Willow Tree Lodge
Care home in Fareham, Hampshire
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Willow Tree Lodge is a purpose-built care home in Fareham, Hampshire, with 30 registered beds. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for Caring; Safe, Effective, Responsive and Well-led are all rated Good.
The home is led by Registered Manager Hannah Dear and provides a range of care and support to its residents.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 1 August 2019 · Last inspected 5 June 2019
Inspectors rated Willow Tree Lodge, a care home for older people including some living with dementia-related conditions, as Good at its 2019 planned inspection. They found enough staff, a clean and homely environment, and safe medicines management. Staff were described as caring and warm, with strong relationships with residents, and the home was praised for personalised bedrooms, varied activities, and a well-led, supportive management team.
- Staff were described as caring, with time for residents and positive, close relationships with them
- Bedrooms were highly personalised and the home had a homely, family-oriented feel
- Medicines were given safely and as prescribed, with audits in place to check this
- Quality monitoring systems were robust, and the registered manager was seen as supportive and well led
- The complaints process was in place, but the report does not describe concerns about its operation beyond noting it exists
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.
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected September 2025
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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
217 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 |
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Local health safety net
Willow Tree Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Queen Alexandra Hospital, 5.5 miles away. The local GP practice is GUDGEHEATH LANE SURGERY, 0.7 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Fareham
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Dementia Friendly Hampshire
Our Mission is to inspire and drive forward the development of dementia friendly communities across Hampshire.The information and support we offer are aimed at encouraging communities to take…
Portchester & District Community Association Cio
Provides/enables community-run facilities, activities, services including (but not restricted to): second-hand bookshop, Woodsy's Food Pantry, Lunch Club, room hire, arts & crafts, older…
Age Concern Hampshire
i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…
Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)
Information to Elderly & Carers
Age UK Portsmouth
AUKP supports older people in Portsmouth and SE Hampshire to live fulfilling lives, remaining independant as long as possible. AUKP offers various social activities, Cafe, foot care, beauty and…
The Portsmouth Stroke Club
A weekly support group for elderly stroke survivors and their carers.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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