Steep House Care Home
Nestled in the heart of the charming market town of Petersfield, Hampshire, you'll find Steep House Nursing Home, a warm and welcoming haven for the elderly.…
Petersfield, in the South East, is a small market town with a notably higher share of over-65s than the national average, suggesting an established retirement community. The town offers reasonable everyday services and green space, though care-home choice and proximity to major hospitals will matter to your decision.
Average residential fee in Petersfield: £1,233/week — below the UK average of £1,279
Excellent — safer than 62% of similar areas
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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.
The estimated average residential care fee in Petersfield is about £1,233/week, below the UK average of £1,279.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
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The average house price in East Hampshire is £446,392, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
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Residential care homes provide help with everyday living in a safe, sociable setting — the right choice when someone needs support day to day but not round-the-clock nursing.
Nursing homes provide everything a residential home does, plus registered nurses on site 24 hours a day — for people with ongoing or complex health needs.
Specialist dementia care homes provide trained staff and a carefully designed, calm environment for people living with dementia — supporting safety, routine and wellbeing.
Respite care is a short stay in a care home — to give a family carer a break, or to help someone recover after a hospital stay.
78 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
Petersfield suits those who want a quieter, small-town pace with decent local amenities and a well-established older population. It's not a major urban centre, so you'll need to weigh how close family support is, and whether the available care homes match your needs. Affordability is broadly in line with the South East region, which tends toward the pricier end nationally.
There are 3 care homes listed in and around Petersfield on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Care homes in Petersfield range from around £1,200 to around £1,300 per week, with averages of £1,233 for residential, £1,233 for dementia, £1,300 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
The average residential care fee around Petersfield is about £1,233 per week — below the UK average of £1,279. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
2 of the 3 care homes in and around Petersfield are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
Homes in and around Petersfield offer dementia (3), residential (3), respite (3), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
3 care homes in and around Petersfield offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Yes — 3 care homes in and around Petersfield offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.
Petersfield is graded A for safety on AskBart — safer than 62% of similar areas. This is drawn from police-recorded crime data and compared against similar areas.
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, East Hampshire Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
A care home's weekly fee in Petersfield usually covers accommodation, all meals, day-to-day personal care, housekeeping, laundry and activities. Extras such as hairdressing, chiropody, outings and one-to-one care are often charged separately, so ask each home for a full breakdown of what is and isn't included.
Residential care homes help with everyday personal care — washing, dressing, meals and prompting medication. Nursing homes provide the same support plus a qualified nurse on site around the clock for residents with ongoing medical needs. Homes in Petersfield may offer one or both, so check each listing for the care types it provides.
If a person's needs are primarily health-related rather than social, they may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which can fully fund a care-home placement regardless of their savings. Eligibility is decided by the local NHS integrated care board after an assessment — it's separate from means-tested council funding.
Start by shortlisting homes in Petersfield by the type of care needed and their CQC rating, then visit in person. On a visit, read the home's latest CQC report, ask about staffing levels and fees, and see how residents are supported day to day. AskBart lists each home's rating, facilities and fees so you can compare before arranging a visit.
Care homes in Petersfield are regulated and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and adult social care in England. The CQC rates each home as Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate following regular inspections — you can read each home's latest report on the CQC website.
If you're widening your search beyond Petersfield, nearby areas with care homes include Alton, Bordon and Liss. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
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