The Dower House Nursing Home
Nursing home · Winchester
Springvale Road, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7LD
Run by The Dower House Nursing Home LLP
- GoodCQC · Nov 2019
- 8.0Our score
- Beds43
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01962 882848
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 29 November 2019
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Dower House Nursing Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-124972258
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Dower House Nursing Home
The Dower House Nursing Home provides residential, nursing, respite, palliative and post-operative care for older people. The home sits on the outskirts of Winchester in a country-house setting, with lounges, a courtyard, gardens and spaces for residents to meet visitors or spend quiet time.
Short stays are available for a minimum of one week and can usually be arranged at short notice, subject to assessment and room availability. Longer-stay residents can choose from assisted, nursing and complex care arrangements, with support centred on privacy, dignity and daily comfort. Activities, entertainment, food and visiting are part of the home’s wider programme. Short-stay rooms require a minimum one-week stay.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Winchester
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbotts BartonWinchester | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Upton Grey Close Care HomeWinchester | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Flowerdown Care HomeWinchester | 1.3 miles | |||
| Flowerdown Care HomeWinchester | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Westholme Care HomeWinchester | 1.3 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- One-week minimum respite stays
- Palliative and post-operative care
- Country-house surroundings
Ask about
- Short stays depend on assessment and room availability
Suits: Older people needing nursing, respite or post-operative care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Springvale Road, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7LD
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Questions families ask
Do they offer respite care after illness or an operation?
Yes. They offer comfortable, furnished short-stay rooms for recuperation after illness or an operation, or when a usual support network is away.
How are additional care home services charged?
Additional services such as hairdressing, physiotherapy, newspapers and social-outing escorts are billed at the end of each four-week period.
Does the care home provide chiropody and physiotherapy visits?
Yes. A chiropodist and physiotherapist visit weekly, and visits from other professionals can be arranged on request.
How much does respite care cost?
A short or respite stay starts from £1,795 per week, subject to assessment and room availability.