Dementia care homes in New Forest

Woodpeckers provides residential, assisted, nursing, dementia and end-of-life care in Brockenhurst. The home also accepts short stays and can support people recovering after a hospital admission, with registered nurses available on site at all times.

Care is planned around each resident’s routines, preferences and personal history rather than fixed schedules.

Linden House is dedicated entirely to people living with dementia, with daily support organised around familiar routines and understandable surroundings. The home offers dedicated dementia care, nursing care and short stays, including support after hospital discharge.

Care planning follows the “All About Me” philosophy, using each resident’s routines, preferences and personal needs rather than fixed assumptions.

Carpathia Grange supports older people with residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care. Its home also includes a café, garden and cinema room, giving residents and families places to spend time together.

Before admission, a care-needs assessment covers mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and religious or cultural needs.

Hartwood House provides residential and dementia care for older people, with registered nursing care and short-stay respite also available through its care offering. The home combines 24-hour support with elegant communal areas, activities, dining and a setting intended to support comfort, companionship and independence.

Residents can use landscaped gardens, social spaces and community events, while respite stays offer a temporary introduction to…

Mornington Court offers residential, dementia and registered nursing care, with short-term respite stays also available. The home is designed for older people who need 24-hour support in an elegant care setting, and its service menu includes dedicated rooms, care, activities and dining. Families can consider a trial stay as an introduction to life in the home before making a permanent decision.

Residential dementia support forms the clearest local offer at Woodlands House, serving older people and people living with dementia in a care home without nursing. The home sits within Hartford Care’s broader later-life provision, while its registered scope remains residential care.

Families can discuss care requirements and preferences with the provider, which creates care plans with residents and relatives, reviews them regularly and…

Ashley Lodge Care Home supports older people and younger adults with nursing care, including residents living with dementia and physical disabilities. It is a care home with nursing, offering purpose-built accommodation and large garden areas in the New Forest.

The home forms part of Memory Lane Care Homes, whose homes provide nursing, dementia and residential person-centred care.

Barton Lodge offers residential and dementia care for older people, with respite and day care also available. The home sits in landscaped grounds with views towards the Isle of Wight, the Needles and Barton Golf Course. Accommodation includes predominantly en-suite rooms, lounges, a dining area and an activities room.

The setting is designed around a relaxed, homely environment, with care tailored to individual needs.

Small-home residential care, dementia care and respite stays are available at Beach Crest Residential Home for people aged 65 and over. The family-owned home has 11 beds across ten bedrooms, including nine single rooms and one ground-floor double room.

Its clifftop setting overlooks Christchurch Bay, the Needles and the Isle of Wight, with sea views from four rooms and the lounge.

Bethel House supports older people with residential, dementia and respite care in Barton on Sea, while encouraging personal choice and as much independence as possible. The home provides accommodation, meals and daily support in a familiar residential setting.

Respite care is usually booked for up to eight weeks, although longer arrangements can be assessed according to individual circumstances.

Residential care for adults at Chestnut Court Care Home includes support for people living with dementia, mental health illness, complex needs or behaviour that challenges. The home is registered without nursing and also supports younger adults and people with learning disabilities.

The residence provides en-suite bedrooms and communal areas, with a conservatory, garden and on-site parking.

Colbury House provides residential nursing care, dementia care and respite stays for older people and adults with long-term illnesses or physical disabilities. The home is set in four acres of woodland in the New Forest and is registered as a care home with nursing.

Its respite service can cover a week, two weeks or longer when required, giving primary carers a planned break while maintaining continuity of care.

Court Lodge provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people through Colten Care. The service is nurse-led and designed to adapt as needs change, from help with daily living to more complex nursing or dementia support.

Care is organised around the provider’s All About Me approach, which uses each person’s history, preferences and needs to shape daily support.

Gorselands Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing and residential care for older people, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The small family-led home in Burley village sits within the New Forest and supports both permanent residents and people whose needs require continuous assistance.

Residents receive individualised care plans, freshly prepared meals, housekeeping and laundry, with activities and…

Residential, dementia and respite care are offered at Grey Gables (New Milton) Limited in New Milton. The home is aimed at older people and people living with dementia, with meaningful activities forming part of its care offer.

Grey Gables can also take temporary residents for a minimum of two weeks, giving families a defined respite period while maintaining a residential care setting.

Heartland Manor provides residential and dementia care in a 40-bed home surrounded by the New Forest. Residents have home-cooked meals, activities and shared spaces including a coffee shop, lounges, dining rooms and a cinema and arts room.

The specialist Brock Village dementia unit uses familiar surroundings, colour cues and interactive features to support independence and calm.