Nower House
Coldharbour Lane, Dorking, RH4 3BL
Residential care home · 44 beds · Abbeyfield Society

- Weekly fee
- £1,265 to £1,569
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Good
- January 2023
- Beds
- 44
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £65,780 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,530 a week
The typical live-in carer near Surrey, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £215 a week less, £11,180 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,175 a week less than two places.
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 Nower House
Nower House is a residential care home in Dorking, in the Surrey council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 44 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 Abbeyfield Society, which operates 41 care homes in England. The home has been registered since September 2022.
At its latest inspection, published January 2023, the CQC rated Nower 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.
Nower House charges £1,265 to £1,569 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £65,780 a year. It is about 24% below the typical residential fee in Surrey of £1,655 a week.
There are 390 registered care homes in Surrey. The nearest to Nower House include Dorking Manor, Tuscany House and Garth House, 1 of which has a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Brand
- Abbeyfield Society
- Registered with CQC
- September 2022
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (January 2023)
- Council area
- Surrey
- Town
- Dorking
- 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.
Rated Good; inspectors found kind, safe and personalised care, with clear improvements since the previous provider's Inadequate rating.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,265 to £1,569 as of August 2026 | From the home's website “£1,265 - £1,569 per week” View on Nower House’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,050 a week near Surrey, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Nower House
How much does Nower House cost?
Nower House charges £1,265 to £1,569 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Nower House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Nower House Good in January 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Nower House provide nursing care?
No. Nower House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Nower House offer dementia care?
Yes. Nower House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Nower House have?
Nower House is registered for up to 44 residents.
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.”
“Not only has she looked after him beautifully, she has also been great company for him with lively conversation, kindness and humour.”
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.
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