Blackbrook House Residential 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 beds34
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2020-01-22
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2020-01-22
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its March 2021 inspection. The published text does not detail care plan content, GP access arrangements, dementia training records, or food and nutrition practices. The home holds a registered dementia specialism, meaning it is expected to demonstrate dementia-specific competence to regulators.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its March 2021 inspection. The published text contains no specific inspector observations about how staff interact with residents, whether residents are addressed by preferred names, or how the home responds when someone becomes distressed. No quotes from residents or relatives are included in the available published text.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its March 2021 inspection. The published text does not describe the activities programme, one-to-one engagement, how individual preferences are recorded, or how the home supports residents at the end of life. The home is registered to care for people living with dementia, which implies a duty to provide dementia-appropriate stimulation and engagement.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for leadership at its March 2021 inspection. A named registered manager, Mrs Julie Ann Adam, is recorded as being in post, alongside a nominated individual, Mr Stephen Press. The published text does not describe management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home responds to complaints or incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team at Blackbrook House specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. They understand the unique needs that come with memory loss and aging. While the home provides dementia care, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of their approach and whether it suits your loved one's specific needs. 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
Blackbrook House Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect a general Good rating rather than verified, observable evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Blackbrook House Care Home, at 31 Blackbrook Drive, Fareham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home cares for up to 34 people, including adults living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is straightforward: the published inspection text is very thin on specific detail, so it is not possible to verify what inspectors actually observed about staff warmth, food quality, activities, or dementia-specific care. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it was recorded over four years ago. Before you decide, visit in person and use the questions in the checklist above, particularly around night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and what one-to-one activity looks like for residents who cannot join group sessions.
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In Their Own Words
How Blackbrook House Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful surroundings and caring staff in Hampshire countryside
Residential home in Fareham: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for dementia care in Fareham, finding somewhere that feels calm and welcoming matters. Blackbrook House Care Home sits in tranquil grounds that families say bring a sense of peace. The building itself has character, and visitors often comment on how the natural surroundings create a soothing atmosphere.
Who they care for
The team at Blackbrook House specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. They understand the unique needs that come with memory loss and aging.
While the home provides dementia care, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of their approach and whether it suits your loved one's specific needs.
“The peaceful setting and friendly staff create a welcoming first impression that families appreciate.”
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
Blackbrook House Care Home holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline. However, the published inspection text contains very limited specific detail, so most scores reflect a general Good rating rather than verified, observable evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Blackbrook House Care Home, at 31 Blackbrook Drive, Fareham, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last full inspection in March 2021. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence to change that rating. The home cares for up to 34 people, including adults living with dementia, and has a named registered manager in post. The main uncertainty here is straightforward: the published inspection text is very thin on specific detail, so it is not possible to verify what inspectors actually observed about staff warmth, food quality, activities, or dementia-specific care. A Good rating is a meaningful baseline, but it was recorded over four years ago. Before you decide, visit in person and use the questions in the checklist above, particularly around night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and what one-to-one activity looks like for residents who cannot join group sessions.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Blackbrook House Residential Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Blackbrook House Residential Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Peaceful surroundings and caring staff in Hampshire countryside
Residential home in Fareham: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for dementia care in Fareham, finding somewhere that feels calm and welcoming matters. Blackbrook House Care Home sits in tranquil grounds that families say bring a sense of peace. The building itself has character, and visitors often comment on how the natural surroundings create a soothing atmosphere.
Who they care for
The team at Blackbrook House specialises in dementia care and supporting adults over 65. They understand the unique needs that come with memory loss and aging.
While the home provides dementia care, visiting in person will give you the clearest picture of their approach and whether it suits your loved one's specific needs.
“The peaceful setting and friendly staff create a welcoming first impression that families appreciate.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
