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Care homes in Alton offering residential care
7 out of 10 care homes in Alton are registered for residential care, holding 150 beds in total, run by 5 different providers. The largest is Voyage 1 Limited, with 3. Among the 6 with a CQC rating, 83% are Good or Outstanding, next to 84% for residential care across England; 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees in Alton come to about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 2 care homes have a rating more than four years old and 1 registered with CQC within the past two years. On 22 January 2026, The Lawn Residential Care Home was rated Requires improvement, the newest rating here.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
Quick summary
- 3 list dementia as a specialism.
- Latest CQC rating changes in Hampshire, checked daily.
- Among the 6 rated care homes, 5 hold a Good or Outstanding rating; 1 is Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 1 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Hampshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
To cite: "Care homes in Alton offering residential care", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 7CQC-registered care homes
- 83%of rated services are Good or Outstanding
- 3are registered for dementia
- 3rated or inspected within two years
Ranked providers of residential care
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
- All 10
- Care for adults under 65 · 8
- Residential care · 7
- Dementia care · 5
- Elderly care · 5
- Learning disability care · 5
- Physical disability care · 4
- Nursing care · 3
| # | Home | Rating | Rated | Beds | Nursing care |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cloverdale | Jan 2025 | 4 | No | |
| 2 | Ashdale | Nov 2025 | 4 | No | |
| 3 | Borovere | Jul 2023 | 34 | No | |
| 4 | Tudor Rose | Nov 2018 | 5 | No | |
| 5 | Jasmine House | Jul 2019 | 5 | No | |
| 6 | The Lawn Residential Care Home | Jan 2026 | 31 | No | |
| 7 | Alton Place Care Home | Not yet rated | – | 67 | No |
The full list for residential care in Alton: sorted by CQC rating and rating date.
Residential care in Alton by the numbers
70% of Alton's care homes (7 of 10) hold a CQC registration for residential care. Of those rated, 83% are Good or Outstanding: 6 points below the 89% for every care home here, and in line with the England figure of 84% for residential care.
Cloverdale, Ashdale and Borovere lead the list for residential care. 3 have a rating from the past two years. Oldest: November 2018. Newest: January 2026. Between them they have 150 registered beds. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.
For comparison, Hampshire has 322 care homes registered for residential care; of those rated, 85% are Good or Outstanding. Share registered for residential care: 70% here, 68% across Hampshire.
Typical weekly fees in the South East: about £1,555 residential, £1,830 nursing. Request the price list from every home, as specialist care can cost more. How we estimate costs.
About residential care
A residential care home provides a room, meals, personal care and support around the clock, without nursing staff on site. It suits people who can no longer manage at home but do not need regular nursing; district nurses visit when needed.
Questions worth asking about residential care
- How do district nurses and the GP visit?
- How are fee increases worked out each year?
- Can they bring their own furniture, and visit freely?
- What happens if their needs increase and nursing care is needed?
- How many staff are on duty by day and at night?
Support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Getting a care needs assessment from Hampshire. Glossary: Residential care home.
Residential care around Alton
| Place | How far | Care homes | Rated Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | – | 7 | 5 |
| Four Marks | 4.3 mi | 4 | 4 |
| Bordon | 5.4 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Liss | 8.3 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Farnham | 8.8 mi | 7 | 4 |
| Hook | 9.3 mi | 4 | 2 |
| Basingstoke | 9.7 mi | 16 | 15 |
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- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
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Common questions about residential care in Alton
Where can I find residential care in a care home in Alton?
Of the 10 CQC-registered care homes in Alton, 7 offer residential care (Oct 2026). Top-rated names here include Cloverdale, Ashdale and Borovere.
How are care homes in Alton rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 6. Of those, 5 (83%) are Good or Outstanding, 1 of them Outstanding, and 1 is rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Alton?
Average fees paid by self-funders in South East in 2026: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. These are averages over a wide spread of prices, which move with the type of room, how much help is needed and any nursing. Councils tend to pay less than private payers for an identical room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). See our full cost guide.
Can Hampshire council help pay for a care home?
For residents who qualify, the NHS pays towards nursing through NHS-funded nursing care, and the council may help with fees. Under the Care Act 2014, Hampshire council has to offer a needs assessment at no cost. For the means test, a home is usually counted for care home fees unless it is still home to a partner or certain relatives (and not in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay); in England the threshold is £23,250. How to reach Hampshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Alton?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: 3 of the 7 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, and 3 have an older report. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? See the checklist.
What about residential care in towns near Alton?
Alton has 7, with 5 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Four Marks (4.3 miles): 4, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Bordon (5.4 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding; Liss (8.3 miles): 6, 5 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Residential care in nearby towns
- Residential care in Four Marks 4.3 mi
- Residential care in Bordon 5.4 mi
- Residential care in Liss 8.3 mi
- Residential care in Farnham 8.8 mi
- Residential care in Hook 9.3 mi
- Residential care in Basingstoke 9.7 mi
- Residential care in Petersfield 10.2 mi
- Residential care in Fleet 10.4 mi
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