Dementia Care at Home in Winchester: 37 Agencies (Oct 2026)

Providers offering dementia care

Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method

#	Agency	CQC rating	Last rated	Office	Other specialisms
1	Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey	Outstanding	May 2025	4.7 miles	6
2	Sagecare (Chesil Lodge)	Good	Feb 2026	under 0.5 miles	2
3	Forever Caring Limited	Good	Jul 2025	0.9 miles	3
4	Brandon Trust Supported Living - Hampshire	Good	Mar 2026	0.9 miles	7
5	Naveed Medicare Ltd Hampshire	Good	Oct 2025	0.9 miles	6
6	BrendonCare Otterbourne Hill	Good	Jan 2026	4.7 miles	3
7	Whispers Care Solutions Limited	Good	Aug 2025	5.0 miles	7
8	Community Response Team Mid Hants	Good	Aug 2023	under 0.5 miles	6
9	Observe Care Ltd	Good	Jan 2022	6.2 miles	6
10	Swanton Community Services – Southampton and Hampshire	Good	May 2024	6.3 miles	10
11	Caremark (Winchester & Eastleigh)	Good	Sep 2018	5.3 miles	8
12	Home Instead Central Hampshire	Good	Oct 2017	6.2 miles	5
13	Everycare Winchester	Good	Mar 2019	6.4 miles	7
14	Sagecare (Surrey Court)	Requires improvement	Mar 2026	6.8 miles	3
15	Bishopstoke Park	Requires improvement	Oct 2022	6.2 miles	4
16	YourLife (Alresford)	Requires improvement	Mar 2023	6.8 miles	4
17	Southgate Chambers 37-39	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	5
18	VCare Consultancy Services Limited (Winchester)	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	3
19	Hampshire	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	6
20	Anele Limited (Hampshire Office)	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	4
21	Unique Option Healthcare Limited- Hampshire	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	5
22	PC Care Service Ltd Hampshire	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	4
23	Eleada Care Services Ltd	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	6
24	Sagecare (Matilda Place)	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	3
25	Sagecare (Danemark Court)	Not yet rated	–	under 0.5 miles	3
26	Noblesse Care Winchester	Not yet rated	–	0.9 miles	4
27	Ribbesford Home Care Winchester Limited	Not yet rated	–	0.9 miles	4
28	Life Again Services Ltd	Not yet rated	–	0.9 miles	2
29	Integrated Kare Solutions Limited	Not yet rated	–	0.9 miles	7
30	Blissful Island Care UK Ltd	Not yet rated	–	1.5 miles	4
31	Asisters Ltd	Not yet rated	–	4.2 miles	3
32	Sagecare (Rowan Court)	Not yet rated	–	5.8 miles	3
33	Sagecare (Fernhill Court)	Not yet rated	–	5.8 miles	3
34	Lopen Care Agency Ltd	Not yet rated	–	6.4 miles	2
35	Unity Care Specialists	Not yet rated	–	6.5 miles	4
36	Blue Angel Care Limited	Not yet rated	–	6.5 miles	4
37	Guardian Angel Carers Eastleigh & Hedge End	Not yet rated	–	6.6 miles	3

All agencies covering Winchester with a CQC registration for dementia care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

Dementia care in Winchester: what the data shows

37 of the 45 agencies covering Winchester are registered with CQC for dementia care (82%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 81%, 5 points below the town-wide 86% and below the 88% for dementia care across England.

The highest rated agencies for dementia care are Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey, Sagecare (Chesil Lodge) and Forever Caring Limited. Ratings run from October 2017 to March 2026, and 8 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Winchester centre: 19 offices. 21 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.

Hampshire as a whole has 290 agencies registered for dementia care; 91% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Across Hampshire, 81% of agencies are registered for dementia care, against 82% here.

In the South East, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.

Dementia care: what it means

Providers that support people living with dementia register it as a specialism with CQC. Good dementia care keeps routines familiar, helps with eating and drinking, and handles distress without leaning on medication. Staff are trained to keep people safe while leaving them as much independence as possible.

What to ask about dementia care

How do you get to know the person (life story, routines, likes and dislikes)?
Who would we call if we were worried at night or at a weekend?
How will you keep the family involved as needs change?
What dementia training do staff have, and how often is it refreshed?
What do you do when someone is distressed, or wants to leave?

Helpline: Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line, 0333 150 3456. Dementia care in Hampshire as a whole. Glossary entry: Dementia care.

Nearby towns: dementia care

Town	Miles	Number of agencies	Good or Outstanding
Winchester	–	37	13
Chandler's Ford	6.1 mi	145	61
Eastleigh	6.5 mi	141	61
Bishop's Waltham	8.5 mi	43	23
Romsey	8.6 mi	90	38
Boorley Green	9.1 mi	132	57
Hedge End	10.0 mi	137	60

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Dementia care in Winchester: your questions answered

How many agencies in Winchester offer dementia care?

Dementia care is a registered specialism for 37 of the 45 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Winchester (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Bluebird Care Winchester, Eastleigh & Romsey, Sagecare (Chesil Lodge) and Forever Caring Limited.

What CQC ratings do home care agencies in Winchester have?

Of the 16 that have been rated, 13 (81%) are rated Good or Outstanding, with 1 Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 21 here are still unrated.

What are typical home care prices in Winchester?

Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.

Will Hampshire council pay for home care?

It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Hampshire council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Hampshire council.

What should I look for when choosing agencies in Winchester?

Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed visits, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 8 of the 37 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years. Older reports: 8. A checklist to help.

How does Winchester compare with nearby towns for dementia care?

Nearest towns we cover: Chandler's Ford (6.1 miles): 145, 61 rated Good or Outstanding; Eastleigh (6.5 miles): 141, 61 rated Good or Outstanding; Bishop's Waltham (8.5 miles): 43, 23 rated Good or Outstanding. Winchester itself has 37, 13 of them Good or Outstanding.

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