Pilgrim Wood Residential Home
Care home in Guildford, Surrey
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- 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).
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About
Pilgrim Wood Residential Home is a 35-bed care home in Guildford, Surrey, providing residential and dementia care for older people. The home is located in the South East of England, near Godalming and within two miles of Guildford town centre.
Pilgrim Wood was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2021 across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 4 October 2021 · Last inspected 16 September 2021
Inspectors found that people at Pilgrim Wood felt safe and that staff knew their needs well, with a stable team and good retention. Care plans were described as detailed and person-centred, and people were encouraged to make choices and share views at regular meetings. Governance improved since the last inspection, and staff said they felt supported and valued by management.
- A stable, consistent staff team that knows people's needs and supports one another
- Improved fire safety, documentation and person-centred care plans since the last inspection
- Good management oversight and regular team meetings, with staff feeling supported
- Safe medicines management and appropriate infection prevention and control
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.
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
418 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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
Pilgrim Wood Residential Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Surrey County Hospital, 1.5 miles away. The local GP practice is DAPDUNE HOUSE SURGERY, 1.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Guildford
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Blackheath and Wonersh
Support & Advice to the elderly, including a weekly lunch club, volunteer transport service & neighbourhood social activities.
The Four Villages' Day Centre
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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…
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…
Milford & Villages Day Centre
We encourage social inclusion by providing activities and services for the elderly every weekday in a purpose built building.
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,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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