Deer Capital
Belford House
Residential care home in Alton, Hampshire
Operated by Hartford Care
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Belford House is a 42-bed care home operated by Deer Capital near Alton in East Hampshire. It provides residential and dementia care for older people and younger adults, with round-the-clock staffing to support individual needs. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (2019).
The home offers dementia support as a particular specialism, alongside general residential care. It is located in the Hampshire countryside and designed to accommodate people seeking residential, dementia, or specialist care for mental health needs.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2026
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.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
2 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
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Local health safety net
Belford House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Hampshire County Hospital, 12.5 miles away. The local GP practice is BOUNDARIES SURGERY, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Alton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dementia-friendly Alton
Provide support to people living with dementia and their carers
Alton Community Association Cio
We are a local charity which run a number of non-profit services such as elderly daycentre, dementia services and leisure learning. we also offer room hire and many other services to improve the…
Vokes Old Peoples Welfare Trust Known Locally As the Vokes Trust
Provide support for the elderly people of Alton in Hampshire. Specifically running a lunch club
Hook Shed
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit of men and women living in and around Hook, Hampshire, to combat loneliness and social isolation arising as a result of their age, infirmity,…
Part of Hartford Care
Belford House is one of 54 homes run by Hartford Care 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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