Wessex Lodge Care Home
CQC Good
Wessex Lodge is a purpose-built Anavo Care nursing home in Whitchurch, Hampshire, offering nursing, dementia, palliative and respite care for 40 residents.
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Residential care homes in Whitchurch
There is 1 residential care home in and around Whitchurch on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,400 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Wessex Lodge Care Home, with 40 beds.
Average residential fee in Whitchurch: £1,400/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Whitchurch
| Residential care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,400 |
| Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,245 |
| Largest | Wessex Lodge Care Home (40 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Whitchurch
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 Whitchurch is about £1,400/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 Whitchurch
The average residential care home in Whitchurch costs about £1,400/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 £155/week (≈ £8,060/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Whitchurch
£1,400/wk
Hampshire usual rate
£1,245/wk
Likely top-up gap
£155/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 Whitchurch on the map
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Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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What care costs in Whitchurch
Residential (avg)
£1,400/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,400/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,400/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
Types of care in Whitchurch
Residential care homes
1 in WhitchurchNursing homes
1 in WhitchurchDementia care homes
1 in WhitchurchRespite care
1 in WhitchurchCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Whitchurch?
AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Whitchurch, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Whitchurch rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Whitchurch cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,400 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 Whitchurch?
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.
Near Whitchurch
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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