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The home is situated in Burley, in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, and provides 24-hour care and attention to those who wish to spend their retirement in a serene and caring atmosphere.
The team is delighted to announce that they were nominated, out...
Gorselands Nursing Home is an award winning, privately owned nursing home, providing the highest standards of nursing care and comfort within a warm and friendly environment.
The home is situated in Burley, in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, and provides 24-hour care and attention to those who wish to spend their retirement in a serene and caring atmosphere.
The team is delighted to announce that they were nominated, out of 400 nursing homes, for a prestigious award of Nursing Home of the Year, and were delighted to go on and win this fantastic award, officially naming Gorselands Nursing Home as Nursing Home of the Year 2024 in Hampshire.
Gorselands is a special place valued by all who live, visit and work there. The home prides itself on offering person-centred care, maximising each individual's potential for health improvement and promoting a positive sense of self-worth.
The home is pet friendly and has also been awarded 5 stars by the Cinnamon Trust, a charity which recognises the value and joy that pets bring to peoples' lives.
Care Provided by Gorselands
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- 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 39 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- 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
Our scale of fees is dependent upon the room type.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Gorselands for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Gorselands 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
Owner
- Gorselands in the Forest LTD
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Ciprian Silaghi (Registered Provider)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2009
- Number of floors: 2
Room Information
- Single Rooms (35)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- Visiting is permitted 24 hours per day at the consent of theresidents, although visiting is recommended during normal hours the home ask that consideration of meal times as well as both wake up and bed times is taken.
Parking
- When arriving at Gorselands the home have two car parks, a rather small car park at the main entrance which they would recommend on first visits, however, sometimes it does fill rather quickly so the lower staff car park has space available.
Gorselands Reviews (87)
Gorselands has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.922) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Gorselands has 87 reviews.
My mum has been cared for professionally and enjoys all the activities and day trips. Activities are every day and based to stimulate the residents. I couldn't wish for a more devoted set of people to look after one you care.
My mum has been cared for professionally and enjoys all the activities and day trips. Activities are every day and based to stimulate the residents. I couldn't wish for a more devoted set of people to look after one you care.
I am very cared for here, everyone is kind, management is always very supportive when I need help with anything. I feel at home and safe at all times.
I am very cared for here, everyone is kind, management is always very supportive when I need help with anything. I feel at home and safe at all times.
The care and attention Mum received whist staying at Gorselands was amazing, even through the difficult past 12-months. She enjoyed the food and the activities. Mum was always made as comfortable as possible in her last few weeks. My thanks go to the manager and all her caring staff.
The care and attention Mum received whist staying at Gorselands was amazing, even through the difficult past 12-months. She enjoyed the food and the activities. Mum was always made as comfortable as possible in her last few weeks. My thanks go to the manager and all her caring staff.
I found that this facility met all the criteria that I expected for the care of my 99-year-old Auntie. I have received telephone updates on her progress and condition whilst in their care. I am fully satisfied with the care provided and would recommend Gorselands to anyone who enquired.
I found that this facility met all the criteria that I expected for the care of my 99-year-old Auntie. I have received telephone updates on her progress and condition whilst in their care. I am fully satisfied with the care provided and would recommend Gorselands to anyone who enquired.
The staff here are wonderful. The care and attention they give my dad is first-rate. They are kind, friendly and so cheerful.
The staff here are wonderful. The care and attention they give my dad is first-rate. They are kind, friendly and so cheerful.
Very comfortable. The staff were reassuring and very helpful. I would come here again, if necessary.
Very comfortable. The staff were reassuring and very helpful. I would come here again, if necessary.
My grandmother had been in three homes in the last five or so years. This was by far the best. The care and attention she received from everyone were amazing, even when she wasn't in a good mood. I was able to sit with her when she died, which I was so thankful for.
My grandmother had been in three homes in the last five or so years. This was by far the best. The care and attention she received from everyone were amazing, even when she wasn't in a good mood. I was able to sit with her when she died, which I was so thankful for.
Very happy with the care received especially during these difficult times. They have now converted a room for inside visiting. Our relative is very bright and cheery. Keep us updated regularly on any issues we should know about. The staff are amazing words can't express how grateful we are.
Very happy with the care received especially during these difficult times. They have now converted a room for inside visiting. Our relative is very bright and cheery. Keep us updated regularly on any issues we should know about. The staff are amazing words can't express how grateful we are.
The care given to my partner's granma was fantastic throughout. Very kind and caring manager who was so supportive and understanding in a very difficult situation. I would recommend Gorselands over any other nursing home in the area including the big companies. Goreslands is lovely and feels like...
The care given to my partner's granma was fantastic throughout. Very kind and caring manager who was so supportive and understanding in a very difficult situation. I would recommend Gorselands over any other nursing home in the area including the big companies. Goreslands is lovely and feels like home and each resident is treated as an individual.
Considering the present circumstances with covid19, the home is performing extremely well. It is difficult to see what else they can do to make things any better. Very happy with the care my father is receiving.
Considering the present circumstances with covid19, the home is performing extremely well. It is difficult to see what else they can do to make things any better. Very happy with the care my father is receiving.
The carers are very good. I enjoyed the activities. The food is very satisfactory.
The carers are very good. I enjoyed the activities. The food is very satisfactory.
Enjoy some of the entertainment especially the concert in the garden. The food is good. The carers are brilliant, the manager is very helpful and supportive.
Enjoy some of the entertainment especially the concert in the garden. The food is good. The carers are brilliant, the manager is very helpful and supportive.
I have been a resident for 6 months and have settled I in very well. The care, activities and food are excellent. Due to lockdown the home has made it possible for me to keep in touch with my family and friends and ordered art supplies on-line for me.
I have been a resident for 6 months and have settled I in very well. The care, activities and food are excellent. Due to lockdown the home has made it possible for me to keep in touch with my family and friends and ordered art supplies on-line for me.
All the staff has been extremely respectful and so kind and helpful. They have treated our relative and the family and friends so sympathetically. Thank you to everyone.
All the staff has been extremely respectful and so kind and helpful. They have treated our relative and the family and friends so sympathetically. Thank you to everyone.
Our mother has only been in the home for four weeks. The care is good, and the staff are all friendly. The food is very good - all freshly cooked. Very clean, residents look happy. Lots of activities going on and trip out for those that would like to go.
Our mother has only been in the home for four weeks. The care is good, and the staff are all friendly. The food is very good - all freshly cooked. Very clean, residents look happy. Lots of activities going on and trip out for those that would like to go.
Mum doesn't join in with activities as prefers to stay in her room, but still has a visit from the team. Mum often comments on how nice the meals...
Mum doesn't join in with activities as prefers to stay in her room, but still has a visit from the team. Mum often comments on how nice the meals are.
The staff are caring and thorough. Mum is probably the longest resident at the home presently and in all the time she had been there; I have no concerns and very happy with the care provided.
The staff are caring and thorough. Mum is probably the longest resident at the home presently and in all the time she had been there; I have no concerns and very happy with the care provided.
I come to join Gran for lunch and was delighted at the care being shown towards her by all the staff. Food was amazing. The activities co-ordinator was engaging with a group of other residents and I was amazed by the attention she was able to give all the residents in her care.
I come to join Gran for lunch and was delighted at the care being shown towards her by all the staff. Food was amazing. The activities co-ordinator was engaging with a group of other residents and I was amazed by the attention she was able to give all the residents in her care.
Today I joined a friend for lunch at Gorselands. I can't express how much I enjoyed this. Not only was I made to feel really welcome and comfortable, the food was beautiful, all homemade and served to perfection. The manager came to speak to me and was kind and courteous. All the staff were lovely,...
Today I joined a friend for lunch at Gorselands. I can't express how much I enjoyed this. Not only was I made to feel really welcome and comfortable, the food was beautiful, all homemade and served to perfection. The manager came to speak to me and was kind and courteous. All the staff were lovely, and I could see that they really cared.
Friendly, thoughtful, caring team of men and women when my mother died peacefully in Gorselands Nursing Home. I would wholeheartedly recommend this establishment.
Friendly, thoughtful, caring team of men and women when my mother died peacefully in Gorselands Nursing Home. I would wholeheartedly recommend this establishment.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 29 April 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)
- 11 Nov 2025
Gorselands Nursing Home has been recognised as a finalist in the eighth annual Caring UK Awards, one of the care sector's most prestigious accolades celebrating excellence and outstanding achievement across...
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 20 Jun 2024Recipient: Gorselands
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (7)

My wife and I took over the running of Gorselands Nursing Home more than 6 years ago. Gorselands has been in our family for more than 20 years, with...
My wife and I took over the running of Gorselands Nursing Home more than 6 years ago. Gorselands has been in our family for more than 20 years, with most of those years having my parents at the helm.
Sadly, we lost my beloved mother a few years ago following a long-term illness. My wife and I took over the running of Gorselands as it is a very special and idyllic home where my mother wished to live out her last days.
We by no means, attempt to keep up with the brand-new clinical-like homes. However, what we do is create a home-from-home experience. We try to maintain the old ways that our parents and grandparents loved to cherish. We offer home-cooked meals, love, and care, and our desire is to ensure a lifelong home for our residents. In a very minimal number of cases, we need to refer some of our residents to specialised homes if we feel their safety or the safety of others could be compromised. However, it is rare.
We would love for you to experience a day with the Gorselands family and invite you to pop along and meet the team. We can always discuss a solution that will fit your needs over a warm cup of tea.

Have you ever wondered how Gorselands keeps running like a well-oiled machine?
Our Home Manager, Ciprian, has a big part to play in that.
He...
Have you ever wondered how Gorselands keeps running like a well-oiled machine?
Our Home Manager, Ciprian, has a big part to play in that.
He first came to the UK in 2014 as a healthcare assistant and by 2015 he'd become a registered nurse. Three years later, he joined Gorselands Nursing Home and has been here ever since.
Ciprian loves the stunning countryside around our home and enjoys supporting the team and our residents in his current role as Deputy Manager.
He has worked in the care sector for nine years now - so if you ever have any questions about care for an elderly relative, he's the man to ask!

Hello, my name is Kay, and I am proud to be part of the dedicated and compassionate team here at Gorselands Nursing Home, where I serve as the...
Hello, my name is Kay, and I am proud to be part of the dedicated and compassionate team here at Gorselands Nursing Home, where I serve as the Clinical Lead Nurse and a Mental Health First Aider.
I bring with me over 45 years of experience in social care, having had the privilege of working in a wide variety of roles throughout my career. I began my journey in care as a carer, eventually qualifying as a Registered Nurse in 1992. Since then, I have held multiple leadership positions, including Care Home Manager and Operations Manager, allowing me to support both residents and care teams across several settings.
One of my most memorable and proudest achievements was commissioning a care home from the ground up - a project that allowed me to shape a safe, supportive, and resident-centred environment from day one. My career has always been driven by a deep passion for caring for older people, as well as for supporting the dedicated staff who work tirelessly to make a difference every single day.
At Gorselands, I work closely with our Home Manager, nursing team, and care staff to maintain the highest standards of clinical care and resident well-being. I am also committed to promoting mental health awareness and support within the team in my role as a Mental Health First Aider. This is something I feel very strongly about - ensuring that both our residents and staff feel heard, supported, and understood.
Gorselands is more than just a care home - it is a warm, welcoming, and homely place where each resident is valued as an individual. There is a genuine sense of community here, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of it.
If you are visiting Gorselands or thinking about care options for your loved one, please don’t hesitate to stop by and say hello. I’d love to meet you, answer any questions you may have, and share more about how we work together to provide exceptional care here at Gorselands.

Our experienced and talented Chef at Gorselands is Paul.
Paul brings over 30 years of culinary experience across a variety of respected settings. He...
Our experienced and talented Chef at Gorselands is Paul.
Paul brings over 30 years of culinary experience across a variety of respected settings. He began his training at Bryanston School in Blandford, before working at the Sergeants’ and Officers’ Mess at Blandford Camp, where he had the honour of cooking for Princess Anne.
He went on to run pubs for 14 years, developing strong leadership skills, before becoming an Operations Manager with Compass Group, overseeing catering services at a large nursing home in Dorchester. He later worked with Aramark as a Catering Manager for The Bank of New York Mellon in Poole and London.
Paul has also worked as a freelance chef in Rosette-awarded hotels across the New Forest, including The Master Builders and Rhinefield House Hotel.
At Gorselands, Paul brings his experience and passion to deliver high-quality, comforting meals that support residents’ well-being every day.

Paula started her catering career back in 1979, working for Whitbread Inns, who encouraged her to study at a catering college and get her City &...
Paula started her catering career back in 1979, working for Whitbread Inns, who encouraged her to study at a catering college and get her City & Guilds qualifications.
She then successfully ran her own business for seven years, but when Paula began to get fed up with the long hours, she joined the team at Gorselands, initially as a carer, but we couldn't let those culinary skills go to waste!
Paula has now been with us for a long time and loves being part of the tight-knit Gorselands team.

In 1997, Eileen started working as a caregiver in nursing homes. Her dedication and compassion helped her to become a registered manager over the...
In 1997, Eileen started working as a caregiver in nursing homes. Her dedication and compassion helped her to become a registered manager over the years. She moved to the New Forest but couldn't stay away from Gorselands nursing home, where she now brings joy as a social carer on the activity team.
However, her favourite moments are spent in the forest, taking her 2 chow chows out for a walk. Every step taken in the woods is a reminder of life's simple joys and the love she brings to her caring job.
Eileen's story is one of love, service, and dedication. She leaves a lasting impact on everyone she meets.

Meet Jodie, who works at Gorselands in the activities team. She previously worked in a care facility and another home, organising activities.
She...
Meet Jodie, who works at Gorselands in the activities team. She previously worked in a care facility and another home, organising activities.
She enjoys being with all the residents and has continued this passion at Gorselands. Jodie also worked abroad in Cyprus as a TUI children's representative, which was a great experience.
Her talents include dancing and competing in competitions, as well as swimming. She also enjoys spending time in the sun, travelling, and being with her daughter and husband.
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