Otterbourne Care
Otterbourne Care is a residential care home in Winchester, Hampshire (SO21 2EQ).
About Otterbourne Care
Otterbourne Care is a residential care home near Winchester supporting adults living with mental ill health, including younger adults. We offer respite stays as well as longer term places. Many of the people who come to us have had an unsettled time beforehand, sometimes in hospital, sometimes in placements that did not work out. We do not expect anyone to settle quickly, and a slow start is not treated here as a failure. Trust takes however long it takes. What we offer first is stability. A calm house, staff who are present and who know you, and a day that belongs to the person rather than to the rota. Residents choose how they spend their time. We will encourage someone who has withdrawn to come and join in, and we will equally leave a person in peace when that is what helps. Practical support matters as much as anything else. Medication, appointments, benefits and paperwork, cooking, laundry and looking after a room. Alongside that we work on the skills and confidence that make a more independent life possible, and we take people's own goals seriously rather than deciding for them what progress ought to look like. For younger adults in particular this is often a stage rather than a destination. We work closely with community mental health teams and raise concerns early when somebody seems to be struggling. If you are looking for a placement near Winchester, please contact us and we will be honest about whether we can meet someone's needs.
Care provided at Otterbourne Care
- Mental health care
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Otterbourne Care
Where is Otterbourne Care located?
Otterbourne Care is a residential care home in Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2EQ. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Otterbourne Care provide?
Otterbourne Care is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Mental health care, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
Does Otterbourne Care offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Otterbourne Care offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Otterbourne Care
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Otterbourne Care 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. Otterbourne Care 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. Otterbourne Care 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. Otterbourne Care 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
Otterbourne Care 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 Otterbourne Care. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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