Home care · Surrey
Mental health care at home in Guildford
Mental health care is offered by 30 of the 55 home care agencies covering Guildford, operated by 29 separate providers. Alina Homecare Ltd runs the most, with 2. Of the 25 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 88% for mental health care across England). 2 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. 13 home care agencies were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, Alina Homecare Chobham & Woking was rated Good on 21 September 2026.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- Good or Outstanding: 25 of the 25 rated agencies, with 5 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Surrey council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 29 list dementia as a specialism.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Surrey, updated every day.
To cite: "Mental health care at home in Guildford", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 30agencies on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 29are registered for dementia
- 8with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Mental health care in Guildford: providers ranked
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- 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
This table lists each agency covering Guildford registered for mental health care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating, then distance from Guildford centre.
Mental health care in Guildford: what the data shows
55% of Guildford's agencies (30 of 55) hold a CQC registration for mental health care. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 3 points above the 97% for all agencies here and above the 88% for agencies registered for mental health care across England.
Leading on CQC ratings for mental health care: West 1 Reablement Service, Alina Homecare Guildford and Albury Care Limited. The newest rating is from September 2026 and the oldest from December 2017; 8 fall within the last two years. 11 have an office within 2 miles of Guildford centre. Not yet rated: 5. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 169 agencies in Surrey list mental health care, and 92% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Mental health care is on 55% of registrations here and 57% across Surrey.
Visiting home care in the South East typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from mental health care
Mental health care supports people living with conditions such as severe depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or dementia-related psychosis. It focuses on stability, recovery, medication support and working with community mental health teams.
Before you choose: questions on mental health care
- How do you support someone during a crisis, day or night?
- How do you involve the person in their own care plan?
- How do you manage medication and side effects?
- How do you work with the local community mental health team?
- What mental health training do staff have?
Free advice: Mind Infoline, 0300 123 3393. Mental health care across Surrey.
Where else nearby offers mental health care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | – | 30 | 25 |
| Farncombe | 3.7 mi | 28 | 25 |
| Godalming | 4.7 mi | 26 | 23 |
| Woking | 4.8 mi | 39 | 29 |
| Ash | 6.4 mi | 74 | 41 |
| Byfleet | 7.7 mi | 63 | 39 |
| New Haw | 8.0 mi | 58 | 39 |
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- 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
Questions families ask about mental health care in Guildford
Who offers mental health care at home in Guildford?
Of the 55 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Guildford, 30 list mental health care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include West 1 Reablement Service, Alina Homecare Guildford and Albury Care Limited.
What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Guildford have?
Of the 25 that have been rated, 25 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, 2 of them Outstanding. 5 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What are typical home care prices in Guildford?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Will Surrey council pay for home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Surrey council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach 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, 8 of the 30 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, and 17 have an older report. See the checklist.
How does Guildford compare with nearby towns for mental health care?
Nearest towns we cover: Farncombe (3.7 miles): 28, 25 rated Good or Outstanding; Godalming (4.7 miles): 26, 23 rated Good or Outstanding; Woking (4.8 miles): 39, 29 rated Good or Outstanding. Guildford itself has 30, 25 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Provider details from the Care Quality Commission register, updated Oct 2026. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is not a care provider.