Brendoncare Alton
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
of reviewers answered yes
Good to know
- Registered beds80
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-10-24
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 & engagement65
- Food quality65
- Healthcare70
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-10-24
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection. This domain covers care planning, staff training, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published report does not describe specific examples of care plan quality, dementia training content, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. The Good rating reflects inspectors' overall judgement. No concerns were identified.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection. This covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and support for independence. The published report includes no specific observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or examples of caring practice. The Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the detail behind that judgement is not available in the published text.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection. This domain covers activities, individualised care, complaint handling, and end-of-life planning. No specific detail about the activity programme, individual engagement, or end-of-life provision is included in the published report. The Good rating reflects inspectors' overall assessment at the time.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the October 2019 inspection. A registered manager, Mrs Nicola Tracy Humphries, and a nominated individual, Mrs Penny Jane Lamb, are both on record. The home is operated by the Brendoncare Foundation. No specific detail about management culture, governance systems, or staff empowerment is included in the published text. The monitoring review in July 2023 confirmed no evidence requiring a rating change.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here focuses on supporting people aged 65 and over, with particular expertise in dementia care. For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support tailored to individual needs. The mix of accommodation types means residents can remain in familiar surroundings even as their care requirements evolve. 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
Brendoncare Alton holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good standard rather than strong, specific evidence of standout practice.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Brendoncare Alton, a nursing home in Alton, Hampshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 1 October 2019. The home is run by the Brendoncare Foundation and has a named registered manager and nominated individual on record. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating, which means the Good standard has been formally confirmed as recently as three years ago. The home is registered for dementia care and nursing care for adults over 65, with 80 beds. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the very limited detail in the published report. A Good rating from 2019 is a positive baseline, but a great deal can change in five years, including staffing, management, and the culture of a home. On your visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for last week, including night shifts, and ask how many of those shifts were covered by permanent rather than agency staff. Also ask the manager how long she has been in post and what significant changes the home has made since 2019. Those conversations will tell you far more than the published findings alone.
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In Their Own Words
How Brendoncare Alton describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Flexible care options in a pleasant Alton setting
Brendoncare Alton – Expert Care in Alton
Brendoncare Alton offers a thoughtful approach to later life care with both residential rooms and independent flats on site. This flexibility means residents can find the right level of support as their needs change over time. Located in Alton, the home specialises in caring for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team here focuses on supporting people aged 65 and over, with particular expertise in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support tailored to individual needs. The mix of accommodation types means residents can remain in familiar surroundings even as their care requirements evolve.
“Getting a feel for the atmosphere and meeting the team in person can really help with such an important decision.”
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
Brendoncare Alton holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, which is a positive baseline, but the published report contains very little specific detail, so scores reflect a confirmed Good standard rather than strong, specific evidence of standout practice.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Brendoncare Alton, a nursing home in Alton, Hampshire, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection on 1 October 2019. The home is run by the Brendoncare Foundation and has a named registered manager and nominated individual on record. A monitoring review carried out in July 2023 found no evidence requiring a change to that rating, which means the Good standard has been formally confirmed as recently as three years ago. The home is registered for dementia care and nursing care for adults over 65, with 80 beds. The main uncertainty here is the age of the inspection and the very limited detail in the published report. A Good rating from 2019 is a positive baseline, but a great deal can change in five years, including staffing, management, and the culture of a home. On your visit, ask to see the current staffing rota for last week, including night shifts, and ask how many of those shifts were covered by permanent rather than agency staff. Also ask the manager how long she has been in post and what significant changes the home has made since 2019. Those conversations will tell you far more than the published findings alone.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Brendoncare Alton measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Brendoncare Alton describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Flexible care options in a pleasant Alton setting
Brendoncare Alton – Expert Care in Alton
Brendoncare Alton offers a thoughtful approach to later life care with both residential rooms and independent flats on site. This flexibility means residents can find the right level of support as their needs change over time. Located in Alton, the home specialises in caring for people over 65, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The team here focuses on supporting people aged 65 and over, with particular expertise in dementia care.
For those living with dementia, the home provides specialised support tailored to individual needs. The mix of accommodation types means residents can remain in familiar surroundings even as their care requirements evolve.
The home & environment
The home sits in an appealing location with both traditional care home accommodation and self-contained flats available. This mix of options gives families more choice when considering the best environment for their loved one.
“Getting a feel for the atmosphere and meeting the team in person can really help with such an important decision.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
