England

BorovereHampshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Borovere

10 Borovere Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 1PD

0142085048

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

4 May 2023

Provider

Greensleeves Homes Trust

Beds

34 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 5 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 4 are the same and 1 is lower.

1 of these nearby homes has been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 25 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

Requires ImprovementMar 2016
GoodFeb 2017
GoodFeb 2019
GoodJul 2023

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Greensleeves Homes Trust, which runs 26 care homes in England: 2 rated Outstanding, 16 Good, 7 Requires Improvement and 1 Inadequate.

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 Borovere

Borovere is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing personal care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Borovere is a residential care home providing personal care to up to 34 people aged 65 and over, some of whom are living with dementia. The service operates across two floors in one adapted building.

People using the service reported feeling happy and safe at Borovere. Relatives confirmed their loved ones felt safe and praised the home's cleanliness and maintenance. Inspectors found the provider ensured people were supported safely with sufficient numbers of suitable, motivated staff.

Some recruitment files lacked complete safe recruitment checks at the time of inspection, though the provider took immediate action to address this.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 July 2023

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

Practical details from the provider

The provider lists 34 single bedrooms, eight with en-suite wet rooms, and three assisted bathrooms serving other rooms.
There are two lounges, a separate dining room and a large accessible garden. A lift connects the two floors.

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: 34 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GU34 1PD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities.

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 4 July 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 4 May 2023.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 12 February 2019: Good
CaringPublished 12 February 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 12 February 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Borovere'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 Borovere, 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 Borovere, 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 Borovere'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