Bridge House Care Home

Farnham Road, Elstead, Godalming GU8 6DB
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Bridge House Care Home offers high-quality residential care in an idyllic setting for up to 30 elderly people.

Bridge House is an impressive Tudor-style building that dates back to the 16th century and although it has been modernised with two large extensions many of its original features have been retained.

The home benefits from 2 spacious lounges, both of which overlook the beautiful extensive grounds.

Situated in Elstead, Surrey, Bridge House can also extend its services to look after those with temporary respite care needs, thanks to a dedicated team of carers.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability / Autism
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment
  • Eating Disorders
  • Alcohol / Drug Misuse

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1375

Prices are subject to an individual care needs assessment and the type of room and services chosen. Please contact us for further information.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bridge House Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Debora Cogodda (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2015
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (30)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • No restrictions

Parking

  • Limited parking is available onsite.

Bridge House Care Home Reviews (71)

9.6

Bridge House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.604) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bridge House Care Home has 71 reviews.

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Review from Val R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 August 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Bridge House provided the loving care and homely comfort that put us at ease to have mum a resident. The whole team from the manager down including the cook all contributed to mums well-being over the 5 years she was a resident.
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Review from Jo T (Sister of Resident) published on 21 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have just returned home after visiting my sister who lives in Bridge House at Elstead. Bridge House is like a beautiful hotel very nice and friendly staff. Lots of activities are provided, today it was musical movements, cake making and icing which they enjoy.
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Review from Irene (Friend of Resident) published on 15 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I found the home very clean and welcoming. My friend has settled in well and was enjoying the care and food. I did not visit whilst any activity was being done but it seems they have varied entertainment and activity throughout the week. One suggestion would be nice for visitors to be offered a drink.
Parking could be difficult if all residents had a visitor at the same time.
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Review from Elizabeth B (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Bridge House from 2011-2016. She passed away on 8th May 2016 at Bridge House. The care she had from the time she became a resident until her death aged 101 was second to none. The staff were caring and kind to mum and the family cannot praise them enough.
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Review from Shaun C (Son of Resident) published on 14 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always find the staff friendly, caring and happy. Mum very settled seems happy and content.
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Review from Philip T (Friend of Resident) published on 16 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This review is what I have seen when visiting. I live next door so a long connection. I have felt when I have visited that all the staff are so helpful and seem to really care about those in their care. My friend speaks most highly also of the care he has received over several years. I have visited
to join in with a church service held in a side room and yesterday there was an intervention to tea and cakes to support the Alzheimer's society which was well attended and again the staff were great.
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Review from Mariele (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 March 2016 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our mother has been in Bridge House for over ten years. She is beautifully looked after, her needs met particularly as they are changing as she becomes frailer. She is very happy there and it is her ‘home’. One of the reasons we chose it so many years ago (apart from the fact that it was the only
one we visited that didn't smell) was because it had the feeling of being a real home and not a large purpose built institution - with approximately 26 rooms it was in our opinion an ideal size. Staff and residents are a ‘family’ and some carers have been there since she first went there. Issues are dealt with promptly. It should be noted that the home has an excellent local GP Practice with an amazing response if there is a crisis. The food is very good and the lovely chef is involved in the life of the home. It is particularly well managed and most of the common areas have been updated recently. The garden is pleasant with plenty of shade and lovely for the residents in summer.
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Review from Sue (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
It was with an initial heavy heart, my sister and I finally succumbed to finding a care home for our dear mum.


Bridge House did not disappoint. Nowhere compares to our own home, but Bridge House staff have ensured that this is as good as a close second place as it gets. Mum is treated with dignity

by them and supported.
They are loving, caring, cheerful individuals (mum loves them all), they are always to hand to make you feel comfortable and welcome when paying a visit, nothing sees too much trouble.
For us thus far, 5 stars all round!!!
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Review from Helen B (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Since my mother has been at this care home, her life has changed so much. Constant care, lots of activities, she is so much happier.
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Review from Pauline (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was welcomed in to Bridge House by lovely friendly staff. She has a small but cosy bedroom and is always nice and warm. The meals are very good and mum is encouraged to eat which is good. There are daily activities by a lovely friendly lady. When we visit we are always offered drinks which
is nice as it is a long drive for us. I cannot find anything to criticise.
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Review from Christine K (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 21 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Mum was admitted to Bridge House in September 2015. We as a family have found them to be extremely warm and friendly and have made the transition to a care home very reassuring for both the family and mum. She is happy there. The food is very good. Activities every day. Trips are organised. Mum is always
clean and well looked after. No unpleasant smells. Décor is clean and bright. They have made the home feel like a home from home. Very pleased.
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Current Review Score: 9.6 (9.604)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.6 (9.604) out of 10 for Bridge House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 9 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.704 for Bridge House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (76 Excellents x 5) + (32 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 108 Ratings = 4.704
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bridge House Care Home is based on 9 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 3.9
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 9 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 8 Aug 2023

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Debora

Debora Cogodda

Job Title: Home Manager

Hello, my name is Debora and I have been working in the care environment for about 10 years, and at Bridge House for 3 years now. I love working in care and I love working at Bridge House. I am a people person and I like to work in a team.

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