Lantern Care Services
Lantern Care Services is a home care agency in Cranleigh, Surrey (GU6 8HP). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Lantern Care Services
Lantern Care supports people in their own homes in Cranleigh and the surrounding parts of Surrey. We work with older people and people living with dementia, with adults who have a learning disability and with autistic adults, with people who have mental health needs, physical disabilities or a visual or hearing impairment, and with younger adults. Home is where most people would far rather be, and our job is to make that workable for as long as it safely can be. What that takes varies from one household to the next. Help with washing, dressing and medication at the start of the day. Meals, mobility and the housework. Shopping, appointments and getting out to see people. For younger adults, often more about the practical business of running a life than about personal care. Covering a village and countryside patch means being honest about travel, so we plan rounds sensibly, arrive when we said we would and telephone if we are held up. We also work to keep the same carers going into the same homes, because familiarity is what allows somebody to notice that a person is quieter, less steady or eating less than usual. Care is planned with the person and their family, written plainly and reviewed as things change. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. Please ring us to talk about support at home.
Care provided at Lantern Care Services
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Covers approximately 10 miles
- Last CQC inspection: 1 April 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Lantern Care Services compares in Waverley
Measured against the 31 home care agencies registered in Waverley.
- CQC rating
- Good. 23 of the 31 agencies (74%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 65%.
- Latest report
- 1 April 2020. 17 of the 31 agencies have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- August 2016. 21 of the 31 agencies registered more recently.
- Provider
- One service. Mr James John Robinson runs this agency only.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered home care agencies in Waverley.
The local picture: Waverley
What the numbers say about home care in Waverley, in Surrey.
What home care costs
| Type of care | What it costs |
|---|---|
| Hourly care visits, Surrey | £28.00 to £36.40 an hour (Middle half of prices from 5 agencies. Median £36.00.) |
| What Surrey pays | £24.87 an hour (Average hourly rate, October 2026.) |
| Homecare Association minimum price | £34.42 an hour (2026 to 2027. The Association's estimate of the lowest price that covers the cost of delivering care. It is not a legal minimum.) |
| Live in care, England | £1,250 to £1,668 a week (Middle half of prices from 62 agencies. Median £1,455.) |
Published prices come from agencies that publish rates, so treat them as a guide. Ask the agency for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,100. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Agencies in the borough, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 29 registered today.
- Choice of agencies: 91 within 10 miles. In a typical neighbourhood. The nearest is under a mile away (0.7 miles).
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Good to know about Lantern Care Services
Facts from public registers, and what the agency has told us.
- Registered with CQC
- 15 August 2016, so 10 years.
- Run by
- Mr James John Robinson, which runs this service only.
- Service type
- Personal care in people's own homes (domiciliary care).
- Where it covers
- Not yet confirmed by the agency. Check that your postcode is covered before you rely on it.
- Live in, overnight and 24 hour care
- Not yet confirmed. The agency can add these when it claims its profile.
Sources: CQC register and the agency's own entries. Anything marked not yet confirmed is shown as unknown rather than guessed.
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)
More local care news for Surrey
Common questions about Lantern Care Services
Where is Lantern Care Services located?
Lantern Care Services is a home care agency based in Cranleigh, Surrey (GU6 8HP), providing care to people in their own homes within approximately 10 miles of the area.
What type of care does Lantern Care Services provide?
Lantern Care Services is registered to provide care in people’s own homes, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Lantern Care Services's CQC rating?
Lantern Care Services is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 1 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Lantern Care Services provide dementia care?
Yes. Lantern Care Services supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the agency directly to discuss your individual situation.
Questions families ask about Lantern Care Services
Can they support someone living with dementia at home?
Yes. Yes. Lantern Care Services is registered for dementia care in people's own homes.
Can they help with medication and nursing tasks?
Ask the home. Most home care agencies prompt or give medication but do not provide nursing tasks. Ask what their carers are trained to do.
Do they cover our area?
Yes. Lantern Care Services covers roughly 10 miles from Cranleigh.
Will the council help pay?
Ask the home. The agency has not told us which funding it accepts. Most take both council funded and self funded clients; a direct payment from the council can be used to pay them.
Typical home care fees in the South East
Lantern Care Services has not published its fees yet. These are typical hourly rates for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Home care (per hour): £29 to £35 per hour, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Lantern Care Services. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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