Dementia care homes in Horndean

There are 2 dementia care homes in and around Horndean on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,499 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Pear Tree Court Care Home, with 72 beds.

Average residential fee in Horndean: £1,499/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Care homes in Horndean

Key facts: Horndean

Dementia care homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 2 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,499
Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,245
LargestPear Tree Court Care Home (72 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Horndean: Good 1, Requires improvement 1Good1Requires improvement1

Data: CQC register, updated April 2020. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Horndean
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 98% of similar areas (per head of population)

Based on Hampshire data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Hampshire data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Hampshire data (town-level not yet available)

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, March 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.

How care costs compare

The estimated average residential care fee in Horndean is about £1,499/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 Horndean

The average residential care home in Horndean costs about £1,499/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 £254/week (≈ £13,208/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in Horndean
£1,499/wk
Hampshire usual rate
£1,245/wk
Likely top-up gap
£254/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 Horndean on the map
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  • Requires improvement
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updated September 2026

No care homes found in Horndean.

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What care costs in Horndean
Residential (avg)
£1,499/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,499/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,499/week

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

House prices in East Hampshire

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.

Average price by property type

All property types
£446,392
Detached
£714,262
Semi-detached
£436,253
Terraced
£336,652
Flats & maisonettes
£203,168

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 Horndean

Residential care homes

2 in Horndean

Dementia care homes

2 in Horndean

Is Horndean a good retirement location?

Horndean suits those seeking a calm, safer retirement setting in the South East, with a notably older population (22.4% aged 65+) signalling established community roots. However, it's a smaller town, so choice of care homes and proximity to major services will need careful checking. Families should verify what local provision exists and whether the quieter pace matches their needs.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm the nearest GP surgeries and pharmacies locally; check distance to the nearest hospital emergency department, as this matters for peace of mind.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low—just 2 offences in March 2026, with vehicle crime and violent crime recorded. This is reassuring for a retirement setting.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family members live near enough to visit regularly, and whether Horndean's quieter setting suits your social and support network.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check local care-home fees against the national average; you'll want to understand whether Horndean's provision aligns with your budget.
  • Transport: Confirm local bus services and any rail links to nearby larger towns and cities; gauge how walkable the town is day-to-day and whether you'll need a car.
  • Housing options: Horndean is a modest-sized town, so care-home and retirement-living choice may be limited; contact local providers directly to see what's available.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Explore what parks, walks and local leisure facilities are on offer; the South East generally has good access to countryside.
  • Community: With just 2 pubs and bars, social life is quieter; ask about memory cafés, community groups, and any organised activities at care homes you're considering.
  • Climate: South East England typically enjoys milder winters and warmer summers than much of the UK, though winters can be damp.

Things to weigh up

  • Smaller-town trade-off: Horndean's calm and safety are strengths, but limited bars and shops mean fewer on-the-spot social venues; weigh this against your preference for peace.
  • Care-home choice: As a smaller town, provision may be more limited than in larger retirement hubs; verify early what homes and schemes operate locally and their waiting lists.
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Horndean?

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

How are dementia care homes in Horndean 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 dementia care homes in Horndean cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,499 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 Horndean?

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.

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