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Belmore LodgeHampshire

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Rated:GoodNursing

Belmore Lodge

Milford Road, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8DJ

01590674700

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

18 October 2017

Provider

Colten Care (2003) Limited

Beds

56 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 29 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 24 are the same and 2 are lower.

26 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

GoodApr 2015
GoodJan 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Colten Care (2003) Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 3 rated Good.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Belmore Lodge

Belmore Lodge is a nursing home in Hampshire, providing care and accommodation for people who require ongoing nursing support. Further details on the home's facilities and the latest CQC findings are set out below.

Belmore Lodge is a residential nursing home in Lymington providing accommodation for up to 55 people. The home has 52 residents and offers single-occupancy rooms across three floors, each with an ensuite containing a wash basin and toilet. Specialist bathrooms are available on each level, and the home features a range of public spaces including lounges on every floor, a dining room, and café.

Residents have access to secure communal gardens with good accessibility from the building.

Source: CQC inspection report, 12 January 2018

Specialist Care

Older peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

GardenActivities ProgrammeHairdresserDining RoomLaundry Service

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 56 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO41 8DJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs.

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 12 January 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 October 2017.

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

Read Belmore Lodge'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 Belmore Lodge, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Belmore Lodge, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund Belmore Lodge'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