Linden House

New Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BP

01590647500

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

20 September 2017

Provider

Colten Care Limited

Beds

77 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 17 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 1 is the same and 16 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJul 2015
OutstandingNov 2017

Improved from Good to Outstanding in 2017.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Colten Care Limited, which runs 3 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 2 Good.

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 Linden House

Linden House is a nursing home near Lymington in Hampshire, providing care for older people and younger adults, including those living with dementia. Further detail on how the service performs is set out in the CQC findings below.

Linden House accommodates up to 60 older people and younger adults, some living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 52 residents were living at the home. The service comprises two residential units and two nursing units across ground and first floors, with several themed living spaces including a café, curiosity shop, post office, and coffee shop.

Located near Lymington in Hampshire, the home has a registered manager in place to oversee the service.

Source: CQC inspection report, 16 November 2017

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peopleYounger adults

Photographs of the home

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 77 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO41 9BP

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia.

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: Outstanding.

Rating report published 16 November 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 20 September 2017.

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

Read Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden 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 Linden 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