Emsworth House Nursing Home
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 beds78
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2023-04-20
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 & leadership70
- Resident happiness68
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-04-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effectiveness was rated Good at the August 2025 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, GP access, medicines, and nutrition. The published summary does not include any specific detail about how care plans are written or reviewed, what dementia training staff have received, or how the home works with GPs and other health professionals. No information about food quality or dietary support is available in the published text.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the most recent inspection. This domain covers how staff treat residents: their warmth, their respect for dignity and privacy, and whether people feel seen as individuals. The published summary includes no direct inspector observations about staff interactions, no quotes from residents or families, and no specific examples of dignity in practice. A Good rating indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the detail needed to give you confidence is not available in the published text.Is the home responsive?
Responsiveness was rated Good at the August 2025 inspection. This domain covers whether the home meets individual needs, provides meaningful activities, responds to complaints, and plans for end of life. The published summary includes no detail about the activities programme, how the home supports people with dementia who cannot join group activities, or how it handles complaints and feedback. No information about end-of-life planning is available in the published text.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Good at the most recent inspection, which is particularly significant given the home's recent decline to Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Miss Lydia Emily Lucas, is confirmed in post, with Mrs Jane Selvage as the nominated individual representing the provider, Hampshire County Council. The published summary includes no detail about how the manager operates day to day, how staff are supported, or how the home handles governance and quality monitoring. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good suggests meaningful work has been done, but the published text does not describe what that work involved.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The team here provides specialist nursing care for older people, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. They also care for younger adults who need nursing support. For people living with dementia, having skilled nursing care available around the clock can make such a difference. The team understands how to provide both medical and emotional support as needs change. 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
This home has returned to a Good overall rating at its most recent inspection, recovering from a Requires Improvement rating, which is an encouraging sign. However, because the published report contains very limited specific detail, most scores reflect a moderate level of confidence rather than strong, verified evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Emsworth House Care Home with Nursing in Emsworth, Hampshire, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection, published in November 2025. This is a positive development, as the home had previously declined to a Requires Improvement rating. All five inspection domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were rated Good. The home is run by Hampshire County Council and has a registered manager in post. It is registered to care for up to 78 people, including those with dementia and adults both over and under 65. The main uncertainty here is that the published report summary contains very little specific detail: no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no descriptions of what staff actually do day to day. A Good rating is meaningful and should not be dismissed, but it tells you less than you need on its own. Before making a decision, visit the home in person and ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, not a template, so you can check how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit overnight. Ask the manager what specifically changed since the Requires Improvement rating, and what the home has done to make sure those improvements stick.
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In Their Own Words
How Emsworth House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Nursing care that brings comfort when families need it most
Compassionate Care in Emsworth at Emsworth House Care Home with Nursing
When you're looking for nursing care in Emsworth, finding somewhere that truly understands what matters can feel overwhelming. Emsworth House Care Home with Nursing provides round-the-clock nursing support for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home also welcomes younger adults who need nursing care.
Who they care for
The team here provides specialist nursing care for older people, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. They also care for younger adults who need nursing support.
For people living with dementia, having skilled nursing care available around the clock can make such a difference. The team understands how to provide both medical and emotional support as needs change.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — why not arrange a visit to see if Emsworth House could be right for your family?”
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
This home has returned to a Good overall rating at its most recent inspection, recovering from a Requires Improvement rating, which is an encouraging sign. However, because the published report contains very limited specific detail, most scores reflect a moderate level of confidence rather than strong, verified evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Emsworth House Care Home with Nursing in Emsworth, Hampshire, was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection, published in November 2025. This is a positive development, as the home had previously declined to a Requires Improvement rating. All five inspection domains, covering safety, effectiveness, caring, responsiveness, and leadership, were rated Good. The home is run by Hampshire County Council and has a registered manager in post. It is registered to care for up to 78 people, including those with dementia and adults both over and under 65. The main uncertainty here is that the published report summary contains very little specific detail: no direct inspector observations, no resident or family quotes, and no descriptions of what staff actually do day to day. A Good rating is meaningful and should not be dismissed, but it tells you less than you need on its own. Before making a decision, visit the home in person and ask to see last week's actual staffing rota, not a template, so you can check how many permanent staff are on the dementia unit overnight. Ask the manager what specifically changed since the Requires Improvement rating, and what the home has done to make sure those improvements stick.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Emsworth House Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Emsworth House Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Nursing care that brings comfort when families need it most
Compassionate Care in Emsworth at Emsworth House Care Home with Nursing
When you're looking for nursing care in Emsworth, finding somewhere that truly understands what matters can feel overwhelming. Emsworth House Care Home with Nursing provides round-the-clock nursing support for people over 65, including those living with dementia. The home also welcomes younger adults who need nursing care.
Who they care for
The team here provides specialist nursing care for older people, with particular experience supporting those living with dementia. They also care for younger adults who need nursing support.
For people living with dementia, having skilled nursing care available around the clock can make such a difference. The team understands how to provide both medical and emotional support as needs change.
“Getting to know a care home properly takes time — why not arrange a visit to see if Emsworth House could be right for your family?”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
