Hartford Court Care Home – Hartford Care
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 beds60
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2018-03-10
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 warmth52
- Compassion & dignity52
- Cleanliness52
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare50
- Management & leadership60
- Resident happiness52
What inspectors found
Inspected 2018-03-10
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Hartford Court was rated Good for effectiveness at its February 2022 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare access, and nutrition. The published text does not describe what inspectors found in any of these areas. The home is registered to support people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments, which requires staff to hold relevant training across a wide range of needs.Is this home caring?
Hartford Court was rated Good for caring at its February 2022 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and how well staff know each person as an individual. The published inspection text contains no direct observations of staff interactions, no resident or family testimony, and no specific examples of how dignity or privacy are upheld in practice.Is the home responsive?
Hartford Court was rated Good for responsiveness at its February 2022 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's needs and preferences. The published inspection text provides no detail about what the activity programme looks like, how one-to-one engagement is delivered for people who cannot join groups, or how the home responds to changing needs over time.Is the home well-led?
Hartford Court was rated Good for well-led at its February 2022 inspection, having previously been rated Requires Improvement. A named registered manager, Miss Amanda Kerry Tanner, is confirmed in post alongside a nominated individual. The published inspection text does not describe the management culture, how staff are supported, how concerns are raised, or what governance systems are in place. The improvement from Requires Improvement to Good in this domain is the strongest piece of positive evidence available.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home welcomes residents with various needs, including those living with dementia, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They're equipped to care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents. The home has been designed with dementia care in mind, with layouts and spaces that help residents feel comfortable and secure. Staff are prepared to support people at different stages of their dementia journey. 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
Hartford Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is encouraging. However, the published inspection findings contain very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than direct observations, quotes, or verified evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Hartford Court, in Portsmouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in February 2022, having previously held a Requires Improvement rating. That improvement matters: it suggests the home recognised its shortcomings and took action. A named registered manager is in post, and the home is registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across a 60-bed service. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually observed inside the home. There are no resident or family quotes, no descriptions of staff interactions, no commentary on food, activities, or the environment. The Good rating tells you the home met the required standard in early 2022, but it does not tell you what life there actually looks like for your parent. The inspection is also over three years old. Before making a decision, visit the home, ask to see last month's actual staffing rotas and activity records, speak to the registered manager about what changed between the two inspections, and, if possible, talk to a family whose parent already lives there.
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In Their Own Words
How Hartford Court Care Home – Hartford Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
New purpose-built Portsmouth home ready to welcome residents
Dedicated residential home Support in Portsmouth
Hartford Court in Portsmouth is a newly built care home that's just opened its doors to residents. The modern facilities include comfortable rooms and functional gardens, with spaces designed specifically for people living with dementia or physical disabilities. Staff have been welcoming visitors who've come to look around, and the home is now ready to provide care for adults of all ages.
Who they care for
The home welcomes residents with various needs, including those living with dementia, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They're equipped to care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
The home has been designed with dementia care in mind, with layouts and spaces that help residents feel comfortable and secure. Staff are prepared to support people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“As a new home, Hartford Court is still establishing its community and would be pleased to show you around.”
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
Hartford Court holds a Good rating across all five inspection domains, improved from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is encouraging. However, the published inspection findings contain very little specific detail, so scores reflect the rating outcome rather than direct observations, quotes, or verified evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Hartford Court, in Portsmouth, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its inspection in February 2022, having previously held a Requires Improvement rating. That improvement matters: it suggests the home recognised its shortcomings and took action. A named registered manager is in post, and the home is registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across a 60-bed service. The main limitation of this report is that the published inspection text contains almost no specific detail about what inspectors actually observed inside the home. There are no resident or family quotes, no descriptions of staff interactions, no commentary on food, activities, or the environment. The Good rating tells you the home met the required standard in early 2022, but it does not tell you what life there actually looks like for your parent. The inspection is also over three years old. Before making a decision, visit the home, ask to see last month's actual staffing rotas and activity records, speak to the registered manager about what changed between the two inspections, and, if possible, talk to a family whose parent already lives there.
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In Their Own Words
How Hartford Court Care Home – Hartford Care describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
New purpose-built Portsmouth home ready to welcome residents
Dedicated residential home Support in Portsmouth
Hartford Court in Portsmouth is a newly built care home that's just opened its doors to residents. The modern facilities include comfortable rooms and functional gardens, with spaces designed specifically for people living with dementia or physical disabilities. Staff have been welcoming visitors who've come to look around, and the home is now ready to provide care for adults of all ages.
Who they care for
The home welcomes residents with various needs, including those living with dementia, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. They're equipped to care for both younger adults under 65 and older residents.
The home has been designed with dementia care in mind, with layouts and spaces that help residents feel comfortable and secure. Staff are prepared to support people at different stages of their dementia journey.
“As a new home, Hartford Court is still establishing its community and would be pleased to show you around.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
