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Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

22, Bartonwood Road, Barton on Sea, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 7NN
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Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home, New Milton
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Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home, New Milton

Ocean Breeze care home is set in the town of New Milton in the New Forest, in an ideal position close to the local shops and seafront.

Having undergone a full refurbishment, the home has been expertly coordinated by Diana Calella, award winning dementia interior designer. The home's bedrooms all has ensuite, communal areas, landscaped gardens and many more exciting and unique facilities.

Located in a quiet road, in the village of...  

Care Provided by Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

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
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 24 Service Users

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
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Care£1,500 - £1,650£1,500 - £1,650
Residential Dementia Care£1,500 - £1,650£1,500 - £1,650

Contact Ocean Breeze Residential Care 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)

Good to Know

Owner

  • Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Elaine Halligan(Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 45+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2014
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (20)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Please feel free to call in at anytime to view the home.

Parking

  • Parking on street outside the property.

Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home Reviews (59)

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9.4

Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.437) out of 10, based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home has 59 reviews.

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Review from Susanna G (Sister of Resident) published on 12 February 2026 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been visiting my sister here for past 23 months, about every 6 weeks. I have always been welcomed by the staff who immediately see to my needs after my long journey. I have been given lunch when appropriate. The atmosphere is a happy one with carers attentive to the needs of the residents on the ground floor accommodation. The entertainment provided in the afternoon has been varied and well received. All have been excellent, particularly these that require a physical response like armchair yoga. More sessions like this, I'm sure, would be welcomed if they were available and affordable.

Reply from Elaine Halligan, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review. We are delighted that you are happy with the care, support and atmosphere in the home. The team work hard every day to create a warm, welcoming environment, and it means a great deal to know this is felt and appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Review from S C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 September 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has been in Ocean Breeze since March 2025. My sister and I visited many homes before walking into Ocean Breeze. There was an instant good feeling of a homely atmosphere. My mum settled very quickly due to kind, gentle staff, introduced her to a long-standing resident who has become invaluable in helping mum to settle in so well.

Reply from Elaine Halligan, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you so much for your kind words. We're truly delighted to hear that you're happy with the care we provide at Ocean Breeze. Our team works hard to ensure every resident feels safe, valued, and supported

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Review from P W (Mother of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My daughter came to live in Ocean Breeze Care Home in late January and immediately I found the staff extremely kind and understanding of her needs (she is also visually impaired) and although it's only a few weeks she seems to have settled. The home provides activities and entertainment throughout the week which is very beneficial for my daughter. Her room is kept clean as is her bathroom. She is offered drinks throughout the day and a choice of menu. The staff are polite, kind and friendly and I thoroughly recommend O B Care Home.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Hello, thank you for your lovely 5* review, we are so pleased to hear you are happy with the care we provide here, I will pass your lovely review onto the team.

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Review from Pauline O (Wife of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Having decided my husband would have to go into a care home, I did as much research as possible and visited as many local homes (+ there are many!) as I could. Ocean Breeze stood out, clean, cheerful - games were being played in the lounge, everyone (including the staff) seemed happy, a lovely atmosphere. This initial impression was borne out over the six years my husband was there (he died of dementia in September 2024) + the incredible care, love + attention he received could not have been bettered. The staff also liaised with me extremely well keeping me fully informed of any matters to do with my husbands health and well being. In my opinion Ocean Breeze in an excellent, outstanding home + I would (+ do) unreservedly recommend it to anyone.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful 5* review, it was a pleasure to care for your husband, I will pass on your lovely review to the care team, please feel free to pop in to see us anytime.

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Review from Stephen S (Son of Resident) published on 26 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was depressed in her previous home and she is thriving. It's great to see how happy and positive about life she is now. The carers are fantastic and the programme of entertainment and quizzes really keeps her mind and interest high.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased that Mum is thriving, all the staff love Mum and it's a pleasure to care for her.

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Review from Gwyneth M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 January 2025 Submitted via Website
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The care given went above and beyond not only for the residents but visitors alike.
From signing in, the welcome was warm and friendly up to date information given about the residents welfare. The premises were clean and fresh hygiene being a priority.
In the lounge area, lots of entertainment was provided and the staff always engaged and encouraged the residents to join in.
A healthy and good selection of food was provided and fantastic tea and homemade cake was provided.

Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home provides a home from home experience, caring exemplary for all residents.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review. We are so pleased you were happy with the care we provided. We loved having Mum as part of our Ocean Breeze family. Please feel free to come and see us and the other residents any time.

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Review from S W (Son of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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What a fantastic care home!
The home is clean, and well maintained, and the residents are well looked after.
Having a parent with Alzheimer's is never easy, but the manager and the team are wonderful. They all go above and beyond to make sure everything is covered, and care is given in the best way possible.

What stands out for me, is how much management care for the residents. There is a real sense of love for my mother, and I know they'd care for her in the same way they would their own parents. That's a rare quality, but something we've picked up on. Can't ask for anything more.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star reviews, we are so pleased you are happy with the care we provide and love having Mum as part of our Ocean Breeze family.

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Review from Izzy W (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 4 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Amazing doesn't begin to describe the wonderful experience we've had working alongside the manager and all at Ocean Breeze to get the best care possible for my mother-in-law. We were nervous about moving her initially, but have all been made to feel so welcome and at ease, we couldn't recommend them enough! Fabulous staff and atmosphere.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review, we are so pleased you are happy with the care we provide.

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Review from Andrew L (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 14 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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My father-in-law is a resident at Ocean Breeze. What a fantastic caring home. Staff are so helpful and friendly, always smiling. When you arrive to visit there is a happy atmosphere, always doing entertainment activities. You feel so at ease that the staff show so much care towards family.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful 5 star review, we are so pleased you are happy with the care provided.

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Review from Tamsin C (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 May 2024 Submitted via Website
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The staff are amazing. They clearly know their residents very well and are attentive and caring. We are able to visit whenever we like and the communication between us and the management is great. My parents are very happy there and I love the fact that they spend so much time in the communal lounge, rather than in their room and I have never heard alarms going off, which I had experienced in a different care home and found very distressing. I can't rate this care home enough.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Hello, thank you for your wonderful 5-star review, we are so please your happy with the care we provide.

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Review from Julie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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So pleased we chose this care home for my mum. All staff are so friendly and approachable. My mum is registered blind, and all the staff are so understanding and give her all the help she needs to complete even the most simple tasks.
They were absolutely amazing during a recent spell of illness she had. We were kept informed of all treatments and consulted regularly.

We can totally relax now and know that she is safe and cared for, but above all, she is happy. Well done, Ocean Breeze.

Reply from Elaine Shearing, Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Hello Julie, thank you so much for your wonderful five-star review. We are so pleased you are happy with the care provided at Ocean Breeze.

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Review from L P (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 December 2023 Submitted via Website
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I placed my mother in Ocean Breeze but found she was not being stimulated. The lounge was her just sitting staring at the other residents. The staff were friendly and overworked. The activity nearly every day was to throw a disc in a bowl and continually playing the same song, brown girl in the ring. The staff were changing regularly. I have placed my mother in another care home in Barton, and there are so many staff she is kept stimulated and can go in the garden freely.

When I visited Ocean Breeze, I had to wait for ages to enter and leave the building as sometimes there were no staff about.

Reply from Mary McGowan, Director at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

We are sorry to read your comments regarding the care home. We now have a new management team, and they are already making progress in changing the atmosphere within the care home. Every effort is being made to ensure our residents are being kept stimulated with both activities and music, etc....  

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Review from K M (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 April 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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Going into a home was hard for my mum as she has dementia, but the Ocean Breeze team settled her in very quickly. They were all amazing; everyone is so caring, kind and gentle, even when she tested them! The home has a lovely, calm atmosphere, and all the staff are so cheery. It is lovely to visit and see my mum with such kind people, and I completely trust them with her. Thank you, team Ocean Breeze.

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Review from Gary W (Son of Resident) published on 28 February 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father went to Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home around October last year due to a fall at home, he is well looked after and the staff are first-class in all areas. My mother joined him in December 2022, initially for a two-week respite break but ended up staying as she clearly needed full-time care. Again, the staff looked after her and work so hard and are always on hand to help, it is a lovely atmosphere for a care home. Everyone seems so happy. I am so pleased that I chose Ocean Breeze as it feels like home from home, I am always welcome.

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Review from Robert C (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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Excellent care home. The staff are always extremely caring and supportive and treat Mum with dignity. They are always so cheerful and friendly and always welcoming whenever I or any of the family visit or call. Mum is really happy there and so well looked after and seems to have new zest for life.
Would highly recommend Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home.

Thank you to the great management and staff.

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Review from H D (Daughter of Resident) published on 28 November 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care home. Staff are extremely caring and supportive and treat Mum with dignity. They are cheerful and friendly and always welcoming. Would highly recommend Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home. Mum is really happy there and so well looked after. Thank you to the great management and staff.

Reply from Cristina Marta, Registered Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you for your kindness. It is really important for us to know that our efforts are recognised and that we reach our aim: to offer a happy, caring environment. Ocean Breeze team.

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Review from Simon S (Son of Resident) published on 3 November 2022 Submitted via Website
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My mum came to Ocean Breeze direct from hospital in 2021 with Alzheimer's and was unable to do a great deal for herself.
Sadly passed away this week.
The staff have been amazing in dealing with my mother's needs.

The home is clean and tidy and a stone's throw from the sea and I would recommend Ocean Breeze to anyone.

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Review from Graham F (Son of Resident) published on 31 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father was in a number of care homes prior to Ocean Breeze where his experience was not good. We have found the staff at Ocean Breeze are professionally trained and experienced in giving excellent care for the needs of their residents. The kindness and compassion of staff made my father's stay a calming and relaxing environment to be in. they allowed us access at any time for visits and to take Dad out in his wheelchair. We also found the staff very supportive towards us and would highly recommend this care home.

Reply from Cristina Marta, Registered Manager at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

Thank you very much for your feedback. It means a lot for us, knowing our work is recognised and appreciated. Your feedback gives us the motivation to go forward. All the best and it was a pleasure to have met Dad and his lovely family.

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Review from S W (Wife of Resident) published on 25 August 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Home from home immediately comes to mind when describing this residential care home. In addition to this is the immensely impressive caring, friendly and efficient staff. The meals are superb and the cleanliness throughout admirable. We are extremely fortunate to have been recommended to this facility.

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Review from Karen T (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2022 Submitted via Website
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Ocean Breeze is a care Home and that is what it is, with bells on! My mother spent 9 months here and felt safe and happy. She loved having a garden. It has a family atmosphere and the residents receive daily sociable activities. To me, they care for body, mind and soul. I can't praise enough the manager, and all her staff.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 April 2021
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledRequires improvement
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Meet the Team (2)

Elaine Halligan
Elaine HalliganJob Title:Registered ManagerJoined: 2023

I have been working in care for over 25 years, I aim to provide high standards of holistic person-centred care with a compassionate and caring approach. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do so that they feel at home and have the best experience possible. I strive for staff to enjoy being at work and to be a part of caring for our residents as if they were our own families

Kaytie Spedding
Kaytie SpeddingJob Title:Deputy ManagerJoined: 2023

Kaytie has worked in the care industry for over 19 years, her bubbly and fun personality makes her very popular amongst all the residents and staff.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home

What types of Care is Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home have?

There are 20 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public 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 Ocean Breeze Residential Care Home to the centre of New Milton?

1.3 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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