working rather than assuming. People here decide when they get up, what they eat and how they spend the day. Visitors are welcome whenever suits them, and we would far rather a concern reached us early and bluntly than be stored up for months. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall, and we keep asking residents and families what needs our attention.
Care provided at Kathryn's House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 24 July 2018
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Kathryn's House compares in Guildford
Measured against the 35 care homes for older people registered in Guildford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 29 places. Smaller than 23 of the 35 homes. The local average is 38 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 22 of the 35 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 24 July 2018. 24 of the 35 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 32 of the 35 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 35 homes, 25 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 26 of the 26 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Guildford.
The local picture: Guildford
What the numbers say about care for older people in Guildford, 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: 14,000. Rising to 16,000 by 2035, up 14%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 43%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 69. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 271 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.
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 Kathryn's House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 16 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 10 July 2025.
- Run by
- A. Welcome House Limited, which runs 2 adult social care services in England. 1 of the 2 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 Kathryn's 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
- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, 1.2 miles away
It is about 1.2 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
- Dapdune House Surgery, 0.5 miles away
- Woodbridge Hill Surgery, 1 mile away
- Austen Road Surgery, 1.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Farnham Road Dental Practice, under 0.1 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Special Needs Dental Clinic, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- 21d Guildford, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Direct Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Guildford Station, 0.1 miles away
- London Road (Guildford) Station, 0.8 miles away
- Shalford (Surrey) Station, 1.6 miles away
Around Kathryn's House
- H: Kathryn's 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.
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- New 30 bed care home registered with CQC in Waverley: Bridge House Care Home (5 November 2026)
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Common questions about Kathryn's House
Where is Kathryn's House located?
Kathryn's House is a residential care home in Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4JN. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Kathryn's House provide?
Kathryn's House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Kathryn's House's CQC rating?
Kathryn's House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 24 July 2018. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Kathryn's House provide dementia care?
Yes. Kathryn's House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Kathryn's House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Kathryn's House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Kathryn's House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Kathryn's House is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Kathryn's 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. Kathryn's 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. Kathryn's 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
Kathryn's 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Kathryn's House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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