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Care homes in New Milton offering elderly care
Elderly care is offered by 9 of the 9 care homes in New Milton, with 203 beds between them, operated by 7 separate providers. Contemplation Care Limited runs the most, with 3. Of the 8 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 81% for elderly care across England). Our estimate of typical fees in New Milton: about £1,560 a week for residential careestimated. 5 care homes were last rated more than four years ago. Most recently, New Milton House was rated Good on 22 January 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Hampshire council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- Among the 8 rated care homes, 8 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 1 not yet rated.
- Rating changes in Hampshire are checked each day. See what changed recently.
- For dementia support, 4 have it on their CQC registration.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Care homes in New Milton offering elderly care", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 9registered care homes
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 4list dementia as a specialism
- 2inspected or rated in the last 2 years
Elderly care in New Milton: providers ranked
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 9
- Elderly care · 9
- Residential care · 9
- Care for adults under 65 · 6
- Dementia care · 4
- Learning disability care · 4
- Mental health care · 4
- Physical disability care · 4
- Sensory impairment care · 4
| Rank | Care home | CQC rating | Date rated | Beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grey Gables (New Milton) Limited | Jul 2025 | 24 | No | |
| 2 | New Milton House | Jan 2026 | 40 | No | |
| 3 | Carlton House Rest Home Limited | Dec 2022 | 40 | No | |
| 4 | Five-Ways | May 2018 | 3 | No | |
| 5 | Osborne Lodge Rest Home | Jan 2021 | 34 | No | |
| 6 | Denehurst | Jun 2018 | 11 | No | |
| 7 | Forty4 | Feb 2018 | 6 | No | |
| 8 | Chestnut Court Care Home | Apr 2021 | 25 | No | |
| 9 | Ashley Arnewood Manor | Not yet rated | – | 20 | No |
This table lists each care home in New Milton registered for elderly care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Elderly care in New Milton: what the data shows
9 of the 9 care homes in New Milton are registered with CQC for elderly care (100%). England-wide, 81% of care homes registered for elderly care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 100% (above England, in line with the 100% for all care homes in the town).
For elderly care, the top rated care homes are Grey Gables (New Milton) Limited, New Milton House and Carlton House Rest Home Limited. The newest rating is from January 2026 and the oldest from February 2018; 2 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 203. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.
Across Hampshire, 346 care homes are registered for elderly care, and 83% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Elderly care is on 100% of registrations here and 73% across Hampshire.
In the South East, residential care typically costs about £1,555 a week and nursing care about £1,830. Specialist care may cost more, so check prices with each home. Our cost method.
What to expect from elderly care
Most providers list care for older people, because it is the commonest CQC registration. In practice it means support with getting washed and dressed, meals, medicines and mobility, along with company and watching for changes in health. What separates providers is staffing, continuity of carers and how closely the care plan fits the individual.
Before you choose: questions on elderly care
- How is the care plan written and how often is it reviewed with the family?
- How do you manage medication, and who checks it?
- What activities and company do you offer, not just personal care?
- Will the same small team of carers or staff look after them?
- How do you spot early signs of illness, falls or dehydration?
Where to get support: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. How to get assessed by Hampshire. What "Personal care" means.
Where else nearby offers elderly care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milton | – | 9 | 8 |
| Ashley | 0.8 mi | 7 | 5 |
| Barton on Sea | 0.9 mi | 12 | 11 |
| Christchurch | 4.2 mi | 23 | 19 |
| Lymington | 4.8 mi | 5 | 5 |
| Freshwater | 7.8 mi | 6 | 5 |
| Ringwood | 8.3 mi | 7 | 5 |
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What families want to know about elderly care in New Milton
How many care homes in New Milton offer elderly care?
Elderly care is offered by 9 of the 9 registered care homes in New Milton (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Grey Gables (New Milton) Limited, New Milton House and Carlton House Rest Home Limited.
What CQC ratings do care homes in New Milton have?
Of the 8 that have been rated, 8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 1 here is still unrated.
What are typical care home prices in New Milton?
Self-funder fees in South East: 2026 averages: residential care home £1,555 a week; nursing home £1,830 a week. Averages hide a wide range: fees depend on the room, the level of care and whether nursing is needed. Councils usually pay less than self-funders for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Read the full cost guide.
Will Hampshire council pay for a care home?
It can. Start with the needs assessment, which Hampshire council must offer free (Care Act 2014). England's upper capital limit is £23,250; the value of a home normally counts towards a care home means test, except where a partner or some relatives still occupy it, and not for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. Towards nursing costs, the NHS pays NHS-funded nursing care for residents who qualify. Getting in touch with Hampshire council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in New Milton?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 2 of the 9 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 6. A checklist to help.
How does New Milton compare with nearby towns for elderly care?
Nearest towns we cover: Ashley (0.8 miles): 7, 5 rated Good or Outstanding; Barton on Sea (0.9 miles): 12, 11 rated Good or Outstanding; Christchurch (4.2 miles): 23, 19 rated Good or Outstanding. New Milton itself has 9, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: elderly care around New Milton
- Elderly care in Ashley 0.8 mi
- Elderly care in Barton on Sea 0.9 mi
- Elderly care in Christchurch 4.2 mi
- Elderly care in Lymington 4.8 mi
- Elderly care in Freshwater 7.8 mi
- Elderly care in Ringwood 8.3 mi
- Elderly care in Bournemouth 9.1 mi
- Elderly care in St Leonards 9.6 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.