Brendoncare St Giles View
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 beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2025-07-31
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families talk about staff who are always available when needed. They describe feeling heard and supported, particularly during challenging moments. The team seems to understand that being there for relatives matters just as much as caring for residents.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare55
- Management & leadership55
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2025-07-31 Report published 2025-07-31
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The home was rated Good for effectiveness at its July 2025 inspection. The published report does not include specific findings about care plan quality, GP access, dementia training content, or food and nutrition practices. The home provides nursing care alongside personal care, which means registered nurses are on duty and clinical governance should be embedded in day-to-day practice.Is this home caring?
The home was rated Good for caring at its July 2025 inspection. The published report does not include specific observations of staff interactions, quotes from the people who live at the home, or descriptions of how dignity and privacy are maintained in practice. A Good caring rating means inspectors did not find evidence of unkind or undignified treatment.Is the home responsive?
The home was rated Good for responsiveness at its July 2025 inspection. The published report does not contain specific findings about the activity programme, individual engagement, or how the home responds to changing needs. The home supports people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairment, meaning the activity offer needs to be genuinely varied and adaptable to different levels of ability.Is the home well-led?
The home was rated Good for well-led at its July 2025 inspection. The registered manager is Ms Sevinj Hashimova and the nominated individual is Mr Michael James Crutchley. The home is part of the Brendoncare Foundation, a registered charity with a longer operating history in the Winchester area. The published report does not contain specific findings about management visibility, staff culture, governance systems, or how the home responds to complaints and incidents.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home supports people with various needs, from younger adults with physical disabilities to those living with dementia or sensory impairments. They're equipped to care for adults both under and over 65. While the home specialises in dementia care, families haven't shared specific details about their approach. It's worth asking about their methods and daily routines when you visit. 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 St. Giles View was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in July 2025, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains no specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings, so every theme scores in the mid-range: the Good rating is confirmed, but the detail that would push scores higher is not available in the published text.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about staff who are always available when needed. They describe feeling heard and supported, particularly during challenging moments. The team seems to understand that being there for relatives matters just as much as caring for residents.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team gets consistent praise from families who've experienced their approach firsthand. People mention excellent leadership and a culture where staff stay responsive to both residents and their loved ones.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right place is where people genuinely pay attention — to residents and to the families who love them.
Worth a visit
Brendoncare St. Giles View, a 60-bed nursing home in Winchester run by the Brendoncare Foundation, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment on 31 July 2025. The home supports a wide range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and nursing care for adults of all ages. A Good rating across every domain is a genuine positive: it means inspectors found no area that required improvement at the time of the visit. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains no detailed findings, no inspector observations, and no quotes from the people who live at the home or their families. That means the Good rating is confirmed but not explained, and it is not possible to say specifically what impressed inspectors or where the home should keep working. Before making a decision, visit in person and use the checklist questions below to find out what sits behind the rating. Pay particular attention to night staffing levels across the 60 beds, how the home tailors care for people living with dementia, and how actively families are kept informed and involved.
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In Their Own Words
How Brendoncare St Giles View describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Families find comfort in attentive staff and thoughtful management
Compassionate Care in Winchester at Brendoncare St Giles View
When you're looking for care in Winchester, finding somewhere that genuinely listens matters. Brendoncare St Giles View has built a reputation for staff who notice the small things and managers who understand what families need during difficult times. The home welcomes people of different ages and abilities, including those living with dementia or sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home supports people with various needs, from younger adults with physical disabilities to those living with dementia or sensory impairments. They're equipped to care for adults both under and over 65.
While the home specialises in dementia care, families haven't shared specific details about their approach. It's worth asking about their methods and daily routines when you visit.
“Sometimes the right place is where people genuinely pay attention — to residents and to the families who love them.”
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 St. Giles View was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment in July 2025, which is a positive baseline. However, the published report contains no specific observations, quotes, or detailed findings, so every theme scores in the mid-range: the Good rating is confirmed, but the detail that would push scores higher is not available in the published text.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families talk about staff who are always available when needed. They describe feeling heard and supported, particularly during challenging moments. The team seems to understand that being there for relatives matters just as much as caring for residents.
What inspectors have recorded
The management team gets consistent praise from families who've experienced their approach firsthand. People mention excellent leadership and a culture where staff stay responsive to both residents and their loved ones.
How it sits against good practice
Sometimes the right place is where people genuinely pay attention — to residents and to the families who love them.
Worth a visit
Brendoncare St. Giles View, a 60-bed nursing home in Winchester run by the Brendoncare Foundation, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its assessment on 31 July 2025. The home supports a wide range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, sensory impairment, and nursing care for adults of all ages. A Good rating across every domain is a genuine positive: it means inspectors found no area that required improvement at the time of the visit. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection report contains no detailed findings, no inspector observations, and no quotes from the people who live at the home or their families. That means the Good rating is confirmed but not explained, and it is not possible to say specifically what impressed inspectors or where the home should keep working. Before making a decision, visit in person and use the checklist questions below to find out what sits behind the rating. Pay particular attention to night staffing levels across the 60 beds, how the home tailors care for people living with dementia, and how actively families are kept informed and involved.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Brendoncare St Giles View measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Brendoncare St Giles View describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Families find comfort in attentive staff and thoughtful management
Compassionate Care in Winchester at Brendoncare St Giles View
When you're looking for care in Winchester, finding somewhere that genuinely listens matters. Brendoncare St Giles View has built a reputation for staff who notice the small things and managers who understand what families need during difficult times. The home welcomes people of different ages and abilities, including those living with dementia or sensory impairments.
Who they care for
The home supports people with various needs, from younger adults with physical disabilities to those living with dementia or sensory impairments. They're equipped to care for adults both under and over 65.
While the home specialises in dementia care, families haven't shared specific details about their approach. It's worth asking about their methods and daily routines when you visit.
Management & ethos
The management team gets consistent praise from families who've experienced their approach firsthand. People mention excellent leadership and a culture where staff stay responsive to both residents and their loved ones.
“Sometimes the right place is where people genuinely pay attention — to residents and to the families who love them.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
