Elmfield House
Elmfield House is a residential care home in Woking, Surrey (GU24 9ED). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Elmfield House
Elmfield House is a residential care home in Woking, Surrey. We provide a home for older people who need support with daily living, including people living with dementia, people living with mental health conditions, people with physical disabilities and people with a visual or hearing impairment. We are not a nursing home. What we offer is residential care: help with washing and dressing, medication given on time, meals cooked here, laundry done, and staff on duty through the night as well as the day. Doctors and district nurses come in when clinical care is needed. For a great many older people that turns out to be exactly the right amount of support, because it takes away the effort and the worry without taking away the independence. Dementia care rests on consistency and on knowing the person. A familiar order to the day, the same faces and surroundings that are easy to read will settle somebody more surely than anything else. We take time to learn about a person's working life, family and habits, because that is what explains them to us when words begin to fail. Sight and hearing loss are taken seriously rather than worked around. Respite and short stays are available. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Do come and see Elmfield House.
Care provided at Elmfield House
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 3 April 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Elmfield House. Report published 3 April 2019.
- 24 January 2019
Safe
CQC rated this area Good. People told inspectors they lived in a safe and comfortable home. Plans were in place to manage risk, and medicines were managed safely.
Effective
CQC rated this area Good. Staff had training and felt supported in their roles. Staff worked well with healthcare professionals. People gave positive feedback on the food.
Caring
CQC rated this area Good. People said staff knew what was important to them. People were involved in decisions about their care.
Responsive
CQC rated this area Good. Care was planned around people's needs and backgrounds. People gave positive feedback on the activities and events at the service. Systems were in place to learn from complaints.
Well-led
CQC rated this area Good. People, relatives and staff gave positive feedback on the leadership of the service. Systems were in place to learn from incidents or complaints. The provider regularly asked people, relatives and stakeholders to take part in the service.
What people told the inspectors
People said they lived in a safe and comfortable home. People and relatives said the environment was homely, and inspectors' own observations matched this.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in April 2019, the same overall rating as before (Good).
Safe is still Good; Effective is still Good; Caring is still Good; Responsive is still Good; Well-led is still Good.
- 24 January 2019: Routine inspection
- 3 May 2017: Inspection looking at part of the service
- Date not held: This inspection we found the provider has met this
- 28 June 2016: Routine inspection
- Date not held: This inspection we found one breach of the
- 22 July 2014: Routine inspection
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 Elmfield House compares in Surrey Heath
Measured against the 33 care homes for older people registered in Surrey Heath. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 18 places. Smaller than 26 of the 33 homes. The local average is 56 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 27 of the 33 homes (82%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 3 April 2019. 24 of the 33 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- December 2010. One of the longer established homes. 30 of the 33 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 33 homes, 26 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 22 of the 23 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 Surrey Heath.
The local picture: Surrey Heath
What the numbers say about care for older people in Surrey Heath, 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: 10,600. Rising to 12,300 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,300. Rising to 4,900 by 2035, up 49%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,400. Rising to 1,800 by 2035, up 26%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 73%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 127. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 245 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
- 4.1 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 Elmfield House
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 30 December 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 5 June 2026.
- Run by
- Elmfield Residential Home Limited, which runs this service only.
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 Elmfield 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
- Frimley Park Hospital, Camberley, 4.5 miles away
It is about 4.5 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
- Lightwater Surgery, 2 miles away
- St John's Family Practice, 2 miles away
- Goldsworth Park Health Centre, 2.1 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Brookwood Dental Studios, 1.2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Graphic House 1-3, 2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Pirbright Dental Centre, 2 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 0.8 miles away
- Knaphill Pharmacy, 1.1 miles away
- Lightwater Pharmacy, 2 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Brookwood Station, 1.6 miles away
- Bagshot Station, 3.4 miles away
- Woking Station, 3.6 miles away
Around Elmfield House
- H: Elmfield 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)
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Common questions about Elmfield House
Where is Elmfield House located?
Elmfield House is a residential care home in Woking, Surrey, GU24 9ED. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Elmfield House provide?
Elmfield 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, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Elmfield House's CQC rating?
Elmfield House is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 3 April 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Elmfield House provide dementia care?
Yes. Elmfield House supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Elmfield House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Elmfield House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Elmfield House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Elmfield 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. Elmfield 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. Elmfield 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?
No. Elmfield House is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Elmfield 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 Elmfield House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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