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New Forest care homes (70)

Care Home - Lyndhurst
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Hartwood House
Lyndhurst, SO43 7DP
Dementia
Residential
Palliative
Good
Regulator's rating
50 beds
All en-suite
Opened in 2013
Hartwood House is a home set in its own extensive grounds and beautifully landscaped gardens. The bespoke care home has been created through a combination of new construction and the comprehensive refurbishment of a former care home, keeping the exterior and the very best features of the original building. The result is a safe, appealing and comfortable home for its residents which fuses modern innovation and traditional pleasures. Located in Lyndhurst, the heart of the New Forest, Hartwo...
Care Home - New Milton
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Barton Lodge
New Milton, BH25 5PR
Residential
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
45 beds
Opened in 1987
Barton Lodge takes great pride in combining a boutique hotel environment with the highest standards of residential and dementia care. We are set in picturesque landscaped grounds, overlooking spectacular views of the Isle of Wight, the Needles and Barton Golf Course. Nestling on the edge of the New Forest, in Barton-On-Sea, New Milton, our charming home immerses our residents in the natural splendour and peaceful tranquillity of the South Coast. With superb amenities, Barton Lodge caters f...
Care Home - New Milton
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Carlton House Rest Home Limited
New Milton, BH25 6NN
Residential
Dementia
Palliative
Good
Regulator's rating
Care Home - Ringwood
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Gorselands Nursing Home
Ringwood, BH24 4HN
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Palliative
Good
Regulator's rating
39 beds
Opened in 1994
Gorselands is situated in Burley village in the middle of the New Forest in a beautiful part of the Hampshire countryside. We pride ourselves on offering compassionate person-centred care, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We make sure to maximise the health of each individual in our care and promote their feeling of self worth, whilst still respecting privacy and maintaining their independence and dignity. We offer a varied programme of activities as well as trips out on our mini-bus and v...
Care Home - Lymington
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Linden House
Lymington, SO41 9BP
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Outstanding
Regulator's rating
Care Home - Brockenhurst
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Woodpeckers
Brockenhurst, SO42 7RX
Nursing
Dementia
Residential
Outstanding
Regulator's rating
Care Home - New Milton
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Kingfishers
New Milton, BH25 7FJ
Residential
Nursing
Outstanding
Regulator's rating
Care Home - Southampton
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Oaklands Rest Home
Southampton, SO40 4WW
Residential
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
35 beds
29 en-suite rooms
Opened in 1986
Renowned for being one of the best New Forest care homes, Oaklands is set in a beautiful Victorian property within an attractive and tranquil setting. With just 29 individual bedrooms and numerous cosy communal areas, Oaklands is a truly special community with a homely feel where our staff and residents enjoy their time together as a family. Our care home treats every resident as an individual. We passionately believe in person-centred care, which starts at the very beginning of a residen...
Care Home - New Milton
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Bethel House
New Milton, BH25 7EJ
Residential
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
Care Home - Southampton
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Woodlands House
Southampton, SO40 7GL
Residential
Dementia
Good
Regulator's rating
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Overview of care homes in New Forest
Care homes in New Forest70
Homes that offer nursing care25
Specialise in dementia care55
Care homes rated Good or better in New Forest59
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Frequently asked questions
How many care homes are there in New Forest?
There are 70 care homes in New Forest, with 25 offering nursing care. If you're not sure which type of care home is best for you, you can read our guide on how to choose the right care home.
Read our guide here on choosing the right care home
How many care homes in New Forest offer specialised dementia care?
55 care homes in New Forest offer specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.
View our dementia care home list
How are care homes in New Forest regulated?
All care homes in New Forest are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Of the 70 care homes in New Forest, 59 have been rated good or above.
What is the difference between nursing homes and residential care homes?
Residential care homes provide residents with accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication. However, a nursing care home will also provide medical care from a qualified nurse, including treatment for any illness or injuries.
Will I be entitled to local authority funding to help pay for a care home in New Forest?
In England, if your total savings and property assets are below £23,250, then you may be able to access local authority funding towards accommodation costs, personal care and nursing care. Read our care home funding article for more advice.
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New Milton
22 care homes rated Good or better
Ringwood
9 care homes rated Good or better
Lymington
8 care homes rated Good or better
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Types of care available
Residential care homes
Accommodation, meals, and assistance with personal care and medication.

Top towns for residential care
New Milton (23)
Ringwood (12)
Lymington (8)
Fordingbridge (3)
Nursing care homes
Medical care from a qualified nurse, and treatment for residents with illness or injuries.

Top towns for nursing care
New Milton (4)
Ringwood (7)
Lymington (5)
Fordingbridge (2)
Dementia care homes
Specialist care designed to meet the challenges faced by people living with dementia.

Top towns for dementia care
New Milton (15)
Ringwood (11)
Lymington (7)
Fordingbridge (2)
Palliative care homes
Care designed to provide quality support and comfort for people living with life-limited conditions.

Top towns for palliative care
New Milton (1)
Ringwood (1)
Lymington (0)
Fordingbridge (0)
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