Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1491/wk
Dementia care homes in Thames Ditton
13 homes
There are 13 dementia care homes in and around Thames Ditton on AskBart. 85% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,382 a week, while Kingston upon Thames usually pays £1,157. The largest is Emberbrook Care Home, with 68 beds.
- care homes
- 13
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 85%
- typical residential fee
- £1,382/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Kingston upon Thames council pays
- £1,157/wk
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Care homes in Thames Ditton (13)
2 in Thames Ditton, 11 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
Top-rated in Thames Ditton
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 0.4 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Good
from £1450/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Good
from £1500/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Good
from £1350/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 1.9 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
from £1295/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Outstanding
from £1540/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Good
from £1200/wk
Compare every home in Thames Ditton in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield House - New Malden | Good · Jul 2023 | On request | 36 | 0.9 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
| Amy Woodgate | Good · May 2026 | On request | 44 | 2.8 mi | — | 1.9 mi |
| Arbrook House Care Home | Outstanding | £1,540 | 44 | 4.6 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
| Bourne House Care Home | Good | £1,450 | 38 | 2.5 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Emberbrook Care Home | Requires improvement · Aug 2015 | £1,491 | 68 | 3.0 mi | — | 0.4 mi |
| Hamilton Care Home | Good | £1,500 | 39 | 2.4 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| Homemead | Good · May 2023 | On request | 30 | 2.3 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Linwood | Good · Feb 2026 | On request | 67 | 3.0 mi | — | 0.4 mi |
| Lynton Hall Care Home | Good | £1,200 | 51 | 1.5 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Moore Place | Good · May 2020 | On request | 60 | 5.0 mi | — | 2.3 mi |
| Southborough Care Home | Good | £1,350 | 45 | 2.2 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| The Glow Rest Home | Requires improvement · Jun 2026 | On request | 3 | 1.2 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
| The Summers Care Home | Good | £1,295 | 35 | 3.9 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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Thames Ditton in numbers
85% of Thames Ditton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 13 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Thames Ditton costs about £1,382/week, while Kingston upon Thames’s published usual rate is around £1,157/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £225/week (about £11,700/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 Kingston upon Thames council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Dementia care homes listed | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 11 of 13 (85%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,382 |
| Kingston upon Thames usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,157 |
| Largest | Emberbrook Care Home (68 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Abbeyfield House - New Malden (June 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 10 · Nursing 6 · Dementia 13 · Respite 9 |
| Average house price, Elmbridge (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £743,525 |
Outstanding1
Good10
Requires improvement2
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: Kingston upon Thames'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 November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Elmbridge
The average house price in Elmbridge is £743,525, 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
- £743,525
- Detached
- £1,564,668
- Semi-detached
- £722,021
- Terraced
- £576,486
- Flats & maisonettes
- £356,229
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 Thames Ditton
- 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 & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 23% 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 & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
126 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime43
- Anti-social behaviour36
- Vehicle crime12
- Public order8
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Thames Ditton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
Practical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing)…
2.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299988)
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…
4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139652)
Charity
The elderly and disabled charitable trustuk
Tackling Homelessness:Actively combating and preventing homelessness through the provision of comprehensive support, advice, and assistance to secure sustained housing, with a specific focus on…
4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1186029)
Charity
Richmond Good Neighbours
We are a small charity,based in Richmond. Our team of volunteers support elderly or housebound residents shopping who live in the heart of the borough of Richmond visiting or driving clients to…
4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1187997)
Charity
Age UK Sutton
Age UK Sutton offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for people over 50 who reside in the London Borough of Sutton. Services include Home from Hospital, Community Connections - including…
6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1085875)
Charity
Spelthorne Dementia Support
Weekly Memory Cafe and carers cafe at Greeno Centre.A buddy support system for families.Coach trips for members and their carers, plus boat trips for wheelchair users.Musical evenings and…
6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165346)
Thames Ditton: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+45.1%
Projected change in Elmbridge, 2025 to 2035 (4,473 to 6,492). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.9%
Projected change in Elmbridge, 2025 to 2035 (26,641 to 32,198). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Thorkhill Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
58
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
12.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.9 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 35 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 14 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Thames Ditton
- Princess Alice Hospice · 2.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
- St. Raphaels Hospice · 4.5 milesCQC Good (report published April 2020). CQC page
- Rainbow Medical Services Ltd · 7.7 milesCQC Good (report published October 2020). CQC page
Hospitals near Thames Ditton
- Care homes near Kingston Hospital · A&E · 2.8 miles
- Care homes near Teddington Memorial Hospital · urgent care · 2.9 miles
- Care homes near Epsom Hospital · A&E · 4.7 miles
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 Thames Ditton a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton suits those seeking a quieter village setting with access to London amenities and services, rather than a buzzing retirement hub. The area has a slightly higher share of residents aged 65+ than the national average (19.2% vs 18.6%), suggesting it's an established choice for older people. It is not a dedicated retirement destination with large specialist schemes, but care homes are available locally. Proximity to family and whether you value village peace over active social provision should shape your choice.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll need to check GP surgeries and pharmacies locally; the nearest major hospital is within reasonable reach of South East England's network.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the area is low: 2 offences recorded in April 2026, with violent crime and criminal damage the most common types.
- Family & connection: Consider whether family or close friends are within visiting distance, as village settings can feel isolated if your support network is far away.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Care home fees vary by home and level of need; compare local rates against the national average to judge affordability for your budget.
- Transport: South East England offers good road and rail links to London and nearby towns; the village itself is accessible by car, and public transport connections should be checked with individual homes.
- Housing options: Thames Ditton has care homes available, though choice is more limited than in larger towns; availability and size vary, so early enquiry is wise.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: The village has a park and allotments, plus several restaurants, cafes and pubs, offering modest scope for outings and socialising.
- Community: Look into local social groups and memory cafés nearby; village communities can be tight-knit, but organised activities may be fewer than in larger centres.
- Climate: South East England experiences a temperate UK climate; winters are generally mild, and the area enjoys reasonable sunshine, though expect typical British weather variability.
Things to weigh up
- Village vs. hub: Thames Ditton is quieter and more rural than a town centre; if you thrive on organised activities and frequent social groups, you may find provision more limited here.
- Choice of homes: Care home options are fewer than in larger settlements; early research and visits are important to find a good fit.
Questions about care homes in Thames Ditton
How many dementia care homes are there in Thames Ditton?
AskBart lists 13 dementia care homes in and around Thames Ditton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in Thames Ditton rated?
Of the 13 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 10 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in Thames Ditton cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,404 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Thames Ditton?
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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Thames Ditton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Thames Ditton:
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Dementia-Friendly Care Home
- The Stages of Dementia: What to Expect (2026)
- Caring for Someone with Dementia: How to Cope (2026)
More in our dementia care guides.