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Wellington Vale Care HomeHampshire

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Rated:GoodResidential & Nursing

Wellington Vale Care Home

Darnel Road, Waterloovile, Hampshire, PO7 7TY

02392240486

Care Type

Residential & Nursing Care

Inspection date

1 February 2022

Provider

Waterlooville Care Limited

Beds

80 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 23 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 1 is rated higher by CQC, 16 are the same and 6 are lower.

22 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 23 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodOct 2017

First inspected by CQC in 2017, rated Good.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home Waterlooville Care Limited 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 Wellington Vale Care Home

Wellington Vale Care Home is based in Hampshire and provides residential and nursing care, including support for people living with dementia. Details from the CQC's most recent inspection are set out below.

Wellington Vale Care Home accommodates up to 80 people, including those living with dementia. At the time of inspection, 62 people were using the service. The home had implemented comprehensive infection control measures, including COVID-19 screening forms and temperature checks for all visitors.

Visitors and visiting professionals were required to provide proof of negative lateral flow tests, with professionals also demonstrating COVID-19 vaccination status. Staff worked as a team to promote wellbeing and took responsibility for implementing infection control procedures, supported by clear guidance and risk assessments.

The home had invested in additional safety features to reduce transmission risks. Ozone machines filtered air in communal areas, corridors and offices, while automatic doors at the front entrance operated via hand scanning to eliminate the need to touch door handles. Inspectors observed positive interactions between staff and people, demonstrating the team's commitment to maintaining both safety and quality care throughout the pandemic.

Source: CQC inspection report, 15 February 2022

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

Practical details from the provider

Bedrooms include walk-in wetrooms; some ground-floor rooms open onto private patios.
Shared facilities include a cafe, resident lounges, an activity room, beauty salon and gardens.

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: 80 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO7 7TY

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Dementia; Physical disabilities; Sensory impairment.

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 26 October 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 1 February 2022.

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

Questions prompted by these ratings

Safe: What changes have been made to medicines, staffing and safeguarding since this rating?

These are questions for your visit, not a claim about conditions today.

Read Wellington Vale Care 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 Wellington Vale 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 Wellington Vale 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 Wellington Vale 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