Friends of the Elderly
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
Nursing home in Woking, Surrey
Operated by Friends of the Elderly
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
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is in Woking, Surrey, and is run by Friends of the Elderly, a not-for-profit charity that operates seven care homes. The home offers residential, nursing and dementia care, as well as short respite stays, and has 62 registered beds.
Its purpose-built accommodation includes bright, spacious rooms, each with an en suite bathroom. Shared spaces include a lounge, a dining room, a hairdressing salon and a café, and two courtyard gardens with raised beds for residents who enjoy gardening. An activities coordinator arranges events such as film nights, exercise groups and family days in the garden. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Good overall in its 2020 report.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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 ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
280 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 | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Peter's Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE PRACTICE COLLEGE ROAD, 0 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Woking
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Runnymede Dementia Carers Support Group Cio
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The Orchard Dementia Centre
We provide day centre care for the those living with all forms of dementia; from early onset through to advanced stages. Activities and the environment are designed to provide stimulation to our…
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…
Ascot District Day Centre Trust
The Ascot District Day Centre provides a place to which the elderly of the district may spend the day (10.00 to 15.30) partaking of the various activities on offer and receive a healthy lunch as…
Camberley Alzheimer Cafe Cio
The Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO offers 2 services.1. Monthly cafe for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and learn about the emotional side of dementia. All is free to the public…
Part of Friends of the Elderly
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is one of 7 homes run by Friends of the Elderly 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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