
I also feel that we have found a new extended family. Thank youS L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



I also feel that we have found a new extended family. Thank youS L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Located in leafy Surbiton, Bourne House provides round the clock residential, nursing and dementia care.
The Southborough care home is a Victorian property with lots of character, and outside there is a beautiful garden. Residents can enjoy the quality facilities including cosy communal areas, a café and a hair salon. Many of the bedrooms have en-suite facilities.
Situated in a conservation area of Southborough, Bourne House still benefits from excellent transport...
Care Provided by Bourne House
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 40 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
- Stroke
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
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
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Bourne House for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Bourne House 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Care UK
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Chris Trott(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (40)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (37)
Bourne House Reviews (100)
Bourne House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.726) out of 10, based on 20 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bourne House has 100 reviews.
An excellent care home for my mother. I have found both management and staff very helpful and attentive to both visitors and residents. Provision of information is exemplary, keeping me informed about health issues arising with my mother and ensuring speedy medical attention when required. As a visitor, the staff have shown themselves to be very responsive when requests have been made or matter drawn to their attention. The home is clean, staff interactions I have observed not just with my mother but also other residents show staff empathy and a high level of social interaction over and above that functionally required. I have rated 'facilities', 'food and drink' and 'activities' as 'good' because I have had limited exposure to these, although what I have observed and heard about give me that impression at least. I have only seen my mother's room so I can't really compare, it is a little functional. I get the impression that there are rooms less functional in feel but at a cost.
My Dad died in the loving care of the staff at Bourne House yesterday afternoon. He was a resident for two years and 9 months. The dignity and compassion that Dad was shown in death only reflect the dignity and love he has received in his last years. We too have experienced the same care, compassion and sense of safety and security that helped us sleep a little easier at night. Dad and the family are lucky to have chosen Bourne House in May 2017.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on the experience your Father and family received whilst living at Bourne House, your kind words are much appreciated. We are sorry for your loss and hope the loving care provided by our staff has helped in some small way. Thank you.
Beautiful home, staff very relaxed and treat clients and relatives/visitors with respect and dignity. I can visit at any time. All clients' needs appear to be fulfilled and choices of food given. More dependent clients are assisted and well supervised during meals, whilst at the same time staff promote independence.
Thank you for your comments. We are pleased that you are happy with our care home that looks after your friend.
Every visit I have made to Bourne House I have been greeted by smiley friendly staff who have always presented themselves in a professional manner. Sometimes I have witnessed staff having to deal with residents that have lashed out yet the staff have been quick to respond and defuse a tense situation.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bourne House.
Bourne House is an excellent care home for my father. The standard of service they provide my father is very good. Staff are always happy to help in any way possible. Bourne House is very clean all the time and the facilities they provide is very good. The standard of care my dad receives is excellent.
Thank you for your comments. We are pleased you are happy with your choice of home for your father.
Very nice home, food and staff.
Thank you for your comments. We are pleased you are happy with your choice of care home.
My husband and I visited my sister and found her to be happy and well. Staff are friendly, kind and caring and were supportive of my sister and us during our visit. Excellent standard of cleanliness. Residents were being involved and spoken to at all opportunities. It is very much a home for the residents.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bourne House. We are pleased to hear that you find our staff friendly and caring, and they are supportive of your sister and family. We are glad to read that you find the home clean and that it has a homely feel. Thank you for your feedback.
Staff are very friendly, helpful and caring. So pleased to find my mum happy and looked after in a pleasant and kind environment.
Thank you for your lovely comments and we are pleased you are happy with your choice of care home.
Very happy with the care being provided to my mum.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bourne House. We are glad to hear you are happy with the care provided for your Mum.
Lovely home with a nice atmosphere. Best of the best.
Thank you for your valued comments. We are happy you are pleased with our service.
Lovely home and good staff.
Thank you for your valued comments. We are very pleased that you are happy with the service we provide.
I love the staff in Bourne House. They are outstanding people. My brother is 2 years in Bourne House and they look after him very well. Thank you so much to all.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bourne House. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the team at Bourne House and feel your brother is well cared for.
My dad has been a resident at Bourn House for nearly 3 years. Dad has the later stages of mixed dementia, which for the family is like living in a continuous nightmare. The staff at Bourne House are always so kind and caring and I know that he is safe and well cared for each day. Thank you to you all, it makes this unbearable, ugly disease a little bit easy on myself and siblings.
Thank you for taking the time to review Bourne House. We are pleased to hear that you are happy with the services provided by our dedicated team, and that staff were supportive to you and your family.
The staff of this home are the kindest, dedicated and thoughtful group of people. Nothing is ever too much trouble for them to do for either residents or visitors. I could not ask for better care for my husband.
Very caring and attentive staff.
When I say management, I do not mean the manager of the home who was very good.
Thank you for the love and car you show my family.
I am delighted with the care and attention my husband receives at Bourne House. From the managers and team leader, there is a loving caring, kindness and attention to detail that would be hard to beat.
I have been visiting this gentleman for about the last six months. In my visits I have always been greeted well by staff and the manager is visible and easy to engage with. The cleanliness of the home is very good. There is frequent input from a variety of outside sources and the gentleman I visit has his needs regularly reviewed and this has resulted in appropriate levels of medication and ongoing support. The needs of various residents are quite high and the staff on duty exhibit a great deal of resilience and patience. The home is currently exploring new equipment and technologies to enhance the lives of those who live at Bourne House and these all come together to show the home is well led and constantly seeking ways to engage with the people in their care.
Now sitting in the lounge amongst other residents has improved her general demeanour. Mum watches, listens and interacts with the staff rather than dozing so much.
Unfortunately, her memory recall of any recent event is minimal but that cannot change; memories of much earlier years still remain.
The food is similar to her diet at her own home, has two choices of the main meal each day plus similar choices for breakfast and supper as well as a variety of drinks; coffee, tea, cordials and water, of course.
The staff are very caring and the management very responsive to any concerns we may have and resolve them quickly.
We are delighted that we chose Bourne House for Mum's care.
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News (46) & Events (0)
- 29 May 2026
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- 29 May 2026
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Meet the Team (1)

I’m Chris, and I manage our home with a focus on quality care and a supportive atmosphere.
I’m dedicated to inspiring our team to provide exceptional, compassionate care to our residents and their families, ensuring that each person feels valued and respected.
As a registered nurse specialising in special needs, I bring a deep understanding of the diverse care requirements our residents may have. Moving into a leadership role over a decade ago, I’ve learned that the key to exceptional care lies in teamwork, kindness, and a keen attention to detail.
Our team is fully committed to making each day positive and fulfilling for every resident, fostering a genuine sense of community and comfort. Supporting both residents and their loved ones is at the heart of everything we do, and I’m proud to lead such a dedicated and compassionate team.
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