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Amherst House

287 Court Lodge Road, Horley, RH6 8RG

Nursing home · 60 beds · Care

Street view · 2026
Street view · 2026 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,875
CQC rating
Good
June 2023
Beds
60
with nursing
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical nursing home in Surrey
£1,875a week

About £97,500 a year

For a couple, two places: £3,750 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,344a week

A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day

Staying at home could cost about £531 a week less, £27,612 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £2,395 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Horley
77 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Surrey

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About Amherst House

Amherst House is a nursing home in Horley, in the Surrey council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 60 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care, which operates 241 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2024.

At its latest inspection, published June 2023, the CQC rated Amherst House Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Amherst House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Surrey with a fee on record typically charge about £1,655 a week for residential care and £1,875 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

There are 390 registered care homes in Surrey. The nearest to Amherst House include Roseleigh, Malvern House and Longford. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Nursing care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Physical disabilities
  • Sensory impairment

Registration

Brand
Care UK
Registered with CQC
October 2024
Latest CQC rating
Good (June 2023)
Council area
Surrey
Town
Horley
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Safe?
Good
Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
Effective?
Good
Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
Caring?
Good
Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
Responsive?
Good
Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
Well-led?
Good
Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.

The rating history and published reports for Amherst House, with the newest report being read for a plain-English explanation. Read the CQC report explained →

Fees

Amherst House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Surrey typically charge about £1,655 a week for residential care and £1,875 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Amherst House

How much does Amherst House cost?

Amherst House has not published its fees. Care homes in Surrey typically charge about £1,655 a week for residential care and £1,875 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Amherst House?

The Care Quality Commission rated Amherst House Good in June 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Amherst House provide nursing care?

Yes. Amherst House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.

Does Amherst House offer dementia care?

Yes. Amherst House is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Amherst House have?

Amherst House is registered for up to 60 residents.

Care at home

77 live-in carers within about an hour of Surrey

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £980 to £1,250 a week. 66 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“Without his support we wouldn't have been able to navigate bringing and keeping Dad at home.”
Emma P., about Aman A.
“Not only has she looked after him beautifully, she has also been great company for him with lively conversation, kindness and humour.”
Clare M., about Zion S.
See live-in carers near SurreyProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Roseleigh, Horley

Roseleigh

Horley, RH6 · 0.6 km · 6 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
ResidentialIvolve Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,655 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Horley

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

77 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Surrey
Live-in, a week
typically £1,050
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Malvern House, Horley

Malvern House

Horley, RH6 · 0.6 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPeak 15
Fee not published
Area typical £1,655 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week
Longford, Horley

Longford

Horley, RH6 · 0.7 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPeak 15
Fee not published
Area typical £1,655 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,050 a week

See all 241 care homes run by Care