England

Bethel HouseHampshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Bethel House

28 Beach Avenue, Barton On Sea, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7EJ

01425610453

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 September 2018

Provider

Hartford Care (South West) Limited

Beds

31 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 28 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 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 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJun 2016
GoodOct 2018

Rated Good at every inspection since 2016.

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 Hartford Care (South West) 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 Bethel House

Bethel House is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing personal care for adults. Full details of the Care Quality Commission's most recent findings are set out below.

Bethel House accommodates up to 31 people in a residential care setting, with 22 residents present during inspection. The home provides nursing and personal care services and is managed by a registered manager. Staff demonstrated competence in supporting residents' daily needs, with inspectors observing positive interactions between care workers and the people they support.

Residents spoke positively about their experiences, noting they felt well cared for and respected by staff members who took time to understand their individual preferences and requirements.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 October 2018

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Facilities & Amenities

Activities ProgrammeParkingLaundry 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 31 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · BH25 7EJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Mental health conditions.

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 19 October 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 September 2018.

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

Read Bethel House'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 Bethel House, 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 Bethel House, 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 Bethel House'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