Care Homes in Aldershot
Aldershot has 9 CQC registered care homes. 5 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 2 have not yet been rated. 6 of the 9 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Aldershot at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Aldershot, to help you judge the options below.
- Hampshire County Council pays, residential care: £1,245 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,458 to £1,870, median £1,595
- Care home beds filled across Hampshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 81. Hampshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 8,400. Rising to 9,600 by 2035, up 14%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed
- Who pays, across Hampshire (estimate): 35% council, 50% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 1,100. Rising to 1,300 by 2035, up 27%
- People aged 85 and over: 2,100. Rising to 3,300 by 2035, up 58%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Shandon, White Lane, Ash, Guildford. Application for a 2 bed care home. Submitted 27 October 2026. Decision pending. (2.2 miles away)
- Headway House, Crosby Way, Farnham, Surrey. Application for a 66 bed care home. Submitted 23 December 2025. Decision pending. (3.3 miles away)
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Choosing the right residential care home in Aldershot
Aldershot has nine residential care homes listed on Care Assura, giving families a reasonable spread of options when weighing up a move into full time support. Of these, five hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, two are rated Requires Improvement, and two have not yet been rated. Looking at inspection reports alongside a personal visit will give you a fuller picture than ratings alone.
What to look for on a visit
When you tour a home such as Harlow Hall, Shandon, Fenton Lodge, SeeAbility Fairways or Dimensions 1-2 Westbury Way, pay attention to how staff speak with residents and whether the atmosphere feels calm and unhurried. Ask about staff turnover, the daily routine, activities on offer, and how the home handles changing needs over time. Look at communal areas and bedrooms, check menus, and ask whether residents can personalise their rooms.
Matching the home to the person
Some Aldershot providers, including several run by Dimensions and SeeAbility, specialise in supporting adults with learning disabilities, while others focus on older people. Being clear about the specific needs, preferences and long term outlook of the person moving in will help narrow the shortlist quickly. If a home is rated Requires Improvement, ask directly what has changed since the last inspection and what the current improvement plan looks like.
Arranging and funding a care home placement in Aldershot
Most families begin by requesting a care needs assessment, which is a free evaluation of what daily support the person requires. This is the foundation for any funded package and helps clarify whether a residential setting is genuinely the right option.
Care needs assessments and local authority support
You can request an assessment through the local authority Adult Social Care team, who will also carry out a financial assessment to work out how much, if anything, they will contribute towards fees. In England, people with capital above £23,250 usually pay their own fees in full, while those below this threshold may receive means tested support. If nursing input is required, NHS funded nursing care or Continuing Healthcare may also apply.
Typical costs and financial planning
Residential care fees in the south of England commonly range from around £1,000 to over £1,500 per week, depending on the home, the room and the level of support. Homes such as Ashbourne Court Care Home, Remyck House or the smaller Dimensions services in Aldershot will each have their own fee structure, so ask for a written breakdown of what is included. Where possible, seek independent financial advice from a specialist in later life planning before committing.
Starting the search
Shortlist two or three homes from the nine listed, arrange visits, and involve the person moving in wherever possible. Trust your impressions as well as the paperwork, and take time to compare before making a decision.
9 care homes in Aldershot
- SeeAbility Fairways Residential Care Home · Aldershot, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Dimensions 1-2 Westbury Way · Aldershot, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Dimensions 15a Vale Road · Aldershot, Surrey
- Ashbourne Court Care Home · Aldershot, Surrey · CQC Requires improvement
- Fenton Lodge · Aldershot, Surrey · CQC Good
- Dimensions 85 Highfield Avenue · Aldershot, Hampshire
- Harlow Hall · Aldershot, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Remyck House · Aldershot, Hampshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Shandon · Aldershot, Surrey · CQC Good
What care costs in Hampshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 13 Hampshire homes. Median £1,595. | £1,245 | £1,458 to £1,870 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,365 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Harlow Hall, 3 September 2025, Good
- Shandon, 4 May 2023, Good
- Remyck House, 14 April 2023, Requires improvement
Longest since a report
- SeeAbility Fairways Residential Care Home, 7 August 2018, Good
- Ashbourne Court Care Home, 28 August 2019, Requires improvement
- Dimensions 1-2 Westbury Way, 14 October 2022, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Aldershot
How many care homes are there in Aldershot?
Aldershot has 9 CQC registered care homes: 5 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Aldershot?
Hampshire County Council pays an average of £1,245 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,458 to £1,870 a week. Middle half of prices from 13 Hampshire homes. Median £1,595. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which care homes in Aldershot were inspected most recently?
Harlow Hall (3 September 2025), Shandon (4 May 2023) and Remyck House (14 April 2023) have the most recent CQC reports.