
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.
After such a difficult year with COVID I can only offer extreme praise for the care my mum has received. She has remained happy and well despite having fewer visits from the family. Management of COVID within the home with regard to visiting has also been excellent. Thank you all.
Thank you, Lynda, for your positive comments! We will share this with our staff team and look forward to seeing you soon!
They have throughout continued to provide a safe and protected environment for him, regular consultation and communication with me, and care and support for both of us. He could not be in a better place amongst a team of better or more caring people.
Thank you, L H, for your positive comments! It's feedback like this that keep us pushing forward and trying to achieve the best we possibly can. We will pass your amazing feedback to our staff team.
Since my mother has been in Leighton House, she is well looked after, happy and safe. She enjoys all the activities they provide and the staff are caring and very attentive.
Very friendly care home which provides a happy and caring environment for its residents. Staff are always available to help and have a good relationship with the residents.
Hotel standard accommodation.
Great food.
Good activities.
A pleasure to visit.
My mother has been at the home for over a year and a half. I am very happy with the way she is being looked after and treated. It is nice to know that she in a safe, secure and caring environment. The staff are always very welcoming.
Thank you so much for taking the time to send over such glowing feedback! We work really hard to offer the best care home and experience, so we are overjoyed to see that reflected in your review. We have forwarded your kind words to management and the rest of the team.
I am extremely grateful for the care and support my mother received. She became content and relaxed and let go of her previous anxiety once she settled in at Leighton House. I am sure this is because her needs were being met which brought us great comfort. The kindness of the staff was appreciated by all the family as well as my mother. Thank you.
My husband was at Leighton House for 3 years prior to his death in February 2020. Without question, all the staff care about their residents. I witnessed many acts of kindness. Not just to my husband and family but to many others. The facilities are appropriate for the type of resident and the activities went from strength to strength. Our heartfelt thanks.
My experience of my husbands stay in your home is basically very good but it is extremely hard for me to comment 100% re. the challenging times we are presented with - hence many of the facilities were hardly able to be utilised by my husband as he was only in the home four months till his death - we were only able to visit the first month and unable to fully appreciate his overall care and life quality e.g, unable to see him enjoying gardens in fine weather or joining in with outside entertainment - the latter cancelled due to virus. The staff did their utmost best for him in unprecedented times, battling through horrendous care home/hospital covid 19 non-testing situation scandal.
We found this home to be extremely good and efficient. My husband was always clean and dressed well. He was happy there and we thought the staff were extremely kind, helpful and thoughtful.
Our mother was a resident at Leighton House for many years until her passing. We found all the staff very caring, supportive and courteous. Nothing seemed to be an issue or problem, they were always very helpful and willing to assist her with her everyday needs. All of us would like to take this opportunity of thanking you all for caring for our beloved mother.
Leighton House has provided my wife with the most excellent care and made us as a family feel very welcome, always greeted us with a smile. My wife always looked well dressed and cared for and her recent passing we were comforted and looked after by all the staff. Cannot thank them enough.
Although Mum was only a resident for a short time before she passed away, she was made very welcome and treated with great kindness. It was a great comfort to us that she spent her last few days with such lovely people. You have our heartfelt thanks.
Mum is treated with kindness and compassion in spite of her challenging behaviour. Staff are very professional and welcoming. She is cared for extremely well and I am kept informed by the nursing team and lead carer when required. Recent assessments have been carried out with full support. Mum is in the best place with all her needs being met. Thank you!
Wonderful and welcoming atmosphere. The staff are, without exception, friendly and caring to both residents and visiting family. We have really seen the positive impact this has had on Dad. Thank you so much.
It feels like a family home not clinical at all.
We are very satisfied with all aspects of her care.
My mother is well cared for and is always clean and tidy and her nails are done every week.
Since Christmas, there has been a frequent breakdown of the lift which has put added pressure on both staff and management. The recent installation of a stair lift to alleviate the problem was most welcome.
Leighton House Private Nursing Home is an excellent home. I would not want my wife to be anywhere else.
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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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