MHA Hampton Lodge – Dementia & Nursing Care 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 beds44
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2017-10-18
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Families describe the care team as genuinely professional and friendly, with staff chosen carefully for their approach to this work. The kindness shown during difficult times, including end-of-life care, has brought real comfort to relatives.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness65
- Activities & engagement60
- Food quality60
- Healthcare65
- Management & leadership72
- Resident happiness65
What inspectors found
Inspected 2017-10-18
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good at the July 2017 inspection. The home lists dementia as a specialism alongside nursing care, which means inspectors would have expected to see appropriate training, care planning, and healthcare access in place. No specific detail about care plan content, GP access frequency, dementia training coverage, or food quality is included in the available published text. The rating itself indicates inspectors were satisfied, but the evidence behind that judgement is not visible in the summary.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good at the July 2017 inspection. This domain covers staff warmth, dignity, respect, and whether your parent is treated as an individual. No direct inspector observations, resident quotes, or relative testimonies are included in the published summary. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with the quality of interactions they observed, but the absence of specific detail means this cannot be independently verified from the report alone.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Good at the July 2017 inspection. This domain covers activities, engagement, individual choice, and end-of-life care. No specific activities are described in the published summary, and there is no information about whether the home offers one-to-one engagement for residents who cannot participate in group activities. End-of-life planning is not referenced. The rating indicates inspectors were satisfied with responsiveness to individual needs, but no supporting detail is available.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good at the July 2017 inspection, and the home's overall improvement from Requires Improvement to Good suggests leadership was effective in addressing previous shortfalls. A named registered manager (Ms Teodora Stefanache) and nominated individual (Mrs Amanda Weir) were recorded at the time. Hampton Lodge (St Basils) is operated by Methodist Homes, a large national provider, which provides organisational oversight. No specific detail about governance processes, staff culture, or management visibility is included in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
Hampton Lodge supports adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care. The team understands how dementia affects each person differently. Families have noted the effective support their relatives receive, with staff who know how to adapt their approach to individual needs. 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
Hampton Lodge (St Basils) scores 72 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the last inspection, and the home improved from Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating rather than observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the care team as genuinely professional and friendly, with staff chosen carefully for their approach to this work. The kindness shown during difficult times, including end-of-life care, has brought real comfort to relatives.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating dementia care decisions in Southampton, seeing the gardens and meeting the team might help you understand if this is the right place.
Worth a visit
Hampton Lodge (St Basils), run by Methodist Homes on Hill Lane in Southampton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in July 2017. Critically, this represented an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you the home identified its weaknesses and acted on them. A named registered manager and nominated individual were in place at the time. A further review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the rating. The honest caveat is that this inspection took place in 2017, which is now almost eight years ago. The published summary is unusually brief and contains no direct observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific detail about daily life. You cannot rely on this report alone to understand what the home is like today. Visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, speak to a relative of someone who currently lives there, and ask the manager what has changed since the inspection was published.
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In Their Own Words
How MHA Hampton Lodge – Dementia & Nursing Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional dementia care in Southampton with thoughtful outdoor spaces
Nursing home in Southampton: True Peace of Mind
When dementia changes everything, finding the right support matters deeply. Hampton Lodge in Southampton brings together professional care teams with peaceful garden spaces, creating a setting where residents with dementia receive skilled, compassionate support. The home sits close to both the town centre and Southampton Common, giving families easy access while residents enjoy quieter surroundings.
Who they care for
Hampton Lodge supports adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care.
The team understands how dementia affects each person differently. Families have noted the effective support their relatives receive, with staff who know how to adapt their approach to individual needs.
“For families navigating dementia care decisions in Southampton, seeing the gardens and meeting the team might help you understand if this is the right place.”
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
Hampton Lodge (St Basils) scores 72 out of 100. Every domain was rated Good at the last inspection, and the home improved from Requires Improvement, which is a meaningful step forward. However, the published inspection text contains very little specific detail, so many scores reflect the rating rather than observed evidence.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Families describe the care team as genuinely professional and friendly, with staff chosen carefully for their approach to this work. The kindness shown during difficult times, including end-of-life care, has brought real comfort to relatives.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
For families navigating dementia care decisions in Southampton, seeing the gardens and meeting the team might help you understand if this is the right place.
Worth a visit
Hampton Lodge (St Basils), run by Methodist Homes on Hill Lane in Southampton, was rated Good across all five inspection domains at its last inspection in July 2017. Critically, this represented an improvement from a previous rating of Requires Improvement, which tells you the home identified its weaknesses and acted on them. A named registered manager and nominated individual were in place at the time. A further review in July 2023 found no evidence to change the rating. The honest caveat is that this inspection took place in 2017, which is now almost eight years ago. The published summary is unusually brief and contains no direct observations, quotes from residents or relatives, or specific detail about daily life. You cannot rely on this report alone to understand what the home is like today. Visit in person, ask to see the staffing rota for last week, speak to a relative of someone who currently lives there, and ask the manager what has changed since the inspection was published.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how MHA Hampton Lodge – Dementia & Nursing Care Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How MHA Hampton Lodge – Dementia & Nursing Care Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Professional dementia care in Southampton with thoughtful outdoor spaces
Nursing home in Southampton: True Peace of Mind
When dementia changes everything, finding the right support matters deeply. Hampton Lodge in Southampton brings together professional care teams with peaceful garden spaces, creating a setting where residents with dementia receive skilled, compassionate support. The home sits close to both the town centre and Southampton Common, giving families easy access while residents enjoy quieter surroundings.
Who they care for
Hampton Lodge supports adults both under and over 65, with particular experience in dementia care.
The team understands how dementia affects each person differently. Families have noted the effective support their relatives receive, with staff who know how to adapt their approach to individual needs.
The home & environment
The garden at Hampton Lodge serves as more than just outdoor space — it's where residents enjoy seasonal activities and welcome visiting pets. These simple pleasures, combined with the home's proximity to Southampton Common, help create meaningful moments throughout the year.
“For families navigating dementia care decisions in Southampton, seeing the gardens and meeting the team might help you understand if this is the right place.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
