Care home
Linwood
Residential care home in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Anchor
Linwood
Residential care home in Thames Ditton, Surrey
Operated by Anchor
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
Linwood is a care home in Thames Ditton, Surrey, run by Anchor, and it provides residential, dementia and respite care for up to 67 residents. The home is purpose-built and sits in its own grounds on a quiet site, with single en-suite bedrooms, some overlooking the gardens. Rooms have a call system that is staffed around the clock, a television point with satellite and digital connections, and facilities for making drinks. Shared spaces include cosy lounges and enclosed gardens, and the home has a hairdressing salon, a small shop and a personal laundry service.
Meals are cooked on site from fresh, seasonal ingredients, with a daily choice and provision for special diets. Residents' preferences for activities are discussed when they move in, and the home arranges trips out as well as themed evenings, quizzes and arts and crafts. The Care Quality Commission rated Linwood Good overall in its 2026 report, with Good grades for safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CoursePlentiful
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
126 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £930 |
| 2025 | £952 |
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Local health safety net
Linwood is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Kingston Hospital, 3 miles away. The local GP practice is THORKHILL SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Thames Ditton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern Epsom & Ewell
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The elderly and disabled charitable trustuk
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Richmond Good Neighbours
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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…
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…
Part of Anchor
Linwood is one of 132 homes run by Anchor 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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