Leighton House Private Nursing Home

Burgh Heath Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT17 4NB

01372720908

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

22 June 2021

Provider

Alpha Care Epsom Ltd

Beds

27 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 66 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 58 are the same and 5 are lower.

52 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

GoodJul 2017
Requires ImprovementMar 2020
GoodJun 2021

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2021. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Alpha Care Epsom Ltd runs in England.

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 Leighton House Private Nursing Home

Leighton House is a 27-bed nursing home located on Burgh Heath Road in Epsom, Surrey. The home is operated by Alpha Care Epsom Ltd and holds a CQC rating of Good, following inspection in June 2021.

The home provides nursing care for older people, younger adults, and those with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. Its smaller size allows for a more intimate setting compared to larger facilities in the area. Being situated in Epsom places it within reach of local hospitals and services, while maintaining proximity to residential Surrey.

As a nursing home, Leighton House offers on-site medical support and specialist nursing care alongside residential accommodation. The range of specialisms indicates the home accommodates residents with varied care needs, from mobility support to memory-specific care requirements.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Leighton House Private Nursing Home, 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 Leighton House Private Nursing Home, 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 Leighton House Private Nursing Home'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