Nursing Homes in Eastleigh
Eastleigh has 7 CQC registered nursing homes. 5 are rated Good, and 2 have not yet been rated. 4 of the 7 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Eastleigh at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in Eastleigh, 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+: 87. Hampshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 15,400. Rising to 18,700 by 2035, up 21%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 0 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 242 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): 2,000. Rising to 2,600 by 2035, up 30%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,400. Rising to 6,700 by 2035, up 52%
Planned and recent building work within 5 miles
- Fields Rear Of Cranbourne Drive Otterbourne Hampshire. Application for a 70 bed care home. Submitted 2 February 2026. Decision pending. (3.1 miles away)
- 501 Bursledon Road Southampton. Application for a 7 bed care home. Submitted 25 August 2026. Decision pending. (4.9 miles away)
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Eastleigh
The Assessment That Comes First
A care needs assessment records what a person requires across an ordinary day and whether those needs meet the national eligibility threshold. It is free to anyone who appears to need support, whatever their savings, and a relative providing care can request a separate assessment of their own needs. Families can approach Hampshire County Council to arrange both. Keep the written outcome, because every home you contact will ask for much the same information.
Fees and Who Contributes
Nursing care is charged as a weekly fee covering the room, meals, personal care and the nursing input the registration provides. Where eligible needs are identified and a financial assessment shows capital below the relevant threshold, the council may contribute, with an assessed amount paid from the person's income. Where needs arise mainly from health rather than social care, continuing healthcare funding is assessed separately by the health service, and a contribution towards registered nursing care may also apply. Anyone paying privately should ask for written confirmation of the fee, what falls outside it and how much notice precedes an increase.
Choosing a Provider in Eastleigh and What to Check
Reading a Settled Record
Five of the six homes are rated Good and one has not yet been rated. A consistent picture is reassuring but leaves little to separate one home from another, which puts the weight on the reports themselves. Each sets out separate findings on safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness and leadership, and two homes with the same rating can read very differently. Where no rating exists yet, there is less published evidence to weigh, so ask more questions rather than fewer.
Questions About Nursing Cover
The nursing registration is the reason for choosing one of these homes, so ask how it works in practice. Find out how many qualified nurses are on duty during the day and overnight, how often agency nurses are used and how quickly a general practitioner or specialist can be reached. Ask how the home manages medication, pressure care, mobility and any condition specific to your relative.
What to Notice on a Visit
Go at a busy hour rather than a quiet one arranged for your convenience. Watch how staff speak to residents who take longer to answer, whether people look comfortable and occupied, and whether anyone explains what is about to happen. Ask what fills an ordinary day, how families are told when something changes and what would happen if needs increased further.
7 nursing homes in Eastleigh
- Chandlers Ford Care Home · Eastleigh, Hampshire
- Fleming House Care Home with Nursing · Eastleigh, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Challoner House · Eastleigh, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Baroda Care · Eastleigh, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Alston House Care Home · Eastleigh, Hampshire
- Chandlers Ford Care Home · Eastleigh, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Home Park Nursing Home · Eastleigh, 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
- Chandlers Ford Care Home, 10 September 2024, Good
- Home Park Nursing Home, 13 May 2023, Good
- Fleming House Care Home with Nursing, 18 September 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Baroda Care, 23 November 2018, Good
- Challoner House, 17 April 2019, Good
- Fleming House Care Home with Nursing, 18 September 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Eastleigh
How many nursing homes are there in Eastleigh?
Eastleigh has 7 CQC registered nursing homes: 5 Good, 2 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Eastleigh?
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 nursing homes in Eastleigh were inspected most recently?
Chandlers Ford Care Home (10 September 2024), Home Park Nursing Home (13 May 2023) and Fleming House Care Home with Nursing (18 September 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.