Care Homes in Dorking: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare Dorking care homes with independent pricing, quality and area signals to see which local pockets deserve the closest shortlist attention.
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What the Dorking care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, inspection quality, costs, care types and the providers behind the homes before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
14
Open care home records currently covered in Dorking.
inspection quality mix
83% Good+
0 Outstanding, 10 Good, 2 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,354 residential
£1,491 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceThe providers behind the homes
Explore company records
See the operator behind a home and the practical questions raised by its public company records.
View evidenceCare type split
8 residential
6 nursing homes and 12 homes listing dementia care.
Strongest local area
RH5
4 homes, 100% Good+, £1,239/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Dorking Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Dorking
Across Dorking and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
2 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
inspection Quality by Domain
Average scores across Dorking care homes
Dorking homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Well-Led.
Inspection Dates
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
100% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Dorking. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 12 homes analysed
Dorking care market snapshot
Dorking currently shows enough inspection signal for families to separate stronger and weaker options early, which makes shortlist work more practical than relying on postcode or provider brand alone.
The Dorking market is broad enough to reward side-by-side comparison, especially when families want to test the balance between care quality, specialist fit, access for relatives and weekly costs.
Dorking shows enough specialist care signal in the public record to help families filter the shortlist earlier, especially when nursing need or dementia support is shaping the decision.
Care Standards in Dorking
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 14 homes
Overall quality
83%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
14 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
5.0/5
12 homes with food hygiene information
Provider records
Ownership and accounts
Explore the companies behind the homes
Specialist Care Coverage
14 (100%)
Alzheimer's
13 (93%)
Stroke Recovery
12 (86%)
Dementia
9 (64%)
Palliative / End of Life
7 (50%)
Physical Disability
6 (43%)
Parkinson's
Food Hygiene
12 of Dorking homes assessed
Provider Records
Public company records for company-backed homes
Care Homes by Dorking Area
Care homes across Dorking's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Mole Valley 009
One of Dorking's most well-served areas for care, including specialist nursing and dedicated dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
10 care homes available
RH5
A affordable well-regarded area with a solid range of care options, with homes offering specialist dementia care. Several homes show an improving trajectory on recent inspections.
4 care homes available
All 14 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Dorking database has been checked against inspection records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Dorking use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 14 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
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- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Dorking
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Dorking
Score 0–10 · evidence dates vary
Published inspection ratings, family feedback, rating history and provider-record context help you compare homes. Evidence dates and coverage vary; this score does not confirm today’s care, fees or vacancies.
inspection inspection rating
40%The official inspection rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from available family feedback, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
inspection trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest inspection inspection report before making a decision.
Dorking homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current inspection, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Nower House, Dorking
£1,265–£1,569/week
≈ £5,500–£6,822 / mo
Pinehurst Rest Home, Dorking
From £1,600/week
From ≈ £6,957 / mo
Rose Hill Nursing Home, Dorking
From £1,265/week
From ≈ £5,500 / mo
Deepdene Care Centre, Dorking
From £1,500/week
From ≈ £6,522 / mo
Bramley House Residential Home, Dorking
£1,265–£2,050/week
≈ £5,500–£8,914 / mo
Downsvale Nursing Home, Dorking
From £1,600/week
From ≈ £6,957 / mo
Felbury House, Dorking
£1,265–£1,449/week
≈ £5,500–£6,301 / mo
Garth House, Dorking
From £1,600/week
From ≈ £6,957 / mo
Stanecroft, Dorking
From £1,818/week
From ≈ £7,905 / mo
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14 Dorking homes analysed across 2 local pockets, helping families narrow the shortlist before they spend time on calls, visits and provider follow-up.