Russell Churcher Court

Melrose Gardens, Off Station Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BE

02392527600

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

18 December 2020

Provider

Thorngate Churcher Trust

Beds

44 beds

About Russell Churcher Court

Russell Churcher Court is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing personal care for older people. Details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Russell Churcher Court accommodates 44 people aged 65 and over, the majority of whom are living with dementia. The home provides personal care and accommodation to support residents' needs.

During a recent COVID-19 outbreak, the home demonstrated effective management by following guidance in residents' risk assessments and care plans to keep people safe. Staff ensured those who tested positive or displayed symptoms isolated in line with government guidance. The provider maintained a no visiting policy with exceptions for people nearing the end of their life, while regularly reviewing the policy to support safety.

A visiting pod with screening was built to enable residents to receive visitors safely when visits could resume. People were supported to maintain contact with relatives through telephone calls and video links to support their wellbeing, and both residents and staff underwent regular COVID-19 testing in line with government guidance.

Source: CQC inspection report, 5 January 2021

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilities

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 21 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 44 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO12 3BE

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical 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 16 April 2020. Latest inspection date recorded: 18 December 2020.

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

Read Russell Churcher Court'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 Russell Churcher Court, 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 Russell Churcher Court, 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 Russell Churcher Court'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