Barchester Healthcare
Challoner House
Nursing home in Eastleigh, Hampshire
Operated by Barchester Healthcare
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Challoner House is a nursing care home in Eastleigh, Hampshire, operated by Barchester Healthcare. It provides care for older people over 65, younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities across its 49 registered beds.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission in 2020. It achieved Good grades for Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led care, though Responsive was rated as Requires Improvement.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 October 2020 · Last inspected 26 August 2020
Inspectors found that relatives felt their family members were safe at this residential and nursing home, which supports up to 49 older people, many living with dementia. Staffing levels, recruitment, medicines handling and infection control were all judged to be in good order, and the service was described as open, well led and focused on the people it cares for. This focused inspection looked at the safe and well-led areas only.
- Relatives reported feeling safe and involved in the service
- Risks to people were assessed and well managed
- Sufficient numbers of qualified and experienced staff were in place
- Staff were supported, valued and listened to by management
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
Care provided
Specialist care
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected January 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
245 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hampshire council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Challoner House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 5.1 miles away. The local GP practice is THE FRYERN SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Eastleigh
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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.
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.
Age Concern New Forest
Lunch Clubs, Information & Advice, Footcare, Computers at Home, Waterside Goodneighbours and Befriending, Telephone Buddying
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…
St John's Winchester
St Johns Winchester is dedicated to transforming the lives of older people. Our almshouses offer safe, affordable homes and a nurturing environment. Our dementia support service provides guidance,…
Part of Barchester Healthcare
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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