Hamberley Care Homes
Verwood House Care Home
Nursing home in Verwood, Dorset
Operated by Hamberley Care Homes
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Verwood House Care Home is a 42-bed care home in Verwood, Dorset, operated by Hamberley Care Homes. It provides residential care, nursing care, dementia care and respite stays for older people across the Dorset area.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings for safety, caring, responsiveness and leadership, though effectiveness requires improvement. Verwood House supports residents with a range of needs, from long-term residential and nursing care to short-term respite and end-of-life support.
Care provided
Facilities
Activities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected July 2026
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 800 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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
38 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 £1,382 Published by the home, captured 2026 | Published by the home, captured 2026 |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Dorset usually pays £1,156 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £226 a week.
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 Dorset council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £1,126 |
| 2025 | — | £1,156 |
| 2026 | £1,382 | — |
What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Verwood House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 9.4 miles away. The local GP practice is THE VERWOOD SURGERY, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Verwood
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Avon Valley Dementia Support
Activities: Music especially singing, has the power to help unlock memories. The Butterfly Cafe, gives the opportunity for people to meet in a safe environment and to feel included. These events…
Helping Older People New Forest
Charity helping older people in the New Forest
Make Memories Matter
Make Memories Matter runs day centres for older adults, including those with dementia, providing social interaction, activities, exercise, and respite for carers. Based in the New Forest, our hubs…
Ringwood Carers' Group in Conjunction with Churches Together
Supporting Carers of people in the Ringwood area with physical, mental, or sensory impairment or illness, or incapacity through old age, by holding coffee mornings, days-out and luncheon-groups,…
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How much does care at Verwood House cost?
For a more accurate estimate, please contact Verwood House directly at 01202 125363 to discuss your individual requirements.
Part of Hamberley Care Homes
Verwood House Care Home is one of 26 homes run by Hamberley Care Homes 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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