Elm Lodge

Thackhams Lane, Hartley Wintney, Hook, RG27 8JG

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Forest Care Limited

Beds

60 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Forest Care Limited, which runs 5 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good and 1 not yet rated.

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 Elm Lodge

Elm Lodge is a 60-bed residential care home located on Thackhams Lane in Hartley Wintney, near Hook in Hampshire. Operated by Forest Care Limited, the home provides care for older people, those living with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities.

As a residential care facility, Elm Lodge offers accommodation and personal care support rather than nursing care. The home's capacity of 60 beds makes it a medium-sized facility within the local area. The service is designed to support residents who require assistance with daily living activities and ongoing care.

This home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. For detailed information about current services, staffing qualifications, facilities available, and specific care provision, contact the home directly or request further documentation from the provider.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Elm Lodge, 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 Elm Lodge, 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 Elm Lodge'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