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Residential care homes in Hayling Island

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There are 2 residential care homes in and around Hayling Island on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,379 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Hartford Court Care Home, with 60 beds.

care homes
2
typical residential fee
£1,379/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Hampshire council pays
£1,245/wk

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Care homes in Hayling Island

Care homes in Hayling Island (2)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Hayling Island in numbers

The average residential care home in Hayling Island costs about £1,379/week, while Hampshire’s published usual rate is around £1,245/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £134/week (about £6,968/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

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

Residential care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 2 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,379
Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,245
LargestHartford Court Care Home (60 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2
Average house price, Havant (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£320,643
Good1
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Hayling Island£1,379/wk
  • Dementia, Hayling Island£1,379/wk
  • Hampshire average£1,385/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Hampshire usual rate£1,245/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Hampshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Hampshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

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

House prices in Havant

The average house price in Havant is £320,643, 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
£320,643
Detached
£533,176
Semi-detached
£349,328
Terraced
£272,527
Flats & maisonettes
£164,768

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.

Living in Hayling Island

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 53% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

55 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime28
  • Anti-social behaviour11
  • Criminal damage & arson6
  • Other theft4
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Hayling Island

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

Charity

Age Concern Hayling Island

Provide:- luncheon clubs, drop in centres & carers groups.Hire the hall out for various groups.Provide transport to club

1.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (251920)
Charity

The Portsmouth Stroke Club

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

2.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1046741)
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…

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

The Emsworth Stroke Club

The relief of persons who have suffered a stroke; by holding regular weekly meetings for members and providing entertainment, therapy (speech, games, art, craft and exercise), social enjoyment,…

4.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (291023)
Charity

Emsworth Good Neighbours

Emsworth Good Neighbours objects are to relieve the needs of elderly residents and those who are affected by frailty or disability in the Emsworth area by providing support including but not…

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1210961)
Charity

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

Information to Elderly & Carers

5.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (211876)

Hayling Island: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+42.7%
Projected change in Havant, 2025 to 2035 (4,705 to 6,715). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+17.9%
Projected change in Havant, 2025 to 2035 (32,233 to 38,018). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Lalys Pharmacy (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 87.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
8.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 6 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Hayling Island

  • The Rowans Hospice · 5.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published May 2025). CQC page
  • St Wilfrid's Hospice · 7.4 milesCQC Good (report published July 2016). CQC page
  • Mountbatten IW · 13.7 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2017). CQC page

Hospitals near Hayling Island

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Hayling Island a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Hayling Island

Hayling Island attracts retirees drawn to its seafront setting and established retirement community. With over a fifth of residents aged 65 or above, it has the infrastructure and social fabric of a well-settled retirement area. It suits those prioritising peace, sea air and a slower pace over urban amenities; families should weigh the distance to major hospitals and how isolated the island can feel in winter.

Health & support

  • Medical access: The island has GP surgeries, but a hospital visit means crossing to the mainland; emergency care requires travel time to Portsmouth or Havant.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is very low—2 offences in March 2026, mainly vehicle-related. A safe, quiet setting.
  • Family & connection: With 22.4% of the population aged 65+, you'll find peers and established support networks; consider how close your own family live and whether the island's remoteness suits you.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in South East England run above the national average; Hayling Island, as a coastal retirement draw, typically sits in that higher band. Budget accordingly.
  • Transport: Buses link the island to the mainland and nearby towns, but a car is useful; the island is car-dependent for most errands and trips beyond.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes operate on and near the island; choice exists, but the local market is smaller than larger towns, so advance viewing and booking are wise.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Seafront walks, beaches and coastal paths are the main draw; pubs and bars number 2, and a smaller high street means fewer shops and entertainments than larger centres.
  • Community: A well-established retired population supports memory cafés, social groups and church-based networks; the quietness appeals to some, but those craving busier social scenes may find it limiting.
  • Climate: South East England offers milder winters than the north, though coastal exposure can bring damp and wind; summers are warmer.

Things to weigh up

  • Island isolation: The peninsula location means all mainland trips require crossing water; winter weather or road works can disrupt travel for medical appointments and family visits.
  • Limited local amenities: Only 2 pubs and bars, and a modest retail offer; you'll depend on mainland shopping and entertainment.
  • Above-average fees: South East care-home costs sit above the national average; Hayling's reputation as a retirement destination reinforces higher weekly charges.

Questions about care homes in Hayling Island

How many residential care homes are there in Hayling Island?

AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Hayling Island, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Hayling Island rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Hayling Island cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,379 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 Hayling Island?

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.

Weighing up your options in Hayling Island?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Hayling Island:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Hayling Island

Near Hayling Island

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

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.