Braemar

24/26 Wimbledon Park Road, Southsea PO5 2PU
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  • Braemar, Southsea
Braemar Care Home is a privately owned residential care home situated in the heart of Southsea. Established in 1989, the home is known for delivering high-quality care and support to older individuals, including those living with dementia or requiring respite care.

Set within a characterful, converted period property, Braemar accommodates up to 35 residents in well-appointed single and shared rooms, most with en-suite facilities. Residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms with familiar items to promote comfort and a sense of home.

The home features four lounges, including a conservatory, and two dining rooms, providing inviting spaces for relaxation, social engagement, and mealtimes. A passenger lift and stairlifts ensure easy access across all three floors.

Care is tailored to individual needs, with a focus on promoting independence while offering support with daily living and specialist needs such as Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s. The home is registered with the Care Quality Commission and was rated 'Good' in all areas in the latest inspection (May 2021).

An active programme of social and recreational activities helps maintain residents’ physical and emotional well-being, while the home’s location offers easy access to local amenities and Southsea’s seafront.

Braemar Care Home is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment where residents can enjoy a fulfilling quality of life.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1120 – £1820
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1120 – £1820
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1120 – £1820
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1120 – £1820

Included in standard fees:
* Accommodation and utilities
* Personal care and support (e.g. washing, dressing, medication)
* Meals, snacks, and drinks
* Housekeeping and laundry
* Activities and social events


Not included in standard fees:
* Hairdressing and beauty treatments
* Chiropody and other specialist therapies
* Toiletries, newspapers, and personal items
* Private excursions or transport
* Some over-the-counter or non-prescribed medications

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Braemar to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Braemar RCH Ltd

Person in charge

  • Georgia Kafopoulou (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Pre-admission assessment & visit required in all cases
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2011
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (22)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (6)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (22)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (6)

Visiting

  • Braemar Care Home offers a warm and welcoming environment for residents and visitors. The home embraces an open visiting policy, allowing family and friends to visit at any time. Visitors asked to sign in upon arrival. If visiting outside of office hours, ringing the doorbell will alert staff to assist you.


    Children and well-behaved dogs welcome, reflecting the home's inclusive and family-friendly atmosphere. Visitors can also join residents for mealtimes by arranging in advance - please email the manager. For those visiting once a week or less, no charge for meals. Additionally, private dining can be arranged for special occasions.


    For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Braemar Care Home directly.

Parking

  • A Parking Scheme operates 4.30pm to 6.30pm daily.


    Where to buy visitor permits:
    Visitor scratchcards for all zones are available from the Central Library in Guildhall Square – or register for visitor permits using RingGo.


    For this zone, you can also purchase visitor permits at: Albert Road Post Office, 114 Albert Road, Southsea, PO4 0JS OR Southsea Library, 19-21 Palmerston Road, Southsea, PO5 3QQ

Braemar Reviews (2)

8.4

Braemar has a Review Score of 8.4 (8.361) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Braemar has 2 reviews.

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Review from Anne J (Friend of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I have visited my friend & neighbour on several occasions since she moved into Braemar.
She is very happy there - a home from home she calls it.
Staff are exceptional - very caring, friendly nothing seems too much trouble.
The shared areas are clean, tidy & very well maintained. I'm always offered
tea/coffee when I visit. Exceptional place, can't fault it.
Can't comment on Food & Drink, Activities and Value for Money as no experience of these areas.
Reply from Kelly Sampson, Director at Braemar

Thank you so much for your kind words! I have shared your appreciation with our team. :)

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Review from Stephen M (Son of Resident) published on 27 June 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent home. Management and staff always very welcoming to visitors. Very good at getting mum engaged in activities. Mum is clean and well fed. Thank you.
Reply from Kelly, Director at Braemar

Thank you so much, we will share your lovely review with our team. :)

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Current Review Score: 8.4 (8.361)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 8.4 (8.361) out of 10 for Braemar is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 3.4 out of 5 from 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.950 for Braemar is calculated as follows: ( (19 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 20 Ratings = 4.95
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 3.411 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Braemar is based on 2 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 = 3.125
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7. 2 Positive Reviews ÷ 7 = 0.286
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 10 Jun 2021

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (1)

Georgia

Georgia Kafopoulou

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2024

Georgia holds a BA in Business and Communication from Middlesex University and a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care.


Since 2019, Georgia has worked across a wide range of roles in care homes, giving her a strong understanding of the day-to-day realities of care. Her earlier experience in medical events, advertising, and retail adds to her well-rounded leadership.


Georgia is committed to creating a kind, safe environment where residents feel genuinely cared for. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling and cooking — passions that reflect her love of people, culture, and connection.

Frequently Asked Questions about Braemar

What types of Care is Braemar registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Braemar have?

There are 22 Single Rooms and 6 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Braemar?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Braemar to the centre of Southsea?

0.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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