Silverbirch House Care Home
Silverbirch House Care Home is a residential care home in Guildford, Surrey (GU3 3FF). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Silverbirch House Care Home
We are Silverbirch House, a residential care home in Guildford. We care for older people and for younger adults, and a good number of the people living with us are living with dementia. What we offer is straightforward residential care done properly: help with washing, dressing and moving about, support with medication, good food, warm rooms and company when it is wanted. We are not a nursing home, and we are clear with families about that, because the worst outcome for anybody is being placed somewhere that cannot meet their needs. The home runs at the pace of the people in it. Nobody is woken to fit a rota. Meals are things people look forward to rather than events on a schedule. Some residents like the lounge and the conversation, others prefer their own room, and there is no right answer. Dementia care here is built on knowing the person. We learn about the work someone did, the places they lived, the music that still reaches them, and we use that rather than correcting or reorienting people. It makes for calmer days. Relatives are welcome at any time and we keep them properly in the picture, particularly when something changes. We offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Our most recent CQC overall rating is good. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange a visit.
Care provided at Silverbirch House Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 7 April 2026
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Silverbirch House Care Home compares in Guildford
Measured against the 35 care homes for older people registered in Guildford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 65 places. Larger than 28 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
- 7 April 2026. 3 of the 35 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2023. 9 of the 35 homes 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 4.8 miles: Lion House 147 Oriental Road Woking Surrey. Application for a 76 bed care home. Submitted 10 February 2026. Approved 8 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 Silverbirch House Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 5 December 2023, so 2 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 22 May 2025.
- Run by
- Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited, which runs 237 adult social care services in England. 175 of the 198 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 Silverbirch House Care Home
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, 1.6 miles away
It is about 1.6 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
- Fairlands Medical Practice, 1 mile away
- Woodbridge Hill Surgery, 1.1 miles away
- Guildowns Group Practice, 1.5 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Surrey Dental Practice, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Fairlands Dental Centre, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
- 17 Dental, 1 mile away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Guildford Chemist, 0.5 miles away
- Woodbridge Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 1 mile away
Nearest railway stations
- Worplesdon Station, 1.9 miles away
- Guildford Station, 2 miles away
- London Road (Guildford) Station, 2.2 miles away
Around Silverbirch House Care Home
- H: Silverbirch House Care Home
- 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)
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Common questions about Silverbirch House Care Home
Where is Silverbirch House Care Home located?
Silverbirch House Care Home is a residential care home in Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3FF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Silverbirch House Care Home provide?
Silverbirch House Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Silverbirch House Care Home's CQC rating?
Silverbirch House Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 7 April 2026. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Silverbirch House Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Silverbirch House Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Silverbirch House Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Silverbirch House Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Silverbirch House Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Silverbirch House Care Home 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. Silverbirch House Care Home 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. Silverbirch House Care Home 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. Silverbirch House Care Home 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
Silverbirch House Care Home 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 Silverbirch House Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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