Care Homes in RG26
The RG26 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 207 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 8 are rated Good.
About care in RG26
RG26 takes in the villages of Tadley, Baughurst, and Kingsclere on the northern edge of Hampshire, within reach of both Basingstoke and Newbury. Nine care homes are registered here — all of them currently rated either Good or Outstanding, with one Outstanding home among the nine. Hampshire County Council's Adult Services team can advise residents on funded placements and direct payments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the RG26 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in RG26, offering a combined 207 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in RG26 have?
Of the 9 care homes in RG26: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 8 are rated Good; 0 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in RG26?
Bethany Care Service is among the highest-rated care homes in RG26, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 37 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the RG26 postcode?
The RG26 postcode area falls under Hampshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in RG26?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Hampshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data