Osborne Lodge Rest Home
Residential care home in New Milton, Hampshire
Operated by Vauxian Care
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About
Osborne Lodge Rest Home is a residential and respite care home in New Milton, within the New Forest in Hampshire. It has 34 registered beds. The home is set close to the town centre, GP surgeries and local community facilities, while still offering a quiet setting. Its rooms range from private bedrooms to shared lounges and dining areas, and the home aims to feel like a house rather than an institution. Families describe a bright, friendly atmosphere, residents taking part in a planned programme of activities and outings, and meals served at regular times.
The Care Quality Commission rated Osborne Lodge Good overall in its 2021 report, with Good grades for safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and well-led care. The home is part of the Vauxian Care Home Group and was chosen for an NHS Dorset infection-prevention project, which is now being rolled out nationally.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 27 January 2021 · Last inspected 16 December 2020
Inspectors visited Osborne Lodge Rest Home in December 2020 and found that people were protected from abuse, risks to their needs were assessed, and the building was well maintained. Staff were safely recruited, sufficient in number, and medicines were managed safely. The service is led by a registered manager and management team who oversee it well, and people are involved in their care planning and feedback.
- Staff are trained and the management team acts when abuse is suspected
- Accidents and incidents are recorded, reviewed and used to reduce repeat events
- Regular checks of premises and equipment show the building is well maintained
- Management has good oversight, involves people in care planning, and works well with local health and social care professionals
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
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
95 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 | — |
| 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 | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,203 |
| 2025 | £1,245 |
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Local health safety net
Osborne Lodge Rest Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 7.3 miles away. The local GP practice is COASTAL MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in New Milton
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Part of Vauxian Care
Osborne Lodge Rest Home is one of 2 homes run by Vauxian 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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