Downsvale Nursing Home

Logo of Downsvale Nursing Home, a nursing home in Dorking, Surrey, offering older person care, dementia care and younger adults care.

Downsvale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Dorking, Surrey (RH4 1PT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.

About Downsvale Nursing Home

Downsvale Nursing Home is in Dorking, and we provide nursing care for older people, for younger adults whose conditions require qualified nursing, and for those needing respite while a family carer has a break or recovers from illness themselves. Registered nurses are on duty here at every hour. That means medication is managed properly, wound care, catheter care and long standing conditions are handled on site, and a change in someone's health is noticed early by staff who know them rather than during a rushed appointment somewhere else. We work closely with GPs, district nurses, therapists and hospital teams, and we follow things up on a resident's behalf when progress is slow. Dementia care is central to what we do. We keep the day calm and familiar, we give people time instead of hurrying them, and we learn about the person behind the diagnosis, because knowing someone's working life, their family, their music and their habits is what lets us understand distress that cannot be put into words. Food is cooked here, people eat what they like, and nobody is moved along to fit a schedule. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. Families are welcome at any reasonable time and we would much rather have relatives involved in decisions than kept politely informed. Do ring us if you would like to look round and see how an ordinary day here goes.

Care provided at Downsvale Nursing Home

Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.

How Downsvale Nursing Home compares in Mole Valley

Measured against the 29 care homes for older people registered in Mole Valley. The dark dot is this home.

Size
35 places. Smaller than 16 of the 29 homes. The local average is 39 places.
CQC rating
Good. 21 of the 29 homes (72%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
Latest report
2 July 2021. 20 of the 29 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
Registered
May 2012. 16 of the 29 homes registered more recently.
Care offered
Nursing and dementia care. Of the 29 homes, 19 offer nursing care and 22 offer dementia care.
Food hygiene
5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 24 of the 24 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 Mole Valley.

The local picture: Mole Valley

What the numbers say about care for older people in Mole Valley, in Surrey.

What care costs in Surrey, per week

Type of careWhat the council paysWhat 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 careNot published separately£1,725 to £2,020 (Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842.)
Nursing dementia careNot 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: 12,100. Rising to 13,900 by 2035, up 15%
  • People aged 85 and over: 3,600. Rising to 5,200 by 2035, up 44%
  • Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,600. Rising to 2,000 by 2035, up 23%
  • Dementia diagnosis rate: 71%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
  • Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 80. Surrey average is 90.
  • Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 1 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 42 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.

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 Downsvale Nursing Home

Facts from public registers, and what is close by.

Registered with CQC
1 May 2012, so 14 years.
Food hygiene rating
5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 10 April 2025.
Run by
Monarch KM Ltd, 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 Downsvale Nursing 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

  • Epsom Hospital, Epsom, 6.3 miles away

It is about 6.3 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

Nearest dentists

Nearest pharmacies

Nearest railway stations

  • Dorking Deepdene Station, 0.4 miles away
  • Dorking Station, 0.4 miles away
  • Dorking West Station, 1 mile away

Around Downsvale Nursing Home

1 mile2 milesH24 hour A&E: Epsom Hospital, Epsom, 6.3 miles awayAGP practice: Medwyn Surgery, 0.4 miles awayGGP practice: Dorking Medical Practice, 1.1 miles awayGGP practice: Brockwood Medical Practice, 1.9 miles awayGDentist: Longborough Dental Surgery, 0.3 miles awayDDentist: Medwyn Centre, 0.4 miles awayDDentist: Old Court House Dental Practice, 0.6 miles awayDPharmacy: Medwyn Pharmacy, 0.4 miles awayPPharmacy: Boots, 0.8 miles awayPPharmacy: Frith Pharmacy Dorking, 0.9 miles awayPRailway station: Dorking Deepdene Station, 0.4 miles awaySRailway station: Dorking Station, 0.4 miles awaySRailway station: Dorking West Station, 1 mile awaySA&E 6.3 mi
  • H: Downsvale Nursing 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.

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Common questions about Downsvale Nursing Home

Where is Downsvale Nursing Home located?

Downsvale Nursing Home is a nursing home in Dorking, Surrey, RH4 1PT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.

What type of care does Downsvale Nursing Home provide?

Downsvale Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 Downsvale Nursing Home's CQC rating?

Downsvale Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 2 July 2021. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.

Does Downsvale Nursing Home provide dementia care?

Yes. Downsvale Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.

Does Downsvale Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?

Yes. Downsvale Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.

Questions families ask about Downsvale Nursing Home

Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?

Yes. Downsvale Nursing 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?

Yes. Yes. Downsvale Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.

Can they try a short stay before deciding?

Yes. Yes. Downsvale Nursing 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. Downsvale Nursing 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

Downsvale Nursing 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.

Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Downsvale Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.

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