Amherst House

287 Court Lodge Road, Horley RH6 8RG
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9.8 110 Reviews
  • Amherst House, Horley
Amherst House is a beautiful, purpose-built care home set in the heart of Surrey. The dedicated team provides 24-hour nursing, dementia and residential care in luxurious surroundings.

The spacious, modern home is organised into four suites, each with its own dining room and lounge. The bedrooms in the Surrey home are designed to the highest of standards and each feature en-suite bathrooms. The home's exceptional facilities include a cinema, hair and beauty salon and a bright and spacious café. Four terraces are located on the upper floor, and landscaped sensory gardens outdoors include a bee and butterfly sanctuary.

The lifestyle team offers a varied activity programme including trips out to local areas of interest in the home's minibus.

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Care Provided by Amherst House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • No Medical Intervention
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Independent Living Training
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Sheltered Housing

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Cristina Cristea (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (60)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (60)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2014
    • Number of floors: 1

Funding & Fees Guide for Amherst House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care from £1,760
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care from £1,830

  • Respite stays are subject to a 20% uplift on the prices shown above. Fees are subject to a pre-admission
    needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of care and support required by each
    individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge. Nursing fees include the Funded Nursing
    Contribution (FNC) if you are eligible.


    What’s included?
    • All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
    • All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
    • In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
    • Access to landscaped gardens
    • Activities and lifestyle programme
    • All utilities and other accommodation costs
    • Housekeeping and laundry services
    • WiFi internet access


    Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
    appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
    medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
    other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
    an agreed hourly charge for this service.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Amherst House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Ground Floor Accommodation only
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Visiting can take place at any time that is mutually convenient to the Residents and their friends and relatives. If visitors would like to see the Home Manager, they are kindly requested to call in advance so that a meeting can be arranged at a mutually convenient time.


  • Parking

  • Ample parking in the on-site care park.


Amherst House Reviews (110)

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9.8

Amherst House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Amherst House has 110 reviews.

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Review from Richard S (Son of Resident) published on 9 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care and support are provided at all times. My mother is very happy at Amherst House and considers moving there as the best thing she has ever done. The staff team and management are superb - highly recommended.

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Review from Sue G (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A wonderful, warm, positive environment, giving Mum and all of our family security and confidence in her everyday care. Any concerns are raised quickly and professionally and I have been able to sleep soundly since Mum moved in here. Thank you everyone for all you do for Mum and for all the residents
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Review from Simon I (Son of Resident) published on 8 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The home and staff are excellent. My mother is looked after fantastically. The atmosphere is brilliant and the home very clean and tidy.

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Review from Michael I (Brother of Resident) published on 8 February 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Extremely satisfied.

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Review from S A (Son of Resident) published on 24 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gracewell has exceeded my expectations and I am very happy my father is a resident. As I write this review I am sitting in the Bistro watching the staff entertain the residents and it brings a smile to my face.

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Review from T P (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 January 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Dad became a resident at Gracewell in December 2021, he settled in very well and the carers made him very welcome and made him feel comfortable in his new surroundings.

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Review from Vishal P (Son of Resident) published on 1 September 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad became a resident at Gracewell of Horley Park in December 2020 for palliative care. I cannot compliment this place enough, as it's outstanding. The comfort, staff and atmosphere within the premises are just phenomenal. During Covid, every effort was made to all visits to see my dad. Gracewell
went above and beyond to meet my dad's Hindu religious food diet and learnt how to make Gujarati food - something other care homes would not. All medical care needs are taken care of, and this takes a lot of stress off the immediate family. I will always be grateful to Gracewell, to the staff that care for my dad and for making my family always feel welcomed. It's the "ritz" of care homes.

Reply from Simona Varga-Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

We are thrilled with your positive experience and are so glad your father has settled in so well to Gracewell of Horley Park. We take great pride in delivering high quality care and providing facilities to our residents, and are so pleased this has positively impacted you and your family. Your recognition of this is invaluable to our team, thank you.


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Review from Gordon W (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident for a number of years. The staff are very caring and treat each resident as they would wish to be treated themselves. The home is very clean and every effort has been made to keep staff, residents and family safe during the pandemic.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Thank you for your kind words. We believe we have a fantastic team here at Gracewell of Horley park and your recognition of this is appreciated by every member of our team. By having a whole-home approach here at Gracewell we believe this creates a relaxed and friendly environment for our residents to call home.


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Review from Ginette N (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Gracewell have worked hard to make my mother feel comfortable and relaxed. They have listened to her and adapted their contact with her so that she is not alarmed or suspicious. I am grateful to them for all the care they provide, especially to the nurses.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Here at Gracewell of Horley Park, we have worked hard to ensure all of the residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with the team and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.


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Review from Julie A (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum has been a resident of Gracewell for three years now. In the last 12 -18 months she has been diagnosed with advanced dementia and is often quite confused but we have always found the staff very caring, attentive towards her and have her best interests at heart. She seems very happy in her own world.
Over the lockdown period we have kept in touch with her main carers and always received very detailed updates. Mum eats very well from a varied menu provided by an excellent chef. We would highly recommend Gracewell and are thankful we secured a place for her. The only reason I haven't graded the 'activities' section is because mum refuses to join in but I know they are many and varied. Thank you to all the staff for looking after our lovely mum.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Here at Gracewell of Horley Park, we believe communication with family members and friends is very important. This enables us to provide understanding and confidence to relatives of our high-quality care whilst also giving us the opportunity to improve our service. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words.


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Review from Sue D (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

MY mother has been a resident at Gracewell of Horley Park for over five years now. The staff caring for her have always made a point of knowing her needs, likes and dislikes. She is always treated with dignity, respect and consideration and comments regularly that she feels that she is "well looked
after here".
Because we were happy with the standard of care, the home was the obvious choice for my father in law, when he also needed residential care. He is, sadly, no longer with us but the staff at Gracewell did all they could to support his needs too.
The recent pandemic has been a very difficult time for residents, staff and relatives. Not being allowed to pop in to visit has been hard, but I recognise that government rules were hard for everyone. I cannot praise the staff enough for the bravery and support they have given and the difficult decisions made in very trying times. Residents need their families and rules now need to ease for vaccinated family members.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Here at Gracewell of Horley Park, we have worked hard to ensure all of the residents receive the highest quality of care and security within our home. Thank you for your kind words, these will be shared with the team and we look forward to welcoming you back to our home soon.


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Review from David K (Son of Resident) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Gracewell of Horley Park for around 3 years now and has been extremely well cared for. The staff have been excellent throughout that time and my mother has been extremely contented. The food is excellent and the activities keep her stimulated. During the pandemic, this standard
of care has continued.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

We are delighted to hear that our dining is a stand out factor for your mother. Our residents deserve the best and we ensure that they receive this from a wide variety of high-quality suppliers. Thank you for your recognition of this, and your kind words will be passed on to our dining team.


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Review from Catherine G (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been in Gracewell for nearly two years, she is so happy to be here. The staff have taken time to get to know her very well. They adapt to her changing needs. Any issues are identified quickly and communicated to us. The staff are always happy and positive and can't do enough to make
the whole residents family feel welcome. Mum particularly likes the activities. We really appreciate the care she receives and would have no hesitation in recommending Gracewell.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Our activities team here at Gracewell of Horley Park have developed creative ways to keep our residents entertained and stimulated. Your recognition of this is appreciated by the whole team, we look forward to inviting you along to our activities and events soon.


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Review from Christine H (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Gracewell of Horley Park Care Home for the last six months. I would like to compliment all the members of staff who have been involved in looking after her. They are all very caring and respectful. It has taken time for her to get used to being in a care home as she has always been
very independent. I would also like to say how helpful the reception team are. They are always very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review, our team members will be thrilled to hear your positive feedback. Here at Gracewell of Horley Park, we pride ourselves on understanding our residents needs to respect their independence and give a real sense of being at home.


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Review from Steve T (Son of Resident) published on 19 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Gracewell of Horley Park is an ideal place for your loved one to be cared for with the utmost of respect. When it became apparent that my Mother would need care as she suffers from Dementia, we searched and researched about 30 care homes in the local area and Gracewell was the best by far. My mother
has been a resident now for around 2 years and we know that she is safe, being well cared for and looked after. It feels like every carer and staff member that looks after my Mother have become our friends as well as her.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

We believe our carers at Gracewell of Horley Park go the extra mile and for you to recognise this is invaluable to our team. We endeavour to provide the very best care for our residents, thank you for your kind words.


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Review from Steve F (Son of Resident) published on 11 May 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My Mum has been at Gracewell Horley Park for almost 2 years. It's been a difficult time after she lost her husband of 50 years and obviously during the past year with very little freedom. The staff are excellent - polite, caring and friendly. The room is nice and she has a nice quiet garden area directly
outside. The management is good, and we feel updated regularly on progress during Covid. The food is generally good - although I think Mum would like something a bit spicier on occasion. Overall I would recommend. It's not cheap - but I don't think many care homes are!

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Thank you for your kind words. We believe we have a fantastic team here at Gracewell of Horley Park and your recognition of this is appreciated by every member of our team. By having a whole home approach here at Gracewell we believe this creates a relaxed and friendly environment for our residents to call home.


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Review from Jill T (Day Care) published on 31 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is of a well-run establishment, and the public areas are always clean and fresh.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Thank you for your kind words. We believe we have a fantastic team here at Gracewell of Horley Park and your recognition of this is appreciated by every member of our team. By having a whole-home approach here at Sunrise we believe this creates a relaxed and friendly environment for our residents to call home.


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Review from Carole H (Niece of Resident) published on 3 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My aunt came to live at Gracewell of Horley Park in October. We appreciated the help and support we received in organising her admission, she was welcomed into the home by friendly staff and quickly settled into her new surroundings. Her medical needs were assessed and have been well managed and despite
the restrictions due to the current Covid situation. Staff have worked hard to organise a variety of activities and social times which she enjoys.
My aunt tells me that she enjoys the quality and variety of food that she is offered and the availability of beverages throughout the day.
I find communications from Gracewell clear and informative with an acknowledgement of the concerns of friends and relatives of residents in these difficult times.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

We are delighted to hear that our dining is a stand out factor for your aunt. Our residents deserve the best and we ensure that they receive this from a wide variety of high-quality suppliers. Thank you for your recognition of this, and your kind words will be passed on to our dining team.


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Review from Richard (Son of Resident) published on 30 July 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother lived at Gracewell of Horley Park for two years. I was very happy with the care and support she received. The staff were excellent, always friendly and helpful. The home was extremely clean and the facilities were excellent. The staff kept me fully informed of my mother's well being. Thank
you Gracewell.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Horley Park – particularly at such a difficult time.
Your feedback is important to us, as is the care and well-being of all of our residents. We take great pride in ensuring we deliver high-quality care and facilities to make a difference to our residents and their families lives.


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Review from Jill P (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 May 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We have been very impressed with the care Mum received at Gracewell. It has always been considerate, professional but also good fun. Everyone has been so approachable, and nothing has been too much trouble. This has been across the board, from carers and nurses, through to management, admin, kitchen,
maintenance, and housekeeping. Mum, herself was full of praise for the home, the staff and her beautiful room. It was her home for over five and a half years. She enjoyed the activities, the garden, the front balcony was a favourite spot, and not forgetting her weekly visit to the in-house hairdresser. A big thank you from the family.

Reply from Alina-Simona Varga Pali, General Manager at Amherst House

Firstly, please accept our sincere condolences for your recent loss and thank you for taking the time to share your experience of Gracewell of Horley Park – particularly at such a difficult time. The team here are so grateful that your mum had such a positive experience of the home and this extended to family members and friends.


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Current Review Score: 9.8 (9.786)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.8 (9.786) out of 10 for Amherst House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 26 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.786 for Amherst House is calculated as follows: ( (246 Excellents x 5) + (51 Goods x 4) + (7 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 304 Ratings = 4.786

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Amherst House is based on 26 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 26 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 7 Jun 2023

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Good

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Cristina

Cristina Cristea

Job Title: General Manager

Joined: 2016

I am a registered general nurse with experience in acute cardiac care and learning disabilities. I joined the home in October 2016. I am a diabetes and fall prevention champion. I have proven clinical skills and advanced knowledge which led to me being promoted. I pride myself on being resident-focused and ensuring that all individuals we support are empowered to make choices and participate fully in the running of their homes. I enjoy spending time bonding with residents and their families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and happiness are met. I was very proud to be awarded the Champion of Quality Care award in 2019.