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Established since 1986, the home enjoys a well-earned reputation based on providing a good quality of care within a secure, happy and caring environment.
Easterlea Rest Home is registered for ‘Old Age’, where the aim is to provide residents...
Care Provided by Easterlea Rest Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 19 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Easterlea Rest Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Easterlea Rest Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- David J Mitchell
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Carol Boyce-Flowers(Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (17)
Visiting
- Easterlea Rest Home has an open policy to visiting
Parking
- Parking is available
Easterlea Rest Home Reviews (36)
Easterlea Rest Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.376) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Easterlea Rest Home has 36 reviews.
The team works hard to ensure that the home meets the needs of all residents, providing individualised care and support. Most importantly, my grandmother feels safe, happy, and well cared for, which gives our family great peace of mind.
The dedication, kindness, and professionalism shown by the staff make this a wonderful place for residents to call home.
Staff interact well with resident taking time with them.
Staff friendly to all of us nieces - mostly on the phone.
Clean and tidy home
Friendly caring staff. Always happy to engage with my Mum, having a laugh or a bit of banter, which pits a smile on her face Mum seems to be happy here, which gives us all peace of mind, knowing that she is cared for...
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and your kind comments!
Mum was at Easterlea Rest Home from Feb 2024 until March 2026, where she sadly passed away. The care, love and attention we felt the staff gave our mum could not have been better. They catered for her every need and nothing was ever too much trouble. The few times she was unwell in the home the staff looked after her better than if she had been taken into hospital. We felt the last 2 years of her life were very comfortable.
All made to feel welcome, staff very friendly, Dad is happy where he is, very satisfied with his care.
The room could do with a lick of paint, is my only criticism, but otherwise very satisfied.
Value for money is hard to answer, as cannot compare it to other establishments so think my rating is fair.
They have taken the time to find out about mum's interests and actively encouraged her to pursue them. Being a keen gardener, mum has had an active role in getting the garden summer ready, from advising about suitable plants through to planning and planting them out. Nothing is too much trouble for the carers and I feel happy knowing that mum is in a safe and caring environment.
We chose this Care Home for Mum because it us relatively small (less than 20 residents) and the staff are caring, attentive and fully engaged in the well-being of the residents. I feel that the staff have come to fully know our Mum and that they genuinely care for her and about her. The management are always on hand to listen to feedback and take steps to adress any concerns. We feel relieved to have found a welcoming and caring home for Mum and believe she is happy there. I can't praise the hard working staff enough
The rest home is very homely, having visited many homes for our mother-in-law, this was the home that we chose for our mother to reside in. The staff are very attentive delivering excellent care to each of the residents. My mother feels very safe in the home and has all her needs taken care of. The staff and especially the managers of the home, are particularly hands on with the care and they are always available to listen to any minor issues that we may have and always take action on the issues. The introduction of the nourish system has been great and means that we can see at any time how my mother is and what she has been doing, together with the people who have visited her. As she has the onset of dementia she does not remember a lot of things, but with nourish, we can see what has been happening and prompt her to make conversation during our visit.
the staff at Easterlea Rest Home are all amazing. They have caring attitudes and have shown so much kindness towards our mother. They make relatives feel so welcome and have shown understanding and compassion when first settling mum into the home. The care home is smaller compared to some others but the regular staff more than make up for it.
My dad moved into Easterlea after struggling to live on his own. From day one his quality of life improved immensely. The staff are friendly and supportive and made my dad feel like he was in a posh hotel. Attentive, caring, always willing to go that extra mile to ensure dad was well looked after. Even as he reached the end, the quality of care and support to dad and the whole family was of the highest level.
My mum is very well looked after at Easterlea by very caring staff and management. Nothing is too much trouble, always happy and friendly. The meals are excellent and there is always a choice to choose from. There is a lovely garden and summer house which is well maintained. I would not hesitate to recommend Easterlea to anyone.
Since moving into Easterlea my mother has put on weight, has colour in her cheeks, and is now able to get herself out of her chair to use her walker unaided. She has struggled with nighttime anxiety whilst still at her own home, but there is now care at night for her whenever she needs it. As a family, we now feel she is safe!
Entertainment - perhaps add what type of entertainment as well as the name of the entertainer.
I am really happy with the care Mum receives. Staff are friendly and caring; I can always ask management questions and know I'll get answers. Also, if I have concerns, I can chat them over. I am always welcome whenever I visit and can take Mum out, sit in the garden or go to her room. Mum loves the garden, her room is bright, and she sleeps well there. It is such a relief knowing Mum is well cared for.
I have always found the staff and management super friendly, warm and caring. My aunt is very well cared for, is always clean and tidy and well dressed - colour coordinated, which my aunt is particular about. I am always offered a drink upon arrival and have also been invited to stay for lunch. The food is tasty, well presented, and also given a choice of meals. The outdoor seating area is spacious and lovely, with flowers and hanging baskets. It's my opinion she couldn't;t be in a better place, and the home is always clean and tidy.
The care home is small enough to be very professional. The care from all staff including the manager is exceptional, and when visiting they always make you feel welcome. Mum took a while to settle in, but nothing seems to be too much trouble, so good that food is cooked in their kitchen including a choice of cooked food for breakfast. The entertainment is regular with a lovely garden where residents are encouraged to sit out.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Easterlea to anyone. The staff are professional and competent, but above that, they are loving and caring. The home is well managed, and the atmosphere is always happy and friendly. When choosing a home we wanted somewhere friendly and homely, and we knew the food would be important. Mum enjoyed the food, and for someone who'd always been a picky eater, that's a testament to the good cooking and variety of meals, with Sunday roasts as a highlight.
My mother has been a resident at Easterlea for a year. When my sister and I first looked for a rest home, we visited several with Easterlea being the first. We were both immediately taken by the friendly welcome and the rest home seemed just that, a home, and subsequently became the one we chose. My mother is suffering from Alzheimer's, so we needed somewhere where she would be well looked after with an understanding of her condition. Over the past year, with all its COVID-19 problems, I consider that the Easterlea management and staff have responded extremely well, adapting when necessary and ensuring that the well-being and safety of residents and staff are the main priority. I would not hesitate to recommend Easterlea.
After visiting several larger homes, we chose Easterlea because it is small and independent, with a happy, friendly atmosphere. Several members of staff have worked there for some years; a reassuring sign of stability in these turbulent times. My father was a resident for just over two years, settling in well and enjoying the companionship and activities on offer. He loved his room and appreciated not having to worry about shopping, cooking and cleaning. Easterlea worked tirelessly to accommodate his needs and when he became ill we had regular updates regarding his care. The experienced and compassionate team monitored him closely, and we very much appreciated the flexibility of access allowed for his end of life care.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 21 March 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
2 Bed Vacancies
Posted: 24 July 2026We have two rooms available. One en-suite room on the ground floor looking out to the front of the house. One large spacious en-suite room on the first floor. A lift/stair lift is available for transfer between floors, meaning no stairs need to be used.
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 03 Dec 2016Recipient: Easterlea Rest Home
- 09 Oct 2015Recipient: Easterlea Rest Home
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

David spent his carer as a nurse before taking over ownership of two homes in the Hampshire area.

My journey continued as I became an Assessor for National Diplomas (NVQ), and then full circle back into my family business at Easterlea Rest Home, where I have been the Registered Manager since 1998 in Elderly Care.
Elderly care is my passion, I am committed to the social welfare and health of those in my care. Easterlea Rest Home is run with dedication, integrity, and a lot of love.
Frequently Asked Questions about Easterlea Rest Home
What types of Care is Easterlea Rest Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Easterlea Rest Home have?
There are 17 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Easterlea Rest Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Ground Floor Accommodation only, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Easterlea Rest Home to the centre of Waterlooville?
1.5 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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