What is Amherst House’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Amherst House is "Outstanding".

Amherst House

Q: What is Amherst House’s CQC rating?

The CQC overall rating for Amherst House is &quot;Outstanding&quot;.

Trusted to care in Horley, Surrey

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Amherst House

Welcome to Amherst House

Our luxury care home is set within a peaceful residential area. Our skilled and experienced teams provide round-the-clock nursing, dementia and residential care, as well as short term respite care.

Amherst House is the ideal setting for personalised care of the highest standard. It is a spacious, modern home featuring luxurious amenities including an in-house cinema, café and hair salon.

Residents at our home can enjoy stylish lounges and a stunning collection of ensuite bedrooms. We provide a varied activity programme and our minibus access means we can arrange outings to local areas of interest. Our beautifully landscaped gardens and outside space offer a peaceful environment for residents and their loved ones.

We pride ourselves on the transparency of our care quality and fee information - ensuring you can trust us to care from that very first step.

The home is owned by WT UK Opco 4 Limited and is managed and staffed by Care UK.

At a glance

Location

287 Court Lodge Road
Horley
Surrey
RH6 8RG

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CQC Rating

Outstanding

Availability

Open to new residents

Pricing

Key facts summary

Contract

Contract summary

Enjoy a four-week respite stay for the price of three

If you care for an older loved one at home and need some time away, our teams can help. Only available in selected care homes, and for specific care types. Contact us for more information.

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Enjoy a four-week respite stay for the price of three

Have a look around our home

At Amherst House there are plenty of luxury facilities for residents to enjoy.

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Life at our home

Our dedicated lifestyle team work hard to ensure residents and their families can continue to enjoy an interesting social life in our care home. We organise a wide range of regular activities and a full events programme throughout the year. From concerts performed by local musicians to afternoon high teas, baking and cooking demonstrations, film nights in the cinema and board games, there is plenty to look forward to.

Cafe
Garden
Hair and beauty salon
Cinema room
Pub/ bar
Library
Shop
Minibus for outings
Local shops nearby
Church Services

Care at our home

At our home in Amherst House we provide a full range of care services for older people. We invest in continuous training and in-house development so that our staff have the knowledge to deliver expert care and enable the wellbeing of residents.

Types of care offered

Residential care
Dementia care
Nursing care
Nursing dementia care
Respite care
End of life care

Healthcare services

Physiotherapy
Chiropody
Optician
Dentist
Speech and language therapy
Concierge

Meet our team

Every day our colleagues live our values of passionate, caring and teamwork to empower residents to enjoy fulfilling lives.

The dedicated and experienced team at Amherst House will provide your loved one with care that’s completely tailored to their individual needs and wishes.

I pride myself on being resident focused and ensuring that all individuals we support are empowered to make choices and participate fully in the running of their home. I enjoy spending time bonding with residents and their families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and happiness are met.

Cristina CristeaGeneral Manager

Meet the rest of our team

Meaningful lifestyles at Amherst House

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How we are doing

When you’re choosing care for a loved one, trust is fundamental to your decision. Take a look at some of our reviews from family members and residents.

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CQC Rating: Outstanding

What's going on

There's never a dull moment at Care UK! Why not find out what's going on at Amherst House.

Care UK shortlisted for three catering awards

Care UK teams are delighted to have been recognised in three different categories at the Public Sector Catering Awards.

Care UK named finalist for the prestigious UK Employee Experience Awards

Care UK has been announced as a finalist in the Best Employee Engagement category at the 2023 UK Employee Experience Awards.

Care UK in the running for the prestigious Health Investor Awards for second year in a row

Care UK has, for the second year in a row, been announced as a finalist in the Residential Care Provider of the Year category at the Health Investor Awards...

Surrey Care Awards Finalist 2022 - Care Home of the Year

RoSPA Awards 2023 Winner - Silver Award

Public Sector Catering Awards 2023 Finalist - Care Catering Award

UK Employee Experience Awards 2023 Finalist - Best Employee Engagement

Health Investor Awards 2023 Finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year

Leaders in Care Awards 2022 Finalist - Care Home Provider of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2022 Winner - Midlands & Wales Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2022 Finalist - Large Residential Care

National Care Awards 2022 Winner - Care Operations/Area Manager

Dementia Care Awards 2022 Winner - Best Dementia Care Inspiring Leader

Social Care Top 30 Award 2022 Finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2022

Nursing Times Workforce Awards 2022 Finalist

NACC Awards 2022 Winner - Care Establishment of the Year

Care Home Awards 2022 Winner - Outstanding Larger Care Provider

Health Investor Award 2022 Winners - Residential Care Provider of the Year

UK Employee Experience 2022 Awards - Best Use of Digital Technologies

Public Sector Catering Awards 2022 Finalists - Care Catering AND Chef of the Year

Caring UK Awards 2001 Winner

National Care Awards 2021 Winner - Care Home of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2001 Winner - Residential Care Provider of the Year

LaingBuisson Award 2021 Winner - Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2021 Winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2021 Winner - Catering Team of the Year

National Apprenticeship Awards 2021 Finalist

Public Sector Catering Awards 2021 Winner - Catering Manager of the Year

Social Care Top Leaders Awards 2021 Finalist

Care Home Professional Power List 2021

UK Employee Experience 2021 Awards Bronze Winner - Employee Training and Development, Empowering Programme

Dementia Hero Awards 2021 Finalist - Professional Excellence

Health Investor Awards 2021 Finalist - Residential Care Provider of the Year AND Property Developer of the Year

Care Home Awards 2020 Winner - Best Larger Care Home Group

LaingBuisson Awards 2020 Finalist

National Association of Care Catering Awards 2020 Finalist

Skills for Care Accolades 2020 Winner - Best Employer Support for Your Registered Manager AND Most Effective Approach to Leadership and Management

Leaders in Care Awards 2019 Finalist - Care Provider of the Year

Group Care Home Caterer of the Year 2018 Winner

Your next steps

Not sure where to start, or how to choose?
Our customer care team can guide you through the process step-by-step, whether it’s understanding care types, finding the right care home or understanding more about funding care.

Want to learn more about this home or arrange a visit?
Speak to our friendly care support team who can answer any questions you may have about the care available at our home and can help book a showround of the home at a time convenient to you.

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Help and advice

Our help and advice guides have been produced by our experts and include real life experiences of older people and their families.

What is a nursing care plan?

A nursing care plan sets out a person’s nursing needs and highlights how these will be met.

What is an end of life care plan?

At Care UK, we believe every person should receive fully personalised, dignified end of life care.

Register for your free copy of Dr Nori Graham’s dementia pocket guide

Dementia expert Dr Nori Graham dispels myths, allays fears and offers practical guidance in a new guide to understanding dementia.

Our approach to living with Coronavirus

Click below for information on Care UK’s approach to living with Covid and visiting loved ones.

Trips and outings

Residents living in Care UK homes are offered a range of day trips and organised activities in their surrounding areas. These outings are a great chance for residents to get out and about and enjoy activities, exercise and a change of scenery.

Charlwood, Gatwick - Gatwick Aviation Museum
Earlswood, Surrey - Earlswood Lakes
Tilgate, South-East Crawley - Tilgate Park
Newchapel, Lingfield - British Wildlife Centre
Horley, Surrey - Archway Theatre

FAQs

Amherst House offers expert care and daily activities in bright, safe and clean surroundings, and our onsite facilities include: cafe, garden, hair and beauty salon, cinema room, pub/ bar, library, shop, minibus for outings, local shops nearby and church services.

The CQC overall rating for Amherst House is "Outstanding".

Amherst House offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care, nursing dementia care, respite care and end of life care for older people in Horley, Surrey.

Yes, you can find more Care UK homes in these locations:

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Care homes in Horley

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