Nursing Homes in Guildford
Guildford has 10 CQC registered nursing homes. 8 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 8 of the 10 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Guildford at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Guildford, to help you judge the options below.
- Surrey County Council pays, residential care: £952 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,654 to £1,931, median £1,772
- Care home beds filled across Surrey: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 69. Surrey average is 90.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,000. Rising to 16,000 by 2035, up 14%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 271 beds.
- Who pays, across Surrey (estimate): 32% council, 52% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,900. Rising to 2,300 by 2035, up 22%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,000. Rising to 5,800 by 2035, up 43%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Lion House 147 Oriental Road Woking Surrey. Application for a 76 bed care home. Submitted 10 February 2026. Approved 8 September 2026. (4.9 miles away)
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Guildford
A move into nursing care is usually reached rather than chosen, arriving when a condition has gone beyond what a residential home can safely manage. Because it often follows a hospital admission, the arrangements end up compressed into a handful of days. Knowing the order in advance takes much of the pressure out of that week: a care needs assessment establishes what support is required, and a financial assessment establishes who pays for it.
Assessments and Continuing Healthcare
Surrey County Council is the authority responsible for carrying out the care needs assessment and for arranging funded support where a person is eligible. Where needs are primarily clinical rather than social, a separate assessment for continuing healthcare funding may apply, and that decision rests with the health service rather than the council. Raise it explicitly, since it is not always mentioned unprompted and it changes the financial position entirely. A relative already providing care can request an assessment of their own needs at the same time, which is worth doing before exhaustion sets in.
What the Weekly Fee Covers
Nursing fees sit above residential rates because a registered nurse is on duty around the clock. A financial assessment takes account of savings, income and usually the value of a property, with those above the threshold paying the fee the home quotes and those below receiving a contribution at a rate the council sets. A separate nursing care contribution is paid by the health service towards the nursing element in most cases. Ask what falls outside the weekly figure, how the fee would be reviewed if health needs increased, and what would happen if savings dropped below the threshold in a year or two.
Choosing Between the Nursing Homes in Guildford
Making Use of the Ratings
Ashley Park Care Home, Birtley House Nursing Home, Springfield Manor Nursing Home, Claremont Court, The Clavadel, Worplesdon View, Guildford House Care Home and Queen Elizabeth Park are rated Good, a judgement reached on findings about safety, effectiveness, care, responsiveness and leadership. Puttenham Hill House Care Home and St Catherine's Care Centre Limited currently carry Requires Improvement ratings, and in each case the report names exactly what inspectors found. That is not by itself a reason to rule a home out, but it does make the questions specific: what was found, what has changed since, and who is managing the home today.
What to Look For in Person
Visit around a mealtime, when a home is busiest and least able to present a polished version of itself. Ask how many registered nurses are on duty on a day shift and on a night shift, and how much agency cover is relied on across a typical week. Ask how pressure care, pain relief and swallowing difficulties are managed, how quickly a doctor attends, and how families are told when something changes. Ask as well what the home does when a resident is distressed, because that answer says more about how the place is led than any tour of the building.
10 nursing homes in Guildford
- Ashley Park Care Home · The Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7SU
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
We at Ashley Park Care Home are proud to offer dedicated nursing care in the welcoming town of Guildford, Surrey. Nestled within the leafy surroundings of the GU postcode area, our home provides a calm and supportive environment where...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Springfield Manor Nursing Home · Hogsback, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Springfield Manor UK Limited
Here at Springfield Manor Nursing Home, we provide nursing and personal care for people in the heart of Guildford, Surrey. We are proud to have received a "good" rating from the Care Quality Commission, and we work hard every day to make...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Clavadel · The Clavadel, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2JH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by The Clavadel (Guildford) Co. Limited
The Clavadel is a nursing home in Guildford, Surrey. We care for older people who need registered nursing alongside help with daily life, and we also support younger adults whose health needs call for nursing care. Nursing cover at every...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - House Care Home · The Astolat Business Park, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1NE
Nursing home · Care home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Willow Tower Opco 1 Limited
Guildford House Care Home provides residential and nursing care in Guildford. We care for older people who need help with daily living, for those who need qualified nursing and for residents living with dementia. Offering both residential...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Puttenham Hill House Care Home · Puttenham, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AH
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (BNH) Limited
Here at Puttenham Hill House Care Home, we provide nursing care for people living in and around Guildford, Surrey. Our home supports a wide range of needs, including dementia care, care for older people, support for those living with a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Claremont Court · Harts Gardens, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9QA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Carebase (Claremont) Limited
We at Claremont Court are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the heart of Guildford, Surrey, providing a warm and welcoming environment for older adults, younger adults, and those living with dementia. Nestled within the GU...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Catherine's Care Centre · Old Portsmouth Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1LJ
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by St Catherines Care Centre Limited
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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Queen Elizabeth Park · 1-72 Hallowes Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 9LL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Carebase (Guildford) Limited
Queen Elizabeth Park is a nursing home in Guildford, Surrey, caring for older people who need qualified nursing support, including many people living with dementia. A nursing home is somebody's home as well as a place where nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Worplesdon View · Worplesdon Rd, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 3LQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Worplesdon View is a nursing home in Guildford. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia, and we also support some younger adults. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Birtley House Nursing Home · Birtley House, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0LB
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Eyhurst Court Limited
Birtley House Nursing Home is near Guildford in Surrey. Having qualified nurses on duty means we can care for people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, and it usually means somebody can stay with us as...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Respite Care
What care costs in Surrey, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772. | £952 | £1,654 to £1,931 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 13 Surrey homes. Median £2,025. | £988 | £1,920 to £2,155 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842. | Not published separately | £1,725 to £2,020 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Surrey homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Worplesdon View, 16 September 2026, Good
- St Catherine's Care Centre Limited, 19 December 2023, Requires improvement
- Guildford House Care Home, 21 June 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- The Clavadel, 17 October 2017, Good
- Queen Elizabeth Park, 3 March 2018, Good
- Claremont Court, 21 June 2018, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Guildford
How many nursing homes are there in Guildford?
Guildford has 10 CQC registered nursing homes: 8 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Guildford?
Surrey County Council pays an average of £952 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,654 to £1,931 a week. Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772. 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.
Which nursing homes in Guildford were inspected most recently?
Worplesdon View (16 September 2026), St Catherine's Care Centre Limited (19 December 2023) and Guildford House Care Home (21 June 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.
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)
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