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Care homes in Guildford

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There are 19 care homes in and around Guildford on AskBart. 81% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,505 a week, while Surrey usually pays £952. The largest is Guildford House Care Home, with 101 beds.

care homes
19
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
81%
typical residential fee
£1,505/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Surrey council pays
£952/wk

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Guildford

Care homes in Guildford (19)

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18 in Guildford, 1 more within 5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Albury Care Homes LimitedGood · Mar 2023On request332.3 mi—0.7 mi
Ashley Park Care HomeGood£1,249304.6 mi—3.2 mi
Birtley House Care HomeGood£1,865474.9 mi—4.0 mi
Broadwater LodgeOutstanding · Nov 2019On request672.7 mi—2.6 mi
Claremont CourtGood · Jul 2024On request571.4 mi—1.6 mi
Guildford House Care HomeGood£1,3091012.6 mi—2.2 mi
Kathryn's HouseGood · Jul 2018On request291.1 mi—0.5 mi
Mill Court Care HomeRequires improvement · Feb 2026On request602.8 mi—1.7 mi
Northway House—On request50.9 mi—1.5 mi
Northway Lodge—On request50.9 mi—1.5 mi
Pilgrim Wood Residential HomeGood · Oct 2021On request351.5 mi—1.3 mi
Puttenham Hill House Care HomeRequires improvement£1,150302.6 mi—4.1 mi
Queen Elizabeth ParkGood · Mar 2018On request771.8 mi—2.0 mi
SCC Adult Social Care Supported Living and Mallow Crescent short breaks service—On request63.1 mi—1.9 mi
Silverbirch House Care HomeGood · Apr 2026On request651.6 mi—2.3 mi
Springfield Manor Nursing HomeGood · Aug 2021On request302.7 mi—4.2 mi
St Catherine's Care Centre LimitedRequires improvement · Dec 2023£1,300341.7 mi—1.0 mi
The ClavadelGood · Oct 2017On request322.4 mi—0.9 mi
Worplesdon View Care HomeGood£1,950781.7 mi—2.3 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Guildford in numbers

81% of Guildford’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 16 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Guildford costs about £1,505/week, while Surrey’s published usual rate is around £952/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £553/week (about £28,756/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Surrey council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed19
Rated Good or Outstanding13 of 16 (81%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate3
Average published weekly fee£1,505
Surrey usual weekly rate (2025)£952
LargestGuildford House Care Home (101 beds)
Most recently inspectedSt Catherine's Care Centre Limited (November 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 8 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 6 · Respite 7
Average house price, Guildford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£523,974
Outstanding1
Good12
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Guildford£1,505/wk
  • Nursing, Guildford£1,505/wk
  • Dementia, Guildford£1,630/wk
  • Surrey average£1,428/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Surrey usual rate£952/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Surrey. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Surrey's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Guildford

The average house price in Guildford is £523,974, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£523,974
Detached
£939,146
Semi-detached
£516,215
Terraced
£422,733
Flats & maisonettes
£266,513

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in Guildford

Guildford is a well-established South East town with a slightly higher share of older residents than the national average, and a solid local care-home provision. It combines urban convenience with access to green space, though it's pricier than many UK areas and worth checking against what family can afford and how close your support network is.

  • Cultural Hub
  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 8% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesA

Excellent — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityA

Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

418 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime131
  • Shoplifting86
  • Public order58
  • Anti-social behaviour49
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Guildford

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern Blackheath and Wonersh

Support & Advice to the elderly, including a weekly lunch club, volunteer transport service & neighbourhood social activities.

2.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (266753)
Charity

The Four Villages' Day Centre

Running a Day Centre once a week at Blunden Court, Bramley Surrey.For the Villages of Shamley Green, Wonersh, Blackheath and Bramley, and other outlying villages . Where the elderly, lonely,and…

2.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (800127)
Charity

Farncombe Day Centre Limited

Farncombe Day Centre offers a happy and caring atmosphere where membership is free and everyone is welcome.The Day Centre is open to everyone over the age of 50 who lives in Waverley Borough. The…

3.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175294)
Charity

Age UK Surrey

Age UK Surrey has been working closely with older people in the county since 1963. The Charity has developed services to meet the increasing demands of an ageing population, providing a Homehelp…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1036450)
Charity

Milford & Villages Day Centre

We encourage social inclusion by providing activities and services for the elderly every weekday in a purpose built building.

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1059045)
Charity

Age UK Runnymede and Spelthorne

Our activities are listed in our Articles and relate to our Objects. Services we provide include Information & Advice (such as benefit advice), a range of home services (such as bathing, shopping,…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1123510)

Guildford: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+42.3%
Projected change in Guildford, 2025 to 2035 (4,051 to 5,766). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+17.4%
Projected change in Guildford, 2025 to 2035 (26,614 to 31,245). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Superdrug Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
21
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 22 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 8 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Guildford

  • Christopher's Children's Hospice · 1.2 milesCQC Outstanding (report published July 2022). CQC page
  • The Beacon Centre · 1.7 milesCQC Good (report published March 2022). CQC page
  • Woking Hospice · 5.8 milesCQC Good (report published March 2020). CQC page

Hospitals near Guildford

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Guildford a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Guildford

Guildford suits people who value being near London, don't mind a busier, more expensive South East setting, and want a town with good local amenities and community life. The care-home choice is modest but mostly highly rated. It's not a quiet retreat, but it's well-supplied with shops, cafes and places to go.

Health & support

  • Medical access: The town has several GP surgeries and pharmacies; Royal Surrey Hospital is the local major facility.
  • Safety: Recorded crime sits at 418 offences in 2026–04, with violent crime and public order incidents notable; like most town centres, it has busier, busier patches.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family and existing support networks are — Guildford is popular partly because it's within commuting distance of London, but that only helps if your people can visit.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Guildford sits in the South East, one of the pricier regions for care-home fees; check weekly costs against the national average and your budget carefully.
  • Transport: Good bus network and rail links to London and other South East towns; the town centre is walkable, but some care homes and amenities may require a bus or car.
  • Housing options: Six care homes are listed locally, ranging from roughly 30 to 101 beds, giving a modest but real choice; five of the six are rated Good by the CQC, with one requiring improvement.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Twenty-one parks and five allotments offer outdoor space; the surrounding Surrey countryside is within reach for walks.
  • Community: Ninety-nine restaurants and cafes, 32 pubs and bars, and a range of local groups and clubs support an active social life.
  • Climate: South East England weather is mild by UK standards, though winters are damp; spring and summer are generally pleasant.

Things to weigh up

  • South East cost: Fees here reflect the region's higher care costs; check they're within reach before committing.
  • Crime profile: Recorded offences lean towards violent crime and public order; ask care homes how they keep residents safe in a busier town.
  • Modest choice: Six homes means fewer options than larger retirement areas; if your preferences are specific, visit early and confirm availability.

Questions about care homes in Guildford

How many care homes are there in Guildford?

There are 19 care homes listed in and around Guildford on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Guildford cost?

Care homes in Guildford range from around £1,150 to around £1,950 per week, with averages of £1,505 for residential, £1,630 for dementia, £1,505 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Guildford compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Guildford is about £1,505 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Guildford are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

13 of the 19 care homes in and around Guildford are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Guildford?

Homes in and around Guildford offer residential (8), respite (7), dementia (6), nursing (6). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Guildford?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Guildford:

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in GuildfordPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Guildford

Near Guildford

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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