The Dower House Nursing Home

Springvale Road, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 7LD

01962882848

Care Type

Nursing Care

Inspection date

28 August 2020

Provider

The Dower House Nursing Home LLP

Beds

43 beds

About The Dower House Nursing Home

The Dower House Nursing Home is a nursing home in Hampshire, providing personal and nursing care to people with physical disabilities and those requiring end of life care. Details from the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Dower House Nursing Home accommodates up to 43 people, including those with physical disabilities and those receiving end of life care. The home provides personal and nursing care.

The service demonstrates good practice in supporting people to maintain close family connections. Visits are well planned and organised to help residents stay connected with their loved ones.

Source: CQC inspection report, 9 October 2020

Specialist Care

Older people

Photographs of the home

Practical details from the provider

A conservatory and library both open onto the patio.
The home has parking for residents and visitors, with lockable outside storage for mobility scooters.

Published on the provider's website, checked 2 October 2026. Confirm arrangements with the home before deciding.

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 with nursing
Registered capacity: 43 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO23 7LD

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs.

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 29 November 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 28 August 2020.

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

Read The Dower House Nursing Home'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 The Dower House Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.How many qualified nurses are on duty overnight and at weekends?
2.How do you manage a resident's relationship with their GP and hospital team?
3.What is your approach when a resident's condition deteriorates quickly?
4.What additional charges apply beyond the weekly fee?
5.How do you approach end of life care and involve families in those decisions?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Dower House Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the nursing station visible and staffed, or hard to find?
2.Do staff respond promptly when a resident needs attention?
3.Are call bells answered quickly or left ringing?
4.Does the home feel calm or rushed and understaffed?
5.Are residents' medical records and care plans visible and up to date?

Could the NHS fund The Dower House Nursing Home'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