Kiln Lodge
Care home in Fareham, Hampshire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Kiln Lodge is a 24-bed care home in Fareham, Hampshire, providing personal care tailored to each resident's individual needs and circumstances. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2020).
The home arranges regular visits from healthcare professionals including doctors, dentists, opticians and therapists to support residents' health and wellbeing.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 20 April 2020 · Last inspected 23 January 2020
Inspectors visited Kiln Lodge in January 2020, when it was home to 21 of its 24 places, some for people living with dementia or a physical disability. Care plans were detailed and personalised, and staff were described as warm, unhurried and attentive, with a clear focus on independence and privacy. Food, activities and access to complaints processes were all viewed positively by people and their relatives.
- Care planning includes detailed risk assessments and personal routines that reflect each person's preferences
- Staff were described as caring and kind, spending time with people and showing genuine interest in them
- Food was well regarded, and people could eat and drink when they wanted
- Leadership was seen as committed, with links to outside agencies and an inclusive, positive culture
- Medicines systems were mostly safe, but the provider and manager were still putting more robust procedures in place
- Supervisions, appraisals and team meetings had not been carried out consistently, though this had improved
- Quality assurance processes did not always work effectively in driving improvement
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected May 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
217 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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 |
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Local health safety net
Kiln Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 5.3 miles away. The local GP practice is GUDGEHEATH LANE SURGERY, 0.8 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Fareham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dementia Friendly Hampshire
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Portchester & District Community Association Cio
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Age Concern Hampshire
i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…
Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)
Information to Elderly & Carers
Age UK Portsmouth
AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and…
The Portsmouth Stroke Club
A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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