Waterside House

Netley Abbey, Southampton, SO31 5FA

02382518888

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Hamble Healthcare Ltd

Beds

49 beds

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Hamble Healthcare Ltd 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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
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.

About Waterside House

Waterside House is a nursing care home located in Netley Abbey, near Southampton in Hampshire. The home provides care for up to 49 residents and specialises in supporting older people and those living with dementia. It is operated by Hamble Healthcare Ltd.

The home has not yet received a CQC inspection rating. As a nursing facility, it offers medical and nursing support alongside personal care. Its location in Netley Abbey places it within reach of Southampton's amenities while maintaining a more residential setting.

The home is sized to provide a balance between individual attention and community living, accommodating a moderate number of residents. Those considering Waterside House as an option for a family member should seek current information directly from the provider about its services, facilities, staffing qualifications, and daily activities.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Waterside House, 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 Waterside House, 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 Waterside House'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