St Martha's

Linford Road, Linford, Ringwood, BH24 3HX

07384518905

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

30 March 2026

Provider

Oldercare (Haslemere) Limited

Beds

41 beds

About St Martha's

St Martha's is a nursing care home in Hampshire, providing care and support for people with complex and enduring mental health needs. Full details of the most recent CQC findings are set out below.

St Martha's is a residential care home providing accommodation and nursing care for up to 41 people with complex and enduring mental health needs, across two units. The CQC rated the service Good overall. Inspectors found people were kept safe, with staff who understood risks, received good training and support, and managed medicines well.

Staffing levels were sufficient, though recruitment record-keeping was being strengthened.

Inspectors found staff treated people with kindness, respected their privacy and choices, and supported family relationships. Leadership was described as visible and supportive, with a strong culture of listening and learning. People and relatives felt confident raising concerns and were happy with the care provided.

Source: CQC assessment, 30 March 2026

Specialist Care

DementiaMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting St Martha's, 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 St Martha's, 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 St Martha's'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