Care Homes in Banstead
Banstead has 5 CQC registered care homes. 4 are rated Good, 1 Requires improvement. 3 of the 5 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Banstead at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Banstead, to help you judge the options below.
- London Borough of Sutton pays, residential care: £952 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,654 to £1,931, median £1,772
- Care home beds filled across Surrey: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 115. Surrey average is 90.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,600. Rising to 18,300 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 2 opened, 3 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 53 beds.
- Who pays, across Surrey (estimate): 32% council, 52% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,100. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,700. Rising to 7,000 by 2035, up 50%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 32 The Avenue Cheam. Application for a 15 bed care home. Submitted 17 June 2025. Decision pending. (1.4 miles away)
- 8 Hollymoor Lane Epsom Surrey. Application for a 5 bed care home through a change of use. Submitted 15 August 2025. Approved 20 October 2025. (2.4 miles away)
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Choosing the right care home in Banstead
Care Assura currently features five residential care homes serving Banstead: Ridgemount, Green Acres, Kenilworth Care Home, Greenacres and Ranmore House. Of these, four hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission and one is currently rated Requires Improvement. Looking at inspection reports alongside your own impressions from a visit will give you a rounded picture of daily life at each home.
What to look for on a visit
A good residential home should feel unhurried and welcoming. Notice how staff speak with residents, whether people look comfortable in the shared spaces, and how mealtimes and activities are handled. Ask to see a typical bedroom and communal lounge, and pay attention to cleanliness, lighting and access to outdoor areas. Small touches, such as personal items in rooms and warm interactions between residents and carers, often say more than a glossy brochure.
Matching care to individual needs
Residential care in Banstead suits people who need help with everyday tasks like washing, dressing, medication and meals but do not require ongoing nursing input. Before shortlisting a home, jot down what matters most: mobility support, memory care, dietary preferences, faith or cultural needs, and how close family want to be able to visit. Sharing this list with each home helps managers give you a realistic view of whether they can meet those needs.
Arranging and funding care in Banstead
The starting point for most families is a care needs assessment, which is free and available to any adult who appears to need support. The assessment looks at physical, emotional and social needs and produces a written record that can be shared with prospective homes.
How the local authority helps
Adult social care in Banstead is arranged through London Borough of Sutton Adult Social Care, which carries out needs assessments and, where eligibility is met, a financial assessment to determine how much the council will contribute. If someone has capital above the upper threshold set nationally, they will usually be a self funder, but the council can still offer information, advice and, in some cases, help with brokering a placement.
Typical cost context
Residential care fees vary between homes depending on the room, the level of support and any specialist provision. It is sensible to ask each home for a written breakdown of weekly fees and what is included, and to check how and when fees are reviewed. Where the local authority is contributing, there may be a gap between the council's rate and the home's private fee, which relatives sometimes cover as a top up.
Planning ahead
Whenever possible, begin exploring options before a crisis point. Waiting lists at popular Banstead homes can move quickly, and a calmer search tends to lead to a better match.
5 care homes in Banstead
- Green Acres · Banstead, Surrey · CQC Good
- Kenilworth Care Home · Banstead, Surrey · CQC Good
- Greenacres · Banstead, Surrey · CQC Good
- Ridgemount · Banstead, Surrey · CQC Requires improvement
- Ranmore House · Banstead, Surrey · CQC Good
What care costs in Surrey, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772. | £952 | £1,654 to £1,931 |
| Nursing care Middle half of prices from 13 Surrey homes. Median £2,025. | £988 | £1,920 to £2,155 |
| Residential dementia care Middle half of prices from 14 Surrey homes. Median £1,842. | Not published separately | £1,725 to £2,020 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Surrey homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Ranmore House, 12 February 2026, Good
- Green Acres, 17 October 2025, Good
- Kenilworth Care Home, 24 June 2022, Good
Longest since a report
- Ridgemount, 31 August 2019, Requires improvement
- Greenacres, 19 December 2019, Good
- Kenilworth Care Home, 24 June 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Banstead
How many care homes are there in Banstead?
Banstead has 5 CQC registered care homes: 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Banstead?
London Borough of Sutton pays an average of £952 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,654 to £1,931 a week. Middle half of prices from 18 Surrey homes. Median £1,772. 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.
Which care homes in Banstead were inspected most recently?
Ranmore House (12 February 2026), Green Acres (17 October 2025) and Kenilworth Care Home (24 June 2022) have the most recent CQC reports.