Woking Homes
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds51
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-02-28
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors to the home describe staff who take time to be considerate in their interactions. There's a sense of professionalism mixed with genuine caring that comes through in how the team presents themselves.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at the March 2021 inspection. The published text does not describe care plan quality, GP access arrangements, dementia training content, food quality, or how health monitoring is carried out. The rating has not been formally reassessed since that inspection.Is this home caring?
The home received a Good rating for caring at the March 2021 inspection. The published text includes no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family quotes, and no specific examples of dignity or respect in practice. The rating was not changed following the July 2023 monitoring review.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at the March 2021 inspection. The published report provides no specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, end-of-life planning, or how the home responds to complaints and feedback. The monitoring review in July 2023 did not change this rating.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at the March 2021 inspection. A registered manager, Paula Jane Hook, and a nominated individual, Mrs Sarah Anne Kemp, are both named in the registration record. The published inspection text does not describe leadership culture, staff empowerment, governance processes, or how the home responds to concerns and incidents. The July 2023 monitoring review found no evidence requiring reassessment.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides care for adults over 65, with particular experience in supporting those living with dementia. While the home welcomes residents with dementia, the peaceful grounds and calm environment may offer particular benefits for those who find comfort in quieter surroundings. 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
Woking Homes holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than direct evidence of what inspectors actually observed. The numbers here represent a cautious baseline, not a confirmed picture.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors to the home describe staff who take time to be considerate in their interactions. There's a sense of professionalism mixed with genuine caring that comes through in how the team presents themselves.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the basics done well can make all the difference in choosing where your loved one will feel at home.
Worth a visit
Woking Homes on Oriental Road, Woking, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed. The home is registered for 51 beds and specialises in care for older adults and people living with dementia, with a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. A Good rating is a positive baseline, but it tells you very little about staff warmth, food quality, how dementia is understood day to day, or what life your parent would actually have here. The inspection is now over three years old. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and use the full checklist below to fill the gaps the published findings leave open.
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In Their Own Words
How Woking Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful surroundings and caring staff create a welcoming atmosphere
Dedicated residential home Support in Woking
When you're searching for the right care home, sometimes it's the feeling you get when you walk through the door that matters most. Woking Homes in Woking offers dementia care in a setting where cleanliness and calm seem to be priorities. The spacious environment and thoughtful staff presence have caught the attention of those who've visited.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65, with particular experience in supporting those living with dementia.
While the home welcomes residents with dementia, the peaceful grounds and calm environment may offer particular benefits for those who find comfort in quieter surroundings.
“Sometimes the basics done well can make all the difference in choosing where your loved one will feel at home.”
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
Woking Homes holds a Good rating across all five domains, but the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating rather than direct evidence of what inspectors actually observed. The numbers here represent a cautious baseline, not a confirmed picture.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors to the home describe staff who take time to be considerate in their interactions. There's a sense of professionalism mixed with genuine caring that comes through in how the team presents themselves.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the basics done well can make all the difference in choosing where your loved one will feel at home.
Worth a visit
Woking Homes on Oriental Road, Woking, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring the rating to be changed. The home is registered for 51 beds and specialises in care for older adults and people living with dementia, with a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The honest limitation here is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or recorded. A Good rating is a positive baseline, but it tells you very little about staff warmth, food quality, how dementia is understood day to day, or what life your parent would actually have here. The inspection is now over three years old. Before making a decision, visit in person, ask to see the current staffing rota, and use the full checklist below to fill the gaps the published findings leave open.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Woking Homes measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Woking Homes describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful surroundings and caring staff create a welcoming atmosphere
Dedicated residential home Support in Woking
When you're searching for the right care home, sometimes it's the feeling you get when you walk through the door that matters most. Woking Homes in Woking offers dementia care in a setting where cleanliness and calm seem to be priorities. The spacious environment and thoughtful staff presence have caught the attention of those who've visited.
Who they care for
The home provides care for adults over 65, with particular experience in supporting those living with dementia.
While the home welcomes residents with dementia, the peaceful grounds and calm environment may offer particular benefits for those who find comfort in quieter surroundings.
The home & environment
The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, with spacious areas that accommodate mobility needs well. The outdoor spaces offer a particularly peaceful retreat, with greenery that creates a calming atmosphere for residents.
“Sometimes the basics done well can make all the difference in choosing where your loved one will feel at home.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
