David Gresham House

2 Oak Close, Oxted, Surrey, RH8 0BA

01883715948

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

3 April 2020

Provider

Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited

Beds

29 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 9 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 7 are the same and 2 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodApr 2020

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited, which runs 6 care homes in England: 6 rated Good.

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.

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 David Gresham House

Located in Oxted, Surrey, this residential care home provides accommodation for 29 residents. The home specialises in supporting older people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. It is operated by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited, a provider established within the local community sector.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission following its most recent inspection in April 2020. The property sits within a residential area of Oxted, offering care tailored to individuals with complex needs including cognitive decline and mobility challenges. The home's size allows for a more personalised approach to resident care whilst maintaining the resources typical of a larger facility.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting David Gresham 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 David Gresham 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 David Gresham 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