Bedhampton Court 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 beds49
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2023-05-20
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 warmth55
- Compassion & dignity55
- Cleanliness60
- Activities & engagement50
- Food quality50
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership45
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2023-05-20
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This domain covers training, care planning, healthcare coordination, and nutritional support. No specific detail is available in the published summary about dementia training content, care plan quality, GP access arrangements, or food provision. The nursing registration suggests clinical effectiveness is a priority, but the specifics are not documented in the available findings.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and the preservation of independence. No specific inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative feedback appear in the published summary to illustrate what this rating was based on. The Good rating indicates that inspectors did not find significant concerns in this area during their visit.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the January 2024 inspection. This domain covers activities, individual engagement, and how well the home adapts to each person's needs and preferences. No specific detail about the activities programme, individual engagement for people with advanced dementia, or how the home responds to changing needs appears in the published summary. The home operates a Specialist Care Unit, which may suggest some tailoring of provision, but no detail is available.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Requires Improvement at the January 2024 inspection, and this is the reason the home's overall rating declined from its previous Good. The home has a named registered manager and a nominated individual listed. No specific detail about what the inspectors found concerning in the leadership and governance of the home appears in the published summary. This is a significant gap because understanding what drove the Requires Improvement is essential before making a decision.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist care for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments, alongside support for people living with dementia. They care for adults both under and over 65. The building's extended layout gives residents living with dementia room to move around safely while choosing between different areas. Staff support people to maintain their daily routines and preferences. 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
Bedhampton Nursing Home scores 62 out of 100. Most care domains were rated Good at the January 2024 inspection, but a Requires Improvement in Well-led pulls the overall rating down and reflects governance concerns that families should investigate directly.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Bedhampton Nursing Home and Specialist Care Unit, at 55 Hulbert Road in Havant, was assessed in January 2024 and rated Requires Improvement overall. That overall rating is driven by a Requires Improvement in Well-led, while Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive were each rated Good. The home is registered for 49 beds and specialises in nursing care, dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This is a decline from its previous Good overall rating, which is a meaningful change that warrants closer scrutiny from any family considering a place here. The published inspection summary provides very limited specific detail: it confirms the domain ratings and lists the registered manager and nominated individual, but does not include inspector observations, resident or relative quotes, or specific findings for any domain. That means families are working with limited information. Before visiting, prepare a list of direct questions covering staffing levels and agency use, what the Requires Improvement in Well-led actually identified, how care plans are reviewed, and what the activities programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions. Ask the manager specifically what has changed since the previous Good rating and what the improvement plan looks like.
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In Their Own Words
How Bedhampton Court Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents choose their own rhythm of daily life
Bedhampton Nursing Home and Specialist Care Unit – Your Trusted nursing home
Finding care that respects your loved one's independence matters just as much as medical support. Bedhampton Nursing Home in Havant creates spaces where residents can follow their own preferences throughout the day, whether that's joining activities or finding a quiet corner to rest.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments, alongside support for people living with dementia. They care for adults both under and over 65.
The building's extended layout gives residents living with dementia room to move around safely while choosing between different areas. Staff support people to maintain their daily routines and preferences.
“Their approach to end-of-life care means residents can stay in familiar surroundings when they need it most.”
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
Bedhampton Nursing Home scores 62 out of 100. Most care domains were rated Good at the January 2024 inspection, but a Requires Improvement in Well-led pulls the overall rating down and reflects governance concerns that families should investigate directly.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.Worth a visit
Bedhampton Nursing Home and Specialist Care Unit, at 55 Hulbert Road in Havant, was assessed in January 2024 and rated Requires Improvement overall. That overall rating is driven by a Requires Improvement in Well-led, while Safe, Effective, Caring, and Responsive were each rated Good. The home is registered for 49 beds and specialises in nursing care, dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments. This is a decline from its previous Good overall rating, which is a meaningful change that warrants closer scrutiny from any family considering a place here. The published inspection summary provides very limited specific detail: it confirms the domain ratings and lists the registered manager and nominated individual, but does not include inspector observations, resident or relative quotes, or specific findings for any domain. That means families are working with limited information. Before visiting, prepare a list of direct questions covering staffing levels and agency use, what the Requires Improvement in Well-led actually identified, how care plans are reviewed, and what the activities programme looks like for someone who cannot join group sessions. Ask the manager specifically what has changed since the previous Good rating and what the improvement plan looks like.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Bedhampton Court Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Bedhampton Court Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Where residents choose their own rhythm of daily life
Bedhampton Nursing Home and Specialist Care Unit – Your Trusted nursing home
Finding care that respects your loved one's independence matters just as much as medical support. Bedhampton Nursing Home in Havant creates spaces where residents can follow their own preferences throughout the day, whether that's joining activities or finding a quiet corner to rest.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist care for residents with physical disabilities and sensory impairments, alongside support for people living with dementia. They care for adults both under and over 65.
The building's extended layout gives residents living with dementia room to move around safely while choosing between different areas. Staff support people to maintain their daily routines and preferences.
“Their approach to end-of-life care means residents can stay in familiar surroundings when they need it most.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
