Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Off Hog's Back, Puttenham, Guildford GU3 1AH
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  • Puttenham Hill House Care Home, Guildford
Puttenham Hill House provides round the clock residential and nursing care for short or long term needs. The home offers all forms of short stay care including palliative and convalescence.

Stays can be from a few weeks to experience living at the home, a month while recovering from an operation or a more long-term move. Advance bookings available (up to 6 months).

An elegant 1920s former private residence, Puttenham Hill House has spacious bedrooms and two beautifully decorated lounges and a large activities room.

Outside, the well-maintained grounds are ideal for wheelchairs. Residents can enjoy a little light gardening in the summer months. It feels very much like home, based in a peaceful area, surrounded by beautiful grounds and wildlife.

A wide range of nutritionally-balanced meals are freshly prepared daily and every effort is made to cater to individual tastes. Residents can either choose to dine outside in the summer when the weather permits, take meals in the dining room or in the comfort of the bedroom.

Puttenham Hill House is a small community with a friendly atmosphere. Regular meetings are held with residents and relatives to listen to views and ideas. And there’s no pressure to join in with activities; residents are always free to choose what to do.

The activities coordinator ensures that activities to suit all interests and levels of mobility are always available, from music concerts and exercise classes to history talks and reminiscence sessions.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 30 Service Users

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Ali Packham (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Home is registered for over and under 65 years.
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (28)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (1)

Visiting

  • The home is open to admissions. The home is open to everyone. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance. We’re just four miles west of Guildford, where there’s a cathedral, theatres, museums and riverside walks. We’re also close to the superb Watts Chapel, a Grade-I listed Arts & Crafts building with a gallery attached.

Parking

  • Onsite parking available.

Puttenham Hill House Care Home Reviews (63)

9.9

Puttenham Hill House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10, based on 13 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Puttenham Hill House Care Home has 63 reviews.

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Review from Ralph G (Resident) published on 16 September 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have now been here one year and my daughters and I are very pleased we chose this home. It is not too big at all and is in a building that originated as a country home which gives it a homely feeling and appearance. The management and the staff are very pleasant, kind, willing and helpful and hardworking
and include a trained RN. The food is good and adequate, the building is well cleaned. The resident's laundry is done on-site.
Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We hope Puttenham Hill care home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from A D (Wife of Resident) published on 26 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been at Puttenham Hill House for eleven years and has always been well cared for by lovely staff, who have treated him as a human being and not just another resident. It is a very happy and friendly home, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your family member in our care and happy to hear you feel like a part of our Puttenham Hill House family. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

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Review from S B (Resident) assisted by family/friend published on 8 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Lovely place, lovely people and thanks for letting me sleep! Especially appreciate the high toilet seat, without which I would have been in a lot of trouble.
Bed very comfortable, lovely view from my room.
Staff very kind and thoughtful, without exception.
Extra thanks to very many folks.
Reply from Rebecca Kellegher, Customer Service Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

It is really lovely to hear such positive feedback on your stay, thank you for your kind words.

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Review from P K (Son of Resident) published on 18 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very pleased you have treated my mother right to the end. You have all gone a good job.
Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your review.

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Review from Nicola C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
On June 4th I went to my mother's home to celebrate The Queens Jubilee. The staff had put so much work into ensuring the residents and families had a lovely day. The staff had come in on their time off. It is the most caring loving family environment. Thank you Puttenham Hill House Care Home for all
you have done and continue to do.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed the celebrations with us.

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Review from D C (Resident) published on 10 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
The home has a lounge/dining room and activities room. The home is clean and has a lift to help get around. The garden has many large trees and has access in good weather with a super deny tree which blossoms each year. There is easy parking for us.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your comments; we appreciate you taking the time to write us a review.

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Review from M M (Resident) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I am very pleased to be at this home.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

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Review from K L (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This home is excellent my grandmother has been her some time now the staff are brilliant and spend time with her, they know her very well. During COVID they have kept us fully informed I would highly recommend this caring home.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that you felt you were kept up to date with everything during the pandemic, it was certainly a challenging time with lots of changes. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from P K (Friend of Resident) published on 20 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In the five or more years that I have been visiting my friend, the staff have been consistently helpful and friendly. During Covid, there has been great attention to keeping the residents safe, though this may have been to their visitors!
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that the safety procedures we put in place during the pandemic were comforting to you.

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Review from M G (Husband of Resident) published on 25 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Following my wife's admission to Puttenham Hill House Care Home during lockdown mid-May 2020, due to strict adherence to covid-19 infection control, they have kept her safe. I have found the staff to be friendly and very willing to help during these most stressful 15 months. Easing of restrictions plus
personal visits has improved morale drastically. As well as appreciating the dedication of all care staff, I wish to record my thanks to the Activity Facilities Coordinator who always remained positive and cheerful.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. It certainly has been a very challenging 15 months, we are so happy to be able to welcome you back in for visits again. I will pass on your thanks and thank you again for your review.

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Review from N D (Sister of Resident) published on 18 August 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Staff are always very attentive to us and my brother. The surroundings are very pleasant and the care is excellent.
Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad to hear that our staff are always attentive and that you feel the care is excellent. Please let us know if there is anything further we could do.

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Review from Anne D (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident at Puttenham Hill House since August 2019, the care mum receives is exceptional. The staff treat her with the greatest respect and dignity. We as a family have noticed such an improvement in Mum's mental health since she went to live at Puttenham Hill House. She seems to
have gained a new lease of life, it is so lovely to see her smiling, laughing and reciting poetry as she once did. The communication between staff and our family has been excellent, especially in this last year of Covid restrictions.
Reply from Penelope Kudelnitzky, Customer Service Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your kind review and for your understanding during such a difficult time. We appreciate it is very hard not being able to see your loved one for such a long time. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is well cared for and looked after. It's great to hear she has found a new lease of life and has become the mother you remember smiling, laughing and picking up her poetry once more. If there is anything else we can do for her please do let us know.

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Review from M L (Son of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been very well looked after during her time at Puttenham Hill House. In particular, she has been very well looked after during Covid.
Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review, we really appreciate your kind comments. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.

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Review from Valerie B (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Always welcoming, prior to Covid. Everyone is friendly and the care is very good, just wish a little faster with bedpan. If I should call reception it is health with promptly and friendly.
Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, we really appreciate receiving your review. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do.

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Review from S N (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Looking after Mum very well, she is very happy here. They are doing all they can to make Covid visits as safe and as comfortable as possible, and let you know if visits cannot take place because of Covid and arrange a Zoom meeting instead, so you can still have a chat with Mum.
Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words, we really appreciate your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that your Mum is happy and that you can feel at ease knowing she is in our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you and your family.

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Review from Grace C (Resident) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I am happy in the house.
Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback, please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you.

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Review from I D (Resident) published on 1 October 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel safe living here.
Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your lovely feedback for us, we appreciate you taking the time to leave your review.

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Review from Cheryl T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 July 2020 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Nan has been a resident for 3-years now, and I honestly have not seen her this happy in years. Considering she was close to passing when she moved in, she has bounced back with life and happiness thanks to the great care you have provided for her. So many things for her to see and do, she’s got a
more interesting social life than I do! Thank you so much for putting the life back in my nan; it’s been great to see her smile.
Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Services Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Nan in our care. Please let us know if there is anything more we can do to make your Nan's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Carol B (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
In the few short months my mum was a resident at Puttenham Hill House, the staff and carers were so lovely (as were the nurses) who were all so friendly. It was a great atmosphere. The entertainment/activity coordinator obviously enjoyed laying on all sorts of fun and activity and also arranged a face
to face video link with my mum, which I feel went above and beyond her normal role. I and my family would like to extend our appreciation to all the carers etc who looked after mum with care, dignity and "love" at a time when we could not be with her. Thank you all.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such lovely comments.

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Review from Robert N (Son of Resident) published on 18 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother was offered Puttenham Hill House as one of several options in January for palliative care following the return of her cancer. We chose Puttenham Hill as it appeared the most friendly, bright, and homely of those we viewed and with welcoming staff. In Mum's 3 month stay, we have not been disappointed,
and even during COVID-19, the staff has been excellent. We hope they all stay safe and continue the good work.
Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at Puttenham Hill House Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave such kind words.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.909)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.909) out of 10 for Puttenham Hill House Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 13 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.909 for Puttenham Hill House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (140 Excellents x 5) + (14 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 154 Ratings = 4.909
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Puttenham Hill House Care Home is based on 13 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 30 registered maximum number of service users is 6, which has been reached with 13 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 1 Oct 2021

Overall Requires improvement

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 10 Sep 2025

Spacious rooms available for nursing and residential care – long and short stay care available. All rooms are tastefully decorated, some overlooking the home’s attractive gardens. Residents can bring items from home such as ornaments, photos and small items of furniture to make more homely.

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