Hunters Lodge

My elderly neighbour recently moved into Hunter's Lodge due to declining health. My godmother was in Hunter's Lodge until 2024 and so I was confidently able to recommend the care home to my neighbour's family.

When I visit the care home, I find the staff to be both welcoming and friendly.

My elderly neighbour is very happy in her new surroundings and loves the outlook that her room gives her.

Whilst her health needs mean that she is unable to participate in the activities on offer, the staff are always keen to offer her the opportunity and open to finding an activity she might like to participate in. We are very grateful for this.

A close family friend moved into Hunter's Lodge in May 2026. At first, this was for respite care which swiftly became a permanent move.

Our family friend is in her late 80s and spends the majority of time in her room.

Having moved into a first floor room, she was soon offered the opportunity to move into a ground floor room. The room is beautiful and has ample room for family and friends to visit.

Our family friend is able to go into Fareham to have her hair done and browse around the shops and the support from the staff team has enabled her to continue to do this.

Our family friend loves her interactions with the staff and, despite her poor eyesight, is able to recall who they are and the conversations they have exchanged.

We are so grateful for all the staff team have done to settle her into Hunter's Lodge.

Since July 2026 I have been regularly visiting a friend at Hunter's Lodge and I have been so impressed by the care shown to the residents and by the welcome I receive from the brilliant Team whenever I go there. It has given me peace of mind to see my friend and all the residents in such good, caring hands. We all need a Hunter's Lodge. They are amazing!

My companion was admitted, ostensibly for respite care, assessment and diagnosis of her rather disturbed behaviour and distress at home, where my own poor health (I am 85 years of age) prevented me continually looking after/caring for both of us. So after exactly one month at Hunters Lodge, I have found visiting very awkward as the facilities (or rather lack of them) for visiting in private, or having a place of quiet to reflect and pray to God, are missing. There is no separate visitor area, no dining area, no privacy and a decidedly difficult procedure to visit one's loved one. I have been treated by the HL management as "persona non grata" and any information about my companion withheld, on the spurious grounds of "confidentiality" as I am not her next of kin and therefore not kept in the loop. Surely a breach of Article 8 of the Human Rights Act - a right to a private life, free from unnecessary intrusion, I have looked after my companion for over 5 1/2 years at my home.

To sit there today and see my ' hero ' with a smile on his face and happy with life, is something I thought was long gone. So, please, pass on a BIG THANK YOU to everyone. It is greatly appreciated. That love they show to the residents also extends to the family members who are always welcomed by the staff with open arms.

We could not recommend more highly

The most amazing, caring staff, nothing is ever too much trouble. The care they gave to my mother has been wonderful . Every member of staff are all so gentle, patient, never stressed or rushed. Their communication with us couldn't be faulted. An extremely good care home, couldn't recommend them highly enough to any relatives wishing to give their loved ones the best care!

We have been so impressed with Hunters Lodge since my frail Mother was admitted 7 weeks ago. The staff have gone to great lengths to tailor care to my mother's needs, the staff are excellent, the food is always hot and delicious, and she has been treated with great kindness. The staff went above and beyond to organise and host a wonderful afternoon tea for my mother's 100th birthday, which she thoroughly enjoyed. It makes a great difference to my sisters and I to know she is in good hands.

Amazing caring staff, nothing ever to much trouble. The care given to my mother has been unbelievable. Every member of staff are all so gentle, patient, genuine never stressed or rushed. A very special home, would highly recommend to any relatives wishing to give their love ones the best.

Dad's room is kept clean and tidy, and all the staff I have met have been kind and courteous at all times. Any questions I have had have been dealt with promptly. The kitchen does remarkably with the variety of food, and the attention they pay to each clients individual diet. I am very happy that dad is at Hunters Lodge because of the quality of care he receives.

Makes visiting an enjoyable experience and means you are getting quality time with your loved one.

Our mum has been a resident at Hunters Lodge for several months and we've been really pleased with the experience. The rooms are recently furbished, it's very clean, the standard of care and attention to detail is high and the food excellent and varied. The staff are kind and helpful. Highly recommend.

On the 25th of March 2024, my wife became a resident at Hunters Lodge. During the past 3 months, I have visited her most days and I cannot fault the care and attention that she receives. The staff are all very friendly, caring, and welcoming, the food is great, (and plenty of it) and the overall ambience is bright, airy, and refreshing. I would have no hesitation in recommending Hunters to anyone needing similar care.

I have observed the staff and how they interact with residents and I am comfortable leaving my mum in their charge. I have also observed how certain health and safety issues (including fire safety) and these are dealt with well within compliance. I thank management and staff for a job well done.

Well done.

Hunters Lodge works extremely hard to make sure their residents are well looked after. The staff are always ready to greet you with a smile and nothing is ever too much trouble. It’s been lovely to be so welcomed as a family.

Very welcoming friendly staff. Nothing is too much trouble. Love the special events put on for friends family and residents. Very caring ,long serving staff ... looking forward to spending time in the lovely outside surroundings.

I cannot praise every single member of staff at Hunters Lodge highly enough. Please believe me that they are carers not just staff who work there. My beloved husband has just passed away after 2 years of residency there. During that time his needs changed considerably but every change was catered for and I was consulted about them. He was looked after with respect and genuine warmth. I was always made to feel very welcome and indeed I intend to visit to support any forthcoming events. I am so grateful to you all at Hunters Lodge for making both of our lives as best they could be throughout this time.

It was the hardest thing in the world to have to place my Mum into a care home last November, after being told by professionals that she was no longer able to live alone. From the moment I was shown around Hunters Lodge, I knew that this was the place for Mum. It's so light and clean, the meals are of excellent standard and the staff that I have met have all been exceptional. The garden is lovely, with safe paths and Mum has been delighted with the entertainment and the surprise of arranged animal visits! I am just so pleased that Hunters Lodge was found in time. The worry never goes away but it does lessen knowing that Mum is in the hands of such caring and dedicated staff.

I can’t recommend Hunters enough for what they do every single day.