Dryad Spinney

West Common, Langley, Southampton, Hampshire, SO45 1XP

02380897120

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

28 February 2022

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

5 beds

Rating history

GoodFeb 2016
GoodMar 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

Run by Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

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 Dryad Spinney

Dryad Spinney is a residential care home in Hampshire providing support for adults with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder. Further details on the service can be found in the findings below.

Dryad Spinney accommodates up to five adults with learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, with four residents living there at the time of inspection. The home supports people to maintain frequent contact with loved ones and friends through various methods, including video calling. Relatives receive regular updates and information, and the provider adapts procedures promptly in response to guidance changes.

Staff support residents to understand new guidance using their preferred communication methods, ensuring people stay informed and connected throughout any transitions or updates to care practices.

Source: CQC inspection report, 10 May 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 5 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO45 1XP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 14 March 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 February 2022.

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

Read Dryad Spinney'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 Dryad Spinney, 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 Dryad Spinney, 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 Dryad Spinney'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