Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road
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- Older Person Care
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Younger Adults
- Respite Care
- CQC: Good
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About Us
We at Living Ambitions 330a Guildford Road offer a warm, welcoming residential care home in the heart of Woking, Surrey, where person centred support meets the comforts of everyday home life. Our setting has been thoughtfully arranged to feel familiar and reassuring, giving residents a genuine sense of belonging from the moment they arrive.
Nestled within a residential part of Woking, our home benefits from the calm of a community setting whilst remaining well connected to the wider amenities of the town and the surrounding Surrey area. The location makes visits from family and friends straightforward, and the local surroundings offer plenty of opportunity for outings, walks, and everyday moments that help residents feel connected to the world around them.
Our specialisms reflect the diverse needs of the individuals we welcome. We provide dedicated support for older people, adults living with a learning disability or autism, and younger adults who benefit from a tailored residential environment. In practice, this means our approach is never one size fits all. We take the time to understand each person, their preferences, their routines, and the goals that matter to them, whether that involves developing greater independence, exploring hobbies and interests, or simply enjoying the reassurance of a settled daily rhythm.
For families considering respite care, we also offer short stays that can provide valuable relief for regular carers whilst giving loved ones a comfortable, stimulating change of environment. Whether the stay is planned well in advance or arranged during a period of need, our aim is to make the experience feel seamless and supportive for everyone involved.
We are proud to hold an overall rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all five key areas: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well led. For families, this consistent recognition offers meaningful reassurance that the standards of daily life, the quality of support, and the leadership behind our home have all been independently assessed and found to meet the expectations of the sector's regulator.
Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight that comes with it. If you are exploring options for a loved one in Woking or the wider Surrey area, we would be delighted to hear from you, answer your questions, and help you feel confident about the next steps. You are warmly invited to get in touch and discover how our home could become the right place to call home.
Common questions about Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road
Where is Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road located?
Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road is a residential care home in Woking, Surrey, GU24 9AD. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road provide?
Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road's CQC rating?
Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 4 June 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Living Ambitions - 330a Guildford Road offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
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Care We Offer
- Older Person Care: Support with daily living for older people, from companionship to help with washing, dressing and medication.
- Learning Disability / Autism: Person-centred support that helps people with a learning disability or autism live as independently as possible.
- Younger Adults: Care designed around the needs and lifestyle of younger adults (typically 18 to 65).
- Respite Care: Short stays that give family carers a break, or help someone recover after illness or a hospital stay.
- Residential Care: Help with everyday living, meals and personal care in a supportive home setting.
Questions families ask about Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road
Answered from the CQC register where we can. 5 of these the home has not told us yet, so ask when you call.
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road 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. Source: CQC register
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road 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. Source: CQC register
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit. Source: CQC register
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. Use our funding calculator to check what you might pay.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road supports younger adults as well as older people. Source: CQC register
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.
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Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
- Latest inspection: 4 June 2019
- Report published: 4 June 2019
Overall: Good
- Safe: Good
- Effective: Good
- Caring: Good
- Responsive: Good
- Well-led: Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.
Ratings are as published by the CQC and may not reflect the current position of the service.
What the inspectors found
A plain English summary of the Care Quality Commission inspection behind the current rating of Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road. Report published 4 June 2019.
- 1 May 2019
- 5 places, 5 people were using the service at the time
Safe
People and their relatives told inspectors they felt safe living at the home. Risks to people's safety had been assessed and measures were in place to keep them safe. Inspectors found a positive approach to risk taking, so people's independence was maintained. Staff knew their responsibilities for protecting people from abuse.
Effective
Staff had received training and support from healthcare professionals about people's individual health needs. This helped staff give each person support that suited them. People were offered choices in their food and in how they spent their time.
Caring
Relatives told inspectors that staff treated people with respect. People were supported to keep up their relationships. Inspectors found a warm and homely atmosphere, and people were clearly comfortable living at the home. People's dignity and privacy were respected, and personal care and private conversations took place behind closed doors.
Responsive
People received a personalised service and were involved in developing their care plans. Staff knew people's life histories, preferences and routines. Activities were based on people's choices. People were supported to take part in running their home.
Well-led
Inspectors found a positive culture where people, staff and relatives felt listened to. The registered manager felt supported by the provider, and this was felt across the service.
What people told the inspectors
People and their relatives told inspectors they felt safe living at the home. Relatives said staff treated people with respect.
Since the last inspection
Rated Good in June 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.
- 4 June 2019: Routine inspection, rated Good. This inspection gave the current rating.
- 30 December 2016: Routine inspection, rated Good
- 24 December 2015: Routine inspection, rated Requires improvement
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 Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road compares in Surrey Heath
Measured against the 33 care homes for older people registered in Surrey Heath. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 5 places. Smaller than 31 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
- 4 June 2019. 23 of the 33 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- July 2015. 18 of the 33 homes registered more recently.
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
- 3.8 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 Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 31 July 2015, so 11 years.
- Run by
- Living Ambitions Limited, which runs 15 adult social care services in England. 12 of the 13 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 Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road
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, 4.8 miles away
It is about 4.8 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
- St John's Family Practice, 1.6 miles away
- Goldsworth Park Health Centre, 1.7 miles away
- Pirbright Surgery, 1.9 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Brookwood Dental Studios, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Graphic House 1-3, 1.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Parkside Dental Centre, 1.7 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Knaphill Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 1.3 miles away
- Rowlands Pharmacy, 1.6 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Brookwood Station, 1.2 miles away
- Worplesdon Station, 3 miles away
- Woking Station, 3.2 miles away
Around Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road
- H: Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road
- 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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Typical weekly fees in the South East
Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road 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 Living Ambitions Limited - 330a Guildford Road. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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