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Residential care homes in Romsey

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There are 3 residential care homes in and around Romsey on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,390 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Abbotswood Court Care Home, with 63 beds.

care homes
3
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,390/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Hampshire council pays
£1,245/wk

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Romsey

Care homes in Romsey (3)

★ With family reviews

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Abbotswood Court Care HomeGood£1,540635.2 mi—1.4 mi
Knights' Grove Care HomeOutstanding£1,240562.9 mi—2.5 mi
Woodley GrangeGood · Jun 2019On request454.7 mi—1.3 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Romsey in numbers

The average residential care home in Romsey costs about £1,390/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 £145/week (about £7,540/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 listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 3 (100%)
Rated Outstanding1
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,390
Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,245
LargestAbbotswood Court Care Home (63 beds)
Most recently inspectedWoodley Grange (May 2019)
Homes by care typeResidential 3 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 3 · Respite 2
Average house price, Test Valley (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£372,348
Outstanding1
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Romsey£1,390/wk
  • Nursing, Romsey£1,240/wk
  • Dementia, Romsey£1,390/wk
  • Test Valley average£1,421/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 Test Valley. 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.

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

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Test Valley

The average house price in Test Valley is £372,348, 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
£372,348
Detached
£607,233
Semi-detached
£361,322
Terraced
£285,907
Flats & maisonettes
£172,549

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 Romsey

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 65% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

60 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime15
  • Shoplifting14
  • Anti-social behaviour14
  • Other theft5
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Romsey

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

Charity

Carers Together in Hampshire

The Charity 's primary object is to relieve the stresses experienced by carers, as defined in the Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995, of people with physical, mental, or sensory impairment…

0.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1197548)
Charity

Age Concern Romsey and District

The objectives of the charity were to promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which is deemed to be charitable within Romsey and surrounding parishes.

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1056850)
Charity

Romsey Good Neighbours

To provide a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Romsey, Ampfield and Braishfield, Hampshire who are in need of such service because of age, sickness or disability.

0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1119751)
Charity

Lordshill Community Association Cio

To providing a place for the local people to enjoy activities such as JuJitsu, wheelchair dancing, bridge, street dance, classes for the very young, lunch club for the older persons, art classes…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1161343)
Charity

The Dementia Care Hub

At The Dementia Care Hub CIO, we offer a programme of hub-based activities to support people living with dementia and the carers who support them. We operate in Hampshire, focusing on underserved…

4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1204216)
Charity

Age Concern Eastleigh

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1207530)

Romsey: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+63.4%
Projected change in Test Valley, 2025 to 2035 (4,352 to 7,110). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.5%
Projected change in Test Valley, 2025 to 2035 (30,398 to 37,242). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 87% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
5–10 out of 10
Where the 13 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 4 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Romsey

  • Mountbatten Hampshire · 8.6 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page
  • Naomi House Children's Hospice · 13.1 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Romsey

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 Romsey a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Romsey

Romsey suits people who want a smaller-town environment with established local support networks and decent everyday amenities. The area has a notably higher share of residents aged 65+ (22.4% versus the national average of 18.6%), suggesting a settled community with family and health-service infrastructure tuned to later-life living. It's not a major urban centre, so you'll need to be comfortable with a quieter pace and may rely on a car or bus links for some specialist services.

Health & support

  • Medical access: Several GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town; the nearest major hospital is within reasonable reach via local roads, though non-emergency travel may take time.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is low at 60 offences in 2026–04, though violent crime, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are the most common categories; this is typical of a small market town.
  • Family & connection: Weigh whether your family or support network can reach you easily, or whether you have links to the local community already.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care-home fees in South East England are typically above the national average; check individual home rates against your budget.
  • Transport: Buses connect Romsey to nearby larger towns and cities; the town itself is reasonably walkable for everyday needs, though you may prefer a car for wider travel.
  • Housing options: Romsey has a range of care homes; local provision is modest compared to larger retirement destinations, so choice may be more limited.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Seven parks and four allotments offer outdoor space; 23 restaurants and cafés plus 14 pubs provide social venues and eating options.
  • Community: A good number of cafés and social spaces support informal connection; ask prospective homes about memory cafés and activity groups.
  • Climate: South East England has a relatively mild, temperate climate; winters are cool and summers moderate.

Things to weigh up

  • South East location and fees: Care-home fees in the region sit above the national average, so factor this carefully into your budget.
  • Limited care-home choice: The local provision is smaller than in major retirement hubs, so availability and move-in times may be longer.

Questions about care homes in Romsey

How many residential care homes are there in Romsey?

AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Romsey, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Romsey rated?

Of the 3 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do residential care homes in Romsey cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,390 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 Romsey?

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 Romsey?

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

Thinking about downsizing to an independent community?Explore retirement living in RomseyPrefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Romsey

Near Romsey

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.

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