Kirtling House

14 Compton Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9SL

01962862580

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

12 May 2022

Provider

Together for Mental Wellbeing

Beds

9 beds

About Kirtling House

Kirtling House is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing support for people with mental health needs. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Kirtling House provides residential care for up to eight people with mental health needs in one adapted building. The service supports residents to reach their potential and work towards independent living and social inclusion. At inspection, eight people were using the service.

Residents spoke positively about their experience. One person said, "Best place I've ever been in. Staff show that they care.

They're always asking how you are. They show an interest. " Another resident praised staff understanding, saying, "Staff have a good understanding of mental illness; what happens and how to handle it.

" A third resident commented, "Staff are very supportive and non-judgemental, which is very important.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 June 2022

Specialist Care

Mental health

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: 9 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO23 9SL

Registered care categories

Mental health conditions.

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 1 June 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 12 May 2022.

Safe: Good
EffectivePublished 10 April 2019: Good
CaringPublished 10 April 2019: Good
ResponsivePublished 10 April 2019: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Kirtling 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 Kirtling 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 Kirtling 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 Kirtling 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