Care Homes in Guildford: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Guildford, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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Guildford Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
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 Guildford
Across Guildford 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
Based on public financial records found for 20 homes
17 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Guildford care homes
Guildford homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
95% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Guildford
Based on public financial records · 20 homes analysed
Guildford Care Market Analysis 2025
Homes rated Good or Outstanding by CQC, well above the national average of 79%.
Guildford care costs sit approximately 18% above the South East regional average, reflecting Surrey's affluence and high demand.
Consistently high occupancy across Guildford homes, driven by retirees choosing to stay near family in the Surrey commuter belt.
Care Standards in Guildford
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 40 homes
Overall quality
86%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
21 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
5.0/5
17 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
60%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
21 (100%)
Alzheimer's
21 (100%)
Stroke Recovery
14 (67%)
Dementia
12 (57%)
Palliative / End of Life
9 (43%)
Parkinson's
7 (33%)
Physical Disability
Food Hygiene
17 of Guildford homes assessed
Financial Health
20 of 40 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Guildford Area
Care homes across Guildford's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Merrow
Sought-after eastern suburb on the slopes of the North Downs with spacious care homes set in mature grounds, convenient for the Royal Surrey County Hospital and Merrow Downs walks.
8 care homes available
Stoughton
Established residential area north of the town centre with a strong community feel, well-run family homes, and easy access to Stoughton recreation ground and local shops.
7 care homes available
Onslow Village
Distinctive garden-suburb neighbourhood near the University of Surrey with characterful properties, tree-lined streets, and care homes that benefit from the area's peaceful, leafy setting.
6 care homes available
Burpham
Popular north-eastern village with a thriving high street, well-maintained care homes, and attractive riverside walks along the Wey Navigation towpath towards Send and Ripley.
7 care homes available
Shalford
Picturesque village south of Guildford with quiet lanes, period properties, and a handful of well-regarded smaller care homes set in the Tillingbourne valley countryside.
5 care homes available
Ash
Growing western community with good-value care options, modern purpose-built homes, and convenient transport links to both Guildford town centre and Farnborough.
7 care homes available
All 40 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Guildford database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Guildford use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 40 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
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Guildford
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Guildford
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Guildford, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Guildford
Clinical nursing care is listed across 11 homes in Guildford.
Residential care homes in Guildford
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 11 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Guildford
14 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Guildford.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
86% Good+
0 Outstanding, 16 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 70 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,228/week
Residential averages £1,681/week; nursing averages £1,651/week.
Funding gap
£378/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £19,656 per year.
Vacancy signal
21 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
60% low risk
20 homes have usable company-risk data; 8 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Guildford
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission 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 verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC 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.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
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 CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Guildford homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Albury Care Homes Limited, Guildford
Pilgrim Wood Residential Home, Guildford
The Clavadel, Guildford
Birtley House Nursing Home, Guildford
Springfield Manor Nursing Home, Guildford
Queen Elizabeth Park, Guildford
Claremont Court, Guildford
Ashley Park Care Home, Guildford
Guildford House Care Home, Guildford
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