Colten Care
Woodpeckers
Nursing home in Brockenhurst, Hampshire
Operated by Colten Care
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Woodpeckers is a 41-bed nursing and residential care home in Brockenhurst, Hampshire, operated by Colten Care. The home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, with Outstanding grades in Effective, Responsive and Well-led care, and Good ratings in Safe and Caring. Nursing care and daily living are organised together, with support structured to adapt as residents' needs change.
The home is designed to support individuals within familiar surroundings, with care shaped around each person's routines and preferences rather than fitting residents into a fixed framework.
Care provided
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 650 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 SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Local crime statistics
15 recorded crimes in the local area (July 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 | — |
| Nursing 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
Woodpeckers is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 10.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Brockenhurst
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
New Forest Care Homes Ltd
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Age Concern (Spelthorne)
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The Dementia Care Hub
At The Dementia Care Hub CIO, we offer a programme of hub-based activities to support people living with dementia and the carers who support them. We operate in Hampshire, focusing on underserved…
Part of Colten Care
Woodpeckers is one of 21 homes run by Colten Care 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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