Learning Disability Care Homes in Surrey
There are 141 homes for people with learning disabilities in Surrey with a combined 1,868 beds. Of these, 114 are rated Outstanding or Good by the Care Quality Commission.
Choosing Learning Disability Care Care in Surrey
Surrey's care market: With 141 homes for people with learning disabilities offering 1,868 beds, Surrey has a substantial care home market. Of these, 10homes are rated Outstanding and 104 are rated Good, providing at least some high-quality options.
Availability and waiting times: Smaller cities like Surrey often have shorter waiting lists than major metropolitan areas. If a home doesn't have immediate availability, ask whether they have a waitlist and whether your relative could be placed within 3–6 months. Location matters: being closer to family significantly improves mental health and family involvement in care. Surrey's South East region has specific council funding rates; check with Surrey's adult social care team about their personal budget for your relative's care type before contacting homes about fees.
What to do next: Use the listings above to shortlist 3–5 homes that meet your location and rating criteria. Then contact them to check: (1) whether they can accept your relative's specific care needs, (2) current availability and waiting times, (3) fees and how these compare to your council's personal budget, and (4) whether you can visit in person. Visit in working hours when staff are most available, at a weekend when it's quieter, and again at a time your relative is most likely to visit (lunch or afternoon activities). Ask to speak to current residents' families — they'll give you the most honest picture of day-to-day care quality.
Finding Learning Disability Care Care in Surrey
Surrey has 141 registered homes for people with learning disabilities, offering a combined 1,868 beds. 10homes are rated Outstanding by the CQC. 104homes are rated Good. Use the listings above to compare homes, then contact them directly to discuss availability, fees, and care needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many learning disability care care homes are in Surrey?
There are 141 CQC-registered homes for people with learning disabilities in Surrey, with a combined 1,868 beds. 10 homes are rated Outstanding. 104 homes are rated Good by the Care Quality Commission.
What are the CQC ratings for learning disability care homes in Surrey?
Of the 141 homes for people with learning disabilities in Surrey: 10 Outstanding, 104 Good, 23 Requires Improvement, 0 Inadequate, and 4 not yet inspected. The CQC rates all registered care homes across five domains: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.
How do I choose a learning disability care home in Surrey?
Start by checking CQC ratings — Outstanding and Good-rated homes meet the highest standards. Visit in person and speak to staff and current families. Key things to ask: staff-to-resident ratios, specialist training, activities provision, and how the home handles changing care needs. See our full guide to learning disability care homes in England for a step-by-step checklist.
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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data