England

Willow Tree LodgeHampshire

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Rated:GoodResidential

Willow Tree Lodge

74 Kiln Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7UJ

01329237681

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

5 June 2019

Provider

Willow Tree Lodge Limited

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 35 care homes for older people within 5 miles, 2 are rated higher by CQC, 29 are the same and 4 are lower.

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

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodJan 2017
GoodAug 2019

Rated Good at every inspection since 2017.

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 Willow Tree Lodge 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.

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 Willow Tree Lodge

Willow Tree Lodge is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing personal care for older people, including those living with dementia-related conditions. Details of the most recent CQC inspection are set out below.

Willow Tree Lodge provides personal care for up to 30 older people, including those living with dementia-related conditions. At inspection, 27 people were living in the home. The environment was clean and homely with bedrooms highly personalised.

Staffing levels were adequate to support residents, and the home had appropriate equipment in place to keep people safe. Quality assurance processes were robust, with risks to people and the environment managed safely.

Medicines were administered safely and as prescribed, with records and audits confirming systems were being followed correctly. Staff received appropriate training and regular supervision to develop their skills and support them in their roles. The home promoted maximum choice and control for residents, with staff supporting people in the least restrictive way possible and in their best interests, supported by relevant policies and systems.

Source: CQC inspection report, 1 August 2019

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder people

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: 30 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · PO16 7UJ

Registered care categories

Caring for adults over 65 yrs; Dementia.

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 1 August 2019. Latest inspection date recorded: 5 June 2019.

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

Read Willow Tree Lodge'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 Willow Tree Lodge, 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 Willow Tree Lodge, 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 Willow Tree Lodge'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