Winchester Road

52 Winchester Road, Four Marks, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 5HR

01420564028

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

22 March 2021

Provider

Voyage 1 Limited

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodAug 2015
GoodAug 2017

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 Voyage 1 Limited, which runs 244 care homes in England: 11 rated Outstanding, 207 Good, 22 Requires Improvement and 4 not yet rated.

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 Winchester Road

Winchester Road is a residential care home in Hampshire, providing accommodation and support for people with learning disabilities and/or autism. The findings below set out the CQC's most recent assessment of the service.

Winchester Road provides accommodation and support to up to four people with learning disabilities and/or autism in a domestic-style property. The ground floor includes lounge and kitchen areas, while bedrooms are located on the second floor, with one ground floor bedroom available. Shared bathroom facilities are provided throughout the home.

The service supports people to understand important information through easy read materials that are prominently displayed. Staff use accessible formats to help residents engage with information about health and safety matters, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive communication and ensuring all residents can access key guidance regardless of their communication needs.

Source: CQC inspection report, 31 March 2021

Specialist Care

Learning 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: 4 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · GU34 5HR

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Learning 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 30 August 2017. Latest inspection date recorded: 22 March 2021.

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

Read Winchester Road'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 Winchester Road, 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 Winchester Road, 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 Winchester Road'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