Borovere Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the welcoming heart of Alton in Hampshire, Borovere Care Home has cultivated a lively community where residents and their loved ones can experience…
DementiaResidentialRespite
Residential care homes in Alton
There is 1 residential care home in and around Alton on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,516 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Borovere Care Home, with 34 beds.
Average residential fee in Alton: £1,516/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Alton
| Residential care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,516 |
| Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,245 |
| Largest | Borovere Care Home (34 beds) |
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 (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Alton
Residential (avg)
£1,516/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,516/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
Residential care homes
1 in AltonDementia care homes
1 in AltonRespite care
1 in AltonSafety
2 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Other theft1
- Violent crime1
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Alton?
AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Alton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Alton rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Alton cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,516 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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