Hamberley Care Homes
Alston House Care Home
Nursing home in City of Southampton, Hampshire
Operated by Hamberley Care Homes
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Alston House Care Home is a residential care home operated by Hamberley Care Homes in Southampton, Hampshire. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care across 84 registered beds. The Care Quality Commission has rated the home as Requires Improvement.
The home delivers care to older adults requiring residential or nursing support, including those with dementia and those needing short-term respite care. Residents receive person-centred care supported by individualised care planning.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected April 2025
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
1,099 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,375 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Hampshire usually pays £1,245 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £130 a week.
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,203 |
| 2025 | — | £1,245 |
| 2026 | £1,375 | — |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.
Local health safety net
Alston House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is EASTLEIGH MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in City of Southampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern New Forest
Lunch Clubs, Information & Advice, Footcare, Computers at Home, Waterside Goodneighbours and Befriending, Telephone Buddying
The Dementia Care Hub
At The Dementia Care Hub CIO, we offer a programme of hub-based activities to support people living with dementia and the carers who support them. We operate in Hampshire, focusing on underserved…
Age Concern Hampshire
i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…
Age Concern Romsey and District
The objectives of the charity were to promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which is deemed to be charitable within Romsey and surrounding parishes.
Romsey Good Neighbours
To provide a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Romsey, Ampfield and Braishfield, Hampshire who are in need of such service because of age, sickness or disability.
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How much does care at Alston House cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 02380 017066.
Part of Hamberley Care Homes
Alston House Care Home is one of 26 homes run by Hamberley Care Homes on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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