Home care · Surrey
Elderly care at home in Guildford
Elderly care is offered by 52 of the 55 home care agencies covering Guildford, operated by 50 separate providers. SCC Adult Social Care runs the most, with 2. Of the 36 CQC has rated, 97% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for elderly care across England). 4 hold an Outstanding rating. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 17 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago and 3 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Helping Hands Godalming was rated Good on 20 October 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
The short version
- Good or Outstanding: 35 of the 36 rated agencies; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 16 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Surrey, updated every day.
- Dementia is a registered specialism for 48.
- A care needs assessment from Surrey council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Elderly care at home in Guildford", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 52agencies on the CQC register
- 97%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 48support people with dementia
- 14with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Who offers elderly care in Guildford
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 55
- Elderly care · 52
- Care for adults under 65 · 49
- Dementia care · 49
- Physical disability care · 47
- Sensory impairment care · 33
- Mental health care · 30
- Learning disability care · 26
- Supported living · 13
- Children's care · 11
- Substance misuse support · 8
- Eating disorder support · 4
The full list for elderly care covering Guildford: sorted by CQC rating and rating date, then distance from the town centre.
Elderly care in Guildford: what the data shows
Registered for elderly care: 52 out of 55 agencies covering Guildford (95%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 97%, in line with the town-wide 97% and above the 88% for elderly care across England.
The highest rated agencies for elderly care are West 1 Reablement Service, Radfield Home Care Guildford & Woking and Home Counties Carers. 14 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: December 2017. Newest: October 2026. Offices within 2 miles of Guildford centre: 16. Not yet rated: 16. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 274 agencies in Surrey list elderly care, and 93% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for elderly care: 95% here, 93% across Surrey.
Live-in care in the South East runs at around £1,610 a week; visiting care is about £33.50 an hour on weekdays, more in the evening and at weekends. How these costs are worked out.
What elderly care involves
Personal care such as washing and dressing, plus meals, medicines and help getting around, as well as company and an eye on health: that is care for older people. Because nearly every provider is registered for it, compare them instead on staffing, continuity and how well care is shaped around the person.
Questions worth asking about elderly care
- How do you keep the family updated week to week?
- What happens at weekends, at night and in an emergency?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
- How much notice do you need to change or add care?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
Free advice: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Surrey. Glossary: Personal care.
Elderly care in nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | – | 52 | 35 |
| Farncombe | 3.7 mi | 38 | 31 |
| Godalming | 4.7 mi | 36 | 30 |
| Woking | 4.8 mi | 72 | 45 |
| Ash | 6.4 mi | 123 | 65 |
| Byfleet | 7.7 mi | 109 | 60 |
| New Haw | 8.0 mi | 104 | 60 |
Your council
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Savings under £23,250? Surrey council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Surrey
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Free care cost report for Guildford
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
Elderly care in Guildford: your questions answered
Which home care agencies in Guildford offer elderly care?
52 of the 55 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Guildford list elderly care as a specialism (CQC register, Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are West 1 Reablement Service, Radfield Home Care Guildford & Woking and Home Counties Carers.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Guildford have?
Of the 36 that have been rated, 35 (97%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 4 Outstanding, while 1 is rated below Good. 16 are awaiting a first rating, as is usual for new registrations.
What are typical home care prices in Guildford?
Prices typically seen across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. The gap between agencies is bigger than the gap between regions. Ask for prices in writing, and check what weekends and bank holidays cost. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Surrey council pay for home care?
Possibly. Under the Care Act 2014, Surrey council has a duty to assess, free of charge, anyone who seems to need care and support. After a means test, the council may pay towards care when savings and investments total less than £23,250, depending on income; your home's value is ignored for care at home. Attendance Allowance does not depend on savings or income. Contacting Surrey council.
What should I look for when choosing agencies in Guildford?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 14 of the 52 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 22 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Guildford compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Farncombe (3.7 miles): 38, 31 rated Good or Outstanding; Godalming (4.7 miles): 36, 30 rated Good or Outstanding; Woking (4.8 miles): 72, 45 rated Good or Outstanding. Guildford itself has 52, 35 of them Good or Outstanding.
Short on time? We'll pass on your request.
One short form is all it takes: a maximum of three providers in the Guildford area who work with us will email you directly.
Other towns near Guildford
- Elderly care in Farncombe 3.7 mi
- Elderly care in Godalming 4.7 mi
- Elderly care in Woking 4.8 mi
- Elderly care in Ash 6.4 mi
- Elderly care in Byfleet 7.7 mi
- Elderly care in New Haw 8.0 mi
- Elderly care in Aldershot 8.1 mi
- Elderly care in Lightwater 8.2 mi
Also in Guildford, and guides
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.