The Squirrels Short Breaks Service
Residential care home · Banstead
The Horseshoe, Banstead, SM7 2BG
Run by Surrey Choices Ltd
- Not yet ratedCQC
- Beds8
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01483 901212
Latest inspection
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Squirrels Short Breaks Service
- Status
- Registered in England
- Register number
- 1-28504819404
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Squirrels Short Breaks Service
Short breaks, respite and day support for disabled and autistic people are provided by The Squirrels Short Breaks Service in the Banstead area. It sits within Surrey Choices, whose services help people live active lives in their local communities in ways they choose.
Support is planned with people and their families, using personalised care plans that reflect individual needs and goals. The wider service menu includes weekend and evening respite, day support, community support, skills development and travel support. This makes the service relevant to families seeking planned short breaks or structured daytime support rather than a standard residential placement.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Banstead
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenacresBanstead | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| RidgemountBanstead | 0.1 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Hallmark Banstead Manor Luxury Care HomeBanstead | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Bolters Corner Nursing HomeBanstead | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Kenilworth Care HomeBanstead | 0.4 miles | Good | 7.4 |
Also run by Surrey Choices Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Lodge Short Breaks ServiceWoking |
What stands out
What stands out
- Weekend and evening respite
- Personalised plans with families
- Community-based support options
Suits: Disabled or autistic people needing short breaks
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
The Horseshoe, Banstead, SM7 2BG
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Questions families ask
How much does The Squirrels Short Breaks Service cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Squirrels Short Breaks Service for its weekly fee. As a guide, Surrey council paid on average £1,049 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Squirrels Short Breaks Service whether it takes residents funded by Surrey council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.