The Gatehouse Residential Care Home
Care home in New Milton, Hampshire
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About
The Gatehouse Residential Care Home is an independent, family-run home in New Milton, in the New Forest, Hampshire, with 28 registered beds. The current proprietors have owned it since 1992. It offers long-term residential care tailored to each resident, dementia care, and short-term respite stays for older people. The home occupies a former private residence set in about an acre of grounds on Becton Lane, less than half a mile from the Barton on Sea clifftop. Its en suite bedrooms include many with patio doors overlooking the gardens, and it runs a varied activities programme to support residents' daily lives.
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
95 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 | 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 Gatehouse Residential Care 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, 1.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in New Milton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern (Spelthorne)
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Parent Carer Foundation
We offer compassionate relief, guidance, advocacy, support & counselling to parents, carers of children, young people, including adults with SEN/D. Our mission is to connect with &…
Access Dorset Ltd
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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