Hamilton Nursing Home
Hamilton Nursing Home is a nursing home in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames (KT6 6QW). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Hamilton Nursing Home
At Hamilton Nursing Home in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, we provide nursing and personal care for people who need a little extra support in later life or during periods of change. We welcome older adults, younger adults living with physical disabilities, mental health needs or dementia, and those who need a shorter stay for respite. Our aim is straightforward: to make sure every person who lives or stays with us feels genuinely at home. We understand that choosing a nursing home is one of the most significant decisions a family can make, and we do not take that lightly. From the moment someone comes through our doors, we work to understand who they are, what matters to them, and how we can best support their wellbeing. Care plans are built around the individual, not the other way around. Our team includes registered nurses alongside experienced care staff who between them have expertise across a range of specialist areas, including dementia care and support for people living with mental health conditions. We invest in ongoing training so that the people who live here receive care that is thoughtful, consistent and informed by best practice. We were pleased to receive a rating of Good from the Care Quality Commission at our most recent inspection. We see this as recognition of the everyday effort our team puts in, though we are always looking at where we can do better and how we can keep improving the experience for everyone here. If you are considering Hamilton Nursing Home for yourself or someone close to you, we would warmly encourage you to get in touch or come and visit us. A conversation costs nothing, and we are always happy to answer questions and show you around so you can get a proper feel for the place.
Care provided at Hamilton Nursing Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 18 February 2023
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Hamilton Nursing Home
Where is Hamilton Nursing Home located?
Hamilton Nursing Home is a nursing home in Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6QW. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hamilton Nursing Home provide?
Hamilton Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Hamilton Nursing Home's CQC rating?
Hamilton Nursing Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 18 February 2023. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Hamilton Nursing Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Hamilton Nursing Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Hamilton Nursing Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hamilton Nursing Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hamilton Nursing Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Hamilton Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Hamilton Nursing Home is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Hamilton Nursing Home 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?
Yes. Yes. Hamilton Nursing Home supports younger adults as well as older people.
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 London
Hamilton Nursing Home has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the London, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,150 to £1,500 per week per person, typical range
- Dementia care: £1,250 to £1,650 per week per person, typical range
- Nursing care: £1,400 to £1,850 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the London, not a quote from Hamilton Nursing Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
More about the care at Hamilton Nursing Home
Respite Care at Hamilton Nursing Home
A planned short stay beats an emergency one every time, since a room can be matched to the person rather than simply found. Expect a minimum of one or two weeks and book early for holiday periods, bringing labelled clothing and medication in its original packaging. A stay at Hamilton Nursing Home also serves as a trial, which is a better test than any tour.
Nursing Care at Hamilton Nursing Home
Clinical need decides whether somebody requires a nursing home rather than a residential one, and in practice that means wounds needing regular dressing, feeding tubes, unstable conditions or complex medication. A registered nurse is on duty at every hour, including through the night. Hamilton Nursing Home in Surbiton is registered for nursing care and was rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission in February 2023. Where the NHS accepts that nursing input is needed, NHS Funded Nursing Care contributes about £235 a week towards the nursing part of the cost, which reduces the family's share. Ask who applies for that, how long it takes, and how often it is reviewed. Ask as well what happens if somebody deteriorates suddenly at night.
Dementia Care at Hamilton Nursing Home
The best dementia care looks unremarkable from the outside: a calm day, the same staff, meals at the hours people expect, and nobody hurried. A legible building helps enormously, with short routes, visible lavatories and a garden that can be reached without negotiation. Distress is nearly always triggered by something, and pain, noise or needing the lavatory explain most of it. Hamilton Nursing Home is registered for dementia care, so ask how the team responds when a resident tries to leave or stops recognising a relative. Ask whether somebody can remain to the end of life, and how relatives hear about gradual change.
Older Person Care at Hamilton Nursing Home
A week in a London nursing home costs more than most families expect, so it is worth knowing exactly what the figure buys. The daily substance of it is help with washing and dressing, medication given accurately, meals, and company through the afternoon. Hamilton Nursing Home is registered for older person care, with weekly fees in the capital commonly between £1400 and £1850 while the council pays about £1000 to £1200 for placements it funds. The gap between those numbers is usually met by a top up, so ask who would be expected to cover it. Ask how much choice residents have over their routines, how many staff are awake overnight, and how fast a call bell is answered.
Mental Health at Hamilton Nursing Home
A nursing home registered for mental health can hold needs that other homes would decline, which is worth knowing when a placement has fallen through elsewhere. Stability comes from routine, consistent staff and medication managed carefully, while dignity comes from being consulted. Ask Hamilton Nursing Home what experience its team has of specific diagnoses and what happens when somebody becomes acutely unwell.
Younger Adults at Hamilton Nursing Home
Age gaps inside a nursing home are wide, and nobody benefits from pretending otherwise. Hamilton Nursing Home is registered for younger adults, so ask how many are living there, how their days are filled, and whose company they have. Internet access and support to get out locally are reasonable things to raise.
Physical Disability at Hamilton Nursing Home
Rooms, bathrooms and corridors are either usable from a wheelchair or they are not, and no amount of goodwill changes that. Hamilton Nursing Home is registered to support adults with a physical disability, though registration describes permission rather than the building. Ask which rooms have level access bathing, how transfers are managed, and how personal care is arranged so the resident sets the order of their morning.
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