Kitnocks House

Wickham Road, Curdridge, Southampton, Hampshire, SO32 2HG

01489798244

Care Type

Nursing Care

Assessment date

5 May 2026

Provider

Kitnocks Specialist Care Limited

Beds

63 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 26 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 3 are rated higher by CQC, 20 are the same and 3 are lower.

10 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodMay 2015
GoodAug 2017
GoodFeb 2021
GoodAug 2022
GoodJun 2026

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Kitnocks Specialist Care Limited runs in England.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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 Kitnocks House

Kitnocks House is a nursing home located in Hampshire, South East. Its registered care categories include dementia, mental health, older people, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and younger adults. The home has 63 beds. CQC records an overall rating of Good, published in June 2026. The home is operated by Kitnocks Specialist Care Limited.

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger 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.

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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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 63 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO32 2HG

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Eating disorders; Mental health conditions; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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.

Assessment published 26 June 2026. Assessment date recorded: 5 May 2026.

Read CQC's assessment overview

The following is CQC's published account of its assessment, published 26 June 2026. References to “we” mean CQC. It describes findings at that time.

We carried out this inspection from 8 May to 19 June 2026. This inspection was prompted due to the high volume of notifications. The service is a residential care home with nursing, providing support to people living with dementia and people with physical and mental health conditions. People living at the care home had complex support needs in relation to their diagnosis. At the time of the inspection there were 60 people using the service.
The provider had a good learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks, including when people became distressed. People received their oral medicines as prescribed. Managers made sure staff received training and regular support to maintain good-quality care.
Records relating to people’s care and staff recruitment were not always complete or up to date. The provider took action to start addressing these concerns during our inspection and to strengthen their quality monitoring processes.
People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. They treated them as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and were encouraged to maintain relationships with family and friends. Staff responded to people in a timely way. The provider supported staff wellbeing.
People knew how to give feedback and were confident the provider took it seriously and acted on it. People received fair and equal care and treatment and were involved in planning their care.
Leaders and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable, and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities.

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

Read Kitnocks 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 Kitnocks House, 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 Kitnocks House, 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 Kitnocks 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