Dementia care homes in Alton

There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Alton on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,516 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Brendoncare Alton Care Home, with 73 beds.

Average residential fee in Alton: £1,516/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in Alton

Key facts: Alton

Dementia care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,516
Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,245
LargestBrendoncare Alton Care Home (73 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Alton: Good 2Good2

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Alton
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
  • Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA

Excellent — safer than 94% of similar areas

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in Alton is about £1,516/week, below the UK average of £1,702.

Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.

Council funding & top-up in Alton

The average residential care home in Alton costs about £1,516/week, while Hampshire’s published usual rate is around £1,245/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £271/week (≈ £14,092/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in Alton
£1,516/wk
Hampshire usual rate
£1,245/wk
Likely top-up gap
£271/wk

Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Hampshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).

Care homes in Alton on the map
  • Good
Care homes (0)

updated September 2026

No care homes found in Alton.

Clear filter

Run a care home, property or business in Alton?

If it’s missing from this page — or a listing looks out of date or incorrect — let us know and we’ll get it added or put right.

Add or update a listing
What care costs in Alton
Residential (avg)
£1,516/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,583/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,650/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in Staffordshire Moorlands

The average house price in Staffordshire Moorlands is £227,875, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£227,875
Detached
£336,576
Semi-detached
£225,155
Terraced
£166,176
Flats & maisonettes
£113,062

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Types of care in Alton
Safety

2 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.

  • Other theft1
  • Violent crime1
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Alton?

AskBart lists 2 dementia care homes in and around Alton, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are dementia care homes in Alton rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do dementia care homes in Alton cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,583 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Alton?

Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Near Alton

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Talk to a Alton care expert.

Our independent advisors know the local homes inside out. Get free, friendly guidance with no obligation — just clear answers when you need them.