Derriford House

Pinewood Hill, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 3AW

01252627364

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

11 April 2023

Provider

Derriford House Limited

Beds

34 beds

About Derriford House

Derriford House is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing accommodation and support for older people. Further detail on the service can be found in the findings below.

Derriford House accommodates 29 older people across three floors in single bedrooms with ensuite facilities and wet rooms. The home features communal lounges, a dining room, and a hairdresser's salon.

Residents reported feeling safe and happy with their care. One person commented "We have everything we want" while another praised "The staff are excellent. " People had appropriate equipment for their safety and were supported to maintain their mobility through safe moving and handling practices.

The home responded promptly to any incidents and managed residents' dietary and fluid needs carefully.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2023

Specialist Care

Older people

Facilities & Amenities

GardenLibraryCommunal Lounge

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 · GU51 3AW

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 3 December 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 11 April 2023.

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

Read Derriford 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 Derriford House, 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 Derriford House, 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 Derriford 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