Question 1

Which care homes in Surrey are listed on this page?

Accepted Answer

This page lists two hundred and three residential care homes across Surrey, all registered with the Care Quality Commission. They range from small homes with a handful of bedrooms to larger purpose built settings run by national providers. Every listing carries the provider name, its registered care type and its current inspection rating where one has been given. You can open any profile to see the underlying inspection report in full.

Question 2

What should I ask when I visit a care home in Surrey?

Accepted Answer

Ask how many staff are on duty during the day and overnight, and how long the current team has worked there, because settled staffing usually shows in the quality of care. Ask what happens if a resident becomes more unwell and whether the home could continue to meet their needs or would need to arrange a move. Ask to see a recent menu and activity plan, and ask how the home keeps families informed. It is also worth asking what the weekly fee includes and which items are charged on top.

Question 3

What is the difference between a residential care home and a nursing home?

Accepted Answer

A residential care home provides accommodation with personal care, meaning help with everyday tasks such as washing, dressing, meals and medication. A nursing home provides the same personal care but also has registered nurses on the premises at all times to deliver clinical care. Every home on this page is registered for residential care rather than nursing. If a registered nurse is needed on site, a nursing home is the correct registration to search for instead.

Question 4

Can Surrey County Council pay for a residential care placement?

Accepted Answer

It can, where a financial assessment shows that savings and assets fall below the national capital threshold and a care needs assessment confirms that residential care is required. The council then contributes towards the weekly fee, and the resident pays a contribution from their income. If a family chooses a home that charges more than the council has agreed to fund, a third party top up may be needed to cover the difference. The council can explain the thresholds and how a property is treated in the calculation.

Question 5

How do I arrange a care needs assessment in Surrey?

Accepted Answer

Contact the adult social care team at Surrey County Council and request an assessment for yourself or the person you care for. There is no charge for the assessment and no savings test to qualify for one, as the right applies to anyone who appears to need care and support. A social care practitioner will look at daily needs, safety at home and the support already in place before recommending the type of care that fits. If the person is currently in hospital, the discharge team can start the same process from the ward.

Question 6

How far ahead should I start looking for a care home?

Accepted Answer

Start as soon as you sense that living at home is becoming difficult, rather than waiting for a fall or a hospital admission to force the decision. Good homes in Surrey often have waiting lists, and an unhurried search lets you visit more than once and at different times of day. Beginning early also leaves room for the assessment and any financial checks to be completed without pressure. If a move is urgent, homes with immediate vacancies can still be found, but the choice will be narrower.

Care Homes in Surrey

209 care homes in Surrey (showing 201–209)