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Garth House

Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey RH4 2AY
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Garth House, Dorking
Garth House, Dorking
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 Mary V (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother has been at Garth House since 2013 and we are very happy with the way she has been cared for. The staff are very caring, and nursed her back from a serious illness with great skill and dedication. The home itself is comfortable and well cared for and this gives my mother great pleasure. Overall we feel this is the right place for her at this stage of her life.

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Review from Sue C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was admitted to Garth House at the end of September. This is her fourth home in two years, the others having been less than satisfactory, to say the least! From the moment you walk in the door at Garth House, it is like home from home. The carers are always happy and friendly and obviously enjoy their jobs. The nursing staff are excellent, with every minor detail picked up on and actioned. This has taken a great deal of stress off of me. I thoroughly recommend Garth House to anyone who needs an excellent care home. Well done to the manageress.

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Review from TM (Resident / Service User) published on 18 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly caring environment.

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Review from Denis E (Resident / Service User) published on 18 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are friendly and helpful the home is regularly cleaned and medication given when needed. There are games organised several times a week and exercises twice a week.

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Review from Marian G (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 September 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother came to live at Garth House Care Home in February aged 93. I have nothing but the highest praise for this wonderful home where she stayed until needing to go into hospital for a couple of weeks before she died. The staff at Garth House Care Home are simply outstanding in their care, warmth, good humour and love. It is also a beautiful place with glorious grounds, just couldn't have asked for more.

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Review from Jonathan K (Son of Resident) published on 21 August 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad has been at Garth House for just over 2 years. Unfortunately in that time his dementia has become worse. But the staff who work there still treat dad as a human being and with a lot of dignity. He can no longer stand or walk but the staff move him between a wheelchair and his chair or bed with care and attempt to be as gentle as possible. It is good that the staff are directly employed and there doesn't seem to be a very high turnover of staff. The home always looks clean and the food always looks good and they offer a good choice everyday. There are regular meetings between the residents families and the staff to ensure good communication.

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Review from Susan S (Wife of Resident) published on 24 July 2015 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband is cared for with dignity and compassion. The staff are very kind and pleasant and always have time for him. All his needs are met and he feels safe, secure and well looked after.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 23 September 2022
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  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Meet the Team (1)

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.

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