Welltower
Garth House
Care home in Dorking, Surrey
Operated by Aria Healthcare Group
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).
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About
Garth House is a care home operated by Welltower, providing care for 42 residents in Dorking, Surrey. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good grades across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2022).
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 September 2022 · Last inspected 23 August 2022
Inspectors visited Garth House, a nursing care home that was home to 22 people at the time, many of whom were living with dementia or long-term health conditions. People said they felt safe, were happy living there, and found staff kind and sufficiently numerous. Visiting was open, and communication with relatives was described as good.
- Visitors could come whenever they wished, and relatives reported good communication and no concerns
- Risks were identified and acted on, with equipment provided and incidents used to learn from
- Medicines, food and drink, and infection control, including the use of protective equipment, were handled appropriately
- Management oversight and governance were strong, and staff said they felt supported and valued
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
131 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 | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £930 |
| 2025 | £952 |
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Local health safety net
Garth House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is East Surrey Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is DORKING MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Dorking
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Part of Aria Healthcare Group
Garth House is one of 43 homes run by Aria Healthcare Group on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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