Thameside
Thameside is a residential care home in West Molesey, Surrey (KT8 1TF). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Thameside
Thameside is a residential care home in West Molesey, Surrey, providing a permanent home for older people who can no longer manage safely on their own. We try to run the place as a household, with the ordinary rhythms of meals, company, fresh air and rest. Our care is residential rather than nursing, which means help with washing and dressing, medication, eating well and moving about safely, alongside the things that are harder to measure but matter just as much: conversation, being listened to and somebody noticing when a person is not quite themselves. We support residents living with dementia, and our approach is to learn each person's history and habits properly so that reassurance can be given in terms that make sense to them. Respite stays are available for families needing a planned break. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We would rather say that here ourselves than leave a family to find it later. The areas identified are where our effort is going at present, and we are not asking anyone to take our word for it. Please visit, speak to residents and their relatives, and judge us on what you actually find.
Care provided at Thameside
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 August 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Thameside compares in Elmbridge
Measured against the 37 care homes for older people registered in Elmbridge. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 61 places. Larger than 19 of the 37 homes. The local average is 52 places.
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement. 24 of the 37 homes (65%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 15 August 2023. 10 of the 37 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- November 2010. One of the longer established homes. 30 of the 37 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Dementia care. Of the 37 homes, 27 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5. The top rating, shared by 24 of the 28 homes that have one.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes for older people in Elmbridge.
The local picture: Elmbridge
What the numbers say about care for older people in Elmbridge, in Surrey.
What care costs in Surrey, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|
| Residential care | £952 | £1,654 to £1,931 (Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772.) |
| Nursing care | £988 | £1,920 to £2,155 (Middle half of prices from 13 Surrey homes. Median £2,025.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,725 to £2,020 (Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Surrey homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 14,400. Rising to 16,800 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,500. Rising to 6,500 by 2035, up 44%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,000. Rising to 2,500 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 68%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 101. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 7 changed owner, covering 342 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Surrey: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Surrey (estimate): 32% council, 52% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, dementia estimates, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Good to know about Thameside
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 25 November 2010, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5. Very good. Last inspected by the local council on 8 July 2026.
- Run by
- Anchor Hanover Group, which runs 131 adult social care services in England. 110 of the 129 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Thameside
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Kingston Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, 3.7 miles away
It is about 3.7 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
Nearest dentists
Nearest pharmacies
Nearest railway stations
- Hampton (London) Station, 0.6 miles away
- Hampton Court Station, 1.1 miles away
- Thames Ditton Station, 1.8 miles away
Around Thameside
- H: Thameside
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
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Common questions about Thameside
Where is Thameside located?
Thameside is a residential care home in West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 1TF. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Thameside provide?
Thameside is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Thameside's CQC rating?
Thameside is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 15 August 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Thameside provide dementia care?
Yes. Thameside supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Thameside offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Thameside offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Thameside
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Thameside is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Thameside is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Thameside offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
No. Thameside is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Thameside has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Thameside. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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