The Mullion

230 Portsmouth Road, Horndean, Hampshire, PO8 9SY

02392596820

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

23 June 2022

Provider

Community Integrated Care

Beds

3 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodDec 2017
GoodAug 2022

Rated Good at every inspection since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Community Integrated Care, which runs 28 care homes in England: 23 rated Good, 3 Requires Improvement and 2 not yet rated.

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.

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 The Mullion

The Mullion is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing support for people with learning disabilities. The findings from its most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

The Mullion provides residential care and accommodation for up to three people with learning disabilities. At the time of inspection, three people were using the service. Staff demonstrated safe practices and effective management across the home's operations.

The service supports residents in developing choices, dignity and independence, with access to local communities integrated into their daily lives.

Source: CQC inspection report, 4 August 2022

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

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: 3 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO8 9SY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning disabilities; 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 4 August 2022. Latest inspection date recorded: 23 June 2022.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
CaringPublished 9 December 2017: Good
ResponsivePublished 9 December 2017: Good
Well-led: Good

Read The Mullion'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 Mullion, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit The Mullion, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund The Mullion'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