Dorking Manor is a care home in Dorking providing residential, dementia and short-term respite care for older people across Surrey. From the first visit, people often comment on how welcoming the home feels, with a team who take the time to understand each person and respond in a calm and reassuring way. Whether someone joins us for a short stay or longer-term care, the focus is on helping them settle comfortably and feel at ease as quickly as possible. As part of Hamberley Care Homes, we follow a relationship-led approach supported by our award-winning Homemaker model, with care shaped around the individual and delivered by a team who get to know each resident well.
Many families get in touch when something has changed, after a fall, a hospital stay, or when day-to-day life at home is starting to feel a bit more difficult. Others are planning ahead, noticing small changes and wanting to understand what support might be needed in the future.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you call.
From your first conversation with us, we’ll take the time to understand your situation and talk through what’s been happening. We’ll explain the options clearly and help you decide what feels right, whether you need short-term support, are considering a longer-term move, or simply want to understand what’s possible.
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When someone moves into Dorking Manor, the first priority is helping them feel comfortable and at ease. From the moment they arrive, they are welcomed by a team who understand that this can be a big change and take care to keep those first hours calm and settled.
In the days that follow, staff begin to build a clear picture of each person, from their routines and preferences to the small details that make daily life easier. Support is shaped around the individual, helping everything feel more manageable and familiar.
Meals are prepared within the home each day, with a choice at mealtimes and the option to sit and enjoy meals together if they wish. Medication and day-to-day support are taken care of, so people can relax into the rhythm of the day.
People continue with the things they enjoy, whether that’s joining in with activities, spending time with others, or choosing quieter moments on their own. Over time, confidence grows, conversations become easier and friendships begin to form.
Families remain closely connected, visiting, dropping in and staying involved in everyday life. With support in place, it becomes easier to focus on time together, knowing everything else is being taken care of.
Dorking Manor is easy to move through and comfortable, whether in the main lounges, quieter areas or shared spaces used throughout the day. The bistro, cinema room and salon are part of everyday life, alongside bedrooms that can be personalised and spaces to enjoy time with family, both inside and out.
People meet visitors over coffee, take part in activities, and enjoy the gardens or their own balcony, with surroundings that feel well looked after and easy to settle into.
Families often talk about how quickly things begin to settle, alongside the reassurance they feel in the care around them.
Whether following a hospital stay or during a difficult time, the team respond quickly, helping arrange care and making the transition as straightforward as possible.
Residents and visitors often comment on the welcoming atmosphere, with a home that feels well looked after and easy to spend time in.
From day-to-day support to how residents are presented and cared for, families notice the consistency, dignity and thought behind how things are done.
Many see improvements over time, from better appetite to joining in with activities or simply feeling more relaxed and at ease.
At Dorking Manor, our award-winning Homemaker approach underpins how care is delivered each day, centred around small, consistent teams. Rather than different faces each day, residents are supported by people who know them well and understand how they like things done.
Over time, those details become second nature. How someone likes to start their morning, when they prefer quieter moments, what they enjoy talking about. It means changes are noticed early, conversations feel natural, and daily life becomes more settled and easier to follow.
It’s the difference between being cared for and being genuinely known.
Explore our Homemaker approach
A warm welcome at the front desk. Coffee and conversation in the bistro. Music and laughter during an afternoon event. Time spent in the garden, or a quiet moment with a book.
Residents joining in with activities, or simply enjoying the rhythm of the day at their own pace. Familiar faces stopping to chat. Visits from family that feel relaxed and easy.
These small, everyday moments are what life at our Dorking care home is made up of.
At Dorking Manor, we provide residential, dementia and respite care for older people in Dorking and the surrounding Surrey area. With experienced care staff available day and night, residents have consistent support from a team who know them well.
Many families come to us when something has changed, whether planning ahead, following a hospital stay or as needs begin to change. From the outset, we take the time to understand each person as an individua, so care is reliable, responsive and shaped around the individual.
Residential care at Dorking Manor provides practical day-to-day support for older people who would benefit from help with personal care, routines or medication, while continuing to enjoy independence, companionship and a comfortable, well-run home environment.
Dementia care focuses on familiarity, routine and understanding each person as an individual. By taking time to learn each resident’s preferences, history and daily habits, the team helps life feel more settled, comfortable and easier to follow as things change over time.
Respite care provides short stays when extra support is needed, whether following a hospital stay, during recovery, while family carers take a break or to experience life in the home before making longer-term decisions. Residents are supported in the same way as those living here permanently, with consistent care, familiar routines and the opportunity to settle in comfortably.
Daily life at Dorking Manor is shaped by a consistent team of nurses, carers and hospitality staff who work closely together, so residents are supported by familiar faces who quickly get to know them as individuals.
The home is led by Registered Care Home Manager Emma Dudhee, who brings more than 30 years of experience in care. Her focus is on building a team that is steady, attentive and clear in how they support both residents and families from the very beginning.
It’s this consistency, in both people and approach, that helps residents settle more easily and gives families confidence in the care around them.
We understand that moving into a care home can be a big step, which is why we focus on creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for each new resident. By getting to know their unique history, we can support their future and ensure they feel at home.
Please contact our friendly team of care professionals today to book a personal tour and discuss any questions you may have about finding the right care home in Surrey.
Choosing a care home can feel like a big step, and it’s natural to have questions along the way. Below are answers to some of the things families often ask when considering Dorking Manor.
If you’d prefer to talk things through, our team is here to help and can answer any questions you may have.
Dorking Manor provides residential, dementia and short-term respite care in Dorking, Surrey. Support is tailored to each resident, with experienced carer teams available day and night who take time to understand routines, preferences and personal history.
Weekly fees at Dorking Manor start from £1,700, depending on the type of care required, room choice and individual support needs. Fees typically include accommodation, meals, housekeeping, activities and personalised care.
If you’d like a clearer idea of costs for your situation, our team can talk you through what’s included and explain any funding options that may be available.
Yes, and most families choose to visit more than once. Seeing the home in person, meeting the team and spending time in the environment helps you get a real sense of daily life here.
We can arrange a private visit at a time that suits you. You’re also welcome to come back, attend one of our events or visit with your loved one, so you can feel confident in your decision.
Yes. Respite stays can be arranged for a few days or a few weeks, whether following a hospital stay, during recovery, or when extra support is needed at short notice.
Some people also choose a short stay as a way to get a feel for daily life here before deciding on a longer-term move.
Yes. Family and friends are always welcome to visit, and many do so regularly as part of everyday life at the home.
Visits often take place in the lounges, café or gardens, but there’s no set way to spend time here. Some drop in for a coffee, others stay longer or join in with what’s happening that day.
Yes. We provide dementia care that focuses on familiarity, routine and understanding each person as an individual. Support begins with an assessment, so care is shaped around how someone lives, what they recognise and what helps them feel more settled day to day.
The environment is designed to be calm and easy to navigate, helping reduce confusion and support independence where possible.
If you’d like to talk through your situation or ask any questions about dementia care, our team is here to help.
At Dorking Manor, daily life includes a mix of activities and quieter moments, shaped around what residents enjoy and feel comfortable doing.
There are regular opportunities to take part in things like gentle exercise, creative sessions and social events, with the option to join in as much or as little as each person prefers. Some enjoy being part of group activities, while others prefer quieter time with familiar routines.
Support is always close by, helping people stay involved, connected and comfortable in their day-to-day life.
Meals are freshly prepared within the home each day, with a choice at mealtimes and options to suit different preferences and dietary needs. Some residents enjoy the social side of dining, while others prefer something quieter, both are supported.
Health and wellbeing are supported day to day by our Homemaker team, who know each resident well and understand how they like things done. They work closely with residents, their families and the wider team, so support reflects familiar routines and preferences, not just care needs.
