Hills
Hills is a nursing home in Godalming, Surrey (GU8 5UA). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About Hills
Surrey Hills is a nursing home in Godalming. We care for older people and younger adults whose needs include nursing, including many living with dementia, people with physical disabilities and people living with sight or hearing loss. We offer respite stays as well. Nursing on site means health needs are met by people who already know the person, which usually means problems are noticed sooner. It also means nobody has to move on because their condition has progressed. The clinical side is only a part of a day and usually the smaller part. The rest is ordinary life, and we protect it deliberately: food people want, fresh air, prompt help, privacy, and being spoken to as somebody with a working life and a family rather than a set of conditions. Having younger residents alongside older ones means we plan individually. A single programme would suit almost nobody. We also try to get right how we talk to families. Relatives often know things no assessment captures, so we ask them, and we ring with small news rather than letting it be discovered on a visit. Our overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is good. What would tell you more is watching how long somebody waits after ringing a bell, so do come and see.
Care provided at Hills
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Physical disability support
- Sensory impairment support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 15 November 2022
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Surrey Hills compares in Waverley
Measured against the 44 care homes for older people registered in Waverley. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 45 places. Smaller than 24 of the 44 homes. The local average is 46 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 28 of the 44 homes (64%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 15 November 2022. 26 of the 44 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- June 2025. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 2 of the 44 have registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 44 homes, 25 offer nursing care and 31 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 2 out of 5. The same rating as 1 of the 36 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 Waverley.
The local picture: Waverley
What the numbers say about care for older people in Waverley, 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: 17,100. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 17%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,200. Rising to 7,900 by 2035, up 51%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,900 by 2035, up 27%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 65%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 100. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 2 changed owner, covering 106 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 Surrey Hills
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 June 2025, so 1 year.
- Food hygiene rating
- 2 out of 5. Improvement necessary. Last inspected by the local council on 1 November 2025.
- Run by
- Surrey Hills Dementia Care Centre Ltd, which runs this service only.
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 Surrey Hills
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
- Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, 7.5 miles away
It is about 7.5 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
- Witley Station, 0.2 miles away
- Milford (Surrey) Station, 2 miles away
- Godalming Station, 3.7 miles away
Around Surrey Hills
- H: Surrey Hills
- 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 Hills
Where is Hills located?
Hills is a nursing home in Godalming, Surrey, GU8 5UA. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Hills provide?
Hills is registered to provide nursing and personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Physical disability support, Sensory impairment support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Hills's CQC rating?
Hills is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 15 November 2022. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Hills provide dementia care?
Yes. Hills supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Hills offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Hills offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Hills
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Surrey Hills 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. Surrey Hills is registered to provide nursing care, so registered nurses are part of the team.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Surrey Hills 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. Surrey Hills 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 South East
Surrey Hills 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
- Nursing care: £1,350 to £1,750 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Surrey Hills. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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