Whitehaven Residential Home
22 Whitehaven, Horndean, Waterlooville, PO8 0DN
Residential care home · 15 beds · Whitehaven Rest Home

- Weekly fee
- from £1,400
- reported by the home, September 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- April 2026
- Beds
- 15
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £72,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,800 a week
The typical live-in carer near Hampshire, set by the carer
Staying at home could cost about £280 a week less, £14,560 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,445 a week less than two places.
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Whitehaven Residential Home
Whitehaven Residential Home is a residential care home in Waterlooville, in the Hampshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 15 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Whitehaven Rest Home. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published April 2026, the CQC rated Whitehaven Residential Home Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Whitehaven Residential Home has told us it charges from £1,400 a week for care home fees, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in September 2026. That comes to about £72,800 a year. It is about 10% below the typical residential fee in Hampshire of £1,548 a week.
There are 482 registered care homes in Hampshire. The nearest to Whitehaven Residential Home include Bere Grove Care Home, Bere Grove Care Home and Acacia House Nursing Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Dementia care
- Older people
Registration
- Provider
- Whitehaven Rest Home Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (April 2026)
- Council area
- Hampshire
- Town
- Waterlooville
Inspected but not rated; inspectors were assured that infection prevention and control measures were in place.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Care home fees | from £1,400 as of September 2026 Reported by the home “Our fees at Whitehaven start from £1,400 per week” | Reported by the home “Our fees at Whitehaven start from £1,400 per week” |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week near Hampshire, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Whitehaven Residential Home
How much does Whitehaven Residential Home cost?
Whitehaven Residential Home charges from £1,400 a week for care home fees (as of September 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Whitehaven Residential Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Whitehaven Residential Home Requires improvement in April 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Whitehaven Residential Home provide nursing care?
No. Whitehaven Residential Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Whitehaven Residential Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Whitehaven Residential Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Whitehaven Residential Home have?
Whitehaven Residential Home is registered for up to 15 residents.
26 live-in carers within about an hour of Hampshire
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,260 a week. 23 can care for a couple. 14 years' experience on average.
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Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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