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Amherst HouseSurrey

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Rated:GoodNursing

Amherst House

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

01293223600

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

22 March 2023

Provider

WT UK Opco 4 Limited

Beds

60 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 12 are the same and 3 are lower.

9 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

OutstandingJul 2019
GoodJun 2023

Rating dropped from Outstanding to Good in 2023.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by WT UK Opco 4 Limited, which runs 30 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 26 Good, 2 Requires Improvement and 1 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Amherst House

Amherst House is a nursing home in Surrey, providing nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Further detail on the service can be found in the findings below.

Amherst House provides nursing and personal care for up to 60 older people, including those living with dementia. At inspection, 56 people were resident at the service. People felt safe and told inspectors they were supported by staff who knew their needs well.

Staff managed risks effectively and sufficient staffing levels were available to support people safely. Relatives spoke positively about the care and support provided. The service had implemented infection control measures in line with national COVID-19 guidance.

People's needs and choices were properly assessed and their preferences considered in care planning. Staff supported people with their nutritional needs, and residents were complimentary about the food provided. The service safely recruited and inducted staff, who had access to appropriate training and supervision to develop the skills needed to support people effectively.

Source: CQC inspection report, 7 June 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

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.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 60 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · RH6 8RG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 7 June 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 March 2023.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Amherst House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

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