Holly Lodge is an award-winning dementia care home in Surrey, providing specialist residential dementia care, nursing dementia care, and short-term respite care. Our purpose-built Surrey care home provides a safe, comfortable, and homely environment designed to support individuals at every stage of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
As a trusted Surrey dementia care home, our compassionate, experienced and dementia care trained teams provide 24/7 support for your loved ones at every stage of their dementia journey. Our team provides person-centred dementia care, ensuring every resident receives tailored support that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. Our dementia-friendly facilities encourage multi-sensory stimulation and reminiscence therapy, while daily dementia-friendly activities help residents stay engaged, active, and fulfilled.
Recognised as a leading specialist dementia care home in Surrey, Holly Lodge has received multiple awards, including ‘Nursing Home of the Year’ at the Surrey Care Awards 2022. We have also featured in Knight Frank’s Luxury Care Home Guide (2021–2023) and received the ‘Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care’ Award at the Caring UK Awards.
Conveniently located near Camberley, Farnborough, Ash Vale, Aldershot, Farnham, and Guildford, our Surrey care home offers excellent access to local amenities, hospitals, and community services. This makes visiting easy for family and friends, while ensuring residents remain connected to their local community.
Holly Lodge is a regional and national award-winning specialist dementia care home in Surrey, dedicated to delivering exceptional care for elderly people living with dementia.
As a trusted provider of dementia care in Surrey, Holly Lodge offers person-centred support tailored to the unique needs of each resident Our compassionate team of dementia-trained nurses and carers provides highly personalised dementia care, supporting complex and changing needs, always prioritising comfort, dignity, and overall wellbeing.
At the heart of Holly Lodge is a commitment to excellence. We provide the highest standard of care within a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment, where every individual is valued, respected, and truly feels at home.
We pride ourselves on creating a warm, family-oriented dementia care environment. Our doors are always open, and loved ones are encouraged to visit at any time. Combining expert care with a peaceful yet convenient Surrey location, Holly Lodge perfectly balances tranquillity with accessibility. By combining outstanding clinical expertise with a homely environment, we remain a trusted choice for specialist dementia care.
Our facilities and services include:
Listen to what Margaret has to say about her experience with Holly Lodge: “One thing that has always been here is the kindness of all the carers, the kindness of all the staff, it’s like it’s an honour for them to look after that person…I feel like I’m coming from my home to my home.”
Our doors are always open for families, for a cup of tea or to toast a special occasion, and we are always here if you wish to talk about your loved one’s care or any aspect of the home.
Forest Care has been delivering quality care since 1981, combining decades of expertise with a family-owned, person-centred approach. We understand that choosing a care home can be both difficult and emotional, particularly following a dementia diagnosis. That’s why we place great importance on providing tailored care plans alongside compassionate emotional support, helping residents and their families feel reassured and fully supported throughout their journey. We work closely with families to create a warm, engaging environment shaped around each resident’s life story, preferences, and individual needs.
Our dedicated Activities Team provides a varied programme of dementia-friendly activities, multi-sensory experiences, group sessions and one-to-one support. These activities are carefully designed to promote cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, and social interaction, while encouraging reminiscence and meaningful engagement.
Activities include “Guess the Scent” sessions, baking and gardening with a range of aromas and textures, tactile arts and crafts, visits from Pets as Therapy (including alpacas, piglets, and even penguins), themed props for live music sessions, and gentle exercise with textured equipment. We also provide accessible, calming activities for residents with reduced mobility, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy a fulfilling daily routine. Every day is thoughtfully planned to bring joy, purpose, and a sense of achievement.
Wellbeing is further supported through freshly prepared, home-cooked meals created each day by our talented chefs. Wherever possible, we use locally sourced ingredients and adapt menus to meet individual nutritional and hydration needs.
With staffing ratios above industry standards, we are able to provide calm, unhurried care, focused on comfort, dignity, and meaningful connection. This includes compassionate palliative and end-of-life support. Our all-inclusive fees cover complementary therapies and outings, and our open visiting policy ensures that family and friends are always welcome.
“We have profound gratitude for the care, kindness and respect all the staff showed mum as her dementia progressed. In the final hours of her life, the staff could not have been more professional. While it took her a little while to settle in, in all the photos we have of her at Holly Lodge she is smiling and happy which is a great comfort. She was looked after superbly and kept safe…We definitely picked the right place for her to spend her final years.” Relative review.
Rico brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in the care sector, with a particular specialism in supporting people living with dementia. He has proudly served as Home Manager at Holly Lodge since 2015.
Rico is deeply passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of our residents and consistently approaches challenges with optimism and determination. His genuine care for residents, relatives, and staff is evident to all, and he plays a key role in ensuring that the Holly Lodge team delivers compassionate, person-centred care every day.
In recognition of his leadership and commitment, Rico was a finalist for ‘Registered Manager of the Year’ at the Surrey Care Awards 2022. His hard work and dedication also contributed to Holly Lodge being awarded ‘Nursing Home of the Year’ and the ‘Excellence and Innovation in Dementia Care’ award at the Caring UK Awards 2019.
As Home Manager, Rico oversees the day-to-day operations at Holly Lodge, leading a carefully selected team with empathy, open communication, and a commitment to high clinical and hospitality standards. Our aim is to combine exceptional facilities with a compassionate, family-oriented approach, creating a warm, welcoming community where residents feel safe, comfortable, and truly at home.
Our doors are always open, and our team looks forward to welcoming you.
This all depends on what the specific reason for needing care is. Aside from the dementia aspect, if a person has a clinical need such as a pressure sore, catheter, tube feeding or some specialist medication, e.g., for diabetes, then typically they will require a nursing home (officially called ‘Care Home with Nursing). If their need only relates to help with daily tasks such as eating, washing, and dressing, then they would typically need a residential care home (officially called Care Home).
Holly Lodge is an award-winning dementia care home in Surrey, specialising exclusively in high-quality residential dementia care and nursing dementia care. As a leading dementia care home Surrey families trust, we offer both permanent and respite care, tailored to support individuals at every stage of their dementia journey. Our purpose-built care home is thoughtfully designed to meet complex and evolving needs, providing a safe, comfortable, and homely environment. Our facilities and engaging activities promote multi-sensory stimulation and reminiscence, helping residents feel supported, relaxed, and connected.
At Holly Lodge, we care for individuals living with all types of dementia, delivering personalised, person-centred dementia care that prioritises comfort, dignity, and wellbeing. Our experienced, dementia-trained team of carers and nurses provide compassionate, tailored support to every resident.
With a strong focus on wellbeing and social interaction, our Surrey dementia care home creates a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel safe, valued, and at home. As one of the most trusted dementia care homes in Surrey, Holly Lodge is a first choice for families seeking expert, compassionate care.
Choosing the right care home can feel overwhelming, but at Holly Lodge we make it simple, supportive, and reassuring, offering expert guidance every step of the way. Our award-winning, purpose-built dementia care home provides quality residential dementia care and nursing dementia care in a safe, welcoming environment. We care for individuals living with all types of dementia, ensuring personalised care at every stage. With excellent ratings and consistently positive family feedback, you can feel confident in your choice. We encourage you to visit, explore our virtual tours, and speak with our friendly, experienced team. At Holly Lodge, we deliver trusted, compassionate dementia care Surrey families rely on.
Our care home Holly Lodge located in Frimley, Surrey is an award-winning care home that specialises in dementia care. Holly Lodge accommodates people living with different types of dementia at every stage of their journey, offering both residential dementia care and nursing dementia care on a permanent and respite basis.
With compassionate and experienced staff that are trained in specialist dementia care, complementary therapies and on-site dedicated dementia care nurses 24/7, the team at Holly Lodge are committed to providing the highest standards of person-centred dementia care support to ensure every resident is happy, secure, and fulfilled in their day-to-day life. Explore Holly Lodge care home here.
The signs vary from person to person. A person can exhibit certain characteristics such as simple forgetfulness for many years before that becomes more serious, such as forgetting appointments or directions or frequently losing things. There are different stages to dementia and each stage typically exhibits subtle changes where signs and symptoms become more obvious.
Supporting a loved one with dementia can feel challenging, but you don’t have to go through it alone. At Holly Lodge, our specialist dementia care services are designed to provide expert support for both residents and their families. We focus on personalised, compassionate care, working closely with families to ensure every resident receives the attention, dignity, and respect they deserve.
Through engaging activities and therapeutic approaches such as pet therapy, we create a warm, nurturing environment where residents can feel comfortable and supported. Holly Lodge welcomes individuals at all stages and with all types of dementia. Our experienced team of carers and nurses deliver tailored dementia care that prioritises comfort, wellbeing, and quality of life.
Whether you need full-time support or short-term respite care, you can rely on Holly Lodge to provide trusted, compassionate dementia care and peace of mind every step of the way.
At Holly Lodge, we offer a wide range of inclusive, dementia-friendly activities tailored to residents’ interests and daily preferences. From arts and crafts, pampering sessions, themed tea parties, and live music to intergenerational visits, Pets as Therapy, and organised day trips, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Participation is always optional, and we provide one-to-one activities such as games, reading and hand massages for those who prefer a quieter approach.
Our dedicated Activities Team delivers a varied programme designed to support cognitive stimulation, emotional wellbeing, and social interaction. All activities are carefully planned to encourage reminiscence, engagement, and a sense of purpose, with options available for residents with reduced mobility, ensuring everyone can enjoy a fulfilling and meaningful daily routine.
Residents and their families can enjoy complete peace of mind knowing our all-inclusive fees cover all care needs. There are no administration fees, no deposits, and no hidden extras. Fees are only payable from the day you arrive to the day you leave, with no additional charge for respite care.
