Applewood Care Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Residential homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds39
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-02-28
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The staff here have earned praise for their professional yet warm approach. Visitors have commented on finding staff members who are both attentive and kind — a combination that isn't always easy to find. There's a sense that residents are genuinely looked after, not just cared for.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-02-28
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. The published report does not include specific detail about care plan content, dementia training, GP access arrangements, or how food and nutrition needs are managed. The home is formally registered to provide dementia care, confirming a recognised specialism, but no description of dementia-specific practice is published.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. No specific inspector observations about staff interactions, use of preferred names, dignity in personal care, or responses to distress are included in the published report. No resident or relative quotes were published.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. No detail about the activities programme, individual engagement for residents with advanced dementia, end-of-life care planning, or complaint handling is included in the published report. The home's dementia registration suggests some provision for individual need, but specifics are not published.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the January 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Louise Samantha Webster, and a named nominated individual, Mrs Angela Hooper, are recorded. No detail about management visibility, staff culture, governance processes, or how the home responds to feedback is published. The home's trend has declined from a previous Outstanding rating, which is a relevant data point for families.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Applewood provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia support. For those living with dementia, the home offers specialised care within a setting that aims to balance safety with comfort. The staff's attentive approach can be particularly reassuring for families navigating this difficult journey. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Applewood Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed baseline rather than strong observational evidence. Families should treat this as a starting point and gather detail directly from the home on a visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The staff here have earned praise for their professional yet warm approach. Visitors have commented on finding staff members who are both attentive and kind — a combination that isn't always easy to find. There's a sense that residents are genuinely looked after, not just cared for.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff appear responsive to residents' needs, though like any care setting, consistency can vary. While the overall approach seems professional and caring, visitors have occasionally noticed differences in how closely policies are followed day-to-day.
How it sits against good practice
One thing worth checking when you visit is how the building layout works for your loved one's specific mobility needs.
Worth a visit
Applewood Care Home in Basingstoke was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent full inspection, carried out in January 2021. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is run by Milkwood Care Ltd with a named registered manager, and is registered to care for people with dementia as well as older and younger adults across 39 beds. The rating is a genuine positive baseline; Good means inspectors did not find the kinds of concerns that trigger Requires Improvement or Inadequate judgements. The main uncertainty here is the age and brevity of the published evidence. The last full inspection is now over four years old, and the published report contains very little specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. The home's trend has also declined from a previous Outstanding rating, which is worth asking about directly. On a visit, ask the manager what has changed since the Outstanding was awarded, request last week's actual staffing rota for day and night shifts, and spend time watching how staff interact with residents in communal areas before committing to a place.
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In Their Own Words
How Applewood Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff bring warmth to this Basingstoke dementia home
Applewood Care Home – Expert Care in Basingstoke
When you're looking for dementia care, the little things matter as much as the big ones. Applewood Care Home in Basingstoke seems to understand this balance. Families visiting here have noticed how staff take time with residents, creating an atmosphere that feels genuinely caring rather than just functional.
Who they care for
Applewood provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia support.
For those living with dementia, the home offers specialised care within a setting that aims to balance safety with comfort. The staff's attentive approach can be particularly reassuring for families navigating this difficult journey.
“One thing worth checking when you visit is how the building layout works for your loved one's specific mobility needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Applewood Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, but the published report contains very limited specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed baseline rather than strong observational evidence. Families should treat this as a starting point and gather detail directly from the home on a visit.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
The staff here have earned praise for their professional yet warm approach. Visitors have commented on finding staff members who are both attentive and kind — a combination that isn't always easy to find. There's a sense that residents are genuinely looked after, not just cared for.
What inspectors have recorded
Staff appear responsive to residents' needs, though like any care setting, consistency can vary. While the overall approach seems professional and caring, visitors have occasionally noticed differences in how closely policies are followed day-to-day.
How it sits against good practice
One thing worth checking when you visit is how the building layout works for your loved one's specific mobility needs.
Worth a visit
Applewood Care Home in Basingstoke was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent full inspection, carried out in January 2021. A monitoring review in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home is run by Milkwood Care Ltd with a named registered manager, and is registered to care for people with dementia as well as older and younger adults across 39 beds. The rating is a genuine positive baseline; Good means inspectors did not find the kinds of concerns that trigger Requires Improvement or Inadequate judgements. The main uncertainty here is the age and brevity of the published evidence. The last full inspection is now over four years old, and the published report contains very little specific detail about what daily life looks like for your parent. The home's trend has also declined from a previous Outstanding rating, which is worth asking about directly. On a visit, ask the manager what has changed since the Outstanding was awarded, request last week's actual staffing rota for day and night shifts, and spend time watching how staff interact with residents in communal areas before committing to a place.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Applewood Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Applewood Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Caring staff bring warmth to this Basingstoke dementia home
Applewood Care Home – Expert Care in Basingstoke
When you're looking for dementia care, the little things matter as much as the big ones. Applewood Care Home in Basingstoke seems to understand this balance. Families visiting here have noticed how staff take time with residents, creating an atmosphere that feels genuinely caring rather than just functional.
Who they care for
Applewood provides care for adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia support.
For those living with dementia, the home offers specialised care within a setting that aims to balance safety with comfort. The staff's attentive approach can be particularly reassuring for families navigating this difficult journey.
Management & ethos
Staff appear responsive to residents' needs, though like any care setting, consistency can vary. While the overall approach seems professional and caring, visitors have occasionally noticed differences in how closely policies are followed day-to-day.
The home & environment
The home itself is kept to good standards. Families have noted how clean and tidy everything is, from the communal areas to individual rooms. The building has a welcoming feel, with pleasant spaces for both socialising and quiet time.
“One thing worth checking when you visit is how the building layout works for your loved one's specific mobility needs.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
