Distance from the town centre: 1.4 miCQC Good
from £1540/wk
Care homes offering respite care in Romsey
2 homes
There are 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Romsey on AskBart. 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
- 2
- typical residential fee
- £1,390/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Hampshire council pays
- £1,245/wk
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Care homes in Romsey (2)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
Top-rated in Romsey
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 1.4 mi
Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Outstanding
from £1240/wk
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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
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,390 |
| Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,245 |
| Largest | Abbotswood Court Care Home (63 beds) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Test Valley (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £372,348 |
Outstanding1
Good1
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.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register. 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)
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
- Care homes near Southampton General Hospital · A&E · 4.7 miles
- Care homes near Southampton Urgent Treatment Centre · urgent treatment centre · 6.8 miles
- Care homes near Royal Hampshire County Hospital · A&E · 8.8 miles
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 care homes offering respite care are there in Romsey?
AskBart lists 2 care homes offering respite care in and around Romsey, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Romsey rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Romsey cost?
Published fees range from £1,240 to £1,540 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" 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:
Near Romsey
- Care homes offering respite care in Eastleigh 6
- Care homes offering respite care in City of Southampton 9
- Care homes offering respite care in Winchester 4
- Care homes offering respite care in Hedge End 6
- Care homes offering respite care in Brockenhurst 1
- Care homes offering respite care in Southampton 3
- Care homes in Andover 7
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.
Header photo: Peter Trimming, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons