The Clavadel

The Clavadel, 1 Pit Farm Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 2JH

01483561944

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

12 March 2021

Provider

The Clavadel (Guildford) Co. Limited

Beds

32 beds

About The Clavadel

The Clavadel is a nursing home in Surrey offering short-stay rehabilitation and convalescence care for people recovering from operations or illnesses. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

The Clavadel provides short-stay rehabilitation and convalescence care for up to 32 people recovering from operations or illnesses. The purpose-built centre offers accommodation with personal care support, alongside in-house physiotherapy and hydrotherapy services to help people regain mobility and return home. During the inspection, 14 people were using the service.

People praised the support they received, particularly noting how the centre maintained vital personal care and rehabilitation services in a COVID-19 secure manner throughout the pandemic. Management implemented robust plans to adapt services in line with national guidance, ensuring continuity of care during challenging circumstances.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 April 2021

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger 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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service with nursing
Registered capacity: 32 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GU1 2JH

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 17 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 March 2021.

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

Read The Clavadel'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 The Clavadel, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Clavadel, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund The Clavadel'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