






Durban House Nursing Home is situated about a mile or so away from Romsey town centre and offers excellent accommodation for nursing, dementia and end of life care.
Durban House Nursing Home gives a feeling of 'home from home' and focuses on providing a more homely and intimate environment rather than a hotel style way of living. This means the home has a very relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.
The...
Care Provided by Durban House Nursing Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 42 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
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- 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
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Your fees cover all care needs, laundry, housekeeping, food and activities. An extra charge will be added for Hairdressing, Chiropody, private Physio/OT and any spending money needed for trips.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Durban House Nursing Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Durban House Nursing Home 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kindred Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Cassie Munnoch (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 50+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2006
Room Information
- Single Rooms (42)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (37)
Parking
- Parking available
Durban House Nursing Home Reviews (83)
Durban House Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.589) out of 10, based on 18 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Durban House Nursing Home has 83 reviews.
Our relative seems very happy there.
My husband has bee at Durban House for just over a month. The care he receives is exemplary. The surroundings and facilities are beautiful and all the staff are so welcoming and caring. I really don't think he could be anywhere better.
My mother spent two weeks at Durban House having respite care. The standard of care is of a very high calibre. Staff are very responsive to service users needs. Over the two weeks, staff got to know my mother on a personal level. She felt at ease with staff who have a very professional approach to routine procedures and keeping residents safe at all times (security of the building). We would not hesitate to use the services of this residental care home again.
Durban House Nursing Home is a bright and clean care home with modern facilities. The majority of staff are warm and friendly and some are truly excellent. The activities coordinator provides a good range of stimulating activities and my mother is very happy here. She is well looked after, well-cherished and safe.
There are daily activities organised to enrich the resident's lives and plenty of animal visits and parties.
He is well looked after and cared for.
The staff are very caring and helpful to him and myself. Any health issues are dealt with quickly and his GP is called when necessary.
I am very happy with all aspects of his care.
My father has been at Durban House for 5 years now and he has always been looked after very well by all members of staff. The home treats everyone with respect and makes all very welcome, nothing is too much trouble if you want help and discussions about health matters.
Staff are always happy and friendly and it's like going into a home, not a nursing home, it always feels relaxed and calm.
The standard of care and time spent with her by Durban House has resulted in a much happier and fulfilled lady.
Excellent care from all staff. Residents treated with dignity and respect. Time and patience and caring attitude shown at all times.
Very homely.
My mother has been at Durban House Nursing Home for 20 months and I have never had cause to complain about the care she receives. All the staff treat the elderly with dignity and are very attentive. The home is spotless. Never any nasty whiffs. All the rooms are tastefully decorated. Light and bright. Good food, well presented. Monthly programme of activities. Management approachable at all times. Knowing my mother is being well cared for gives me peace of mind.
Choosing the right care home is no easy task. You often have to make decisions regarding your relative at an already stressful time. My mother has been a long term resident of Durban House (7 years +). During the time she has been there, she has been very well cared for. The staff are professional and caring and the environment welcoming. I am very pleased we chose Durban House. I recommend it.
Found all staff and management very efficient. Excellent handling of clients, food always looked appetising. Home always clean and tidy. Garden and surrounding area very nice and ready for summer.
We could not have chosen a better home for Dad to have spent the last five months of his life. All the staff are so welcoming and caring and always treated Dad with warmth and dignity. Nothing was too much trouble and all of my Dad's needs were catered for, even with him getting fussy over his food. All staff also showed great caring and support for us as a family as well as Dad. You felt like you were visiting Dad's own home and his friends, not just a home! We can't thank them enough.
He is always clean and tidy and comfortable.
When the time came, all the staff at Durban House were so kind and patient, both to mum and to my sisters and family. Anything and everything we needed was provided. Mum had a beautiful room with all her things around her.
We enjoyed parties at Easter, Christmas, mum's birthday and so many more.
It broke my heart to have mum put into care but we couldn't have made a better choice. Mum was happy, we were happy and as a family miss you all at Durban House.
God bless you all.
Durban House is well organised to provide a comfortable and happy home for the residents whilst carefully attending to their health and medical requirements, very promptly dealing with any discomfort or ill health to prevent any deterioration.
Durban House staff and managers are friendly, helpful and cheerful. The very good food is provided is an important factor in a resident's enjoyment and well-being. As a family we have observed how much our mother's health and well-being have improved in the two years she has been at Durban House, and she has just celebrated her 100th birthday.
I have only praise for the friendly, caring and professional staff and management of Durban House. My friend recently passed away and I am able to take away positive feelings about the care he received and can highly recommend Durban House.
Caring staff and good facilities.
I have confidence that my mother is kept safe at all times she is kept comfortable and she is treated with respect and in a friendly way. She is kept clean and dressed appropriately. Activities and outings are offered and she is encouraged to mix with other residents when she declines activities or is tired, her wishes are respected if it is safe. The staff are all friendly and welcoming to visitors and relatives and always make time to talk about anything that I might bring up. The staff are always smiling and look as though they enjoy working there. The garden is lovely and enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. A lovely caring and efficient home.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 17 November 2022Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
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 (0) & Events (0)
There are no news items for Durban House Nursing Home.
There are no upcoming events for Durban House Nursing Home.
Awards / Recognitions (0)
There are currently no awards/recognitions posted yet for Durban House Nursing Home.
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Durban House Nursing Home.
Meet the Team (1)

I'm Cassie, Home Manager at Durban House.
Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact Durban House Nursing Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Durban House Nursing Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.