CHD Living

27/02/2026

This week, residents at Surrey Heights Dementia Care Centre enjoyed an immersive trip to Las Vegas ✈️🎲

Led by our fantastic Wellbeing Coordinator Karen and CRM Manager Charlotte, residents boarded a relaxed “flight” with snacks before arriving for an afternoon of themed fun and entertainment.

Experiences like this are about more than enjoyment. For people living with dementia, immersive activities can spark memories, encourage conversation, reduce anxiety, and strengthen social connection - all while bringing a real sense of adventure and joy.

Surrey Heights offers both residential care and holiday breaks. To find out more or book a visit, call the home on 01428 682734.

26/02/2026

Over the past week, across CHD Living, we’ve been celebrating Chinese New Year - a time of joy, reflection, and new beginnings - as we welcomed the arrival of the Year of the Horse.

The Horse symbolises energy, optimism, and spirit. It is associated with warmth, enthusiasm, and a forward looking mindset, qualities that resonate strongly with the vibrant communities within our homes. The year ahead is traditionally seen as one of movement, positivity, and fresh opportunities, making it a meaningful moment to pause and look ahead with hope.

Celebrations such as Chinese New Year hold a special place in care settings. They offer moments of shared experience, cultural appreciation, and simple enjoyment. Whether through food, conversation, music, or reminiscence, these occasions bring people together and create a sense of occasion that brightens everyday life.

In Chinese tradition, red is believed to bring luck, protection, and prosperity. It is a colour of happiness and good fortune, and a lovely reminder of the positive intentions many carry into the new year.

From everyone at CHD Living, we wish all those celebrating a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year. May the Year of the Horse bring happiness, strength, and many moments of joy.

26/02/2026

CHD Living is proud to announce its inclusion in the carehome.co.uk Top 20 Mid Size Large Care Home Groups Awards 2026, a respected national benchmark of quality based entirely on independent feedback from residents and their families.

A Group Review Score of 9.6 stands as a powerful reflection of the dedication, compassion, and professionalism demonstrated by our teams each and every day. At CHD Living, Creating Happiness Daily is far more than a statement of intent. It is a guiding principle that shapes how we deliver care, support wellbeing, and foster positive, reassuring environments for residents and their loved ones.

This recognition reinforces our unwavering commitment to quality, dignity, and truly person centred care across all of our homes. We extend our sincere thanks to our residents, families, and teams for their continued trust, feedback, and support.

You can view all our services and their reviews here: https://www.carehome.co.uk/care_search_results.cfm/searchgroup/36151060HASA

25/02/2026

We are so proud to share that our Surrey Hills Dementia Nursing Centre Manager, Kensey O'Hara, is taking part in the upcoming London Marathon in support of Adopt a Grandparent.

At Surrey Hills, we see every day the compassion, dedication and leadership Kensey brings to her role. She is deeply committed to the wellbeing of our residents, and her decision to support a charity focused on tackling loneliness among older people reflects exactly the values she lives by - both in and out of work.

We’re incredibly proud to have managers who don’t just talk about care, but truly embody it in everything they do. Kensey’s commitment shows that supporting older people goes far beyond the walls of our home.

If you’d like to show your support, please consider donating or sharing the link below. Every contribution helps make a meaningful difference.

We’ll all be cheering you on, Kensey!

https://www.justgiving.com/page/kensey-ohara-aag?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL&utm_campaign=020

Help Kensey O'Hara raise money to support Adopt A Grandparent

20/02/2026

As the holy month of Ramadan begins, we extend our warmest wishes to all those observing across our homes, teams, families, and wider communities.

Ramadan is a time of reflection, compassion, patience, and generosity. Values that resonate deeply within care, where understanding, kindness, and respect sit at the heart of daily life. Throughout the month, we are committed to supporting residents and team members who are observing, ensuring individual routines, wellbeing, and spiritual needs are respected with sensitivity and care.

We wish everyone a peaceful and meaningful Ramadan.

20/02/2026

We are proud to share that CHD Surrey Ltd has been recognised in the very first Surrey LTD Report for 2025, published by Grant Thornton UK.

As the inaugural edition of this county focused analysis, the report provides a valuable benchmark of the strength, resilience, and economic contribution of Surrey’s privately owned business community. Being included carries particular weight given this is the first time the study has been conducted for the region.

The findings present a compelling picture of Surrey’s economic performance. The county’s top 100 privately owned businesses collectively generated £13 billion in turnover, representing year on year growth, while employment across these organisations increased significantly. The data reinforces Surrey’s position as one of the UK’s most economically dynamic and competitive business environments.

For CHD Surrey Ltd, this recognition reflects long term investment, disciplined governance, and a sustained focus on responsible growth. Operating within health and social care requires financial resilience, robust oversight, and a commitment to balancing commercial sustainability with meaningful social impact.

The report also highlights the broader strength of Surrey’s economy, from exceptional sector growth to rising remuneration levels and strong international connectivity. Together, these indicators signal a business landscape defined by adaptability, innovation, and long term ambition.

We are delighted to see CHD Surrey Ltd acknowledged as part of this first county assessment and look forward to continuing our contribution to Surrey’s evolving business and care landscape.

Click here to read the full report: https://natta.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Surrey-LTD.-Report-2025.pdf.

18/02/2026

At CHD Living, creating happiness, connection, and meaningful moments is at the heart of everything we do - and Pancake Day was no exception! 🥞

From classic lemon and sugar to chocolate and berries, we flipped, stacked, and shared pancakes, putting smiles on the faces of all our residents and staff.

17/02/2026

A first look inside CHD Living Willow Grange Care Home - our beautiful new care home opening soon in Woking. Thoughtfully designed spaces, exceptional comfort, and high-quality care coming together.

Want to see more? Book a visit today: https://www.chdlivingwoking.co.uk/

A first look inside one of our beautifully finished bedrooms at Willow Grange.

Every element has been thoughtfully selected - from the soft furnishings and tailored lighting to the calming colour palette and stylish finishes. This is more than just a room; it’s a space designed to feel personal, peaceful and effortlessly comfortable.

As we prepare to welcome our first residents, it’s these finishing touches that bring the vision to life - where high-quality care meets exceptional surroundings.

Stay tuned as we continue to share more glimpses from inside Willow Grange.

Want to learn more? Book a visit today: https://www.chdlivingwoking.co.uk/

16/02/2026

It was a pleasure to welcome Amy, Marketing Lead at Younger People with Dementia, to Surrey Heights Dementia Care Centre last week, where she met with our Client Relationship Manager for the South Region, Charlotte.

Surrey Heights is proud to be supporting Younger People with Dementia as our Charity of Choice, and we’re very much looking forward to developing this partnership. Caring for people living with dementia is at the heart of everything we do at Surrey Heights, and we’re delighted to be working alongside a charity that shares our passion and values.

Surrey Heights will be raising awareness and supporting their amazing work, and we’re excited to see the positive change that having YPWD as our chosen charity can bring.

On Wednesday, Amy, our Marketing Lead, visited Surrey Heights Dementia Centre to meet with the lovely Charlotte, Client Relationship Manager for the South Region of CHD Living. We’re thrilled to announce that Surrey Heights has chosen Younger People with Dementia as their Charity of Choice and we can't wait to start working alongside one another!

As Surrey Heights supports people living with young onset dementia, this partnership feels especially meaningful. Together, we’ll be raising awareness and vital funds to support our services.

We’ll be launching a networking event in March to celebrate the new partnership, watch this space for more details!

A heartfelt thank you to Surrey Heights Dementia Centre for choosing us. It truly means the world 💙

16/02/2026

Over Valentine’s weekend at Surbiton Care Home 💕 we were delighted to welcome four generations of Gay’s family - from great nan down to her great-granddaughter! Our homes always encourage families and friends to join in our wellbeing activities and events. Everyone is always welcome to visit and be part of our CHD family.

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day is often seen as a celebration of romance, but at its core it is really about something far more meaningful. Love, warmth, companionship, and the small moments that remind us we matter to someone.

Across CHD Living, today is a lovely reminder that love takes many forms. It is found in friendships, in the comfort of familiar faces, and in the genuine care shown every day between residents, families, and our teams.

For many of the people we support, relationships, memories, and human connection are what truly shape a sense of home and wellbeing. Whether it is a lifelong partnership, a close friendship, or simply the kindness of those around us, these bonds are deeply valued and celebrated.

Valentine’s Day is therefore not just about cards and chocolates, but about appreciation. Appreciation for companionship, for shared stories, and for the everyday moments of joy and togetherness that mean so much.

From all of us at CHD Living, we wish everyone a day filled with warmth, smiles, and reminders of how important it is to feel cared for and remembered.

10/02/2026

After the success of our Dementia-Friendly Tea & Talk Café in Haslemere, we’re so excited to be bringing it to Godalming 💛

We’ll now be hosting a monthly dementia-friendly community café at Godalming United Church, welcoming people living with dementia along with their friends, family and carers. Join us on the first Tuesday of every month, starting with our first session on Tuesday 3rd March, 11am–12:30pm.

With three of our specialist dementia care homes local to Godalming - Surrey Hills, Surrey Heights and St Catherine’s Manor - we’re really looking forward to building connections with our wonderful Godalming friends and neighbours. There’ll be tea, coffee and handmade cakes, alongside a warm, welcoming atmosphere.