VerifiedNestled in the charming market town of Andover, Ashbourne Court Care Home is a remarkable member of the Brighterkind care group. It offers a comprehensive range of services including residential,…
from £1373/wk
Care homes in Hampshire
Hampshire is a well-established retirement area with a strong care-home sector — 61 homes across the county, most rated good or outstanding. If you value access to the South East, green space, and a settled community with above-average older-resident numbers, it's worth exploring further.
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Nestled in the welcoming heart of Alton in Hampshire, Borovere Care Home has cultivated a lively community where residents and their loved ones can experience top-tier residential and dementia care.…
from £1516/wk
VerifiedNestled in the tranquil village of Woodlands, within the heart of the New Forest and a stone's throw from Southampton, you'll find Woodlands House. This exquisite residential home is a haven of…
from £1300/wk
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Freeland Croft, located in the serene village of Church Crookham in Fleet, is a specially designed dementia care home that provides an exceptional level of care. This home offers a variety of…
from £1346/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of the picturesque English countryside of Hampshire, you'll find the welcoming Arbory Residential Home. This charming residence is home to 60 individuals, providing them with…
from £1350/wk
VerifiedNestled in the tranquil setting of a village in Southampton, within the picturesque county of Hampshire, you'll find Northlands House. This warm and inviting care home, a trusted part of the Bupa…
from £1190/wk
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Nestled in the heart of Church Crookham, Fleet, you'll find Marlborough House, a proud member of the Hestia Care Ltd family. Under the dedicated leadership of Manager Iulia Miclea, our team is…
from £1400/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Basingstoke, you'll find Cherry Blossom Manor, a specially designed care home dedicated to providing top-notch residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. This exquisite…
from £1569/wk
VerifiedNestled amidst the charming countryside of Hampshire, on the fringes of the vibrant city of Southampton, you'll find Oaklands House Care Centre. This reputable nursing home is a sanctuary for older…
from £1200/wk
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Nestled in a serene village just to the north of Southampton, Knights' Grove is a remarkable care home specialising in dementia care. It provides an exceptional range of services including nursing…
from £1240/wk
VerifiedNestled in the scenic surroundings of Basingstoke, Basingfield Court is a haven of expert residential, dementia, and respite care. Designed with comfort and wellness at its heart, this Sanctuary home…
from £1289/wk
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Nestled in the tranquil heart of Fleet's town centre, Fleet Hall in Hampshire offers exceptional residential, respite, dementia, and palliative care for the elderly. The nearby bustling high street…
from £1379/wk
VerifiedBrendoncare Knightwood is a charity-run care home in Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, offering residential, respite and end-of-life care across 20 en-suite rooms.
from £1450/wk
VerifiedSouthampton Manor is an Avery Healthcare care home in Bassett, Southampton, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care with en-suite apartments and a cinema.
from £1029/wk
VerifiedMaypole is a Bupa care home in Hedge End, Southampton, close to the New Forest, offering residential and nursing care with respite stays.
from £1165/wk
VerifiedBrendoncare Alton is a charity-run nursing home in Alton, Hampshire, offering nursing, dementia, residential, respite and end-of-life care across 80 en-suite rooms.
from £1650/wk
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Parker Meadows is a purpose-built Care UK care home in Fareham, Hampshire, offering residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care with en-suite rooms and gardens, rated CQC Good.
from £1495/wk
VerifiedWilton Manor is a purpose-built Bupa dementia care home in central Southampton, offering residential and nursing dementia care with a memory support café and gardens.
from £1155/wk
VerifiedSouth Haven Lodge is an Aurem Care home in Woolston, Southampton, offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 45 residents with landscaped gardens.
from £1480/wk
VerifiedNestled in the historic suburb of Bedhampton, Portsdown View is a state-of-the-art care home that offers top-tier residential, dementia, and respite care. This newly established gem, part of the…
from £1475/wk
Is Hampshire a good retirement location?
Hampshire suits families seeking a mature, reasonably well-provided retirement area in the South East. The county's older population is above the national average at 22.4% (compared to 18.6% nationally), suggesting established services and peer community. Provision is plentiful — 61 care homes with a mix of sizes — though you'll need to check individual homes' location and quality, as ratings vary. It works well for those wanting to stay close to family in or near major towns, or to access larger cities by rail or road.
Health & support
- Medical access: GPs, pharmacies and hospitals are distributed across the county; access depends on which part of Hampshire you choose — speak to individual homes about nearest facilities.
- Safety: Recorded crime is low at 2 offences in the recorded period; the most common offences are vehicle crime and violent crime, both manageable figures for a county of this size.
- Family & connection: Hampshire's scale means family members may live within the county or nearby; consider how close your support network is to your chosen town or village.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly fees for Hampshire care homes vary across the 61 homes listed; you'll want to compare quotes directly, as provision ranges from smaller homes to larger schemes that may price differently.
- Transport: Major rail links connect Hampshire towns to London and other South East cities; bus networks exist, but ease of travel depends on your chosen location within the county.
- Housing options: A range of 61 care homes with bed counts from roughly 13 to 104 offers choice in scale, though availability in your preferred town or area will vary.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Hampshire's South East location offers access to countryside, parks and walking; pubs and social venues exist, though you'll want to check what's within reach of your chosen home.
- Community: Social groups and peer networks are likely given the above-average older-resident population; ask individual homes about on-site or nearby memory cafés and activities.
- Climate: The South East generally experiences moderate UK weather with mild winters and warm summers, though rainfall is fairly distributed year-round.
Things to weigh up
- Variation in home quality: Nine homes are rated as requiring improvement and seven not yet inspected; carefully review CQC ratings and visit any home you're seriously considering.
- Wide geographic spread: Hampshire is large, and care-home quality and local amenities vary significantly by town; pinpointing the right location matters as much as the county itself.