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Amherst House

Trusted to care in Horley, Surrey

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
Good
Availability
Open to new residents
Pricing
Key facts summary
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Contract summary
Free event

Friendship café - free event at Amherst House

Join us at Amherst House care home for our monthly friendship café where you can meet likeminded people in the community for a chat over a hot drink and freshly baked treats on the last Tuesday of every month 10.30am - 12pm.

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Friendship café - free event at Amherst House

Have a look around our home

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

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Meaningful Lifestyles at Amherst House

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.

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

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.

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Care at Amherst House

Types of care offered

Healthcare services

  • Chiropody
  • Concierge
  • Dentist
  • Optician
  • Physiotherapy
  • Speech and language therapy

Meet our team

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

Meet our team

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 

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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.

How we are doing

Carehome.co.uk reviews

CQC Rating: Good

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Amherst House
CQC overall rating
Good
7 June 2023
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What's going on

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

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Horley care home resident’s butterfly wish is granted

Horley care home resident’s butterfly wish is granted

A resident at a care home in Horley recently spent the day with her favourite creatures – an array of beautiful butterflies.

Horley care home scoops national award

Horley care home scoops national award

Amherst House care home in Horley has been celebrated for prioritising its team’s emotional wellbeing.
Care UK rolls out plant-based cleaning products across 163 homes

Care UK rolls out plant-based cleaning products across 163 homes

Care UK has become the largest care home provider to commit to sustainable cleaning practices in their care homes.

What others have to say

Here are just some of the comments we’ve received from family, friends and residents at Amherst House care home.

It's  a very pleasant environment, always neat and tidy.  There are always photographs of the residents around and the staff update them all the time to acknowledge their achievements. It is a welcoming place, from the reception area to the bistro, and there is a lovely lounge area to sit and socialise. It's a very friendly, homely feel to the place.

Relative of a resident, March 2024
Care Home Awards 2025 winner - Best for Staff Recruitment and Retention

Care Home Awards 2025 winner - Best for Staff Recruitment and Retention

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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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Your next steps
Your next steps
Your next steps

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.

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Why get an early dementia diagnosis?

Why get an early dementia diagnosis?

Dementia is a condition that affects an individual’s memory, thinking, and behaviour. Recognising the early signs and seeking an early diagnosis can...
Signs of ageing or dementia?

Signs of ageing or dementia?

As we or our loved ones grow older, changes in memory, behaviour, and cognitive function are common, but distinguishing between normal ageing and early signs...
Can the risk of dementia be reduced?

Can the risk of dementia be reduced?

Dementia is a growing concern for many people especially when getting older. It is important to understand how we can reduce the risk of dementia, whether...

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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
Trips and outings
Trips and outings
Trips and outings

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 "Good".

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.

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