Braemar 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 beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2021-06-10
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors consistently mention how approachable and friendly the staff are when they come to see residents. People notice that care teams aren't just going through the motions — they're actively spending time with residents, chatting and keeping them engaged throughout the day.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness70
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership74
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2021-06-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Inspectors rated the Effective domain Good at the May 2021 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training (including dementia training), nutrition and hydration, and access to healthcare professionals such as GPs and district nurses. Dementia is listed as a specialism of the home, meaning the service is registered to provide dementia care. No detail about training content, care plan review cycles, or GP access frequency is included in the published summary.Is this home caring?
Inspectors rated the Caring domain Good at the May 2021 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether residents are treated as individuals. Staff warmth is the single biggest driver of positive family reviews in our data, mentioned in 57.3% of positive Google reviews across 5,409 UK care homes. No specific observations of staff interactions, preferred name use, or responses to distress are recorded in the published summary for Braemar.Is the home responsive?
Inspectors rated the Responsive domain Good at the May 2021 inspection. This domain covers how well the home adapts to individual residents' needs, including activities, engagement, and end-of-life care. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual activity provision, or end-of-life planning is recorded in the published summary.Is the home well-led?
Inspectors rated the Well-led domain Good at the May 2021 inspection. The home is run by Braemar RCH Limited, with Mrs Georgia Kafopoulou as registered manager and Mrs Kelly Sampson as nominated individual. The previous Requires Improvement overall rating, followed by a Good rating across all domains, suggests the management team made real changes between inspections. No detail about the manager's tenure, staff culture, or governance processes is included in the published summary. A review of information in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a reassessment of the rating.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Braemar provides residential care for adults over 65 as well as younger adults who need support. The home also specialises in dementia care, with staff trained to support residents at different stages of their journey. For families dealing with a dementia diagnosis, the home offers dedicated support and understanding. Staff are experienced in creating a calm, structured environment that helps residents feel secure and valued. 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
Braemar Care Home scores 72 out of 100 on the Family Score. Every domain was rated Good at inspection, and the home improved from Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful sign of progress. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so many scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors consistently mention how approachable and friendly the staff are when they come to see residents. People notice that care teams aren't just going through the motions — they're actively spending time with residents, chatting and keeping them engaged throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Braemar for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you a proper feel for the place and the people who work there.
Worth a visit
Braemar Care Home, at 24-26 Wimbledon Park Road, Southsea, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2021. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found genuine and sustained progress. The home is registered to support adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, across 35 beds, and it has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main uncertainty is straightforward: the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. A Good rating tells you the bar was cleared, but it does not tell you how comfortably. On a visit, focus on what you can observe directly: whether staff greet your parent by their preferred name, whether the building feels calm and unhurried, and whether the manager is present and speaks to you without prompting. Ask specifically about night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and how the home would keep you informed if your parent's health changed.
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In Their Own Words
How Braemar Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming staff create a reassuring atmosphere for families visiting loved ones
Braemar Care Home – Expert Care in Southsea
When you're looking for the right care home, those first impressions during a visit can tell you a lot. Braemar Care Home in Southsea has built a reputation for making families feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door. The care home supports adults of all ages, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
Braemar provides residential care for adults over 65 as well as younger adults who need support. The home also specialises in dementia care, with staff trained to support residents at different stages of their journey.
For families dealing with a dementia diagnosis, the home offers dedicated support and understanding. Staff are experienced in creating a calm, structured environment that helps residents feel secure and valued.
“If you're considering Braemar for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you a proper feel for the place and the people who work there.”
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
Braemar Care Home scores 72 out of 100 on the Family Score. Every domain was rated Good at inspection, and the home improved from Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful sign of progress. However, the published inspection report contains very little specific detail, so many scores reflect a confirmed Good rating rather than rich observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors consistently mention how approachable and friendly the staff are when they come to see residents. People notice that care teams aren't just going through the motions — they're actively spending time with residents, chatting and keeping them engaged throughout the day.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Braemar for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you a proper feel for the place and the people who work there.
Worth a visit
Braemar Care Home, at 24-26 Wimbledon Park Road, Southsea, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its most recent inspection in May 2021. This is a meaningful result because the home had previously been rated Requires Improvement, meaning inspectors found genuine and sustained progress. The home is registered to support adults over and under 65, including people living with dementia, across 35 beds, and it has a named registered manager and nominated individual in post. The main uncertainty is straightforward: the published inspection summary contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. A Good rating tells you the bar was cleared, but it does not tell you how comfortably. On a visit, focus on what you can observe directly: whether staff greet your parent by their preferred name, whether the building feels calm and unhurried, and whether the manager is present and speaks to you without prompting. Ask specifically about night staffing numbers, agency staff use, and how the home would keep you informed if your parent's health changed.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Braemar Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Braemar Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Welcoming staff create a reassuring atmosphere for families visiting loved ones
Braemar Care Home – Expert Care in Southsea
When you're looking for the right care home, those first impressions during a visit can tell you a lot. Braemar Care Home in Southsea has built a reputation for making families feel welcome from the moment they walk through the door. The care home supports adults of all ages, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
Braemar provides residential care for adults over 65 as well as younger adults who need support. The home also specialises in dementia care, with staff trained to support residents at different stages of their journey.
For families dealing with a dementia diagnosis, the home offers dedicated support and understanding. Staff are experienced in creating a calm, structured environment that helps residents feel secure and valued.
The home & environment
The home maintains good hygiene standards, with visitors commenting on how clean and well-kept everything looks. It's the kind of attention to detail that suggests pride in the environment where residents live.
“If you're considering Braemar for someone you love, arranging a visit will give you a proper feel for the place and the people who work there.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
