
This is like a second home for us and my father is in the best possible care and hands.Kelly A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



This is like a second home for us and my father is in the best possible care and hands.Kelly A(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Situated in the quiet village of Wormley and overlooking acres of natural beauty, Surrey Heights is a privately owned care home that offers residential care for 39 older people living with dementia.
Located next to the famous King Edward's school, Surrey Heights is a large, detached 19th-century Victorian building set in acres of mature south-facing grounds. It was also the former country house of famed novelist and poet, George Eliot, and...
Care Provided by Surrey Heights
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Younger Adults
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 46 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Surrey Heights for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Surrey Heights 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
- CHD Living Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Jean-Pascal Toussaint (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
Surrey Heights Reviews (36)
Surrey Heights has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.878) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Surrey Heights has 36 reviews.
Facilities are adequate; however, at present it is a building site. I am certain it will be very good and sufficient for needs once the construction is complete.
This care home is one of the best that I have ever seen. The appointments are a great opportunity to re-connect with Mum and are very well managed. The staff as always, have managed this crisis extremely well, even though I am sure it has impacted on their own lives. Mum looks very well and is looked after to a very high standard, and she speaks very highly of all the staff. She loves being there, which is a great relief to all the family. We are managing to see Mum every week which is vital during normal times, but even more now with Covid-19. Track and trace, social distancing and hand gels are in place and face coverings must be worn, temperatures are also taken so we feel comfortable spending time with Mum. Well done and many thanks to all the staff for making it possible to see Mum again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience of Surrey Heights with us. I am so pleased to hear you are happy and confident with the way our teams have managed your mum's care and wellbeing during this difficult time. Yours Sincerely, Shaleeza
My relative appears as happy and contented as anyone with dementia can. When he was assessed he had a Teddy Bear that he gave up his bed for, the manager asked the handyman to build the bear a bed so my relative could sleep in the bed as ted now has his own bed. This small act of thinking outside of the box made all the difference to him. Thank you to the manager.
One of my mother's carers recently had a baby and a member of staff took my mother to visit them which she enjoyed so much. This is just one example of the length the staff will go to enhance the lives of those in their care. My mother has been there two years now and we couldn't be happier with the level of care she has received.
Always feel very welcomed, my grandmother is happy to be there and staff take an interest in her and her needs and treat her as an individual. They make it easy for us to continue to get together as a family and include her. Allowing us to celebrate occasions with her such as her recent birthday and bring along her great-grandchildren, something very important to us.
Very reassured and happy that my Dad is being looked after here as we do not live locally. He has been quite poorly of late and it is a comfort to know that not only are the staff in the home nursing him but also there is a very good rapport with the local GP and District Nurses who provide excellent support. The staff at all levels are very friendly and caring and always welcoming when we arrive usually unannounced but they are never phased by that. It is a credit to the Manager and the team that they have worked together to significantly improve the CQC rating. It is a historic building so the adaptations may not make it quite as good as a modern purpose built home, but it is more like a home from home.
The manager, deputy, and staff at Surrey Heights are professional, respectful and caring towards the residents and their families. They are able to answer questions and provide support and advice. It gives us the greatest sense of comfort to know that Dad is in the safe hands of the Surrey Heights Team. I would wholeheartedly recommend Surrey Heights.
Since the new management team have been in place the care home has got better and better. The activities coordinator is fantastic, taking the residents on trips, arranging activities and always has a smile on her face no matter what. The facilities provided have also got better and the food is wonderful. The Chef is fantastic, always baking celebration cakes for the residents and the food provided for special events is amazing.
Recently the staff organised a Royal Wedding Street Party and it was absolutely amazing. Surrey Heights, thank you so much for looking after my Mum, one of the most precious people in my life. I know that she is safe and care for.
Nothing is too much for the carers who treat all the residents with warmth, understanding and respect for each individual's needs. Whenever I visit, there is something interesting going on.... a range of activities, laughter, dancing, music and all residents are noticed, encouraged and made to feel special.
I had never imagined a care home could be like this and have been hugely impressed. It is wonderful to know how happy my mother in law is and to know that she is being cared for so well. Thank you to ALL the staff at Surrey Heights who make up such an impressive and caring team.
My mum is happy, it has been a long while since we heard her laugh.
The staff are always friendly and helpful, kind and respectful.
Whenever we visit mum, we are always welcomed with refreshments.
Mum particularly likes the fact that she can get up when she wishes and there is always a great choice of food on the menu.
We are confident that mum is in a safe and caring environment.
All the staff are lovely and very caring at Surrey Heights. Nothing is too much trouble. The residents are treated with utmost respect. Some residents are taken out on trips, something I never had the time to do. I for one can't fault Surrey Heights.
My mother has only been at Surrey Heights for a few weeks but I have been impressed with the care that she has received after being discharged from hospital and unable to return to her previous care home. The manager is positive, proactive and approachable and her staff are friendly and appear very caring. I like the relaxed, homely atmosphere and have enjoyed seeing the residents stimulated and having fun with the activities provided for them. It is lovely to see the staff interacting with the residents and quite impressed at their cheerful disposition in often difficult situations. The menus and food look appetizing and I can personally vouch for the homemade cakes! My mother, who was quite under-weight, is now looking much healthier.
My mum has been so happy and looked after in this home. The staff are absolutely amazing. They take such good care of my mum.
When we visited Surrey Heights we were pleasantly surprised. The surroundings, the people, everything about it just seemed
right. Now my Mum has been there a while she has put weight back on and is much brighter than she was at home all alone.
I would certainly rate Surrey Heights above and beyond the other care homes we saw in the area. We feel we made the right choice for our Mum. The management and staff are just wonderful people.
I haven't been here very long but I have found the staff very helpful indeed. Especially the management. The food is very nice and there is plenty of it. There is a good vibe about the place. It is set in nice surroundings.
A very comfortable and caring home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 March 2025Requires improvement
- CaringRequires improvement
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeInadequate
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (1) & Events (0)
- 15 Aug 2024
Whether it was strawberries and cream in front of Wimbledon, marvelling at the Olympic athletes in Paris, or following the Three Lions in their effort to win the European Championships,...
There are no upcoming events for Surrey Heights.
Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: CHD Living Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Surrey Heights.
Meet the Team (1)

Welcome to Surrey Heights, a 19th-century Victorian building set amongst acres of beautiful countryside.
We’re a team of dedicated carers at Surrey Heights, always putting person-centred care at the heart of our services. We focus primarily on specialist dementia care, but we also offer respite and residential services to suit a wider range of needs.
If you feel your loved one would benefit from our care, I would love to hear from you. Please do contact me if you’d like to have a chat or arrange a virtual tour.
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