Nower House
Residential care home · Dorking
Coldharbour Lane, Dorking, RH4 3BL
Run by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited
- GoodCQC · Jan 2023
- 8.0Our score
- Beds44
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01306 740076
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 5 January 2023
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Nower House
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-13937354061
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Nower House
Nower House supports older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment through residential care in Dorking. It forms part of Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society, whose services include residential, respite and dementia care.
Care planning is developed with the individual and can involve family members. Each resident has a designated care plan coordinator and key worker, while the home is designed for ease of access with toilet rails and mobility aids available on request. Residents can retain or register with a local GP, and care teams liaise with doctors and other professionals when ongoing support requires it.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Dorking
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorking ManorDorking | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Tuscany HouseDorking | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Garth HouseDorking | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Garth HouseDorking | 0.2 miles | |||
| Rose Hill Nursing HomeDorking | 0.5 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Abbeyfield Wey Valley Society Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Gresham HouseOxted | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hatch MillFarnham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Wey Valley HouseFarnham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ridgway CourtFarnham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maitland HouseReading | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Designated care plan coordinator
- Mobility aids available on request
- Can retain a local GP
Suits: Adults needing residential or dementia care with coordinated support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Coldharbour Lane, Dorking, RH4 3BL
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Questions families ask
Are qualified nurses available 24 hours a day?
Yes. Their nursing homes have qualified nurses on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Is there a medical assessment before moving in?
Yes. The Registered Manager conducts a comprehensive pre-admission medical assessment to check whether the home can meet current and future needs.
Can residents keep their own GP?
Yes. The homes provide access to a GP and can help residents register or retain their current GP if that doctor is local to the area.
Can they provide special diets?
Yes. Their chefs can usually provide home-cooked meals with options including low sugar, soft, vegetarian and gluten-free diets.
Can staff help residents get to hospital appointments?
Yes. If hospital transport is unavailable and loved ones cannot help, volunteers can assist, with a member of the care team accompanying the resident.
Can residents access optician, chiropody and dental services at the home?
Yes. A community optician, regular chiropodist and mobile dentist visit residents. A hairdressing team also visits weekly, and some services may incur small fees.