Nursing homes in Alton
3 of the 12 care homes in Alton are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 1 is rated Outstanding and 2 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.
Nursing homes in Hampshire typically cost £1,575 a week, about £81,900 a year, based on 3 homes with a fee on record. That is close to the typical residential fee in Hampshire of £1,608. The NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee, direct to the home, if you are assessed as needing nursing care.
A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.
Marlfield Care Home With Nursing
Typical fees in Hampshire
Based on 482 homes in the area. Middle figure is the median; the range is the middle half of homes.
- Nursing care
- £1,575 a week
- Usually £1,538 to £2,133 · 3 homes with fees
- Residential care
- £1,608 a week
- Usually £1,491 to £1,699 · 6 homes with fees
- Respite care
- £1,691 a week
- Usually £1,546 to £2,039 · 3 homes with fees
- Care home fees
- £1,550 a week
- Usually £1,550 to £1,646 · 6 homes with fees
Not enough nursing homes in Alton have published fees yet, so all care types in the council area are shown.
Common questions
How much do nursing homes in Alton cost?
Nursing homes in Hampshire typically charge £1,575 a week. Fees depend on the room and the level of care, so ask each home for a written quote.
How many nursing homes are there in Alton?
3 of the 12 CQC-registered care homes in Alton are nursing homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.
What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Alton?
Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.
Will the council pay for nursing home care in Alton?
If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Hampshire council for a needs assessment.