St Catherine's Care Centre
St Catherine's Care Centre is a nursing home in Guildford, Surrey (GU3 1LJ). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About St Catherine's Care Centre
St Catherine's Care Centre in Guildford provides nursing and personal care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with sight or hearing loss. Registered nurses are on duty at every hour, working alongside carers who know the people they look after well. We manage wound care, support with medication, continence care and the monitoring of long term conditions, and we involve GPs and community specialists early, because a problem dealt with in its first days is nearly always a smaller problem. Nursing is the foundation of what we do but not the whole of it. People live here, often for a long time, and we want their days to hold more than treatment. Meals are cooked on the premises with a genuine choice, rooms are personal to the people in them, and staff are expected to have time to sit and talk. For those living with dementia we keep routines steady and surroundings familiar, and we watch carefully for discomfort that somebody cannot describe. Families are welcome and kept properly informed. Respite and short stays can be arranged, including for people leaving hospital who need a period of nursing care. If you are looking at nursing homes in Surrey, please telephone us and arrange a visit.
Care provided at St Catherine's Care Centre
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 19 December 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How St Catherine's Care Centre Limited compares in Guildford
Measured against the 35 care homes for older people registered in Guildford. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 34 places. Larger than 19 of the 35 homes. The local average is 38 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 22 of the 35 homes (63%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 19 December 2023. 6 of the 35 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- February 2019. 17 of the 35 homes registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 35 homes, 13 offer nursing care and 25 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 26 of the 26 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 Guildford.
The local picture: Guildford
What the numbers say about care for older people in Guildford, 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: 14,000. Rising to 16,000 by 2035, up 14%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 43%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 22%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 69. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 271 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 St Catherine's Care Centre Limited
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 February 2019, so 7 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 13 November 2025.
- Run by
- St Catherines Care Centre 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 St Catherine's Care Centre Limited
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
- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, 1.7 miles away
It is about 1.7 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
- Dapdune House Surgery, 1.3 miles away
- St. Luke's Surgery, 1.3 miles away
- Austen Road Surgery, 1.3 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Special Needs Dental Clinic, 0.6 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- 21d Guildford, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- Farnham Road Dental Practice, 0.8 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Boots, 0.9 miles away
- Superdrug Pharmacy, 0.9 miles away
- Boots, 0.9 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- Shalford (Surrey) Station, 0.9 miles away
- Guildford Station, 0.9 miles away
- London Road (Guildford) Station, 1.3 miles away
Around St Catherine's Care Centre Limited
- H: St Catherine's Care Centre Limited
- 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 St Catherine's Care Centre
Where is St Catherine's Care Centre located?
St Catherine's Care Centre is a nursing home in Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LJ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does St Catherine's Care Centre provide?
St Catherine's Care Centre is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is St Catherine's Care Centre's CQC rating?
St Catherine's Care Centre is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 19 December 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does St Catherine's Care Centre provide dementia care?
Yes. St Catherine's Care Centre supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does St Catherine's Care Centre offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. St Catherine's Care Centre offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about St Catherine's Care Centre
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. St Catherine's Care Centre Limited 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. St Catherine's Care Centre Limited is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. St Catherine's Care Centre Limited 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. St Catherine's Care Centre Limited 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
St Catherine's Care Centre Limited 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from St Catherine's Care Centre Limited. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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