Care Homes in GU9
The GU9 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 329 beds, falling under Surrey council. 9 are rated Good.
About care in GU9
GU9 covers Farnham in west Surrey — a prosperous market town administered by Surrey County Council via Waverley Borough Council. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 329 beds. All nine homes are rated Good — a uniformly positive profile with no Outstanding, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate facilities. Farnham Mill Nursing Home (65 beds) and Bourne Wood Manor Care Home (64 beds) are the two largest providers, together offering over 40% of the district's total bed capacity. The affluent demographic and high property values in Farnham support a well-maintained care market, though fees tend to be above the Surrey average. Families requiring Outstanding-rated care should look to neighbouring GU10 or the wider Hampshire border area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the GU9 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in GU9, offering a combined 329 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in GU9 have?
Of the 9 care homes in GU9: 0 are rated Outstanding; 9 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in GU9?
Farnham Mill Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in GU9, holding a CQC rating of Good with 65 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the GU9 postcode?
The GU9 postcode area falls under Surrey. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in GU9?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Surrey's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data