The GateHouse Residential Care Home

64 Becton Lane, Barton-on-Sea, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7AG

01425613465

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

E & J I Breckon

Beds

28 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home E & J I Breckon 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.

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.

This home recently re-registered with CQC under a new provider and has not yet been inspected. Any previous inspection reports relate to the former provider.

About The GateHouse Residential Care Home

The GateHouse Residential Care Home is a residential care home located in Hampshire, South East. Its registered care categories include dementia and older people. The home has 28 beds. The home is operated by E & J I Breckon.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting The GateHouse Residential Care Home, 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 The GateHouse Residential Care Home, 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 The GateHouse Residential Care 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