
As soon as I walked through the front door, I knew I had found the right place for DadDavid G(Son of Resident/Service User)

The activities team work exceptionally hard to keep residents active, engaged and entertainedKevin F(Son of Resident/Service User)

I do not feel as though I am a visitor in the home, I feel as though I am part of a family.Joanne H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

As soon as I walked through the front door, I knew I had found the right place for DadDavid G(Son of Resident/Service User)

The activities team work exceptionally hard to keep residents active, engaged and entertainedKevin F(Son of Resident/Service User)

I do not feel as though I am a visitor in the home, I feel as though I am part of a family.Joanne H(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Tupwood Gate, which provides nursing and residential care, is located in the quiet residential town of Caterham in Surrey. The care and warmth at Tupwood Gate is clear to see as soon as you arrive. The cosy, wood-lined entrance hall with comfy armchairs and a warm welcome are all a barometer of the quality of the home.
From the nursing and care staff looking after your every need, to their unique...
Care Provided by Tupwood Gate Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 35 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
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Tupwood Gate Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Tupwood Gate 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
- Cygnet Nursing Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Sibusiso Mudimbu (Service Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2025
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (29)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (3)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (15)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- The home do have some protected times for meals, so residents can enjoy their meal fully, however, visitors are welcomed any other time during the day. The home love families and friends to take part in all aspects of life here at Tupwood Gate.
Parking
- Free parking available on site.
Tupwood Gate Nursing Home Reviews (58)
Tupwood Gate Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.902) out of 10, based on 28 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Tupwood Gate Nursing Home has 58 reviews.
The care and support my mother has received at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home over the last sixteen months is exemplary. Staff are experienced and respectful and adapt their approach to her changing needs. They are professional and welcoming towards visitors/relatives and nothing is too much trouble. I am so pleased my mother is there - it is a great support to me. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind words about Tupwood Gate! We are very proud of the high standard of care that we provide and it is lovely to hear of your positive experience.
Excellent and friendly welcome to the home, the care is some of the best I've seen. Personal level, if I was requiring care, I would be happy to be here at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home. All the staff are respectful but ultimately they genuinely care.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review – we are very proud to have a caring and compassionate team that provides a homely and welcoming atmosphere.
The care my grandad received in his last week of life at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home was like no other. He was comfortable, the staff truly cared for him as if he were family and they were welcoming to us as visitors. When he passed he was well looked after and they cared for him with dignity. He was at peace and the staff were incredible to us and comforting in our grief. I cannot recommend Tupwood Gate enough.
Thank you for sharing such kind words about our team, it has been our privilege to care for your grandad and support the wider family.
My dad was in this amazing care home for only 4 weeks, but the experience for him and myself was 100%. The staff were dedicated and extremely caring. Unfortunately, my dad passed away last Tuesday in the early hours of the morning. The dignity and respect that was shown to my dad, myself and my husband was unbelievable. Thank you all for making my dad's last weeks happy.
Thank you for your kind words about the team here at Tupwood, it was our pleasure and a privilege to care for your father.
From the moment we looked at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, I felt it was the right decision for my uncle to have a week's convalescence after his hernia operation. The care he has received has been amazing! We would not hesitate to use you again. Thank you.
Thank you for your kind words about our team here at Tupwood Gate. We are pleased to hear that your uncle had a positive experience and wish him well in his continuing recovery.
The medical and nursing care was exemplary. The last week of my husband's life was calm and relaxed. I was able to spend those precious last days with him for which I send a big thank you to all the people who looked after him.
Thank you for taking the time to review Tupwood Gate and for allowing us the privilege to care for your husband. Our nursing staff will be very pleased to hear of the care they provide being recognised as exemplary.
I am so grateful to all the staff at Tupwood Gate, who look after all the residents so well, but for me and for my family, we are particularly thankful for the love and care shown to my mother. The organised activities, the care, and indeed the good food, are all helping to make this a positive experience, when it could so easily be difficult. You can feel the friendly atmosphere immediately when you arrive at this lovely house, and being able to sit in the garden is a huge bonus too.
Thank you for your kind words about our team here at Tupwood, it is wonderful to hear that your mother is enjoying her stay and that as a family member you are happy with the quality of care she is receiving.
The staff at Tupwood Gate are always professional, their knowledge of caregiving is outstanding, the home is immaculately clean, but most importantly, the staff are incredibly caring and friendly. I do not feel as though I am a visitor in the home, I feel as though I am part of a family.
Very friendly and look after my husband very well. They always make you feel welcome. Plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Rooms are homely and the staff make the residents feel more like they are at home. They do over 100% care and kindness.
Thank you for your review of Tupwood Gate. We are really happy to hear that you can feel the homely atmosphere that we try to achieve for our residents and that the warmth and care of the team continues to make visitors and loved ones feel welcome.
I am writing to tell you of the exceptional care received by my father at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home. He was transferred there for end-of-life care. Every member of staff we encountered was warm and caring, including the night staff. Nothing was too much trouble for them and we were very impressed with the standard of nursing care there. There seemed to be a good caring ethos to the whole home, led by the deputy manager, in particular. Communication was excellent, both with us and his GP. They made his last few days as comfortable and dignified as possible and we are very grateful to them.
Thank you for you kind words and recognition of the dedication, warmth and care of our staff team. We feel it is a privilege to provide end of life care and support families and loved ones through a difficult time; It has been a pleasure to care for your father.
I visited the nursing home to visit my stepmother. They were very patient with helping her - walking with a frame. My stepmother always looks clean and well looked after and appears very happy. Whilst there, I spoke to a member of staff regarding advice concerning funding. She explained very clearly the procedure required to obtain funding via social services. She also suggested moving rooms to one cheaper, to extend the time. Very professional.
Thank you for such a wonderful review; we’re delighted to hear such positive feedback about how well your stepmother is being cared for. Tupwood Gate has a range of rooms available to suit our residents and will work hard with families to find flexible solutions in the event that funding does change, so that we can continue to deliver the high calibre of care we are well known for.
I visited over a dozen care homes before selecting Tupwood Gate for my father. As soon as I walked through the front door, I knew I had found the right place for Dad. The staff and care offered to my father are all that I could ask for; the setting and surroundings are second to none. I have every confidence that my father receives all the care and attention that I could wish for. I have no regrets with my choice.
Thank you for taking the time to review Tupwood Gate, your kind comments are appreciated and we are proud to continue to provide high levels of care and support for all of our residents. Giving family members peace of mind with their loved ones is very important to us and we are glad to hear of your confidence in the service.
We feel confident that Dad is safe, comfortable and treated with compassion and respect.
The activities team work exceptionally hard to keep residents active, engaged and entertained and are a real asset.
We have found the senior team ready to discuss any aspect of Dads care and wellbeing. They offer information and advice based on extensive experience.
The nursing team have been exceptional throughout the current pandemic; making decisions to keep ahead of the virus; maintaining effective communications and enabling visits when it was safe to do so.
We visited several local care homes and are very satisfied that we chose Tupwood Gate for Dad.
Thank you for taking the time to review Tupwood Gate and for these kind words - to hear that your dad feels at home with us is wonderful. Our team members are passionate about providing a high level of care and will be glad to hear they are meeting expectations. We are grateful for your support and understanding throughout the pandemic allowing us to put the safety of our residents first.
It is quite hard to review some of the facilities. Due to Covid, I have only been inside twice, and I have not seen any of the meals or the room my father is staying in. I can only go by what my father has told me. I know he struggled initially after moving into the home as he didn't want to be in a home, but he has settled down and likes it there.
Thank you for your review of Tupwood Gate. We understand it can be a difficult transition for anyone moving to a nursing home, and we do our best to help everyone feel at home; it is lovely to hear that your father is now settled and happy. We hope to welcome you for another visit soon and would be happy to show you around more of the home and grounds.
Tupwood Gate came highly recommended and having looked around various care homes, it soon became clear why. This is a beautiful old house, a welcoming home, and my mother settled in quickly. The staff are very helpful and caring; there's a good range of activities, and it is impeccably clean. There's a lovely garden to sit out in during the summer. The management and staff have done a tremendous job during the Covid-19 crisis; keeping us informed, being open about the situation and enabling communication with residents as much as possible.
Thank you for your review of Tupwood Gate. Keeping communication available and open throughout the pandemic has been a priority for u,s and the team will be so pleased to hear that has been achieved. We are glad your mum felt settled with our team quickly.
A lovely place with lovely staff. They go the extra mile to make my gran as comfortable and entertained as possible. Very professional and ahead of their time with testing and visiting procedures. Looking forward to moving myself in there in 40-years.
Thank you for taking the time to review Tupwood Gate. The safety of our residents is of paramount importance. The patience and understanding shown by our residents loved ones when visiting has been truly appreciated. We're so glad to be exceeding your expectations and, of course, we'll pop you on the waiting list - just remind us a little closer to the time, please.
The very first-day Mum came to this home was very upsetting for her and for me, but the staff made me feel that it was safe to leave Mum there, and they would take care of her whilst she settled in.
To this day, all the staff are very friendly and always find the time to give an update on how Mum is doing; they also ring to say if anything is needed to keep her happy. I sometimes receive photos of activities she has been taking part in, which is great!
The new landscaping of the garden, which is now established, really makes this home a pleasant place to be in during summer for our visits.
This may sound weird, but when coming into this home, it does not smell like an old people home. This helps to reinforce the feeling that it is a "home" like any other family home.
Thank you for your lovely review of Tupwood Gate. We hope that the families of everyone in our care have that same peace of mind knowing their loved ones are safe and well looked after; it is fantastic to hear you felt that from day one. The garden has come along beautifully and is the main feature...
My Mother was placed at Tupwood from Hospital in June 2018. She eventually became a full-time resident in September 2018. We were especially happy about this as it meant she did not have to move elsewhere. She was cared for in the most excellent way by all staff, Matrons, Nurses, Care staff right down to Kitchen, cleaning and maintenance staff. They all were caring and most friendly to residents and visitors alike. The Home was managed beautifully and kept spotless and very inviting, including the garden. Various entertainment and activities were given, inviting friends and families to join in. Mum passed away in June 2019 and we would like to thank everyone for all your good difficult work. THANK YOU ALL
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 02 June 2018Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (8) & Events (0)
- 04 Jun 2026
The team at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home in Caterham have been shortlisted in three categories for the national Palliative Care awards in recognition of their outstanding commitment to delivering compassionate,...
- 16 Dec 2024
We had a cosy afternoon this week getting into the festive spirit with an all-important mince pie tasting. Residents were supplied with a score sheet to rate the look, smell...
- 28 Nov 2024
Thank you to Heather the Harpist for joining us again recently. Residents and staff enjoyed an afternoon of beautiful classical music. The bright melodies and warm atmosphere were a welcome...
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Awards / Recognitions (4)
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Cygnet Nursing Homes
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Cygnet Nursing Homes
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Cygnet Nursing Homes
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Tupwood Gate Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (7)

I'm Busi and I joined Cygnet in 2003 as a care support worker. In the same year I was promoted to a senior care support worker and decided to complete my nurse training as a mental health nurse in Anglia Ruskin University. After completing the qualification, I returned to Old Leigh House to complete a preceptorship. After lots of training and building experience, I became the Registered Service Manager for the same service.
I then held a number of roles outside of the organisation to acquire more skills in nursing, including being a Registered Manager in a Nursing Home for the elderly. I returned to Cygnet in July 2020 as Service Manager at Old Leigh House. In 2024 I took on a new role as a Regional Manager where predominately supported Tupwood Gate Nursing Home, before becoming the Service Manager for Tupwood later that year.

I joined Tupwood Gate in November 2009 as a registered nurse, I was made deputy manager in December 2021. I enjoy providing our residents with the support they need to make their lives as enjoyable and as comfortable as possible with the dignity they deserve.
I enjoy supporting the staff team and take staff welfare very seriously. The thing I like most about Tupwood Gate is the teamwork and inclusivity. Everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We feel empowered by Cygnet to step up when we need to.

have been working at Tupwood Gate Nursing Home since November 2021. For most of my adult life I was employed in manufacturing, I studied engineering in the late 70s and early 80s. During a St. John First Aid course, I was inspired to consider a career change to nursing. I qualified as a nurse in 2014 having studied for a diploma at Surrey University.
Initially, I was employed in the acute sector before moving into adult rehabilitation and elderly frail care. Having been offered a position as a registered nurse at Tupwood Gate, I decided to commence working for Cygnet Health Care. What I like most about working at Tupwood Gate is that I get to know the residents and their families really well, something which has not always been possible in my previous nursing roles.
Working at Tupwood Gate is enjoyable: we have a good team here and the management is supportive of all staff. When I am not being a nurse I enjoy attempting cryptic crosswords, and visiting zoos and nature reserves, I have also been trying to learn Spanish for the last 30 years! I used to volunteer as a steward at Shakespeare’s Globe in London so theatre is another of my pastimes. Fun fact: my favourite animal is the Asian Short - Clawed Otter.

Carole is the catering manager and has worked at Tupwood Gate for 17 years - in this role for 15 years. Carole is a qualified chef and also studied patisserie. She likes to get to know the residents on a personal basis, understanding their like, dislikes and preferences. Tupwood cater for all manner of diets, including diabetic, vegetarian, gluten free and also any religious requirements. Carole looks forward to meeting all new residents and discussing their catering requirements.

Bobby started working for Tupwood Gate when he came to England from the Philippines in 2003, where he had just graduated as a Registered Nurse. At first he was working as the laundry assistant and then progressed to laundry and housekeeping manager. Dealing with staff allocations and ensuring that the Nursing Home always looked clean and smelled nice.
During his time at Tupwood, Bobby has assisted the staff in many ways, he drives the minibus and collects staff at the train station, assist all departments as and when needed. Bobby was offered the Maintenance Manager position a few years ago and this is his main role now, he deals with general maintenance of the building and garden areas. Bobby enjoys working at Tupwood Gate and the interaction with the staff and residents.

For the past two years, Charlotte has served as an Activities Coordinator at Tupwood Gate. She loves nothing more than seeing the residents smile, knowing that the entire team plays a crucial role in enhancing their well-being. When not at work, Charlotte enjoys trips to the theatre and going out for a meal with friends and family

Michelle has dedicated 13 years to her role as a Senior Healthcare Assistant at Tupwood Gate, where she excels in promoting the dignity and independence of the residents. Outside of work, she makes the most of her time by enjoying quality moments with her family and connecting with friends.
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