
We cannot recommend Russell Churcher more highly for care, consideration, warmth and kindness.J L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have great peace of mind, knowing Nan is safe, happy and well cared for. Thankyou all.Charlene S(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are lovely, always smiling, and they really take the time to get to know everyone.Ketty B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We cannot recommend Russell Churcher more highly for care, consideration, warmth and kindness.J L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

We have great peace of mind, knowing Nan is safe, happy and well cared for. Thankyou all.Charlene S(Granddaughter of Resident/Service User)

The staff are lovely, always smiling, and they really take the time to get to know everyone.Ketty B(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Thorngate Living's Russell Churcher Court residential care home was purpose built in 1993. It has plenty of bright communal areas and is set in its own grounds with well-maintained gardens.
The home's 44 modern self-contained flats all have their own front door opening onto a central corridor. Each of the mostly south-facing bed-sitting rooms has a toilet, shower and a small kitchenette with space for a fridge as well as...
Care Provided by Russell Churcher Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 44 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
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
These fees cover all our services while in our care, such as accommodation in our large en-suite rooms, care, laundry, food, heating and lighting, and most activities. They do not cover some special trips, for example garden centres or pantomimes where an entrance fee might apply.
Neither do fees cover specialist services such as opticians, hairdressing or podiatry. They do not cover personal items such as toiletries, or clothing labels. Cable television and broadband is a service increasingly requested by residents and this is available at an extra charge from providers. If you need to visit a hospital for an appointment and your relatives or representatives are not able to provide you with an escort, we can advise you in advance how much we will charge you.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Russell Churcher Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Russell Churcher Court 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
Owner
- Thorngate Churcher Trust
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Fiona Taylor (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (44)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (44)
Parking
- Visitor car parking outside the care home.
Russell Churcher Court Reviews (65)
Russell Churcher Court has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.813) out of 10, based on 23 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Russell Churcher Court has 65 reviews.
The staff at this home have, over the last 4 years, looked after my mother who had vascular dementia. This condition became worse over time but never once did I hear a raised voice. Every member of staff worked with a smile and also treated visitors with respect and care. Their professionalism was exemplary. They made my mother's last years more comfortable and manageable and I really cannot fault them in any way.
In all the years that my sister has been a resident at Russell Churcher Court, there has never been a time when I felt that my sister was not being looked after in a professional and kindly way.
My husband is always met with a friendly greeting. He has the same room which makes him feel secure. The home has a relaxed atmosphere offering good food, various entertainment and excellent service at all times. He always comes home in good spirits which I think is a good advert for the home.
I am very grateful that my husband is in such good hands and would not wish him to be moved anywhere else. The staff are very kind to us both. They have been quick to obtain medical help frequently as he has deteriorated in health which gives me peace of mind.
I am very happy all round with the care at the home. The staff are all very kind and very hard working.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 16 April 2020Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 08 July 2026Large bright room with en-suite facilities, kitchenette and air conditioning.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 04 Nov 2025
It was Wear It Pink Day yesterday, so we all threw ourselves into the pink theme to raise awareness of breast cancer. Residents and staff at Russell Churcher Court raised...
- 04 Nov 2025
From Sinatra to Buble, aka Bradley Page, visited our Russell Churcher Court care home in August and entertained our residents with a medley of popular songs. Such fun was had....
- 04 Nov 2025
Residents and staff at Russell Churcher Court care home were delighted that the Mayor of Gosport, Cllr Kirsten Bradley, visited and met with residents and staff, before joining everyone for...
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Awards / Recognitions (2)
- 27 May 2025Recipient: Russell Churcher Court
- 17 Mar 2015Recipient: Russell Churcher Court
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Russell Churcher Court.
Meet the Team (3)

Fiona is a qualified nurse who joined the team in November 2022. She is an experienced RM, well-known locally.

Hollie is a talented, caring and qualified manager who was previously the compliance and data manager for the Trust.

Slavena brings over 15 years of leadership experience across health, social care, housing and mental health, with a strong track record in service transformation, quality improvement and regulatory compliance. She joins us with extensive expertise in leading adult services and delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
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