
The carers nursing staff and manager have all been really helpful.Sue H(Friend of Resident/Service User)

We have witnessed genuine care, concern and politeness from all members of staffChristine S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


The carers nursing staff and manager have all been really helpful.Sue H(Friend of Resident/Service User)

We have witnessed genuine care, concern and politeness from all members of staffChristine S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)


Overlooking the cathedral city of Winchester, Abbotts Barton is a residential and nursing care home that has supported local families for more than 25 years. Set in an enviable position with views towards Winchester Cathedral, the home offers a calm, elegant setting where residents enjoy expert support while remaining closely connected to one of Hampshire's most historic cities.
Many bedrooms and shared spaces look out towards the cathedral, while beautifully maintained...
Care Provided by Abbotts Barton
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 63 Service Users
Other Care Provided
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent 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
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbotts Barton for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Abbotts Barton 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
- Colten Care Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Dee Lovewell(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2008
Room Information
- Single Rooms (63)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (28)
Visiting
- There are no specific visiting hours at Abbotts Barton; all that is asked is that you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.
Parking
- Parking is available on site at Abbotts Barton, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.
Abbotts Barton Reviews (134)
Abbotts Barton has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.936) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbotts Barton has 134 reviews.
All the staff from the cleaners to the manager have been very supportive and although I need only a little help, they are always around when I need them, they recognise that I am usually a very independent person, they always know my name and there is always a smile to accompany this.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased you have been so happy with your stay at Abbotts Barton, and we appreciate your kind words about the team's support, encouragement and personalised approach to your care.
We need not have worried, the whole family feel at home here when they visit.
The staff are all very kind. The laundry service is excellent, as is the overall cleanliness and care.
A great weight was taken off us. Thank you all.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased you are so happy with the care your father receives at Abbotts Barton, and we appreciate your kind words about the team, the welcoming atmosphere and the reassurance they have brought to your family.
A happy place with a good 'vibe'. My mother is very pleased to be here, appreciating all the support, help and friendship.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased your mother is so happy at Abbotts Barton, and that the support, companionship and welcoming atmosphere have made such a positive impact.
good ambiance and excellent staff. Caring and friendly and always prepared to go the extra yard. I would recommend it highly to anybody.
Thank you for your kind feedback and recommendation. We're pleased to hear how much you appreciate the environment at Abbotts Barton and the kindness of our team.
My dad has been very impressed with the level of care here. All the staff have been kind, caring and supportive. It feels like a very safe place for him to be.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased you and your father are both happy with the level of care provided, and that it brings reassurance.
We have so appreciated the care and concern that the team at Abbots Barton have shown to my aunt. The attention to detail, and commitment to getting it right for her has been excellent/ She is settled and happy and doing well.
Thank you for your kind review. We're glad to hear you are happy with the attentive, detail-focused care and commitment at Abbotts Barton, and that your aunt feels well settled.
Since mum has arrived at Abbotts Barton the care that she has received has been outstanding. She is starting to engage more with the range of activities and I cannot fault the care home itself - it is spotlessly clean, comfortable and well maintained, I feel welcomed when I visit and part of the home. Thank you to the entire team for your outstanding dedication.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're glad your mum is settling well at Abbotts Barton, and that the team's care and welcoming environment are making such a positive difference.
My Dad has been a resident at Abbotts Barton for two years now and felt right at home from the beginning. He struggled at home to come to terms with his advanced care needs and straight away the team were professional, warm, caring and reassuring and he has settled in so well. He has a lovely group of friends he meets for activities, minibus trips, chess, dinner and drinks. He also values the relationships he as grown with all the staff, the care staff and companion team in particular. They have all taken the time to get to know him well and I know he has so much respect for the amazing work they do. The nursing team and care staff understand his care needs brilliantly and when he has been poorly, they have noticed straight away which is reassuring for my family and I that he is in the best hands. Having a nursing team in house has been invaluable. He wouldn't be anywhere else. What an amazing home!
Thank you for your kind feedback about Abbotts Barton. We're so pleased to hear your dad felt at home from the very beginning, and that the team's professionalism, warmth and understanding have helped him settle so well.
They have also been very supportive to us as a family, together with showing consistent professionalism.
The staff are caring, kind and cheerful. And we are confident that our mother is being well cared for.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear your mother's move to Abbotts Barton has been so well supported, and that the team's professionalism, kindness and genuine care have made a positive difference for you all.
The care that she has every day is 100% and always given with so much love and attention.
Mum feels like it is one big happy family.
Mum has been poorly recently and I cannot fault the wonderful nursing care she has been given.
It helps me too, allowing me to be her daughter and not her carer. Priceless.
Thank you to the whole team here @ Abbotts Barton.
Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. We're so pleased to hear your mother feels so happy and at home at Abbotts Barton, and that the team's attentive care and dedicated nursing support bring comfort to you both.
I am so impressed by the care and kindness shown to my father. The staff got to know him and understand his sense of humour very quickly, and how he is increasingly showing his great age, they remain endlessly patient and helpful. His choices are respected while he still receives the support he needs. He loves the food and never complains about a thing. I also feel well supported. They are very quick to respond to any pain.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're delighted to hear your father feels well cared for at Abbotts Barton, and that the team's patience, attentiveness, and respect have made such a positive difference. Your appreciation means a great deal to everyone here.
Conditions and facilities at Abbots Barton are excellent, and we have every confidence that the level of care required is delivered. She is treated with respect and dignity is maintained, and probably most importantly, she is happy.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're pleased to hear your mum feels happy, respected, and well supported at Abbotts Barton, and that you have confidence in the care she receives. Your words mean a great deal to the team.
Very enjoyable stay and thank you.
Thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay at Abbotts Barton and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Excellent 1st impression continued through my mother's stay at Abbotts Barton. The care and medical assistance was top quality in particular. My mother commented on how impressed and happy she was with the food and staff in particular. This was only a short three week stay for her this time, but if she ends up returning to Abbots Barton in the future, I am sure she will be happy.
We're delighted your mother had such a positive stay at Abbotts Barton and felt well cared for, enjoying both the food and the team. Your kind words mean a great deal, and we would be very pleased to welcome her again in the future.
The cleanliness, facilities and staff have all been excellent, the food too and very much enjoyed. I was treated with great kindness and respect at all times, and help was always on hand should I require it. My room was lovely and the roses were a much appreciated extra touch.
I would be very happy to recommend Abbots Barton.
Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased you felt well cared for during your stay at Abbotts Barton and enjoyed the facilities, food, and attention to detail. Your recommendation means a great deal to the team.
I have been here for two weeks. I have found the place efficient and welcoming with kind and friendly staff. The food is delicious and varied, although I would prefer a supper later that 5:30pm - Sandwiches at midnight are a delight! The gardens are beautiful.
Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear you've felt so welcomed and are enjoying the food, gardens, and friendly atmosphere. We really appreciate your feedback about supper times too, and we'll share this with the team. We're so pleased you've settled in so well.
My Mother has been a resident for over 4 years. She is incredibly happy and the care is outstanding. All staff are kind, highly competent and caring. These very high standards are set by the Home Manager and cascade through to all teams in the home - nurses, carers, activities, catering and housekeeping.
My Mother's strong relationships with staff and residents are vital to her. She enjoys engaging in the wide ranging activities and having the beautiful garden. In her words:
"Abbotts Barton do everything they can to make everything right for you. They know your fancies and foibles. Automatically get for you the things you like and need. It makes me feel relaxed. I am in control of my life, people here listen to me."
My Mother also has very complex health issues. The nursing team's prompt and skilled actions have probably saved her life on a number of occasions.
This is an excellent Care Home with a lovely culture that treats all residents and their families with respect and care.
Thank you for such a wonderful review. We're so pleased to hear how happy your mother is at Abbotts Barton, and that she feels respected and supported and enjoys the activities, garden, and friendships here. It means a lot to know you value the kindness and professionalism of our team, especially in providing the care she needs. Your kind words will be shared with everyone here.
I have loved my stay at Abbots Barton. The staff have always been very helpful.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear you've enjoyed your time at Abbots Barton and that the team's support made a difference. It means a lot to us to know you felt well looked after.
Very helpful staff. Companion team are invaluable.
Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad you've found the team helpful, and it's lovely to hear the Companion team has made a difference. Your feedback is really appreciated.
The food has mostly been good and sometimes very good, varied and imaginative. One thing I would criticise is that the vegetables, to my taste, usually, were overcooked.
Thank you for taking the time to sharing your feedback of your experiences of staying with us. We're so pleased to hear you felt safe, supported, and engaged throughout your stay, and that your experience challenged some of your expectations in a positive way. It's great to know the variety of...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 05 September 2017Good
- 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 (4) & Events (0)
- 09 Jul 2026
More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...
- 18 Feb 2025
A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...
- 18 Feb 2025
Colten Care has trained 32 team members as Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) to help colleagues maintain and improve their work-life balance. Colten Care has prioritised the training as part...
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Awards / Recognitions (11)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Abbotts Barton.
Meet the Team (2)

Dee leads the team at Abbotts Barton and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have any questions or queries.

Shira is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.
Frequently Asked Questions about Abbotts Barton
What types of Care is Abbotts Barton registered for?
Older Person Care, Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Abbotts Barton have?
There are 63 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Abbotts Barton?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Abbotts Barton to the centre of Winchester?
0.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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