A Woking care home that was previously shut down has been given a new lease of life thanks to CHD Living. We have stepped in to acquire the former Avens Court site in Pyrford, restoring 41 much-needed care beds to the local community.
The home, which had closed its doors after entering special measures with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), will reopen in Autumn 2025, as Willow Grange Care Home, following an extensive redesign. Working closely with Surrey Fire, CHD Living has transformed the building into a fully compliant, modern and luxurious care setting designed to meet the highest standards of safety, comfort and wellbeing.
Willow Grange Care Home will offer specialist residential, respite and dementia care, blending homely surroundings with the latest care innovations.
The news has been met with widespread support from local neighbours, who are delighted that the much-loved site will continue to serve the community as a care home.
Shaleeza Hasham, Commercial Director at CHD Living, said:
“For us, this was about doing the right thing for the community. When a care home closes, it can have a huge impact on local families and on the wider health system. By acquiring and redeveloping the Avens Court site, we’ve been able to restore 41 vital care beds and ensure that this space continues to support the people of Woking. We’re proud to be giving the home a fresh start, whilst creating much needed local jobs in the area.”
Dave and Bridget Hill, who live nearby, shared:
“It’s wonderful to see the site being brought back to life in such a positive way. For a while, it felt like the building was being forgotten, so to know that it will once again be a place of care and comfort is hugely reassuring. We’re excited to welcome Willow Grange Care Home to the neighbourhood.”
CHD Living has more than 40 years’ experience providing award-winning services across Surrey and South London. Renowned for combining clinical excellence with a focus on wellbeing, happiness and quality of life, CHD Living is driven by its ethos of Creating Happiness Daily.
The launch of Willow Grange Care Home marks a significant step forward in retaining essential care capacity in the area, ensuring local people have access to high-quality support when they need it most.
The care home will officially open its doors in Autumn 2025.