Brendoncare Alton

Adams Way, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2UU

01420549797

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

2 October 2019

Provider

Brendoncare Foundation(The)

Beds

80 beds

About Brendoncare Alton

Brendoncare Alton is a nursing home in Hampshire, providing personal and nursing care to older adults, including support for those living with dementia. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

This large nursing home provides personal and nursing care to 60 people aged 65 and over, with capacity for up to 80 residents. The service operates across five purpose-built households, each with their own facilities, with two specialising in dementia care. At the time of inspection, four households were in use while the fifth underwent refurbishment.

People are safeguarded from abuse with processes in place to share learning from incidents. Staff administer medicines safely and ensure people receive timely care from well-trained staff who receive ongoing support and supervision. The home makes prompt referrals to other services and ensures residents' healthcare needs are met, with care delivery incorporating best practice guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 24 October 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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: 80 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GU34 2UU

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 24 October 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 2 October 2019.

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

Read Brendoncare Alton'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 Brendoncare Alton, 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 Brendoncare Alton, 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 Brendoncare Alton'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