Southdowns Care
Downs House Care Home
Residential care home in East Hampshire, Hampshire
Operated by Southdowns Care
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About
Downs House is a residential care home in East Hampshire, located near the market town of Petersfield. The home is registered to provide care for 49 residents and offers residential and respite care, including support for people living with dementia.
The Care Quality Commission rated Downs House as Requires Improvement overall. The home was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, but Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective, and Well-led.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected February 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | from £1,200 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | 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 | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,203 |
| 2025 | — | £1,245 |
| 2026 | £1,200 | — |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Downs House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 12.8 miles away. The local GP practice is SWAN MEDICAL GROUP, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in East Hampshire
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Liphook
Assistance to and provision of services to the elderly within the Parish of Bramshott and Liphook
The Peak Centre
We manage a day centre - liphook day centre 3 days a week for 50 weeks a year. this provides up to 18 elderly residents daily a good lunch, cooked on the premises, other refreshments, games and…
Vokes Old Peoples Welfare Trust Known Locally As the Vokes Trust
Provide support for the elderly people of Alton in Hampshire. Specifically running a lunch club
Dementia-friendly Alton
Provide support to people living with dementia and their carers
Alton Community Association Cio
We are a local charity which run a number of non-profit services such as elderly daycentre, dementia services and leisure learning. we also offer room hire and many other services to improve the…
The Hunter Centre
Support, care, education and research for those suffering through dementia and related conditions in the Haslemere area with such adjoining areas as the Trustees may from time to time decide, and…
Frequently asked questions
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How much does care at Downs House cost?
For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, it is recommended to contact the home directly at 01730 778576.
Part of Southdowns Care
Downs House Care Home is one of 2 homes run by Southdowns Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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