Care Homes in Winchester: A 2026 Guide for Families
Everything you need to know about finding the right care home in Winchester — from CQC ratings and specialisms to costs and what to look for when visiting.
CQC Ratings Overview
Winchester has 24 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. 1 is rated Outstanding — the highest level of care quality. 17 homes are rated Good, meaning most families in Winchester have access to well-rated care options.
13 homes offer nursing care (with qualified nurses on-site), while 11 are residential care homes providing personal care without nursing. 12 homes in {data.name} specialise in dementia care. The total capacity across all homes is 990 beds.
Top-Rated Care Homes in Winchester
| Name | Rating | Type | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tegfield House | Outstanding | Residential | 39 |
| Winchester Heights Care Home | Good | Nursing | 103 |
| Winchester Heights Care Home | Good | Nursing | 103 |
| Westholme Care Home | Good | Nursing | 74 |
| Shawford Springs Care Home | Good | Residential | 64 |
| BrendonCare Otterbourne Hill | Good | Nursing | 64 |
| Abbotts Barton | Good | Nursing | 63 |
| Brendoncare St Giles View | Good | Nursing | 60 |
| St Catherines View | Good | Nursing | 57 |
| Flowerdown Care Home | Good | Nursing | 48 |
| The Dower House Nursing Home | Good | Nursing | 43 |
| Sutton Manor Care Home | Good | Nursing | 35 |
| Otterbourne Grange Residential Care Home | Good | Residential | 25 |
| Brendoncare Meadway | Good | Residential | 13 |
| Kirtling House | Good | Residential | 9 |
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Nursing vs Residential Care in Winchester
Nursing Homes (13)
Qualified nurses on-site 24/7 for residents with complex medical needs, post-surgical recovery, or conditions requiring regular clinical care.
Browse nursing homes in Winchester →Residential Homes (11)
Personal care support for daily living — meals, washing, dressing, social activities — in a homely setting without on-site nursing.
Browse residential homes in Winchester →Dementia Care in Winchester
12 care homes in Winchester specialise in dementia care. These homes typically offer secure environments, specialist training for staff, and activities designed for people living with dementia.
How to Choose a Care Home in Winchester
- 1Check CQC ratings — Start with homes rated Outstanding or Good. 18 homes in Winchester meet this standard.
- 2Match the care type — Decide between nursing (13 homes) and residential (11 homes) based on medical needs.
- 3Visit at least 3 homes — Use our visiting checklist to compare homes in person.
- 4Understand the costs — Care home fees in England average £800–£1,200/week. See our funding guide.
- 5Save and compare — Use the shortlist feature on each care home page to save and compare your favourites side by side.