The Dower House Nursing Home
Care home in Winchester, Hampshire
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
The Dower House Nursing Home is a 43-bed nursing home located on the outskirts of Winchester, Hampshire. It provides nursing care and also offers short-stay respite care for people recovering from illness or operation, or requiring temporary support. The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions — Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led — in a 2019 report.
Residents have access to furnished rooms designed to accommodate personal belongings and furniture, enabling them to create a comfortable living space when moving in on a permanent or temporary basis.
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 ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
4 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 |
What Hampshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
The Dower House Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Hampshire County Hospital, 2 miles away. The local GP practice is FRIARSGATE PRACTICE, 1.6 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Winchester
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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,…
Age Concern, Eastleigh Town
Assisting the older population of Eastleigh and surrounding areas.
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.
Carers Together in Hampshire
The Charity 's primary object is to relieve the stresses experienced by carers, as defined in the Carers (Recognition and Services) Act 1995, of people with physical, mental, or sensory impairment…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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