Best Care Homes in Winchester
Winchester has 24 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 990 beds. 1 home has achieved an Outstanding rating — the highest possible CQC grade, including Tegfield House. 17 homes are rated Good. 3 homes require improvement — always check the latest CQC inspection report before visiting.
When choosing a care home in Winchester, we recommend shortlisting three to five homes and visiting each in person. Pay attention to the atmosphere, speak with staff and current residents' families, and use our choosing guide to compare them systematically. Understanding how care home fees are funded — including NHS Continuing Healthcare and local authority support — is also essential before making a decision.
Winchester has care homes specialising in dementia care, learning disability care, mental health care and 4 other care types.
Specialist Care in Winchester
Tegfield House
24 Chilbolton Avenue,Winchester
Winchester Heights Care Home
Stockbridge Road,Winchester
Winchester Heights Care Home
Stockbridge Road,Winchester
Westholme Care Home
55 Harestock Road,Winchester
Shawford Springs Care Home
Otterbourne Road,Compton,Winchester
BrendonCare Otterbourne Hill
Otterbourne Hill,Otterbourne,Winchester
Abbotts Barton
40 Worthy Road,Winchester
Brendoncare St Giles View
BRENDONCARE St. Giles View,42 Quarry Road,Winchester
St Catherines View
212 Stanmore Lane,Winchester
Flowerdown Care Home
Harestock Road,Winchester
The Dower House Nursing Home
Springvale Road,Headbourne Worthy,Winchester
Sutton Manor Care Home
Sutton Scotney,Winchester
Otterbourne Grange Residential Care Home
Grange Drive,Otterbourne,Winchester
Brendoncare Meadway
Mead Road,St Cross,Winchester
Kirtling House
14 Compton Road,Winchester
Otterbourne House
Otterbourne Road,Compton,Winchester
Cambria House
24 St Peters Street,Winchester
Upton Grey Close Care Home
23 Upton Grey Close,Winchester
Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in Winchester?
Winchester has 24 CQC-registered care homes, with 990 total beds across the city.
What is the average CQC rating in Winchester?
The average CQC rating for care homes in Winchester is 3.8 out of 5. 1 homes have achieved Outstanding — the highest possible grade.
How many Outstanding care homes are in Winchester?
Winchester has 1 Outstanding-rated care home and 17 Good-rated care homes. Outstanding homes have passed the highest level of CQC inspection.
What types of care are available in Winchester?
Care homes in Winchester offer both residential care (personal care without nursing) and nursing care for those with complex medical needs. Specialist care types available include dementia care, learning disability care, mental health care, nursing care.
What are typical care home fees in Winchester?
Care home fees in Winchester vary by home type and level of care. Residential care typically ranges from £700–£1,200 per week; nursing care is usually higher. Those with assets below £23,250 may qualify for local authority funding — a care needs and financial assessment is required.
How do I choose the right care home in Winchester?
Start by identifying the level of care needed (residential, nursing, or specialist). Then check CQC ratings — Outstanding and Good-rated homes meet the highest standards. Visit in person, speak with staff and families of current residents, and use our checklist to compare homes systematically. Read our full guide for step-by-step advice.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data