Malmesbury Lawn
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 beds35
- SpecialismsCaring for adults over 65 yrs, Caring for adults under 65 yrs, Dementia
- Last inspected2019-07-03
The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors consistently notice how pleasant and helpful the staff are here. There's a genuine warmth in the way they interact with residents throughout the day. The home maintains a clean, tidy environment that families appreciate when they visit.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth72
- Compassion & dignity72
- Cleanliness68
- Activities & engagement85
- Food quality60
- Healthcare68
- Management & leadership70
- Resident happiness70
What inspectors found
Inspected 2019-07-03
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
The Effective domain was rated Good. This covers whether staff have the right skills and training, whether care plans are kept up to date and used in practice, whether residents get timely access to GPs and other health professionals, and whether food and nutrition needs are met. The published summary does not record specific findings within this domain. The full PDF report is the place to look for detail on training content, care plan review cycles, or how the home manages complex health needs.Is this home caring?
The Caring domain was rated Good. Inspectors assess this by observing how staff interact with residents, whether people are treated with dignity and respect, whether privacy is maintained, and whether residents are supported to be as independent as possible. The published summary records no specific observations, quotes, or examples within this domain. To understand what inspectors actually witnessed, you would need to read the full inspection report PDF.Is the home responsive?
The Responsive domain was rated Outstanding, the highest grade available and awarded to fewer than one in ten care homes nationally. This rating reflects how well the home responds to the individual needs, preferences, and wishes of the people who live there, covering activities, meaningful engagement, how complaints are handled, and how end-of-life care is approached. The published summary does not detail which specific findings drove the Outstanding grade, so the full inspection report PDF is essential reading before you visit.Is the home well-led?
The Well-led domain was rated Good. This covers whether the home has a clear vision, whether the manager is visible and known to staff and residents, whether governance systems identify problems and drive improvement, and whether staff feel able to raise concerns. The registered manager is named as Mrs Chelsie Alexandra Larsen, and the nominated individual is Mrs Jane Selvage. The home is operated by Hampshire County Council. No specific observations about management culture, staff morale, or governance processes are recorded in the published summary.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia. Dementia care is provided as part of the home's services, supporting residents at different stages of their 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
The Outstanding rating for responsiveness lifts this home above average, suggesting staff genuinely tailor life here to individual people. Most other areas score in the mid-range because the published inspection text contains limited specific detail beyond domain ratings.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors consistently notice how pleasant and helpful the staff are here. There's a genuine warmth in the way they interact with residents throughout the day. The home maintains a clean, tidy environment that families appreciate when they visit.
What inspectors have recorded
Family members express real confidence in the quality of care their relatives receive. The staff's approachable manner makes it easier to stay connected with what's happening day to day.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in the Havant area, visiting Malmesbury Lawn could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.
Worth a visit
Malmesbury Lawn Care Home in Havant was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection, published in March 2022, with an Outstanding rating in Responsive. That Outstanding grade is significant: inspectors award it only when a home demonstrably goes beyond what is expected in tailoring life to the individual people who live there. The remaining four domains, Safe, Effective, Caring, and Well-led, were all rated Good. The home is run by Hampshire County Council and has a named registered manager. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is brief and contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. The domain ratings are encouraging, but ratings alone cannot tell you whether your parent will feel known and cared for as an individual. On a visit, focus on the things this report cannot confirm: whether staff use your parent's preferred name without being prompted, how the home responds when someone is distressed, what night staffing looks like in practice, and whether the activity programme genuinely reaches people who cannot join group sessions.
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In Their Own Words
How Malmesbury Lawn describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Trusted by families who visit their loved ones regularly
Residential home in Havant: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care in Havant, you want somewhere that feels right from the moment you walk through the door. Malmesbury Lawn Care Home creates that sense of reassurance for families who visit regularly. The home provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
Dementia care is provided as part of the home's services, supporting residents at different stages of their journey.
“If you're considering care options in the Havant area, visiting Malmesbury Lawn could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
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
The Outstanding rating for responsiveness lifts this home above average, suggesting staff genuinely tailor life here to individual people. Most other areas score in the mid-range because the published inspection text contains limited specific detail beyond domain ratings.
Homes in South East typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors consistently notice how pleasant and helpful the staff are here. There's a genuine warmth in the way they interact with residents throughout the day. The home maintains a clean, tidy environment that families appreciate when they visit.
What inspectors have recorded
Family members express real confidence in the quality of care their relatives receive. The staff's approachable manner makes it easier to stay connected with what's happening day to day.
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering care options in the Havant area, visiting Malmesbury Lawn could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.
Worth a visit
Malmesbury Lawn Care Home in Havant was rated Good overall at its most recent inspection, published in March 2022, with an Outstanding rating in Responsive. That Outstanding grade is significant: inspectors award it only when a home demonstrably goes beyond what is expected in tailoring life to the individual people who live there. The remaining four domains, Safe, Effective, Caring, and Well-led, were all rated Good. The home is run by Hampshire County Council and has a named registered manager. The main uncertainty here is that the published inspection text is brief and contains very little specific detail about what inspectors actually saw, heard, or read during their visit. The domain ratings are encouraging, but ratings alone cannot tell you whether your parent will feel known and cared for as an individual. On a visit, focus on the things this report cannot confirm: whether staff use your parent's preferred name without being prompted, how the home responds when someone is distressed, what night staffing looks like in practice, and whether the activity programme genuinely reaches people who cannot join group sessions.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Malmesbury Lawn measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Malmesbury Lawn describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Trusted by families who visit their loved ones regularly
Residential home in Havant: True Peace of Mind
When you're looking for care in Havant, you want somewhere that feels right from the moment you walk through the door. Malmesbury Lawn Care Home creates that sense of reassurance for families who visit regularly. The home provides residential care for adults of all ages, including those living with dementia.
Who they care for
The home cares for adults both under and over 65, including those living with dementia.
Dementia care is provided as part of the home's services, supporting residents at different stages of their journey.
Management & ethos
Family members express real confidence in the quality of care their relatives receive. The staff's approachable manner makes it easier to stay connected with what's happening day to day.
“If you're considering care options in the Havant area, visiting Malmesbury Lawn could help you get a feel for whether it's the right fit.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
