The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a nursing home in Woking, Surrey (GU22 8BT). It holds a CQC rating of Good.
About The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
We are The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home in Woking in Surrey. We care for older people who need nursing support, including people living with dementia, and we also offer respite stays. Having qualified nurses here around the clock changes what we are able to do. People with genuine clinical need can stay with us as things change rather than being moved on, and much of what would otherwise mean a hospital trip can be managed here instead. Wounds, pain, continence, nutrition, medication and mobility are all things we keep proper track of. That clinical capability is not the point on its own, though. Nursing care can quietly reduce a person to a list of tasks, and we work deliberately against that. People here choose when they get up, what they wear, what they eat and how they spend the day. We knock, we explain, and we ask rather than announce. Dementia asks for patience above everything. We keep the day familiar, we do not spring changes on people, and when somebody is distressed we look for the reason instead of simply trying to calm them. Relatives usually know the small things that help, and we want to hear them, including the ones that seem too minor to mention. At our most recent inspection the Care Quality Commission rated us good overall. We are glad of that and we keep asking residents and families what needs our attention.
Care provided at The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 16 April 2020
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home compares in Woking
Measured against the 22 care homes for older people registered in Woking. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 62 places. Larger than 14 of the 22 homes. The local average is 46 places.
- CQC rating
- Good. 16 of the 22 homes (73%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Across Surrey the figure is 70%.
- Latest report
- 16 April 2020. 10 of the 22 homes have published a newer inspection report since.
- Registered
- January 2011. One of the longer established homes. 17 of the 22 registered more recently.
- Care offered
- Nursing and dementia care. Of the 22 homes, 9 offer nursing care and 17 offer dementia care.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5. The same rating as 2 of the 17 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 Woking.
The local picture: Woking
What the numbers say about care for older people in Woking, 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: 9,600. Rising to 11,000 by 2035, up 14%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,900. Rising to 4,000 by 2035, up 40%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,300. Rising to 1,600 by 2035, up 21%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 77%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Surrey as a whole is 68%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 86. Surrey average is 90.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 3 changed owner, covering 126 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.
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- 0.1 miles: Lion House 147 Oriental Road Woking Surrey. Application for a 76 bed care home. Submitted 10 February 2026. Approved 8 September 2026.
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 The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 7 January 2011, so 15 years.
- Food hygiene rating
- 4 out of 5. Good. Last inspected by the local council on 3 June 2026.
- Run by
- Friends of the Elderly, which runs 7 adult social care services in England. 5 of the 6 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 The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
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
- St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey, 3.9 miles away
It is about 3.9 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
- Woking Station, 0.8 miles away
- West Byfleet Station, 1.9 miles away
- Worplesdon Station, 3 miles away
Around The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
- H: The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
- 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 The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
Where is The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home located?
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a nursing home in Woking, Surrey, GU22 8BT. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home provide?
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is registered to provide nursing and 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 The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home's CQC rating?
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Good following its last inspection on 16 April 2020. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care 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. The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care 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. The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care 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?
No. The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home 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
The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home 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 The Bernard Sunley Nursing and Dementia Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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