Care Homes in Romsey
Romsey has 4 CQC registered care homes. 2 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement. 3 of the 4 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Romsey at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Romsey, 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+: 73. Hampshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 16,400. Rising to 19,500 by 2035, up 18%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 0 closed. 1 changed owner, covering 66 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): 2,100. Rising to 2,700 by 2035, up 30%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 7,100 by 2035, up 60%
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Planning and paying for residential care in Romsey
Settling the funding question first tends to shorten everything that follows, because the assessment determines which homes are suitable at all. A care needs assessment is free, can be requested by anyone and looks at what support a person genuinely needs rather than what is available locally. Hampshire County Council is responsible for that assessment and the financial assessment that comes after it, and where someone is in hospital the discharge team usually sets the process going.
What the financial assessment measures
Savings, income and, in a permanent placement, usually the value of a property are set against the national capital thresholds. Capital above the upper threshold means fees are met privately. Below the lower threshold only income is counted, with a weekly personal allowance protected. A deferred payment arrangement can postpone the sale of a house.
What fees look like locally
Residential fees across this part of the country run above the national average, so establish early what a weekly figure includes and what is charged on top of it. Attendance allowance and the daily living component of personal independence payment are not means tested and are commonly overlooked by people funding themselves. Where a council contribution falls short of a home's private rate, get it in writing whether a third party payment is expected.
Choosing a provider and what to check before committing
Woodley Grange and Abbotswood Court are each rated Good. Timaru and Marika House currently hold ratings of Requires Improvement. With the grades split evenly, the inspection reports rather than the headline words are what will separate these homes.
Reading a Requires Improvement grade fairly
A rating reflects one inspection on one set of dates and covers five areas: whether a home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. A shortfall in record keeping is a different matter from a shortfall in how residents are treated, and the report says which it was. Many homes recover the grade at the next inspection, so check the date and ask the manager directly.
What a viewing ought to settle
Ask how many care staff are on duty by day and overnight, and how much agency cover the home relies on. Establish what happens if needs move beyond personal care, since none of these homes is registered for nursing. Request the fee schedule and notice period in writing. Visit near a mealtime, because the way residents needing help to eat are supported tells you a great deal.
4 care homes in Romsey
- Timaru · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Woodley Grange · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Marika House · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Abbotswood Court · Romsey, 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
- Marika House, 6 October 2025, Requires improvement
- Timaru, 26 May 2023, Requires improvement
- Woodley Grange, 11 June 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Abbotswood Court, 10 October 2017, Good
- Woodley Grange, 11 June 2019, Good
- Timaru, 26 May 2023, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about care homes in Romsey
How many care homes are there in Romsey?
Romsey has 4 CQC registered care homes: 2 Good, 2 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a care home cost in Romsey?
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 Romsey were inspected most recently?
Marika House (6 October 2025), Timaru (26 May 2023) and Woodley Grange (11 June 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.