Care Homes in Horndean
Horndean has 3 CQC registered care homes. 3 are rated Good. All 3 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Horndean at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Horndean, 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+: 76. Hampshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 17,700. Rising to 22,100 by 2035, up 25%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 8 changed owner, covering 302 beds.
- Who pays, across Hampshire (estimate): 35% council, 50% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 3,100 by 2035, up 34%
- People aged 85 and over: 5,100. Rising to 8,200 by 2035, up 62%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Green Meadows Green Lane Denmead Waterlooville Hampshire. Application for a 66 bed care home. Submitted 30 January 2026. Approved 16 October 2026. (3.7 miles away)
- Land North Of Lavant Drive, Havant. Application for a 86 bed care home. Submitted 24 August 2026. Decision pending. (4.8 miles away)
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Arranging and funding a care home place in Horndean
Taking the practical questions in order removes much of the uncertainty. Establish the level of need, then the financial position, and only then does comparing homes become genuinely useful.
Requesting a care needs assessment
Anyone who appears to need care and support may ask for an assessment, whatever their income or savings. A practitioner considers daily living, mobility, health and risk, then records in writing the support required. Assessments are carried out by Hampshire County Council, which is also responsible for arranging funded support where someone qualifies. The written outcome is worth having even when a family expects to pay privately.
Help towards the weekly fee
A financial assessment follows, taking account of capital, income and property. Where savings fall below the national threshold the authority may contribute towards the fee, and where registered nursing is required a separate NHS contribution can apply. The assessment may be revisited should needs grow or capital reduce.
What the charge actually covers
Fees differ between homes and with the level of support given, so ask each provider for a written breakdown of what is included and what is billed separately. Chiropody, hairdressing and outings commonly fall outside it. Confirm how often charges are reviewed and what would prompt an increase.
Choosing a care home in Horndean and what to look for
The three homes listed are Caroline House, Durlands Road and The Mullion. All are registered for accommodation and personal care rather than nursing, which is worth weighing against how needs are likely to change.
Where the reports earn their keep
All three hold a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission, meaning inspectors found each home meeting the standards expected of it. Because the ratings match, the reports are what will distinguish them. Read what was said about staffing, about how residents are supported when unwell, and about how each home is led, and note how recently inspectors attended.
Seeing a home for yourself
Visit more than once and at different hours, including a mealtime if you can. Notice whether residents look settled and occupied, how staff speak to those needing help, and how freely people move around. Ask about night staffing, how care plans are reviewed with families, and what happens if needs rise beyond what the home is registered to provide.
The practical arrangements
Ask whether there is a waiting list and how vacancies are normally offered. Check the arrangements for visiting, what a resident may bring with them, and how the home supports someone through the first few weeks. Ask too whether a trial period is possible and what happens if the placement proves unsuitable.
3 care homes in Horndean
- Caroline House · Horndean, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Durlands Road · Horndean, Hampshire · CQC Good
- The Mullion · Horndean, Hampshire · 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
- Caroline House, 18 April 2020, Good
- Durlands Road, 10 November 2018, Good
- The Mullion, 9 December 2017, Good
Longest since a report
- The Mullion, 9 December 2017, Good
- Durlands Road, 10 November 2018, Good
- Caroline House, 18 April 2020, Good
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Horndean
How many care homes are there in Horndean?
Horndean has 3 CQC registered care homes: 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Horndean?
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 Horndean were inspected most recently?
Caroline House (18 April 2020), Durlands Road (10 November 2018) and The Mullion (9 December 2017) have the most recent CQC reports.