Amherst House

287 Court Lodge Road, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8RG

01293223600

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

7 June 2023

Provider

Care UK Care Services Limited

Beds

60 beds

About Amherst House

Amherst House is a 60-bed nursing care home located on Court Lodge Road in Horley, Surrey. It provides care for older people, younger adults, and individuals with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. The home is operated by Care UK Care Services Limited and holds a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in June 2023.

As a nursing facility, it offers medical support alongside personal care tailored to residents' individual needs. The location provides access to local Horley services while being situated within the Surrey area of South East England.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

Facilities include a cinema, café, hair salon, lounges and en-suite bedrooms.
Landscaped gardens provide outdoor space for residents and visitors.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Amherst House, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Amherst House, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Amherst House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees