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Amherst House Care Home
Nursing home in Horley, Surrey
Operated by Care UK
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About
Amherst House Care Home is a 60-bed care home operated by Care UK in Horley, Surrey. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
215 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,595 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Surrey usually pays £952 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £643 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Surrey council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £930 |
| 2025 | — | £952 |
| 2026 | £1,595 | — |
What Surrey council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Amherst House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is East Surrey Hospital, 3.1 miles away. The local GP practice is MODALITY EAST SURREY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Horley
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
The Forget Me Not's (Crawley)
The Forget Me Nots ensure no carer, loved one, friend or family member of someone living with dementia in Crawley and surrounding area would ever feel alone. We exist to provide friendship, help,…
Age Concern Bletchingley
Lunch Club for the elderly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month andTransport to doctors' surgery, hospital,dentist and shopping for the elderly residents of Bletchingley
Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate
Provide a range of services for older people, including a day centre 4 x weekly, men's shed, befriending service, social outings, alliance with Citizens Advice Service, access to legal advice,…
Dementia First
To provide a day care facility for people with Dementia and provide respite for their carers
Being Neighbourly
To support our Neighbours in and around East Grinstead, West Sussex, to engage / re-engage with their community, to reduce isolation and loneliness, improve mental wellbeing and support those in…
Age UK East Grinstead & District
AGEUKEG and District's area of benefit encompasses the town of East Grinstead and the surrounding villages.It operates four main services:Dementia Respite Services, Day/Activity Centre Services,…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Amherst House cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your specific requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01293 376270.
Part of Care UK
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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