Brendoncare Knightwood

Shannon Way, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4TL

02380247000

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 January 2023

Provider

Brendoncare Foundation(The)

Beds

20 beds

About Brendoncare Knightwood

Brendoncare Knightwood is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing care for older people. Details of the CQC's most recent findings are set out below.

Brendoncare Knightwood provides residential care for up to 20 older people. At the time of inspection, the home was at full capacity with 20 residents receiving care and support.

Residents felt safe living at the home and reported that staff supported them to live independently. Risk assessments were in place for individual care needs, and staff demonstrated good knowledge of the people they supported. Environmental safety checks were being conducted, with the provider working to implement an electronic monitoring system for improved clarity and record-keeping.

The home maintained adequate staffing levels, with recruitment processes in place to fill vacancies.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 January 2023

Specialist Care

Older 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 without nursing
Registered capacity: 20 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO53 4TL

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 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 31 January 2023. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 January 2023.

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

Read Brendoncare Knightwood'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 Knightwood, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Brendoncare Knightwood, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Brendoncare Knightwood'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