
Leighton House has provided my wife with the most excellent careM S(Wife of Resident/Service User)



Leighton House has provided my wife with the most excellent careM S(Wife of Resident/Service User)



Leighton House understands that choosing a care home is a significant decision for any family. The priority at the home is to provide skilled nursing care and specialist dementia support within a comfortable and safe environment. Located in a peaceful area of Epsom, the experienced team is dedicated to creating a friendly and respectful community where residents feel settled and properly cared for.
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Care Provided by Leighton House Private Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 27 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Our fees exclude FNC and sundry expenses such as hairdressing, chiropodist, newspapers and toiletries. This is not an exhaustive list of exclusions.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Leighton House Private Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Leighton House Private Nursing 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
- Alpha Care Healthcare Group
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Gayle Sanders(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2022
Room Information
- Single Rooms (25)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (18)
Visiting
- - Visiting times at Leighton House Nursing Home are open 24 hours. - To avoid disruption, please avoid visiting during meal and medication times. - Kindly refrain from visiting between 7-8 am, 12-1 pm, and 7-8 pm. - Night-time visits are generally discouraged unless authorised or in the case of end-of-life care. - Visitors must sign in upon arrival for security and safety purposes. - If visitors have any specific requests or questions regarding visiting hours, please contact the reception staff for assistance.
Parking
- Leighton House has an on-site visitors car park as well as Disabled bay and disabled access.
Leighton House Private Nursing Home Reviews (84)
Leighton House Private Nursing Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.957) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Leighton House Private Nursing Home has 84 reviews.
Leighton House is a wonderful care facility for my dad. The staff are so kind, friendly and generally wonderful people. Dad is very well looked after. I can't speak highly enough of Leighton House.
My dad is in the best place possible for his needs. The staff are always courteous, cheerful and respectful. They treat him with care and dignity. He is always dressed well and his extra needs are met with compassion. My family are grateful for the update on Dad's well-being both via the app and verbally. Dad is encouraged to join in activities that are appropriate and he enjoys sitting in the garden. Leighton House is ideal for dad and we are very grateful to have found it.
Thank you for your heartfelt words. We deeply appreciate that youve chosen us to care for your dad. Knowing he feels respected and well cared for means a lot to us. We pride ourselves on being a close-knit community, and we are grateful to have him as part of our family here at Leighton House.
Mum is very happy at Leighton House, she is well cared for and all her needs are met. She is treated with dignity and encouraged to have as much independence as possible, giving her as much privacy as possible while delivering her care. It is all the staff that make the difference and as far as I can see all the residents receive the same care and respect. The result is a lovely atmosphere, a happy and caring home. I never leave a visit to Leighton House with any worry that Mum is not in the best place for her.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that your mum is happy and well cared for at Leighton House. Our staff takes great pride in treating every resident with dignity and fostering independence. Your trust and appreciation mean a lot to us and we are grateful to have your mum as part of our community.
I am so happy with Leighton House. The care mum gets and she always looks comfortable. The staff go above and beyond and are always so friendly.
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your mum is comfortable and well-cared for at Leighton House. Your feedback means a lot to us!
The staff were outstanding, caring for my husband in his final months. They were patient and understanding about his condition. Couldn't have been better. I am grateful to them all.
Thank you sincerely for your heartfelt words. At Leighton House, it brings us great comfort to know we could offer such caring support to your husband in his final months. Your trust and gratitude mean everything to us and please know that you both will always be cherished members of our Leighton House family.
My mother was very vulnerable, she was blind and schizophrenic. She was in the care of Leighton House for almost six years and in that time she has received outstanding service from both the staff and the management at the home. One telling strength of the home is its ability to retain the same wonderful staff over the long term, many of whom are the same people who greeted my mother on her arrival six years ago. This results in care staff who really understand the best routes to well-being and happiness.
It's heartwarming to know that our long-standing staff, who all became familiar to your mother, played such a pivotal role in her well-being and happiness. This sense of continuity and understanding is something we cherish deeply. Your words truly touch our hearts, and we want you to know that your mother's presence has enriched our Leighton House family in countless ways.
My husband was a resident for the last year of his life. We can't thank the staff enough for their support and dedication to his care. The home is calm, clean and efficient and summer and Christmas parties entertain residents and visitors during the year when cakes and patisserie are always delicious. The staff were constantly energetic and enthusiastic in the day-to-day running of the home and always made us feel welcome with a strong sense of cooperation and friendship amongst the team. During my husband's last few days in palliative care, the nursing was attentive, reassuring and above all compassionate. Thank you.
Your heartfelt words have deeply touched us all at Leighton House Nursing Home. We consider it an honor to have been a part of your husband's journey and to have provided a comforting environment for him in his final year. We're genuinely thankful for your recognition of our devoted team's efforts,...
The home provided my Father with excellent care. The staff are very caring, attentive and respectful and the management of the home were always very friendly, kind and welcoming. This really is a very well run Nursing Home with excellent facilities and most importantly dedicated staff.
It was a very difficult decision, for us as a family, to put our dear Father into a Nursing Home but in the end we could not look after him at home. I would highly recommend Leighton House Nursing Home to anyone as they are truly exceptional. I know my Father was in the best possible place.
Thank you to all the staff at Leighton House Nursing Home who looked after my Father so well and made his time at the home very comfortable.
We are deeply touched by your generous words and the time you've taken to share your family's experience at Leighton House Nursing Home. Your review warms our hearts and reassures us that our dedication and hard work truly make a difference.
The kind remarks about our staff's caring nature,...
I would recommend Leighton House. From the initial enquiry through nearly four years of your kind and attentive care. My uncle was looked after exceptionally well by the professional team he became very attached.
We sincerely appreciate your heartfelt recommendation of Leighton House Nursing Home. Over the past four years, your uncle became more than a resident, he became a cherished pillar of our community. His delightful presence radiated warmth and joy throughout our home, leaving a lasting impression on...
My aunt has been constantly happy since living at Leighton House Private Nursing Home. All staff are wonderful, kind, caring and considerate. The rooms are kept clean to a very high standard. Staff are always available if we need to discuss any needs for the resident. The patience shown to my aunt has been amazing. It is the best and friendliest nursing/care home she has been in.
Thank you so much for sharing your aunt's experience at Leighton House. We're really glad to hear that she's happy with us. It's great that you find our team to be kind, caring and considerate - they'll be so pleased to hear that. We always aim to keep our rooms clean and our staff ready to help...
We were so anxious and sad when we had to make the decision to move my mum into care. It turned out it was the best decision ever when we found this amazing home It wasn't the first home we looked at but was the last as the initial visit made me realise the place was special. The staff cannot be praised enough. My mum couldn't have been happier and neither could we.
We're overjoyed to hear your heartfelt feedback. It fills us with immense pride and happiness to know that we could turn a challenging decision into a wonderful experience for you and your mum. It's delightful that you found our home special and your kind words for our staff are a testament to...
Each time we visit, either kist my mum or with other family members, we are able to spend quality time with my dad.
We cherish the...
My father resided in Leighton House from January to June 2022. He was settled, happy and relaxed in his new surroundings. All the staff from A-Z are friendly, polite, hospitable and very accommodating to my father's daily needs. I was always greeted with a smile and warm welcome when I visited. He was encouraged to regularly interact with fellow residents/staff and join in activities as best as he was able to ensure he kept his mind socially active. The level of care provided was outstanding. No request was too much for the genuinely caring staff. Most importantly, Leighton House provided a positive environment for my father, prioritising his safety, respect, dignity and privacy at all times.
We are sincerely grateful for your warm and heartening review. Knowing your father felt settled, happy, and relaxed truly validates our team's diligent efforts. Our primary goal is to foster a positive, respectful, and safe environment for all our residents, and we're so glad to hear we achieved...
My father has advanced Alzheimer's and started living at Leighton House one year ago. the staff at Leighton House have been incredible. They are so caring, kind welcoming and create a pleasant and happy atmosphere even when the residents are so very ill. Quality of care is excellent with regular online updates via an app for the family. I highly recommend this care home.
Thank you for your heartfelt 5-star review! We are honoured to have had the opportunity to care for your father during his time at Leighton House. Our dedicated staff members are deeply committed to providing exceptional care and creating a pleasant and happy atmosphere. Your recommendation means...
At first, my experience was of great concern. The use of restraints was a major issue. Since March 2021 however, the home has improved beyond measure. Well done.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for acknowledging the remarkable improvements we have made at Leighton House. We greatly appreciate your honesty in expressing your initial concerns, particularly regarding the use of restraints.
Since March 2021, we have been working...
My dad is very happy at Leighton House and enjoys social interaction with other residents.
Thank you, it has given my brother and me peace of mind, knowing he is so well cared for.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are honoured to hear your feedback and have shared this with our team.
Just visited my brother for the first time at Leighton House, what a wonderful place, very clean and pleasant, all staff are very welcoming and caring, and all residents seem happy and content. Thank you to all the staff you do an amazing job.
Staff are caring, helpful, and obliging.
Thank you for your kind review, we really appreciate it!
From the moment dad entered Leighton House Nursing Home we knew we had made the right decision. He was well cared for by very capable caring staff. He was always well dressed and clean and seemed very happy and content. He would have enjoyed the interaction with the animals that were brought in. We very much appreciated the consistency of the staff who were always very welcoming and friendly. We would highly recommend Leighton House Nursing Home.
Thank you Lorraine, we really appreciate the kind words! From the Leighton House team.
For the last ten months that my partner has been here, he has had all the care and love that can only be the best when there are angels working here.
Thanks so much for your review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and will share this with our staff team!
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 06 Dec 2018Recipient: Leighton House Private Nursing Home
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Meet the Team (2)

Having worked in and managed care homes since 2014, Leighton House is thrilled to welcome Elena as Registered Manager. Elena has brought an unwavering dedication, compassion, and professionalism to every aspect of care. With a strong commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and person-centred environment, she leads by example, ensuring residents feel valued, supported, and truly at home. Her leadership has fostered a culture of excellence among staff, and her hands-on approach means he is always available to listen, guide, and improve. Under her management, Leighton House continues to thrive as a place where quality care and genuine kindness go hand in hand.

Tarek is a valued member of our clinical team at Leighton House, having joined us in 2023 as a Registered Nurse. He brings a calm, compassionate approach to his role and is known for providing high-quality, person-centred care to every resident he supports.
With deep nursing experience and a genuine passion for caring for older people, Tarek takes the time to get to know each resident as an individual. He understands that excellent nursing care is not just about clinical skills, but also about kindness, patience and building trust with residents and their families.
Tarek works closely with the wider care and leadership teams to ensure residents receive safe, effective and dignified care at all times. He is particularly attentive to residents’ comfort, well-being and changing health needs, and families often appreciate his clear communication and reassuring presence.
Above all, Tarek is committed to making Leighton House a place where residents feel safe, respected and truly cared for. His professionalism, warmth and dedication make him an important part of the caring community we are proud to offer.
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