Kingswood Court Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds59
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-07-13
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe how staff here go beyond medical tasks to connect with residents as individuals. They talk about genuine warmth during difficult times, and staff who remember the small things that bring comfort when it matters most.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement70
- Food quality65
- Healthcare80
- Management & leadership85
- Resident happiness72
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-13
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Outstanding at the January 2021 inspection. This is the highest possible rating and requires inspectors to find practice that is significantly above the standard expected. Dementia is listed as a specialism of the home, and an Outstanding Effective rating indicates the home demonstrated strong care planning, staff knowledge, and healthcare coordination. The published summary does not include specific examples of what inspectors observed, but the rating itself is a meaningful signal.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. Inspectors were satisfied that staff treated residents with dignity and respect and that people's independence was supported. The published summary does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives or specific observations of staff interactions. A Good rather than Outstanding rating in this domain suggests the home met the expected standard without evidence of practice that was significantly above it.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. This means inspectors found that the home responded to individual needs and preferences and that complaints were handled appropriately. Dementia is listed as a specialism, which implies the home has considered how to engage people with cognitive impairment. The published summary does not describe the activity programme, one-to-one engagement, or how end-of-life care is planned.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Outstanding at the January 2021 inspection. This is the highest possible rating and signals that inspectors found strong governance, a positive culture, and leadership that supports both staff and residents. The registered manager is named in the published record, which indicates stability. An Outstanding Well-led rating requires evidence that the home audits its own practice, acts on findings, and creates an environment where staff can speak up.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist care for adults both under and over 65, with dedicated dementia support services. Staff here understand how to support people with dementia through all stages of their journey, including palliative phases. Families report competent management of complex dementia needs alongside compassionate emotional support. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kingswood Court Care Home holds an Outstanding overall rating, with particularly strong inspection findings in leadership and effective care, but the published report provides limited specific detail across most family-facing themes, so several scores reflect the rating rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how staff here go beyond medical tasks to connect with residents as individuals. They talk about genuine warmth during difficult times, and staff who remember the small things that bring comfort when it matters most.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows real commitment to their work, with families noting how staff express satisfaction in their roles and maintain consistent relationships with residents. There's a focus on managing complex needs with competence, particularly when supporting those with dementia through end-of-life care.
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating these profound decisions, visiting Kingswood Court could help you understand if their approach feels right for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Kingswood Court Care Home, on Warren Lodge Drive in Tadworth, holds an Outstanding overall rating following an inspection carried out in January 2021. Inspectors rated the home Outstanding in two of the five domains, Effective and Well-led, and Good in the remaining three, Safe, Caring, and Responsive. The Outstanding ratings signal that inspectors found evidence of practice that goes beyond the standard expected, particularly in how the home delivers and plans care and in how it is managed. The registered manager and nominated individual are named in the published record, which points to stable, accountable leadership. The main limitation for families is that the available published summary is brief and does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, specific staffing numbers, or detailed observations of day-to-day life. The inspection was carried out in January 2021, which means the findings are now over three years old. On your visit, pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including night shifts, and request a copy of the activity programme. These are the things the published record cannot tell you.
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In Their Own Words
How Kingswood Court Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where compassionate staff make the hardest moments bearable
Nursing home in Tadworth: True Peace of Mind
When families face the challenge of finding end-of-life care for someone they love, they need somewhere that truly understands what matters most. Kingswood Court Care Home in Tadworth has built its reputation on providing gentle, dignified support during life's most difficult transitions. The home specialises in caring for adults over and under 65, with particular expertise in dementia and palliative care.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for adults both under and over 65, with dedicated dementia support services.
Staff here understand how to support people with dementia through all stages of their journey, including palliative phases. Families report competent management of complex dementia needs alongside compassionate emotional support.
“For families navigating these profound decisions, visiting Kingswood Court could help you understand if their approach feels right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Kingswood Court Care Home holds an Outstanding overall rating, with particularly strong inspection findings in leadership and effective care, but the published report provides limited specific detail across most family-facing themes, so several scores reflect the rating rather than direct observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe how staff here go beyond medical tasks to connect with residents as individuals. They talk about genuine warmth during difficult times, and staff who remember the small things that bring comfort when it matters most.
What inspectors have recorded
The care team shows real commitment to their work, with families noting how staff express satisfaction in their roles and maintain consistent relationships with residents. There's a focus on managing complex needs with competence, particularly when supporting those with dementia through end-of-life care.
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating these profound decisions, visiting Kingswood Court could help you understand if their approach feels right for your loved one.
Worth a visit
Kingswood Court Care Home, on Warren Lodge Drive in Tadworth, holds an Outstanding overall rating following an inspection carried out in January 2021. Inspectors rated the home Outstanding in two of the five domains, Effective and Well-led, and Good in the remaining three, Safe, Caring, and Responsive. The Outstanding ratings signal that inspectors found evidence of practice that goes beyond the standard expected, particularly in how the home delivers and plans care and in how it is managed. The registered manager and nominated individual are named in the published record, which points to stable, accountable leadership. The main limitation for families is that the available published summary is brief and does not include direct quotes from residents or relatives, specific staffing numbers, or detailed observations of day-to-day life. The inspection was carried out in January 2021, which means the findings are now over three years old. On your visit, pay close attention to how staff interact with residents in corridors and communal areas, ask to see last week's actual staffing rota including night shifts, and request a copy of the activity programme. These are the things the published record cannot tell you.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Kingswood Court Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Kingswood Court Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where compassionate staff make the hardest moments bearable
Nursing home in Tadworth: True Peace of Mind
When families face the challenge of finding end-of-life care for someone they love, they need somewhere that truly understands what matters most. Kingswood Court Care Home in Tadworth has built its reputation on providing gentle, dignified support during life's most difficult transitions. The home specialises in caring for adults over and under 65, with particular expertise in dementia and palliative care.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for adults both under and over 65, with dedicated dementia support services.
Staff here understand how to support people with dementia through all stages of their journey, including palliative phases. Families report competent management of complex dementia needs alongside compassionate emotional support.
Management & ethos
The care team shows real commitment to their work, with families noting how staff express satisfaction in their roles and maintain consistent relationships with residents. There's a focus on managing complex needs with competence, particularly when supporting those with dementia through end-of-life care.
“For families navigating these profound decisions, visiting Kingswood Court could help you understand if their approach feels right for your loved one.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
