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Care homes in Bishop's Waltham
3 care homes in Bishop's Waltham are registered with CQC, holding 78 beds in total. Among the 3 with a CQC rating, 100% are Good or Outstanding, next to 85% across Hampshire and 83% across England; 1 is Outstanding. Typical fees in Bishop's Waltham come to about £1,620 a week for residential careestimated. 3 care homes have a rating more than four years old.
CQC register data as of 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
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- 2 list dementia as a specialism.
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Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Bishop's Waltham", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 3care homes on the CQC register
- 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
- 0provide nursing care
- 0inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Bishop's Waltham | South East | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,620 | £1,560 | £1,400 |
Every registered care home in Bishop's Waltham
Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers
Ridgemede Care
What inspectors found: We found the following examples of good practice. • The activities co-ordinator supported people to write letters to family and friends.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Fountain View
What inspectors found: Like registered providers, they are 'registered persons'.
Est. £1.4k–£1.71k/wk
Shedfield Lodge
What inspectors found: For example, keeping in touch using video calls or visiting in the communal garden.
Est. £1.46k–£1.78k/wk
Typical care home fees in Bishop's Waltham
| Residential care home | £1,555 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,830 a week |
What the council pays (Hampshire County Council): £25.90 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,245 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,365 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). Where a provider charges more, the extra is usually met by a top-up.
An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Work out your weekly cost or ask local providers for their prices.
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A closer look at the data for Bishop's Waltham
Fountain View is the most recently registered, joining the CQC register in October 2016. Looking at specialisms, 1 of 3 list physical disabilities, 1 of 3 list learning disabilities and 1 of 3 list mental health conditions. The average home here has 26 beds; the typical home across Hampshire has 25. Shedfield Lodge has the oldest rating still in force, from November 2017. 1 Outstanding care homes is in Bishop's Waltham, against 26 across Hampshire. No nearby town we list has a higher share of its listed care homes rated Good or Outstanding than Bishop's Waltham (100%); Boorley Green follows at 100%. At 100% Good or Outstanding, Bishop's Waltham sits above the Hampshire figure of 85% (from 447 care homes). Ratings are older than average here: 0% of care homes have one less than two years old, compared with 27% across Hampshire.
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How Bishop's Waltham compares with towns nearby
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Waltham | – | 3 | 3 |
| Boorley Green | 3.3 mi | 7 | 7 |
| Hedge End | 4.8 mi | 16 | 10 |
| Eastleigh | 5.8 mi | 11 | 7 |
| Locks Heath | 6.8 mi | 9 | 7 |
| Fareham | 7.1 mi | 28 | 25 |
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Care homes in Bishop's Waltham: your questions answered
How many registered care homes are in Bishop's Waltham?
As of Oct 2026, 3 care homes in Bishop's Waltham are registered with CQC. Of these, 2 support people living with dementia. Top-rated names here include Ridgemede Care, Fountain View and Shedfield Lodge.
How are care homes in Bishop's Waltham rated by CQC?
CQC has rated 3. Of those, 3 (100%) are Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding.
How much should I expect to pay for a care home in Bishop's Waltham?
Average self-funder fees in South East, 2026: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Can Hampshire council help pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Hampshire council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Hampshire council.
How can I pick between care homes in Bishop's Waltham?
Check how recent each CQC report is first: none of the 3 on this page were inspected or rated in the past two years, while 3 have older reports. Next ask three things: will staff be consistent, what happens about missed care, and what is the full price? Our checklist.
What about care homes in towns near Bishop's Waltham?
Bishop's Waltham has 3, with 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Nearby: Boorley Green (3.3 miles): 7, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Hedge End (4.8 miles): 16, 10 rated Good or Outstanding; Eastleigh (5.8 miles): 11, 7 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Care homes in nearby towns
- Care homes in Boorley Green 3.3 mi
- Care homes in Hedge End 4.8 mi
- Care homes in Eastleigh 5.8 mi
- Care homes in Locks Heath 6.8 mi
- Care homes in Fareham 7.1 mi
- Care homes in Titchfield Common 7.3 mi
- Care homes in Denmead 7.3 mi
- Care homes in Warsash 7.6 mi
Related pages and guides for Bishop's Waltham
- How to pay for care in Hampshire
- Best rated care homes in Hampshire
- Nursing homes in Hampshire
- Care home costs in England 2026: averages by region and council
- Every Outstanding service in Hampshire: 2026 list
- Home care in Bishop's Waltham (66)
- NHS-funded nursing care
- Understanding CQC ratings
- Choosing between home care and a care home
- When is it time for a care home?
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