Nursing Homes in Surbiton
Surbiton has 8 CQC registered nursing homes. 6 are rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated. 4 of the 8 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Surbiton at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Surbiton, to help you judge the options below.
- Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames pays, residential care: £1,157 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953, median £1,783
- Care home beds filled across Kingston upon Thames: 90%. The 12 month average is 90%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86
- People aged 75 and over: 13,300. Rising to 15,600 by 2035, up 17%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 316 beds.
- Who pays, across Kingston upon Thames (estimate): 34% council, 45% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,800. Rising to 2,200 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 3,700. Rising to 5,400 by 2035, up 47%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Hobkirk House 109 Blagdon Road New Malden. Application for a 80 bed care home. Submitted 15 April 2026. Approved 9 September 2026. (2.8 miles away)
- 8 Hollymoor Lane Epsom Surrey. Application for a 5 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 15 August 2025. Approved 20 October 2025. (2.9 miles away)
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Arranging and Funding Nursing Care in Surbiton
The assessment that comes first
Where nursing care is in prospect, having the person's needs formally recorded before homes are approached saves a great deal of time afterwards. The care needs assessment is free and considers mobility, continence, skin integrity, medication, nutrition, memory and how much the current arrangement leans on family. Ask for a carer's assessment at the same time if you provide regular unpaid care, since carers have rights of their own under the law. A relative can make either request on the person's behalf.
Three funding questions rather than one
The means tested route runs through a financial assessment of income and capital, and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames social care team carries out that and the needs assessment before confirming the outcome. Separately, NHS funded nursing care is a contribution paid by the health service directly to the home towards the nursing element of the fee. Separately again, NHS continuing healthcare can meet the entire cost where needs are primarily health related. Families commonly pursue only the first of the three, so ask about all of them and get each answer in writing.
What the fees look like
Nursing homes set their own weekly rates, generally above residential rates because qualified staff are employed on site at all hours. Ask what would trigger an increase, how much notice is given, and what the contract says about a period spent in hospital. Ask what falls outside the basic fee, as hairdressing, chiropody, escorted appointments and transport are usually charged separately. Ask specifically whether any nursing contribution is itemised on the invoice, since that is where most confusion begins.
Choosing the Right Nursing Home in Surbiton
Reading the record properly
Five homes are rated Good and one is rated Requires Improvement, so the reports rather than the grades will separate a shortlist. Open each and look at when the inspection took place, what was said about nurse staffing and clinical governance, and which areas were identified as capable of improvement. Where a home is rated Requires Improvement, check specifically whether medicines management or pressure care featured, as those weigh heavily in a nursing setting. Note too whether the manager has changed and whether an improvement plan has been published since.
The clinical questions to put
Ask how many qualified nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, and how often agency nurses are used to fill gaps. Ask how wounds, pressure areas, diabetes, catheters and swallowing difficulties are managed, and how quickly medical input can be arranged when someone deteriorates. Ask who reviews medication on admission and how regularly prescriptions are checked afterwards. Ask in what circumstances the home would conclude it could no longer meet someone's needs.
What a visit adds
Go around a mealtime, and watch how residents with high dependency are supported to eat and drink, since that is where staffing pressure shows first. Notice whether people are positioned comfortably, whether call bells are within reach, and how long they ring before anybody responds. Direct questions about night cover and about how families are contacted when something changes to a senior nurse rather than an administrator. Then weigh what you saw against what the report recorded and decide with both in view.
8 nursing homes in Surbiton
- Signature · 187 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6AP
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by SSL Surbiton OPCO Ltd
Signature at Surbiton provides nursing care in Surbiton for older people and younger adults from Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding boroughs, including people living with dementia and people who have a physical disability. What...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults - Signature · 187 Ewell Road, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6AP
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd
Signature at Surbiton is a nursing home in Surbiton, supporting older people and younger adults from Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding area who need nursing care, including people living with dementia and people with a physical...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults - The Royal Star & Garter Homes · Upper Brighton Road, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6JY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Royal Star & Garter
We are a nursing home in Surbiton, part of the Royal Star and Garter. We support older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing care, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Surbitonian Gardens at Poppy Court · Poppy Court, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT5 8FF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Anavo Care (Surbiton) Limited
Surbitonian Gardens at Poppy Court is a nursing home in Surbiton. We provide nursing care for older people and younger adults, and we support people living with dementia, people with a physical disability and people with a visual or...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Southborough Nursing Home · 12-14 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6QL
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Olympus Opco LTD
Southborough Nursing Home is a nursing home in Surbiton. We care for adults who need qualified nursing support as well as help with everyday living, with registered nurses on duty at all hours so that clinical care can happen here rather...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Milverton Nursing Home · 99 Ditton Road, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6RJ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Surbiton Care Homes Limited
We are Milverton Nursing Home in Surbiton, in the borough of Kingston upon Thames. We provide nursing care for older people, including those living with dementia and people with a physical disability, and we take respite admissions...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - Hamilton Nursing Home · 24 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6QW
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Olympus Opco LTD
At Hamilton Nursing Home in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, we provide nursing and personal care for people who need a little extra support in later life or during periods of change. We welcome older adults, younger adults living with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Bourne House Nursing Home · 45 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6QR
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Olympus Opco LTD
Bourne House Nursing Home is in Surbiton, south west London. 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...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Kingston upon Thames, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. | £1,157 | £1,688 to £1,953 |
| Nursing care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 12 homes. Median £2,228. | £1,123 | £2,060 to £2,276 |
| Residential dementia care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 18 homes. Median £1,979. | Not published separately | £1,889 to £2,049 |
| Nursing dementia care London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 10 homes. Median £2,283. | Not published separately | £2,114 to £2,340 |
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
- Milverton Nursing Home, 4 August 2026, Good
- Surbitonian Gardens at Poppy Court, 23 March 2026, Good
- Hamilton Nursing Home, 18 February 2023, Good
Longest since a report
- The Royal Star & Garter Homes - Surbiton, 13 January 2018, Good
- Bourne House Nursing Home, 11 October 2022, Good
- Southborough Nursing Home, 10 December 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Surbiton
How many nursing homes are there in Surbiton?
Surbiton has 8 CQC registered nursing homes: 6 Good, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Surbiton?
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames pays an average of £1,157 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,688 to £1,953 a week. London figure, because too few Kingston upon Thames homes publish this price. 21 homes. Median £1,783. 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 Surbiton were inspected most recently?
Milverton Nursing Home (4 August 2026), Surbitonian Gardens at Poppy Court (23 March 2026) and Hamilton Nursing Home (18 February 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.