
I am very happy with the care my brother receiving at Linwood.Ann A(Sister of Resident/Service User)

My mother moved in to Linwood in July. She is extremely well cared for.Amanda J P G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Shes happy which makes me happy. Im grateful for all their care and compassion.Moira H(Sister of Resident/Service User)

I am very happy with the care my brother receiving at Linwood.Ann A(Sister of Resident/Service User)

My mother moved in to Linwood in July. She is extremely well cared for.Amanda J P G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Shes happy which makes me happy. Im grateful for all their care and compassion.Moira H(Sister of Resident/Service User)

Anchor's Linwood in Thames Ditton provides residential and dementia care in single en-suite rooms. Residents can benefit from permanent care, respite care and trial stays and they are welcoming new residents.
It has tailored services for elderly people who have dementia and physical impairments. The care home’s well-trained staff provide 24-hour care and support to help people maintain their lifestyle while adapting as their needs change.
Linwood's environment ensures residents benefit from...
Care Provided by Linwood
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 67 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Linwood will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Linwood for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Linwood 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
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Akua Buabeng(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (67)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (67)
Visiting
- Visitors are welcome at Linwood.
Parking
- Onsite parking is available, including disabled spaces.
Linwood Reviews (146)
Linwood has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.723) out of 10, based on 40 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Linwood has 146 reviews.
The Care offered is exelent too,
Linwood Care home is a very happy, positive place in which my close friend lives due to his health needs. There are regular celebrations depending on time of year. The Food / Quality of Care, cleanliness is 100%. I feel proud to say my friend lives in Linwood & he has special relationships with most of the staff who remain for many years.
My cousin stayed at Linwood for just over 18 months. Her husband was also resident during this time. I found the care and attention of all the staff to be impecable. The care home was always clean + tidy. They hold a lot of activities to keep the residents engaged. I would recommend Linwood to anyone requiring an excellent care home.
When I entered the building the staff at reception were immediately helpful and friendly. Most times I visited I was accompanied by friends who had formed pleasant relationships with the staff. A nice experience to visit the care home of Linwood.
I have found it very easy to visit my friend in Linwood. The staff are so kind and helpful. I'm reassured that she feels safe and cared for.
At the entrance door of Linwood, I used the self use digital visitor book. Easy to use. Inside the reception staff were very welcoming and helpful in locating the room of our friend. She was pleased to see us and seemed very happy. We were glad about that. A member of staff saw us and brought an extra chair and gave us coffee. All very clean.
My husband is being very well looked after. The staff and management are lovely and very caring. The meals are cooked on the premises and are excellent and the variety is amazing. There are several activities during the week that the residents can participate in. I would recommend Linwood and have done so.
From day one, when visiting our friend, the atmosphere and feel of the place was amazing! When we visit our friend nearly every day we are welcomed by the staff who are all so kind and lovely, professional indeed.
The room is always clean and tidy. The staff are professional always happy and the management is excellent. Welcome always being with cheery smiles from the receptionists and little chats which carries on with the staff when we visit our friend and the way they look after our friend is wonderful. I would wholeheartedly recommend this care home.
Always a warm welcome from the home. My aunt with cognitive impairment always looked well dressed and well cared for. The staff all new her well and would pop in to see her and share a joke. The staff were all very kind and caring. Twice she was admitted to hospital and on discharge I thought she was end of life. On both occasions when back to the home, the staff improved her general condition and well being, my aunt was happy and well cared for. The home staff were amazing.
My husband's auntie has been at the home for the past 4 years and sadly passed away recently. Everyone at Linwood made her last few years very special. She was always shown dignity, compassion, kindness and amazing care. We were also treated with great courtesy when visiting her and kept well informed about her progress and situation. We can not thank Linwood enough for all they have done for her and would highly recommend this care home to anyone needing this type of care.
I would just like to say thank you to all the carers as they always go above and beyond in their duties looking after my uncle and other residents. The care given is exceptional and I know after visiting my uncle he is safe, secure and needs are met.
Linwood is a lovely home they take good care of my mum and I know she is safe. Mum is happy and engaged. Management and staff are responsive to her needs and understand her well. Mum has made good friends
When my sister in law first went to Linwood she was obviously confused and withdrawn. The staff showed her great patience and understanding toward her, she is now much happier. She now interacts with the staff and they genuinely care for her. As a family we realise that this was the best course of action for her and we are so grateful for the love and care she receives at Linwood.
At the end of her life I was as always kept informed and treated with the greatest respect. I can't fault the care received at the home.
My father has recently moved to Linwood and is settling in. The management and staff have been very kind and patient. Taking time to get to know him and adapt his care. His room is spacious and comfortable. I am very happy to have him in such a warm and caring environment.
I cannot find any fault/problem with the care of my wife or the facilities.
I am very happy with the care my brother receiving at Linwood. The staff are very reactive and communicative and the atmosphere in the home is very welcoming. It's always very clean and well maintained
My mother moved in to Linwood in July. She is extremely well cared for. Always clean and tidy. She enjoys her meals and is as happy as she could be anywhere, the staff are excellent, always helpful friendly and approachable.
She is well looked after.
Shes happy which makes me happy. Im grateful for all their care and compassion.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 09 February 2026Good
- 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.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (4) & Events (0)
- 02 Mar 2026
A Surrey care home is delighted to have been classed as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the second highest rating possible. The team at Anchor’s Linwood care home...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Surrey are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 19 Nov 2025
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for people in later life, is proud to announce that Grace Iguhehide triumphed at the London regional final of the Great...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linwood
What types of Care is Linwood registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Linwood have?
There are 67 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Linwood?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Linwood to the centre of Thames Ditton?
0.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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