Brackenlea Care Home
Brackenlea Care Home is a residential care home in Winchester, Hampshire (SO21 2AG). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Brackenlea Care Home
Brackenlea is a residential care home in Winchester supporting older people, including those living with dementia, people managing mental health conditions and people with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available alongside permanent places. Our most recent overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is requires improvement. We are putting that at the top rather than the bottom, because a family looking at homes for a relative deserves to hear it from us rather than find it somewhere else. We know which areas were identified, work is under way on them, and we will talk anybody through what has actually changed. The daily work here is what residents judge us on. Getting somebody up in the way they prefer. Meals worth sitting down to. Company when it is wanted and quiet when it is not. Noticing early when a person is not themselves. For people living with dementia, keeping faces and routines steady and following their pace rather than ours. Where somebody lives with a mental health condition, working alongside community teams so that a hard stretch is met with patience. Respite stays give a family carer a planned break with support properly in place. Please come and visit on a normal day, speak to residents and relatives, and judge the home for yourself.
Care provided at Brackenlea Care Home
- Older person care
- Dementia care
- Mental health care
- Physical disability support
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 23 October 2025
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Brackenlea Care Home
Where is Brackenlea Care Home located?
Brackenlea Care Home is a residential care home in Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AG. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Brackenlea Care Home provide?
Brackenlea Care Home is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Dementia care, Mental health care, Physical disability support, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Brackenlea Care Home's CQC rating?
Brackenlea Care Home is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 23 October 2025. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Brackenlea Care Home provide dementia care?
Yes. Brackenlea Care Home supports people living with dementia. We recommend contacting the home directly to discuss your individual situation.
Does Brackenlea Care Home offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Brackenlea Care Home offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Brackenlea Care Home
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
Yes. Brackenlea Care Home is registered for dementia care, so someone whose needs increase can usually stay rather than move.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Brackenlea Care Home 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. Brackenlea Care Home 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?
No. Brackenlea Care Home is registered for older people. Younger adults are not listed.
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
Brackenlea Care Home 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
- Dementia care: £1,200 to £1,550 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Brackenlea Care Home. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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