Walker House
Walker House is a residential care home in Andover, Hampshire (SP10 3RL).
About Walker House
We at Walker House are proud to offer compassionate residential care in the welcoming town of Andover, Hampshire. Our home has been thoughtfully created as a place where older people, younger adults, and individuals with learning disabilities or autism can feel truly at home, supported by a team that understands the importance of dignity, kindness, and personal choice. Nestled within the SP postcode area of Andover, Walker House benefits from the calm, community feel of this well loved Hampshire market town. Residents enjoy the reassurance of a familiar, settled environment whilst remaining close to local amenities, green spaces, and the wider South East region. The home has been designed to feel warm and welcoming, offering comfortable communal areas where residents can relax, socialise, or spend quiet moments with visiting family and friends. Our care approach is genuinely person centred. For older people, we provide attentive residential support that focuses on maintaining independence, wellbeing, and daily routines that feel familiar and reassuring. For younger adults and those living with a learning disability or autism, we offer tailored support that respects individuality, promotes confidence, and encourages meaningful engagement with everyday life. Every person we welcome is seen as an individual first, with their preferences, interests, and life story shaping the way we deliver their care. We also understand that families sometimes need short term support, which is why we offer respite care. Whether it is planned in advance to give a family carer a well earned break, or arranged following a hospital stay, our respite stays provide the same high standard of attention and warmth that our long term residents enjoy. Families can feel confident that their loved one is in safe, capable hands during their time with us. Walker House is currently awaiting its first inspection outcome from the Care Quality Commission and therefore does not yet have a published overall rating. Whilst this simply reflects that the home is newly registered or has not yet been formally reviewed, we remain fully committed to meeting and exceeding the standards expected of a modern care home. We invite families to visit, ask questions, and see for themselves the care, professionalism, and heart that underpin daily life here. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we recognise the trust that comes with that choice. If you are exploring options for a loved one in Andover or the wider Hampshire area, we warmly invite you to get in touch with Walker House. Come and meet our team, take a look around, and discover a place where your family member can feel safe, valued, and truly at home.
Care provided at Walker House
- Older person care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Walker House
Where is Walker House located?
Walker House is a residential care home in Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3RL. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Walker House provide?
Walker House is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Walker House offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Walker House offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Walker House
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Walker House is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Walker House is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Walker House offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Walker House supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Walker House has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Walker House. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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