Nursing Homes in Romsey
Romsey has 6 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 3 Requires improvement. 4 of the 6 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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Choosing a nursing home in Romsey and what to look for
A list that splits evenly is in some ways easier to work with than one where everything looks alike, because it tells you immediately that the choice is real. Three homes hold a stronger inspection outcome and three a weaker one, and the reports will tell you whether the weaker ones are improving or drifting. All six hold the registration that requires a nurse on site at all hours.
What the inspection record shows
Dunwood Manor Nursing Home, Marie Louise House Nursing Home and Waverley Lodge Nursing Home are rated Good, while Cedar Lawn Nursing Home and Durban House are among those sitting at Requires Improvement. Open each report and look at which of the key questions were marked down, how serious the findings were and how recently the inspection took place, because a judgement made two years ago may describe a very different service now. Ask whether conditions have been placed on any registration and whether the manager has changed since.
What to look for when you visit
Ask how many registered nurses are on duty on each shift, including nights and weekends, and how often agency staff are used to cover gaps, since nurse cover is where lower ratings in nursing homes most often originate. Ask who reviews medication and how often, and how the home works with local GPs and district nurses. Go at a busy hour and watch whether people are helped unhurriedly at mealtimes.
Arranging care and sorting out the funding
Nursing fees attract an NHS contribution that residential fees do not, so it is worth understanding both routes.
Requesting a care needs assessment
You can ask for an assessment on your own behalf or for a relative who consents, and the right to one does not depend on income or savings. The assessor looks at washing, dressing, eating, medication, mobility, continence and any clinical needs, then produces a written support plan. Ask for a copy, because every home will want to see it. Say clearly where nursing input is already being provided, as that shapes the level of care identified.
Who pays, and how much
Assessments and funded placements in Romsey are handled by Hampshire County Council Adult Social Care, which carries out a financial assessment alongside the needs assessment to establish the household contribution. Income, savings and usually the value of a property are all taken into account, and anyone with capital above the upper threshold pays privately at first. Separately, anyone assessed as needing care from a registered nurse may qualify for NHS funded nursing care, paid to the home towards the nursing element of the fee regardless of savings. Where health needs dominate altogether, NHS continuing healthcare may be assessed instead, so ask which route is being considered.
6 nursing homes in Romsey
- Dunwood Manor Nursing Home · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Marie Louise House Nursing Home · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Fryers House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Cedar Lawn Nursing Home · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Requires improvement
- Waverley Lodge Nursing Home · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Good
- Durban House · Romsey, Hampshire · CQC Requires improvement
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
- Fryers House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities, 16 June 2026, Requires improvement
- Cedar Lawn Nursing Home, 5 August 2025, Requires improvement
- Dunwood Manor Nursing Home, 5 December 2019, Good
Longest since a report
- Marie Louise House Nursing Home, 5 May 2018, Good
- Waverley Lodge Nursing Home, 7 November 2018, Good
- Durban House, 15 January 2019, Requires improvement
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Romsey
How many nursing homes are there in Romsey?
Romsey has 6 CQC registered nursing homes: 3 Good, 3 Requires improvement. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing 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 nursing homes in Romsey were inspected most recently?
Fryers House - Care Home with Nursing Physical Disabilities (16 June 2026), Cedar Lawn Nursing Home (5 August 2025) and Dunwood Manor Nursing Home (5 December 2019) have the most recent CQC reports.