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Garth House

Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2AY
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Garth House, Dorking

Garth House Nursing Home is Located in a quiet residential area on the western slopes of Tower Hill, just to the south of Dorking in Surrey.

With a homely atmosphere and highly trained staff available to get to know residents individually offering the highest standards of residential, nursing and dementia care on a permanent and short stay basis.

The home was officially opened in 1949 by the Queen's physician, Lord Harden....  

Care Provided by Garth House

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 42 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,600From £1,800
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,600From £1,800
Nursing CareFrom £1,850From £2,081
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,850From £2,081

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.

What’s included?

• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans

• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef

• Access to landscaped gardens

• Activities and lifestyle programme

• All utilities and other accommodation costs

• Housekeeping and laundry services

• WiFi internet access

Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or 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.

Contact Garth 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

Person in charge

  • Sheena Agil (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 1997

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (39)

Garth House Reviews (67)

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9.7

Garth House has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.700) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Garth House has 67 reviews.

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Review from Paul M (Son of Resident) published on 15 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Choosing a care home for a loved one is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions a family can make. When our father became a full-time resident at Garth House, we were naturally anxious, but we need not have worried.
From day one, the care, kindness and professionalism shown by all the staff have been outstanding. Despite the challenges of caring for residents with dementia, everyone is friendly, positive and genuinely caring. Nothing is ever too much trouble.
Communication is excellent. Sheena, the Manager, and Favour, one of the nurses, always keep us informed and contact us promptly if there are any concerns about Dad's wellbeing, which gives us great reassurance.
Whether arranging a haircut, a chiropodist visit or simply answering our questions, everything is handled efficiently and with compassion.

Importantly, Dad is happy, safe and well cared for. We are extremely grateful to the entire team and would have no hesitation in recommending Garth House to other families

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Review from Paul S (Son of Resident) published on 21 May 2026 Submitted via Website
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We had to make the decision to move mum into a care home after 92 years of independent living after spending 4 weeks in hospital after a fall. We did considerable research and visited 4 homes in Dorking. We are very happy to have chosen Garth House. It has been a difficult transition for us and Garth have made it very easy to manage. The facilities, and staff are excellent with activities everyday.

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Review from M S (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 April 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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We were offered a place for mum at very short notice, when she needed respite care. We were apprehensive about what care homes would be like, but infact we were very pleased with Garth House. Her room was tranquil and a good size. She has her meals in an elegant dining room and was with residents in a cosy lounge or sunny conservatory, in her 6 months as a resident. The personal and nursing care was discrete, considerate and highly professional. The activity coordinator was creative and acknowledged each person. The managers and team were attentive and sympathetic.

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Review from Tania C (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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From the moment my brother & I visited Garth house last September, we knew it was the right place for our lovely mum. The building doesn't feel clinical, which we feel is important & her room is always clean with fresh linen. The staff welcome you at the front door and always say hello and are helpful.
My mum has a rare progressive neurological illness and she now needs a lot of help but she has been encouraged to join in activities & it's been so lovely to see her up out of bed, dressed and smiling. She really enjoys the music sessions & I love the fact that they come and tell you how her day has been. Having such an illness has robbed her of so much but it's such a relief to know that she is well cared for & that the nurses are there to help with medical issues and the local gp is on hand if needed.

The management team are always friendly, easy to talk to & they address any issues or requests you may have quickly. They have enabled us as a family, to now enjoy quality time with mum.

Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Garth House

We're delighted that your mum has settled with us here at Garth House, and that we can give you that precious time with her as a family. Please let us know if there is ever anything else we can do to help. Thank you for taking the time to write us a review - it means a lot to the team.

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Review from Jenny F (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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We are extremely happy with the care provided for my dad, John.
The staff are all so friendly, welcoming, considerate and respectful. When I visit dad, they always take the time to update me on how he has been, in addition to always calling me if there is even the slightest change or concern. He has had to have a few hospital visits during his stay and the staff have always acted very quickly in these circumstances and kept me informed.
The home itself is lovely and the activities co-ordinator takes great pride in the events and daily activities that are organised. There is a lovely mix of outside entertainment coming in as well as in-house...I particularly enjoy visiting dad when the guitarist comes and I love seeing all the photos of happy (and now familiar) residents in the monthly newsletter.

Whenever one of the staff interact with dad, his eyes light up and a huge smile spreads across his face. That's all I need to see in order to know that he is settled, content and cared for.

Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Garth House

What a wonderful review, thank you! Your kind words really mean a lot to the team, and stories like your dad's are why many of the team work in this sector. It is a privilege to be able to care for him, and we are delighted with how quickly he, and your family, became part of life at Garth House. As long as he is happy, we're happy!

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Review from Christopher B (Son of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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Staff are always welcoming, friendly and helpful. He had to move from another care home before Christmas and I was concerned that he would not respond well to this upheaval. He appears however to have settled in pretty seamlessly. He apparently enjoys the arranged activities. Still relatively early days but I am very pleased with his treatment thus far. Thank you.

Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, on behalf of the team at Garth House

Thank you for sharing your experience. We're pleased to hear that he has settled in well following the move and is enjoying the activities on offer. Your reassurance and confidence in the care provided, especially during what can be a challenging transition, are greatly appreciated.

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Review from Paula B (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 January 2026 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a resident for the past 7 months. This was her first Christmas not in her own home. Garth House laid on a wonderful selection of Christmas entertainment on top of their normal program. All the hall ways and communal rooms were festooned in Christmas lights and tinsel. A festive tree was decorated in the main entrance hall with wrapped parcels below.
Mum has taken to spending more time in her room but every effort was made to encourage her to join in. We were allowed to decorate mums room to make it more festive.
The staff are always busy but remain cheerful and go out of their way to socialise with the residents and treat them with respect.
Christmas Day mum joined in and had a marvellous meal with the other residents. The tables were laid with Christmas cloths and each person had a cracker and present to open. It was a marvellous day which mum enjoyed.
My family can't thank all the staff enough for making mums Christmas so special.

Thank you

Reply from Rowen Campbell, on behalf of the team at Garth House

Thank you for sharing your experiences of Garth House. We understand that sometimes these big occasions can be difficult at first for residents and their families, especially where there have been longstanding traditions, but we're glad everyone was able to enjoy Christmas this year. It's a...  

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Review from Claire S (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2025 Submitted via Website
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Today, Garth House held a tea party in aid of Alzheimer's. A very good singer was there to entertain everyone. The activities member of staff had gone to a lot of trouble to organise everything, it was great. This isn't the first function I have been to here, since my mum became a resident. There has been a summer bbq, which was wonderful, loads to eat and drink.

I cannot fault the care given to my mum. The staff are all so friendly.

Reply from Stuart Lamacraft, Marketing at Garth House

Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback about your experiences at Garth House. We're so pleased you enjoyed the Alzheimer's tea party and the wonderful entertainment on the day. It's heartening to hear that these events, along with our summer BBQ, have created such positive memories for you and...  

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Review from Susan D (Wife of Resident) published on 11 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband came to Garth House 12 weeks ago with mixed dementia which he had for a few years. Unfortunately, he was declining rapidly. It took him a while to settle in but has now, and enjoys the activities in the community room (bowls, music, colouring). The staff are very friendly and diligent. The few issues we had are dealt with immediately. He is clean and happy which is very important at this stage in his life. Thank you Garth.

Reply from Nicole Howarth, on behalf of the team at Garth House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're delighted to hear that your husband has settled in and is enjoying the activities at Garth House. The team works exceptionally hard to provide the highest level of care and support at all times, so your recognition means a lot. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team, who will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from Deborah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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The service the Garth House provided for my late mother was outstanding. Her health in particular was catered for 24/7. Care home staff treat family members with respect and friendliness. Nothing too much trouble. Weekly activities including the hair salon every Tuesday was a highlight for mother. Guests always welcome, including our dog who loved to visit.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Garth House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review, Deborah! We're delighted to hear that your mother received such great care at Garth House and that she enjoyed the weekly activities. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that both residents and families feel supported, so it's...  

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Review from Keith L (Son of Resident) published on 11 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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Very pleased with the care provided to my mother. She is well looked after and the home keep me in contact if there are any issues that arise.

The facilities are good and my mother is contented with the home.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Garth House

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that your mother is receiving such great care and feels content at Garth House. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and their loved ones is extremely important to us. I will pass on your wonderful comments to the team.

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Review from Janet D (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2025 Submitted via Website
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My Mother has been a resident for 18 months, I am very satisfied with her care and attention. All the staff are very caring and consider her wishes. There is always activities going on in the home and Mother really enjoys being involved. Bedding and her room are kept clean.

Thank you Garth for doing so well.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Garth House

Thank you for your review and positive comments regarding our home and colleagues. We're delighted to hear that your mother is receiving such great care and enjoying the activities at Garth House. I will pass on your kind comments to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.

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Review from Carol J (Partner of Resident) published on 23 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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Since my partner/friend had been placed at Garth House the level of care received has been excellent. The attention to their needs has been met with kindness and consideration at all times.

The staff are attentive and polite.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Garth House

Many thanks for your positive review, Carol. We're happy to hear that your partner is receiving such great care at Garth House. We take great pride in ensuring that every resident is treated with kindness and respect. I will pass on your kind comments to the whole team.

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Review from Sarah B (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our mother has been at Garth House for two years and overall we have found it to be a well-run home. The management responds quickly to issues that may arise and the nurses are friendly and our mother has grown attached to them. The care team work hard and look after our mother well - although this care can be patchy. Also, attention to detail is sometimes missing when it comes to the maintenance of our mother's room.

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Garth House

Thank you for your review, Sarah, it's an absolute privilege caring for your mother and we're so glad she has settled in and formed some great relationships. We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the consistency of care and maintenance of her room - your comments will be passed on to our team and addressed accordingly.

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Review from Christopher G (Son of Resident) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My Mother-in-law is happy and contented at Garth House and is well cared for on a day-to-day basis. The nursing/caring and management staff are always friendly and helpful, and are quick to respond to any issues that are brought up. The recent refurbishment has given the care home a new lease of life and now has a much fresher feel. Some of the rooms now need the same attention!

Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Garth House

Thank you for your feedback, Christopher, and for your recognition of our team at Garth House. We will share your comments with the team.

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Review from Geraldine H (Niece of Resident) published on 23 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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On the day I visited, the home looked lovely after being partly refurbished, I especially liked the armchairs in the residents' lounge, which made it look homely and not like a Care Home. It would be nice if my aunt's room could have a bit of a refresh but that may be planned for the future.
My aunt looked well dressed and well cared for and she couldn't speak more highly of the lunch that day, which she thoroughly enjoyed. All the staff were welcoming and friendly although I feel that maybe they are under a bit of pressure occasionally. Regardless, they always speak to the residents with kindness and understanding.
There is a nice atmosphere there.

The garden area is attractive and well-used by residents when the weather permits. I enjoyed the garden party on the day I visited and my aunt enjoyed the setting too.

Reply from Sheena Agil, Home Manager at Garth House

Thank you for your review, we're glad your aunt is happy and enjoying the food at Garth House. Thank you for joining us for our garden party!

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Review from K A (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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Every time I visit my mum, the staff are friendly, helpful and professional.
Garth House keeps us informed of any doctor's and optician's visits and of anything that may be required for her health.
My mother seems to have settled in well, especially with her nursing needs.

She is very much cared for by Garth House.

Reply from Sheena Agil, Home Manager at Garth House

Thank you for your review, we will share your lovely comments with our team.

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Review from Karen S (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My father has resided at Garth House for almost a year now. He has advanced vascular dementia and is unable to walk, so he stays in his bedroom.
The staff there look after his every need and are extremely attentive. They know his ways, and as he finds it difficult to express his needs, they are very patient with him. They help him feed and drink, and he is always clean.

I am updated whenever anything changes, and it is very reassuring knowing he is being cared for.

Reply from Home Manager, at Garth House

Thank you so much for your feedback, and for recognising our team's dedication, they will be delighted to hear your comments.

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Review from H H (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at Garth House for three years, and during that time, has been well cared for. Her medical needs are well monitored and suitable measures have been taken to maintain her safety - i.e. sensor mat, assistance with walking etc, and her diet is regularly monitored to be of a suitable consistency and quality. I have been kept well informed of changes in her condition. She struggles at times to communicate her wishes consistently but is listened to patiently, and then her wishes are complied with when possible/appropriate. She has been given gentle encouragement to participate in the activities when she wants to, but often tries quickly and requests to go back to her room, and the staff oblige as soon as they can. When particular issues crop up, the staff have been accessible and helpful in dealing with them and have responded to my requests if I have highlighted an area that needs attention. I appreciate being able to visit regularly as convenient.

Reply from Home Manager, at Garth House

We really appreciate your feedback, and we're so glad that you're happy with the care your mother receives. Attention to detail is extremely important to our team, and we appreciate being recognised for this.

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Review from Vanessa G (Son of Resident) published on 7 February 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother is well cared for at Garth House and she seems settled there. The staff are coming and attend to all her needs. She is able to converse with the staff and forming a relationship with them. The food seems good but my mother is a difficult eater, I am pleased staff encourage her to eat or feed her. She is always presentable and clean. I have been impressed by the range of activities on offer ad that she is encouraged to partake. Downside; her room looks tired and shabby in places.

Reply from Home Manager, at Garth House

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is lovely to hear that your mother has settled at Garth House. All your feedback will be shared with the team.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 23 September 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Sheena Agil
Sheena AgilJob Title:Home Manager

I lead my professional Care Team in delivering the highest level of care and support for our residents. My commitment to professional development has equipped me well for my role here, where I work hard to ensure that those in my care lead happy and fulfilling lives, whilst maintaining choice over the care and support they receive.

I believe in maintaining strong relationships with residents and their relatives, and understand the important contribution that these relationships make to the successful running of a care home. I feel that the company’s philosophy matches up well with my own beliefs on care provision and I am committed to ensuring that all our residents continue to receive the high levels of care and protection they deserve.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garth House

What types of Care is Garth House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Garth House have?

There are 39 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Garth House?

Own Furniture if required, Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Garth House to the centre of Dorking?

0.6 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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