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Residential and respite stays are available from as little as two days at Little Haven, which has 41 well-appointed rooms,...
Care Provided by Little Haven
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 43 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
- 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
Contact Little Haven 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
- The Wilverley Association
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Jamie Young(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 1964
- Last Refurbishment: 2024
- Number of floors: 4
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (1)
Visiting
- They welcome visitors into the home at any time, this is their Resident's home and they can receive visitors when they please, when you are welcomed into the home, they will then asked the person you are visiting if they were expecting you and then they will show you to their room or communal space.
Parking
- Parking is limited on-site but there is free parking available on the road outside the home and in nearby residential roads. Please be thoughtful to the neighbours if parking outside their homes.
Little Haven Reviews (26)
Little Haven has a Review Score of 8.9 (8.945) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Little Haven has 26 reviews.
I came here because it had such a good reputation.
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad we have been able to meet expectations, a pleasure to have you in the home.
Very helpful.
Thank you for your review. I am glad we were helpful when needed.
Little Haven is well named! It really is a haven. Everyone is so kid and helpful and cheerful, nothing is too much trouble. A lovely team.
Thank you for your kind words, we are glad you are happy at Little Haven.
I like being there. All the carers are very nice. Always helpful.
Thank you for your kind words. it is a pleasure to have you in the home and keeping us full of laughter.
Home is very good.
Thank you for your kind words, pleasure having you in our home with that bright smile as always.
Very good, makes you feel welcome.
thank you for your kind words, I am glad you have settled well in the home.
Our Mum has been at Little Haven for 18 months now and is looked after well. The rooms are kept clean and she is able to be surrounded by her own things from home. The staff are very friendly and mostly seem to know Mum well and are very welcoming to us when we visit. The management team have worked very hard to create welcoming communal areas such as the coffee area, the pub and the movie and arts and crafts room. The activities team always put on a good variety of games and entertainment for the residents and we are made very welcome to join in if we are visiting at the time. The staff are very good at encouraging Mum to join in! Overall Mum is treated with kindness and understanding for which we are very grateful.
Thank you for your kind words, we are happy you feel welcome in the home, as we love having people visit the home. I am happy to hear you feel your mum is well looked after. Thank you again.
My mother is looked after well. The rooms are clean and the food is good. The outside facilities are not so good. Communication is variable. Not all staff seem to know the residents very well. On the whole, my mother's needs are met and I would no want to move her elsewhere.
Thank you for your kind words. We are currently updating the outside facilities, so soon will see the improvement. I am glad you feel we meet your mother's needs, as she is a joy to have in the home.
It would be difficult to criticize any aspect of her care. The nursing and caring staff had a real empathy with my wife and also for me at a very difficult time. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Thank you for your kind words, and we are glad we were there to support you in this hard time. It was a pleasure to have you both in the home and we hope to see you again for a cup of tea.
The staff are kind and treat my mother with respect. She enjoys the activities provided. There are plenty of communal spaces to enjoy company and make friends. The home is clean and my mother is well provided for. We are happy with Little Haven.
Hi Sharon, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are delighted Mum is happy at the home and as you say there is always a full program of activities for our residents to enjoy. We believe social engagement is an important part of our resident's well-being. Best wishes.
My grandmother has been at Little Haven since last year and her moving into a care home has not been an easy decision for her, but Little Haven has made her and us as a family feel comfortable and feel at home, visiting my gran at Little Haven is like visiting her at home. I can go and make us a cup of tea and an offer of a piece of cake is always there. If my gran is involved in an activity when we come to visit we are very much welcome to take part in the activities so my gran does not miss out. The staff are always so friendly from management to care staff and domestic staff, care homes don't always get good press but Little Haven deserves to be highly recommended and spoken highly of.
Thank you for your kind words, we are so glad your gran is feeling comfortable with us and enjoying the range of activities we provide. Glad you and your family feel welcomed into Little Haven.
My late sister was in your care for too short a stay. Sadly my sister was never ever able to enjoy the facilities, not even the new bar! I just wanted to thank you all for the attention, care and above all kindness that was shown to her at all times. Well done to all at Little Haven.
Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate them.
I’d like to praise one of the carers last Thursday evening. She went above and beyond and even used her own break to sit with another resident during tea time. I can clarify that she spent in excess of 45 minutes trying to get food and fluids into her patient. It was such a lovely way she had about her that I reported it the next day to another member of staff. It actually brought tears to my eyes. There has to be a bond to be able to do this job, to be able to give the care, and on the whole, I have witnessed many carers similar to this, who treat these residents as if they were their own family, but this particular evening stood out for me. I was blown away. Thanks.
Thank you for your kind comments regarding one of our staff. All our staff are truly amazing and ensure our residents receive the best possible care. Time is not an issue as each resident has different needs so we adapt to ensure their care is person-centred. It is so lovely when our team's hard work and devotion are praised. Best wishes.
Unfortunately, I have no suggestions for what you can do better.
All I would say is that my mother is extremely happy at Little Haven. She consistently tells me that she has her own space but there are always people around who are friendly and helpful.
Mother never thought she would find herself in such a residential home, which she often calls home to me. Also, she thinks it’s one of the best decisions in her life that she chose Little Haven to spend her final years.
Keep up the good work.
Thank you for your kind words, we truly appreciate it.
Mum is very well looked after. She is offered many activities, and enjoys the ones she takes part in. The food is cooked to a high standard and she can always access snacks if necessary. We are welcome to make hot drinks so feels as if she is at home.
Thank you for such lovely comments, we do our utmost to make residents lives as full and enjoyable as possible at the home. Our new Coffee Shop allows residents to ensure coffee and home made cakes in a friendly and socially engaging environment.
My mother recently moved into full-time care at Little haven (3 months ago). The majority of staff are kind and caring. I believe my mother's experience has been less ideal, this, in my opinion, has been caused by staff shortage that continues (across the care sector) together with problems with the facilities (shower, telephone and bath).
Thank you for your review, we are sorry to hear you feel your mother's experience has been less than ideal with ourselves and indeed with the hospitals that previously provided care. We have met on a number of occasions and discussed the points you have raised in your review as we believe...
Little Haven cared for my friend until she passed away. Amazing care, lovely home and I know she was very happy staying there as she talked about how lovely the staff are, and the young man who looked after her personal care. She was very comfortable and enjoyed the food. It's a home and I would recommend it to everyone.
It is really rewarding and reassuring to receive such positive feedback, we hope your experience and kind words will reassure others who may find themselves in a position of seeking good care for a loved one. Thank you!
The staff at Little Haven are so caring kind and friendly that it is difficult to find the words to describe them. They care for my lovely wife in a way that I never could. Their 'love' is practical in ways that mine could never be. Not only are they kind to my wife but to me too. My tears frequently bear witness to their kindness.
Such a lovely review to reflect the care and support we provide not only to our residents but their families too. I am very proud of our staff who go that extra mile to make everyone very welcome and comfortable at Little Haven.
I would say all the staff are very excellent and the manager in the jobs they do everything for the residents in this home, however, the staff are wonderful too.
Thank you, it's always very rewarding to get such excellent feedback, thank you!
My mum is partially sighted, deaf, and a wheelchair user. She needs assistance with all aspects of daily life. Most of the time, she is happy being at Little Haven, however, it very much depends on who is on duty. There are times when she is not given enough time and is left feeling anxious. It has proved difficult to find the right person to speak to at times, although the reception staff are always excellent.
We will, of course, look into the points raised in this review.
The provision of extra phones...
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 June 2024Good
- 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.
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Meet the Team (2)

Katie has worked for the Charity for many years and brings a wealth of knowledge, not only operational but also in the running of the Charity.
Katie likes to meet all new Residents coming into the homes and likes to ensure that she is a familiar presence in the home.

Jamie joined the charity three years ago and has supported both homes in a number of care roles, having joined as a carer. He has worked his way up through the organisation, so he understands what great care should look like and supports the home to ensure quality for all our residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Little Haven
What types of Care is Little Haven registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Little Haven have?
There are 43 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Little Haven?
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 are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Little Haven to the centre of Southampton?
3.8 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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