
very caring environment in a very homely house.L L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a family feel. It is comfortably furnishedMary R(Resident / Service User)


very caring environment in a very homely house.L L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

a family feel. It is comfortably furnishedMary R(Resident / Service User)


Greys Residential Home is a converted rectory and has been run as a care home by the Kennedy family since 1984. Over the years, the house has had extensive investments to provide the modern facilities available today. The latest investment in 2024 is a renovation of the East wing, which provides 4 large rooms with en-suite facilities and private doors onto the secure gardens.
Greys is registered for 24 older people...
Care Provided by Greys Residential Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 24 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Extras are only hairdressing, chiropody, newspapers and trips using the electric minibus
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Greys Residential Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Greys Residential Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Owner
- Greys Care Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Anthony Browne(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- No visiting rules or restrictions, visiting is encouraged at any time.
Parking
- On-site parking is available.
Greys Residential Home Reviews (74)
Greys Residential Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.818) out of 10, based on 22 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Greys Residential Home has 74 reviews.
During all that time she was looked after very well in a caring, loving, personal but professional way by the excellent day and night staff.
On several occasions, she needed hospital admission, but the manager and staff at Greys ensured Mum could come 'home' as soon as possible, even though it meant extra work for them. Once home she was managed very well with sensible encouragement and mobilisation.
After her final illness in hospital, the manager made all arrangements quickly and efficiently to allow Mum to come home, with a special bed delivered and full medical back-up from the excellent GP and district nurses. All the day and night staff looked after her (and us the family) with excellent care, dignity and compassion and she gradually faded away and died in her sleep - a perfect departing. Thank you. The family could not have asked for more.
John, your mother was a wonderful lady and for many years was a pivotal member of our extended family home. She was an absolute joy to care for and we will miss her dearly. Thank you for your kind words, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. Kindest regards, Jo Kennedy
Each room is fully equipped as to the resident's needs plus their own belongings are encouraged.
One of the main aspects is that the residents are encouraged to take part in activities and in the day to day running of the home.
What made me choose Grey's initially was the lovely home from home feeling. A beautiful house with the open fire and lovely gardens. My mother has been a resident for 3 years now and is happy, safe and very well-fed! There is always something going on to get involved in if she wanted to and the staff are friendly and caring. I couldn't really ask anymore for her.
I had previously searched the Internet and telephoned with various homes. Greys Residential left the best impression. Three and a half years ago my mother, unfortunately, had to go into a care home very suddenly and we were lucky that a room had just become vacant. I recently read my mother's entry in the new resident's book where she wrote how glad she is that her daughter found Greys for her. As I don't live in England and cannot visit very often, it is reassuring for me to know that Mum is well-cared for and that I can contact the staff at any time for their help and advice.
Greys Residential Home in Hook Heath, Woking is like a home away from home for my mum. She could no longer look after herself after my dad died, and I wanted to bring her down closer to where my family live. We looked at numerous homes when making our choice. It is very good value (you can pay 50% more for some places, but I would not want to live there!), whereas Greys felt very homely. The staff are so caring and friendly. The food is of a very good standard, and mum's room is lovely. Always activities to get involved in, outings, food tastings etc. Highly recommend Greys to anyone looking for a small residential home, where all the staff know all the residents and look after them very well.
I have lived here for five years, during which I have been very happy. The staff are very helpful and cheerful all the time. The food is really pleasant and varied. Bed linen is changed weekly and carpets cleaned.
An excellent establishment, welcoming, friendly, warm and homely. Very good food, entertainment, attitude to residents. Never any nasty smells, well furnished and decorated. Relaxed atmosphere, happy feeling. Very open and good communication. Staff really car and get to know the residents. Gave my mother super kind treatment.
I have found everyone at Greys Residential Home very helpful, patient and always willing to help you whatever you ask them. After more than three years, I wouldn't wish to be anywhere else, I am very happy here.
The care home is very clean, warm and extremely well decorated. It is a very welcoming care home and the staff are very approachable, warm and friendly who can't do enough for the residents. The food they provide is of a very high standard and they have quite a variety to choose from. As a family, we really can't fault it and the manager is very professional and always keeps us informed of Mother's welfare. They provide a range of activities for those that want to join in.
This is such a lovely home. We recently attended the Christmas party where almost all the residents and their families were present enjoying the food, entertainment. The staff all go the extra mile to look after the residents and they are all treated as individuals with respect and kindness. Residents can stay in their rooms or join in the activities or trips provided and all choices are respected. We are very happy to travel abroad knowing that dad is well looked after and in the best possible hands.
I cannot think that she could have been better looked after anywhere else and the number of times that she told me how happy she was at Grey's is testimony to that.
The love and care as well as your staff's efforts to retain her dignity have been simply fantastic and the worry of living so far away never existed knowing what good hands my Mother was in.
I cannot thank you and your wonderful staff enough for allowing her to be part of your family and for loving and caring for her to the highest standards possible.
This may come as a surprise but knowing the resident my whole life, I think the time she had at Grey’s were some of the happiest she ever had.
After my Father died, both when she was in her cottage and at the apartment in Cranleigh, she always said she wanted someone to look after her more, and I think this is exactly what Grey’s did for her.
She was clearly comfortable in the surroundings and I believe this brought out the best in her. It’s a shame she suffered from deteriorating eyesight and ongoing dementia and, towards the end, it was pretty obvious she didn’t really know who I was but through it all she never lost her liking for the home and the attention she received.
I can only thank you once again for looking after her so well and making her so comfortable in her final few days.
Everyone is so friendly and kind and Mum is treated with respect. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for the staff. I would have no hesitation in recommending Greys to anyone looking for a care home for a loved one. Since Mum has lived here I have peace of mind knowing that she is being well cared for.
Fantastic care and attention to mum's every need at all times (and she can be quite demanding) I would recommend this home to everyone. I have met with several of the staff including the manager, the owners and many of the staff - all seem to have mums best interests at heart. Well done and THANK YOU!
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 22 December 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 31 Mar 2015Recipient: Greys Residential Home
- 20 Mar 2015Recipient: Greys Residential Home
- 28 Nov 2014Recipient: Greys Residential Home
Meet the Team (2)

Jo & Steve have owned and run Greys since 1998 after taking over from his parents who opened the home as a care home in 1984 but which was their private residence since Stephen was a child.
They run the home how they would like to live in it and respect individual choice and independence.
Stephen holds a BSc in Business Management and Jo is the qualified and registered CQC Nominated Individual (Dip. A NVQ4 & RMA in Health & Social Care)

Anthony is a specialist dementia care Registered Manager with over 20 year's management experience in the industry.
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