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Residential care homes in Dorking

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There are 2 residential care homes in and around Dorking on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,579 a week, while Surrey usually pays £952. The largest is Stanecroft Care Home, with 50 beds. The most recent inspection was at Pinehurst Rest Home in May 2021.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,579/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Surrey council pays
£952/wk

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Dorking

Care homes in Dorking (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Dorking in numbers

The average residential care home in Dorking costs about £1,579/week, while Surrey’s published usual rate is around £952/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £627/week (about £32,604/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

Residential care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,579
Surrey usual weekly rate (2025)£952
LargestStanecroft Care Home (50 beds)
Most recently inspectedPinehurst Rest Home (May 2021)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1
Average house price, Mole Valley (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£540,160
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Dorking£1,579/wk
  • Dementia, Dorking£1,579/wk
  • Mole Valley average£1,500/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 Mole Valley. 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 · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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

House prices in Mole Valley

The average house price in Mole Valley is £540,160, 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
£540,160
Detached
£963,059
Semi-detached
£548,710
Terraced
£439,432
Flats & maisonettes
£279,267

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 Dorking

  • Green Surroundings
  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • 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 & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 44% 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 & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 4 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Burstow Stream.

131 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime39
  • Burglary26
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Public order13
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; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Dorking

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

Charity

The Meeting Place (Bookham)

We promote social inclusion in our community by running a Coffee Shop, English Language and Lip Reading classes. Our Telephone Befriending Service is part of the Anna Chaplaincy which offers…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1192001)
Charity

Mid Surrey Dementia Care Trust

We operate the Conservatory Club, attached to Fairfield Centre, Leatherhead, where we run a managed social club for up to 8 people with memory difficulties each day, between 10.00 - 3.00pm, Monday…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1051814)
Charity

Epsom and Ewell University of the Third Age

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work in Epsom and Ewell and its surrounding locality by all means, including…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (802690)
Charity

Age Concern Epsom & Ewell

To improve the lives of older people in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. Services include: Information and Advice, Transport to medical appointments, Footclinic, Home Visiting, Befriending, Sunday…

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139652)
Charity

Age Concern Epsom and Ewell

To improve the lives of older people in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (248704)

Dorking: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+43.3%
Projected change in Mole Valley, 2025 to 2035 (3,601 to 5,162). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.4%
Projected change in Mole Valley, 2025 to 2035 (22,172 to 26,252). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Boots (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.5%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 86.7% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.3 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 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 12 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Dorking

  • Princess Alice Hospice · 9.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
  • Christopher's Children's Hospice · 10.8 milesCQC Outstanding (report published July 2022). CQC page
  • St. Raphaels Hospice · 11.2 milesCQC Good (report published April 2020). CQC page

Hospitals near Dorking

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

Is Dorking a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Dorking

Dorking suits those wanting a settled South East location with reasonable local services and outdoor access, and who are comfortable with a town environment rather than a quiet village. The area has a marginally higher share of over-65 residents than the national average, indicating established later-life support networks. Cost of care and family proximity will be the main deciding factors for individual households.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in the town; Dorking is within reach of a district hospital and emergency services.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 131 offences in the latest reporting period, with violent crime, burglary and anti-social behaviour among the most common types — higher than some quieter areas, so worth assessing personally if this concerns you.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close family and friends live; being a town with good road links, it may suit those with nearby relatives or those willing to travel to visit regularly.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care fees in Dorking sit above the national average for the South East region; check individual homes for variation, as costs can differ significantly.
  • Transport: Dorking has bus services and rail links to nearby cities, and the town centre is reasonably walkable for everyday tasks, though some facilities may require a short journey.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operates in the area, offering choice for those seeking residential care placements.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Seven parks and six allotments provide outdoor space; the town also has 48 restaurants and cafés and 18 pubs and bars, supporting social activities.
  • Community: A modest population of later-life residents suggests established social groups and community networks; worth exploring what memory cafés or activity groups are available locally.
  • Climate: South East England has a temperate, generally milder climate than much of the UK, though winters can be damp and springs variable.

Things to weigh up

  • Above-average crime: Recorded crime is notably higher than in some retirement areas, particularly for violent offences and burglary — visit at different times and speak to current residents about how safe they feel day-to-day.
  • Regional care costs: Fees are above the national average, so affordability will depend on your personal budget and pension arrangements.

Questions about care homes in Dorking

How many residential care homes are there in Dorking?

AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Dorking, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Dorking rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Dorking cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,579 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Dorking?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Dorking?

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

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Dorking

Near Dorking

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

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

Header photo: Ian Capper, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons