Learning disability care homes in Winchester

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Winchester has 8 learning disability care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding and 7 Good. Hampshire council paid on average £1,214 a week for a residential care place and £1,359 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Winchester (36)

Winchester at a glance

8on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
  • Types of care75% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Winchester on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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8 learning disability care homes in Winchester

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Fountain View

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Upham Street, Lower Upham, Southampton, SO32 1JD
OutstandingCQC · May 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Adults with learning disabilities and younger adults can access residential support at Fountain View, within Choice Care’s specialist network. The service is centred on helping people feel at home while developing confidence, independence and a life shaped around personal goals.

Choice Care supports people with learning disabilities, autism and mental health conditions through residential and supported living services.

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Cambria House

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

24 St Peters Street, Winchester, SO23 8BP
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Cambria House provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs. Its support is personalised around the person’s life, goals and preferred way of living, whether they want more independence, shared living or a quieter home environment.

Choice Care’s approach starts with understanding the individual rather than selecting a generic support type.

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Compton House

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Otterbourne Road, Compton, Winchester, SO21 2BB
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 11 beds
  • Children
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Compton House provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs. It forms part of Choice Care, which offers personalised support across residential homes and supported living services in England and Wales.

Choice Care starts with the person’s preferred life, including whether they want to live independently, share with others, enjoy city life or choose a…

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Holmside

Run by Montis Care Limited

Hambledon Road, Denmead, Waterlooville, PO7 6PS
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 8 beds
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Residential care home for 8 residents in Waterlooville, run by Montis Care Limited. Supports older people, learning disabilities and younger adults.

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Old Alresford Cottage

Run by Silversword Limited

Old Alresford, Alresford, SO24 9DH
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Residential
  • 44 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Long-term, respite and dementia care are provided at Old Alresford Cottage for older people near Alresford. The 44-bedroom home occupies a converted country house set in four acres of landscaped gardens, offering a distinctive setting for people needing individual care and attention.

Residents can choose single or double rooms, with several en-suite options, and join activities such as music, exercise and crafts.

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Rivers Reach

Run by Voyage 1 Limited

Fontley Road, Titchfield, Fareham, PO15 6QX
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Rivers Reach supports five adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities and additional needs in a residential care home near Fareham. The service is designed for men and women, including people with dual diagnoses involving mental health or physical health, and most residents have verbal communication skills.

Support is shaped around individual needs, values and preferences, with the wider provider offering residential care, supported…

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Upton Grey Close Care Home

Run by Hampshire County Council

23 Upton Grey Close, Winchester, SO22 6NE
GoodCQC · Jun 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 5 beds
  • Learning disabilities

Residential care home for 5 residents in Winchester, run by Hampshire County Council. Supports learning disabilities.

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Otterbourne House

Run by Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Otterbourne Road, Compton, Winchester, SO21 2BB
GoodCQC · Jul 2021
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 9 beds
  • Children
  • Learning disabilities
  • Younger adults

Otterbourne House provides residential care and supported living for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental health conditions and associated needs. Choice Care shapes support around the person’s goals, preferences and desired way of life, whether that means living independently, sharing with others or choosing a quieter setting.

The provider offers personalised support across specialist care settings and works with individuals,…

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What to look for in learning disability care homes

  1. Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences

    Communication methods matched to the person’s preferences and needs.

  2. Support for independence

    Support for independence, relationships, work, education and community life.

  3. Positive behaviour support

    Positive behaviour support and clear safeguarding arrangements.

Questions families ask

What should learning disability care homes offer?

Good learning disability support should be person-centred, promote choice and help people maintain skills and community connections. Ask how communication and decision-making are adapted for each resident.

How many learning disability care homes are there in Winchester?

8 learning disability care homes in Winchester are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which learning disability care homes in Winchester are rated Outstanding?

Fountain View.

How much does a care home cost in Winchester?

Hampshire council paid on average £1,214 a week for residential care and £1,359 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,898 and £1,453. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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