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Ancasta Grove Care Home

Nursing home in Fareham, Hampshire

Operated by Care UK

CQC Good75 bedsDementiaNursing
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressAncasta Grove, 123 Barnes Ln, Sarisbury Green, Southampton, SO31 7BH
Beds75
Weekly feefrom £1,525 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened1994
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Ancasta Grove Care Home is a 75-bed care home operated by Care UK in Fareham, Hampshire. It provides residential, nursing, respite and dementia care for older people.

The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Bar
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Gardens
Gym
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026

What's nearby

GP surgery0.7 miles
A&E: Southampton General Hospital7.7 miles
Bus stop150 m
Train station1.4 miles
Shops1.0 miles
Pub or bar950 m
  • Set back from main road noise

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

217 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime35%
Anti-social behaviour20%
Shoplifting15%
Drugs7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,525
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing careFees 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 £280 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hampshire pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,203
2025—£1,245
2026£1,525—

What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Ancasta Grove Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 7.7 miles away. The local GP practice is BROOK LANE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Southampton General Hospital · 7.7 mi
Nearest GP
BROOK LANE SURGERY · 0.7 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Fareham

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Dementia Friendly Hampshire

Our Mission is to inspire and drive forward the development of dementia friendly communities across Hampshire.The information and support we offer are aimed at encouraging communities to take…

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165292)
Charity

Portchester & District Community Association Cio

Provides/enables community-run facilities, activities, services including (but not restricted to): second-hand bookshop, Woodsy's Food Pantry, Lunch Club, room hire, arts & crafts, older…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1154548)
Charity

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…

3.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290874)
Charity

Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)

Information to Elderly & Carers

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (211876)
Charity

Age UK Portsmouth

AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and…

5.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1059945)
Charity

The Portsmouth Stroke Club

A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1046741)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Ancasta Grove?
Ancasta Grove is positioned in Southampton and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does Ancasta Grove fare in the CQC evaluation?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body that oversees health and social care services in England. Ancasta Grove has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Ancasta Grove provide?
Ancasta Grove offers a variety of senior care options, including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Ancasta Grove?
At present, Ancasta Grove can accommodate 75 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Ancasta Grove?
Care UK is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Ancasta Grove offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Creative Arts & Crafts, Celebrations for Birthdays & Holidays, and Culinary Activities like Baking & Cooking.
How much does care at Ancasta Grove cost?
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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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