Care home

Willow House

Care home in Farnborough, Hampshire

Willow House

Care home in Farnborough, Hampshire

CQC Good18 bedsDementia
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Address2 Reading Road, Farnborough, GU14 6NA
Beds18

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About

Willow House is an 18-bed care home in Farnborough, Hampshire, providing specialised dementia care. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key areas: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019).

The home aims to support older people with dementia in a safe environment, with staff focused on personalised care and the wellbeing of each resident.

What inspectors found

CQC: Good

Report published 2 September 2019 · Last inspected 4 July 2019

Inspectors found the home offers safe, personal care to residents, many of whom may be living with dementia, in an adapted building. Staff were described as well trained and as building caring relationships with the people they support, with their dignity, privacy and independence respected. The report says care met people's needs and preferences, and that people had real say over their daily lives.

Strengths noted
  • Medicines are managed safely, and systems are in place to protect people from abuse.
  • Staff have the skills they need, and their training is well organised.
  • People are supported to make choices and stay in control, with restrictions kept to a minimum and decisions made in their best interests.
  • Management monitors and improves the quality of the service, and the culture is positive and open.

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

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia

Facilities

Activities programme

Food hygiene rating

Good

Food Standards Agency · inspected June 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Frimley Park Hospital2.8 miles
Pub or bar350 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Fire station about 750 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 SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

149 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime30%
Other theft14%
Anti-social behaviour12%
Criminal damage & arson7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Dementia careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hampshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil 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

Willow House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Frimley Park Hospital, 2.8 miles away. The local GP practice is NORTH CAMP SURGERY, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Frimley Park Hospital · 2.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
NORTH CAMP SURGERY · 0.3 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Farnborough

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Rushmoor Voluntary Services

Rushmoor voluntary services supports voluntary action. We are here to help increase the skills and capacity of local voluntary and community groups. We provide free information, advice and support…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1059794)
Charity

Surrey Heath Age Concern Cio

An independent charity working to enhance the lives of older people in Surrey Heath borough. Current activities include: a visiting & befriending service, The Rainbow Cafe, a community cafe in…

3.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175933)
Charity

Sandhurst Day Centre Association

Provision of day care facilities for the elderly.

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (286496)
Charity

Normandy Community Therapy Garden

The Therapy Garden works to have a positive and significant impact on the lives of people facing challenges in life. Whether by helping to equip young people who have additional learning needs for…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076055)
Charity

Camberley Alzheimer Cafe Cio

The Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO offers 2 services.1. Monthly cafe for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and learn about the emotional side of dementia. All is free to the public…

4.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1164771)
Charity

Age Concern Bracknell Forest

Age Concern Bracknell Forest is a community focused charity. The charity provides a wide range of services and will champion community cohesion. The charity operates day care facilities and other…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1153607)

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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