Old Alresford Cottage
- Care home
- 44 beds
- No nursing
- Dementia care
- Registered since 2011
- Hampshire, South East
Good
Rated on
Rating from the Care Quality Commission.
At a glance
5 ratings
Its last inspection improved it from Requires improvement to Good.
4 months
since the latest rating was published.
336 of 420
rated care homes in Hampshire are rated Good, like this one.
Old Alresford Cottage: inspection record
Rated Good in June 2026, up from Requires improvement.
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Ratings published by the Care Quality Commission.
Compare nearby
- G Belford House Good, 5 miles away
- G Oakcroft Good, 5.1 miles away
- G Winchester Road Good, 5.2 miles away
- G Westlands Retirement Home Good, 6.2 miles away
- G The Dower House Nursing Home Good, 6.3 miles away
What inspectors found
From the Care Quality Commission's assessment published 15 June 2026 (assessment visit 10 April 2026). Quoted under the Open Government Licence.
We carried out this inspection from 13 April to 7 May 2026. This assessment was carried out in response to information we had received about the service. Old Alresford Cottage is a care home without nursing for up to 44 people. At the time of our assessment 37 people were using the service. We assessed 19 quality statements from the safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led key questions. We have combined the scores for these areas with scores from the last inspection to give the rating for this assessment.
- Safe Good
- Effective Good
- Caring Good
- Responsive Good
- Well-led Good
Read the rest of CQC's summary
We found 1 breach of the legal regulations in relation to safe and effective staffing. The provider had not always sought satisfactory verification of the reason staff left all previous roles in health and social care and had not always sought evidence of their conduct in these roles.
At the last inspection we found breaches of legal regulation in relation to managing risk and good governance. At this inspection enough improvement had been made, and the provider was no longer in breach of these regulations.
We found medicines were managed safely. Improvements had been made in relation to managing risk and to most governance systems.
The provider had a good incident learning culture and people could raise concerns. Managers investigated incidents thoroughly. People were protected and kept safe. Staff understood and managed risks. Managers made sure staff received training and regular support to maintain good-quality care. People received their medicines as prescribed.
People were treated with kindness and compassion. Staff protected their privacy and dignity. They treated them as individuals and supported their preferences. People had choice in their care and were encouraged to maintain relationships with family and friends. Staff responded to people in a timely way. The provider supported staff wellbeing.
People knew how to give feedback and were confident the provider took it seriously and acted on it. People received fair and equal care and treatment and were involved in planning their care.
Leaders and staff had a shared vision and culture based on listening, learning and trust. Leaders were visible, knowledgeable, and supportive, helping staff develop in their roles. Staff felt supported to give feedback and were treated equally, free from bullying or harassment. Staff understood their roles and responsibilities.
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Safe
Good
Safe – this means we looked for evidence that people were protected from abuse and avoidable harm. At our last assessment we rated this key question requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant people were safe and protected from avoidable harm.
The service was in breach of legal regulation in relation to fit and proper persons employed.
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Effective
Good
Effective – this means we looked for evidence that people’s care, treatment and support achieved good outcomes and promoted a good quality of life, based on best available evidence.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s outcomes were consistently good, and people’s feedback confirmed this.
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Caring
Good
Caring – this means we looked for evidence that the provider involved people and treated them with compassion, kindness, dignity and respect.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people were supported and treated with dignity and respect; and involved as partners in their care.
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Responsive
Good
Responsive – this means we looked for evidence that the provider met people’s needs.
At our last assessment we rated this key question good. At this assessment the rating has remained good. This meant people’s needs were met through good organisation and delivery.
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Well-led
Good
Well-led – this means we looked for evidence that service leadership, management and governance assured high-quality, person-centred care; supported learning and innovation; and promoted an open, fair culture.
At our last assessment we rated this key question requires improvement. At this assessment the rating has changed to good. This meant the service was consistently managed and well-led. Leaders and the culture they created promoted high-quality, person-centred care.
Questions to ask when you visit
- Ask to see the most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) report and what the home did about any points in it.
- Visit at different times of day, including a mealtime.
Registration details
- Registered with the CQC since
- What it provides
- Care home service without nursing
- Who it supports
- Dementia, Learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorder, Mental Health, Older People, Younger Adults
Inspection report
Read the full inspection report (opens the Care Quality Commission website)8 inspection reports, latest 1 September 2022. Latest assessment published 15 June 2026; the Care Quality Commission's newer assessments are published on its website rather than as reports.
The rating is the Care Quality Commission's. We show it as published and do not change it.
Who runs it
- Provider
- Silversword Limited
- Ownership type
- Organisation
- Companies House number
- 05557065 (opens Companies House)
Getting help from Hampshire County Council
The council can assess what care someone needs and tell them what help with the cost they may get.
- Adult social care at Hampshire County Council
- Ask for a care needs assessment
- Phone: 0300 555 1386, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Contact adult social care online
- Support for carers
- Paying for care: Hampshire County Council
Checked on the council's website, November 2026.
Common questions
- Does Old Alresford Cottage provide nursing care?
- No. The Care Quality Commission lists Old Alresford Cottage as a care home without nursing.
- How many beds does Old Alresford Cottage have?
- The Care Quality Commission's register lists 44 beds at Old Alresford Cottage.
- When was Old Alresford Cottage last inspected?
- The Care Quality Commission's latest rating for Old Alresford Cottage was published on 15 June 2026.
- Who runs Old Alresford Cottage?
- Old Alresford Cottage is run by Silversword Limited.
- What is Old Alresford Cottage's CQC rating?
- Its overall rating from the Care Quality Commission is Good, published on 15 June 2026.
Contact
- Phone
- 01962 734121
- Address
- Old Alresford, Alresford, SO24 9DH Map (opens Google Maps)
Compare nearby
- G Belford House Good, 5 miles away
- G Oakcroft Good, 5.1 miles away
- G Winchester Road Good, 5.2 miles away
- G Westlands Retirement Home Good, 6.2 miles away
- G The Dower House Nursing Home Good, 6.3 miles away