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The staff at Bernard Sunley Nursing Home were exceptional. They seem to genuinely careDawn H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

she was cared for with incredible kindness, dignity and loveJill S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We were able to personalise our father's room with all his favourite furniture and belongingsJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff at Bernard Sunley Nursing Home were exceptional. They seem to genuinely careDawn H(Niece of Resident/Service User)

she was cared for with incredible kindness, dignity and loveJill S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We were able to personalise our father's room with all his favourite furniture and belongingsJ W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Bernard Sunley care home specialises in residential and nursing care, as well as care for people with dementia in modern, purpose-built facilities. All of the rooms are spacious, light and airy and have en suite facilities.
Bernard Sunley features a cosy lounge and dining room, as well as a fully equipped hairdressing salon and the much-loved Smiles Café – a warm and welcoming café where residents can meet with other residents...
Care Provided by The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care 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
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 62 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
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- 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 The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care 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)
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
- Friends of the Elderly
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Andy Cumper(Care Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (62)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (62)
Parking
- Car park at front of property
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home Reviews (87)
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.676) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home has 87 reviews.
Mum lived at Bernard Sunley for 4-years. She had previously been there for respite. She was severely disabled with arthritis and had suffered multiple strokes, so she needed, and received high-level nursing care. The staff were caring, cheerful and accommodating of family visits, Covid permitting. She often told us she was well cared for. Her end of life care was particularly good, and she died peacefully after the family had said their goodbyes.
It was a pleasure to have mum with us here; she always had a smile for us, and was lovely to be able to celebrate her 101st birthday!
The staff at Bernard Sunley took marvellous care of my father over several years, enabling him to stay well and to find joy in life. The team were very caring at the end of my father's life, enabling the family to see him and making his passing more comfortable for him.
Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to look after dad for you.
My father moved to your home in Haslemere and as his health declined over two years, moved to The Bernard Sunley Nursing Home - first downstairs, then upstairs. During this period, I have nothing to complain about. Good care, staff, dignity. With covid, very hard for the carers and those being cared for and us relatives. Top job, thank you.
Thank you for the lovely review, it is appreciated by all the staff who looked after Dad.
My sister was well cared for. She enjoyed the food and regained the weight that she had recently lost, so came home after three weeks of respite care, much more her old self, chatty and positive, particularly about the staff.
Thank you for the lovely review it is much appreciated.
We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the manager and his wonderful team for all the outstanding care and support they continue to give to our lovely mum and the family. They always go the extra mile, and it gives our family so much reassurance to know Mum is in the best possible care, and the family couldn't be happier or more appreciative.
Thank you for the lovely review. Mum is great and keeps everyone's spirits up with her dancing every time we put on the music player!
The care my husband received was excellent. The staff all became family to him. I would Recommend Benard Sunley Nursing home to anyone.
Thank you for the great review; it is most appreciated. Please keep in touch and take care.
When initially visiting Bernard Sunley as a prospective care home, we were both welcomed and reassured. We were able to personalise our father's room with all his favourite furniture and belongings and put his pictures on the walls. Although our Dad was only in the care home for a short period of time, it was evident that the staff got to know him and his needs really quickly and well. Communications between staff and family were always very good. Dad was always treated with the greatest respect, kindness and gentleness by all the staff, as were the family.
Thank you for this great review; it is much appreciated. Take care.
Our uncle was at Bernard Sunley for about four years until his death earlier this month. We live in the US and were only able to see him once or twice a year. He was quite elderly and had no family or friends left in the UK. The staff at Bernard Sunley Nursing Home were great. They worked hard to keep us updated on Uncle's condition via email or phone. Uncle was well taken care of by people, who literally became like family to him. The staff at Bernard Sunley Nursing Home were exceptional. They seem to genuinely care about each resident and to try to individually address their needs whether by offering a favorite sweet, taking the time to sit down and listen to a story, or even to shop for new trousers, jumpers, pajamas, etc. as Uncle's size changed and we were too distant to shop for him. We believe Uncle felt secure and happy at Bernard Sunley Nursing Home. He embraced the activities offered and would tell us about the various entertainments or crafts available. We believe his last years were enhanced by the care and attention he received.
Thank you for the great review. I will miss his stories, he was a great character. Take care of yourselves over there.
Our mum went into this home in October 2019 until April 2020. From the first day to the last day of her life, Mum was cared for and well looked after by everyone. Which was a relief to us all, we could call up any time of the day or night. Thank you, everyone.
Thank you for the lovely review. Don't forget to keep in touch.
The home is always clean and smells fresh when I visit and the communal social and eating area has been redecorated recently.
Residents are well cared for and are treated and spoken to with respect and love.
All the staff is smiley and friendly, they also give time (if not too busy) to give feedback about our mother.
Obviously it has been a really stressful time for everyone since March, regarding the care of loved ones in care homes, but the way the manager and all the staff have looked after our mother has been amazing.
We would like to give a huge thank you!
Thank you for this lovely review. It is much appreciated by myself and all the team in these difficult times.
My mother spent the last five and a half years of her life at the Bernard Sunley Home in Woking. She suffered from dementia, and the treatment that she received at the Home was nothing short of wonderful. The staff were very caring and went out of their way to find ways of engaging with her. She always had a love of music and they found ways of making sure that she continued to enjoy it right until the very end. Thank you all so much for what you did for her.
Thank you very much for the review, it is most appreciated.
My mother spent the last two years of her life at Bernard Sunley. All the staff showed the utmost care and compassion throughout this time, especially at the end of her life.
Thank you very much for the review. Missing Mums smile here. Take care.
The building is of a high standard. My mother stayed for four weeks. The first two weeks were fine but then the level of care deteriorated. I had concerns regarding dirty clothing, lack of showers and teeth cleaning. There is a lack of processes regarding record keeping and handovers between staff regarding tablets and bandage changes/removal.
Thank you for taking the time to review our care home. At Bernard Sunley we pride ourselves on the delivery of kind and compassionate care for our residents, so we were extremely sorry to read this review. Our management team is currently working with you to understand your concerns and we will...
It is a wonderful home I am glad my husband was there.
Thank you for your lovely review. Please keep in touch and pop in to see us when you can.
My wife was in Bernard Sunley for 2 years, with 5 respite periods before that. She passed away on 13th December peacefully in the home surrounded by 3 children, myself and two of the senior nursing staff, who we all knew very well after 2+ years. It was a lovely time. She was so carefully cared for by all staff throughout her time there. The home is spotless and fresh smelling. The family and I were always treated as friends by the staff. I have recommended it to several friends with Alzheimer's.
Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to look after her whilst she was with us. She will be missed, as will all the family.
When my Mum passed away, the care and compassion shown by the staff could not be faulted.
I am so grateful to all the lovely staff for looking after my Mum so wonderfully for two and a half years.
Thank you for your lovely review, it is much appreciated.
The staff at Bernard Sunley Care Home have met every one of my father's needs and those of us family members who rely on them to give the care and attention that we could not give. Our thanks and gratitude, as a family, is immeasurable, and in particular, the receptionist and Care Home Manager are incredible, showing a depth of individual knowledge and interest that can only come from those who care deeply about the residents.
An amazing place that has allowed us to get on with our lives without any worry about our fathers care or safety.
Thank you for the great review, it is much appreciated. Dad is a real gent and always has a smile for me when I see him, especially if I take him cake!
My father received exceptionally good care from all the staff during his short stay in the nursing unit after discharge from hospital. The manager and senior staff could not be faulted and the care staff were very caring and attentive. Sadly he died, but this was dealt with sensitively. The staff gave individual and personal attention and we were encouraged to personalise the room.
Thank you for your great review. It was our pleasure to have known Dad and your family if only for a short while. Thank you once again.
I have been visiting this place for the last four years. I can only praise the staff for their hard work and diligence and always with a smile on their faces. Wonderful place to bring your elderly relative and know for sure they will be looked after well.
Thank you very much for your great review. It is very much appreciated by myself and all the staff.
My father has been cared for at Bernard Sunley for over 4 years under 3 managers, firstly in the dementia unit for almost 4 years where the staff were all outstanding, always kind, caring and compassionate. From the beginning of this year, he was moved to the nursing unit as his care needs changed. The current manager is amazing, going above and beyond his remit to care for the residents, who he knows individually and takes a vested interest in their physical and mental wellbeing, as is his assistant. One in a million.
Thank you for such a great review. I am so proud of my team and the continued excellent care they provide.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 April 2020Good
- 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 (14) & Events (1)
- 31 Jul 2026
At Bernard Sunley, our Woking-based residential, nursing and dementia care home, the residents have had a ‘Hula-tastic’ time enjoying the summer sunshine and their very own Hawaiian BBQ and party....
- 15 Jun 2026
Bernard Sunley, our Woking-based residential, nursing and dementia care home, is pleased and proud to announce that it has become the first sponsor of Woking’s new Buddy Bus, a community...
- 15 Jun 2026
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- 07 Aug 2026Organiser: The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 07 Dec 2023Recipient: Friends of the Elderly
- 01 Dec 2022Recipient: Friends of the Elderly
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I first started with Bernard Sunley in 2014 as an Administrator and soon progressed to Office Manager – these roles allowed me to build trust and relationships with staff, residents and their families. In early 2018 I was promoted to Home Manager and it is my vision to build a home that is fully integrated in its community and to expand on relationships with local services, groups and organisations to enhance the welfare and opportunities for our residents.
Bernard Sunley a welcoming, friendly home where residents and families are encouraged to engage in all aspects of the home from activities to discussions on what they would like to see happening at the home. The atmosphere is relaxed and staff and residents form great relationships built on trust and care.
Quite simply the best thing about my job is the people. We take the time to get to know each resident who lives with us – their likes, dislikes, the lives they have lived and the sort of life they would like to continue to live in our home. To see a family happy and at ease knowing their relative is well looked after and happy is a great reward. But perhaps the biggest reward is being allowed to share a smile, a story, a memory, with some of our residents and knowing that they are happy to give that time to me.
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