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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...
Care Provided by Braemar
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 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
- 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
* Accommodation and utilities
* Personal care and support (e.g. washing, dressing, medication)
* Meals, snacks, and drinks
* Housekeeping and laundry
* Activities and social events
* 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
Contact Braemar 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
- Braemar RCH Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Georgia Kafopoulou (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- 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 (15)
Braemar has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.745) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Braemar has 15 reviews.
My father is a resident of Braemar and I can honestly say they are the most lovely people I have ever met the kindness , caring and love they show to their residents is priceless they are one big family to the point of Georgia the manager saving my dads life when he had a Massive heart attack I can't thank her enough x
Your message means the world to all of us. We feel truly privileged to care for your dad and to have him as part of the Braemar family.
Georgia and the whole team are dedicated to providing the very best care, compassion and support every single...
Have visited my friend several times at Braemar over the last couple of years. I am always very impressed by the happy atmosphere at the home. Staff are friendly & helpful. They take time to chat with visitors, even offering tea on most occasions - (if not too busy!) My friend is very happy at Braemar & really regards it as her home.
We are especially...
I am delighted with the care that my parents are receiving at Braemar. The staff are always so welcoming and friendly when I visit - nothing seems too much trouble. My parents have settled in remarkably well and often comment on how nice everyone is there. The care home is clean, tidy and buzzing with activity. Thank you!
Our team works hard to create a welcoming, homely environment where residents can thrive, so it's wonderful to know that the friendliness of...
Everyone at Braemar are amazing and my mum receives excellent care. The only thing I struggle with (as must the residents) is remembering all of the staff members names. I appreciate that they have 'swipe' ID cards on them bu tnames are not easily visible. It would be so helpful if staff wore the dementia friendly yellow 'Hello my name is ...' badges. I for one feel embarressed to keep asking names - I'm sure staff must get fed up wtih it.
Thank you so much for your kind words. As you say, we do all wear name badges but have taken on board your feedback that they are not visible enough and are looking into solutions. :)
Thank you so much xx
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're absolutely delighted to hear how happy and settled your father-in-law is at Braemar. Our team works hard to make every resident feel at home.
Food is good and the home is spotless...
And nothing is too much trouble for the staff
Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that your dad is happy and comfortable in his room, and that you've been pleased with the care, cleanliness, and support from our team. It means a great deal to us to know that our staff...
In addition, the management at Braemar is brilliant at running the home yet approachable and has met any requests we have made during this time swiftly and efficiently.
Based on our experience, we thoroughly recommend Braemar Care Home to other families who find themselves in need of a placement for a loved one.
Thank you again for your recommendation it is very much appreciated.
Regards,
Georgia
He always looked clean and well presented whenever I saw him. Activities were arranged, which he thoroughly enjoyed. His room was always clean, and in all the times I visited the home it always smelled fresh.
He left recently to start a new life, and already has told me he misses everybody at Braemar. They are all amazing, and we as a family are eternally grateful for everything you did, we will never forget the kindness you showed to our loved one.
Thank you so much for your kind words, Tracey. We all miss J and his lovely smile. His presence really brightened our days here at Braemar. We truly hope he'll come back to visit us soon, it would be wonderful to see him again. We're so proud of everything he's achieved and wish him all the very...
We have never had any concerns about her care, and are confident she is happy & well looked after here.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your feedback. We have shared with our team :)
She has memory loss, which can be challenging, but the staff are endlessly patient, kind and understanding - not just with Mum, but with us as a family too.
They always keep us updated on what she's been up to, which gives us such peace of mind.
Mum has the freedom to walk around and sit wherever she feels comfortable, and she especially loves spending time in the beautiful conservatory.
Her room is bright, cosy and welcoming, and she feels very much at home there.
Bath time can sometimes be tricky to get mum to bath but the carers always manage it with sensitivity and a gentle, reassuring approach.
We're also so grateful for Georgia, the manager, who is always there for us - whether by phone, email or in person. She's so lovely and caring, and nothing is ever too much trouble.
All the staff are cheerful , caring and welcoming .
Dear Amanda, Thank you so much for your lovely review - it really means a lot to all of us here at Braemar Care Home.We're so glad to hear that you've had a positive experience. Your kind words have truly brightened our day - thank you again for taking the time to share them!
Mum enjoys her room, the food, the entertainment but most of all she adores the carers. I am always struck by how kind, caring and fun the staff are despite working in what must be very stressful jobs. I can honestly wholeheartedly recommend Braemar as a lovely home.
Thank you so, so much for your thoughtful comments. I have shared with our team who work very hard.
When we had to find respite care for my brother at extremely short notice, Braemar pulled out all the stops to accommodate him the same day, for which we are eternally grateful. The staff, led by Georgia and Hannnah, are extremely professional, personable and really care about the residents' well being. They have taken the time to understand my brother's needs and nothing is too much trouble. The chef introduced herself at our first meeting to ascertain any allergies, likes and dislikes, and, having a healthy appetite, the food has been one of my brother's daily highlights. Had it not been for the fact that I wished to find a permanent home for him closer to me, and had the average age of the other residents been a little closer to that of my brother (he's only 65), I would have had no hesitation in making Braemar his forever home.
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, I have shared with the team who will be so pleased to hear it.
Braemar is a comfortable and caring home. My brother is well looked after, his room is lovely and clean a safe environment. The staff are kind and do an excellent job, always makes us feel welcome when we visit, cannot praise them enough. The manager is very approachable, welcoming and friendly. There is a good choice of food every day. Derek enjoys the outdoor space.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! I have shared your comments with our team, it will make their day. :)
The summer months were lovely at Braemar with residents being able to access the garden. My mum loved being able to sit outside in the sunshine. Staff were always on hand with plenty of cold drinks and ice creams for the residents. Thank you to you all for making all the family welcome when we come to visit mum at anytime.
Thank you so much for your lovely review, I will share your feedback with the team - it will mean so much to them. :)
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.
Thank you so much, we will share your lovely review with our team. :)
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 June 2021Good
- 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
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 07 May 2025
Braemar Care Home welcomed a very special new resident this week – an eight-week-old toy poodle puppy named Henry. Full of charm, curiosity, and boundless energy, Henry has quickly become...
There are no upcoming events for Braemar.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Braemar.
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

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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