England

Abbotswood CourtHampshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Abbotswood Court

Minchin Road, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 0BL

01794528700

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

16 December 2020

Provider

Hartwood Care (4) Limited

Beds

66 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 18 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 14 are the same and 3 are lower.

18 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2017

First inspected by CQC in 2017, rated Good.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hartwood Care (4) Limited runs in England.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Abbotswood Court

Abbotswood Court is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing care for older adults, including those living with dementia. Further details on the CQC's findings are set out below.

Abbotswood Court accommodates up to 63 people, providing care for adults over 65, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 52 people were using the service. The home had implemented comprehensive infection prevention measures, including automated entrance doors to reduce touch points and an automated sanitising station.

Visitors were required to answer health screening questions and have their temperature checked before entry, with an electronic signing-in system in place. The home facilitated safe visiting through three large garden gazebos with social distancing during summer months, and a separate visiting room with its own garden entrance available in winter. Communication aids such as a Perspex screen and hearing loop were installed in the visiting area to support conversations while maintaining distance, with an ozone machine used to clean the space after each visit.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 February 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

En-suite bedrooms include storage, electric profiling beds and Wi-Fi.
A private dining room can be used for family celebrations and meals with friends.

Published on the provider's website, checked 20 September 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 66 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO51 0BL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 10 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 16 December 2020.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Outstanding
Well-led: Good

Read Abbotswood Court's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Abbotswood Court, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Abbotswood Court, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Abbotswood Court's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees