
The food is very good and the staff are cheerful and very helpful.Sheila R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Extremely pleased with the care that is being givenTim M(Son of Resident/Service User)

What can I say; it's superb. The staff are lovely, caring, polite and dedicated to their roleIsabella M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

The food is very good and the staff are cheerful and very helpful.Sheila R(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Extremely pleased with the care that is being givenTim M(Son of Resident/Service User)

What can I say; it's superb. The staff are lovely, caring, polite and dedicated to their roleIsabella M(Daughter-in-law of Resident/Service User)

Hartford Court is a purpose-built care home set right in the heart of Portsmouth within the Guardian’s Gate housing development adjacent to St Mary’s hospital and has a team of dedicated, caring and loving staff who support residents and their individual needs.
Hartford Court is spread over two distinct floors that offer different yet complementary care to the people of Portsmouth and surrounding areas. The ground floor offers empowering residential care...
Hartford Court is a purpose-built care home set right in the heart of Portsmouth within the Guardian’s Gate housing development adjacent to St Mary’s hospital and has a team of dedicated, caring and loving staff who support residents and their individual needs.
Hartford Court is spread over two distinct floors that offer different yet complementary care to the people of Portsmouth and surrounding areas. The ground floor offers empowering residential care where every one of their residents have their independence championed and their individual preferences supported.
On the first floor the home has a highly positive dementia specialist floor which incorporates a range of cleverly hidden elements that make living with dementia as positive an experience as possible. Highly-trained and empathetic staff make sure that each and every day their residents are greeted with a smiling face and a respectful demeanour from every member of staff that they encounter. Activities have been designed to be interesting yet meaningful and so give the residents reason to get involved rather than just filling time.
All of the individually designed bedrooms are comfortable, beautifully furnished and complete with a large and spacious wet room. The first floor also enjoys a comfortable terrace from which the residents can enjoy continuous access to the fresh air for relaxation. All rooms come with a flat screen TV and for those residents that wish there is a direct dial telephone.
Residents can socialise in the communal areas or relax in the beautiful gardens along with enjoying all inclusive home cooked meals in the dining room. Hartford Court also benefits from a hairdressing salon, inclusive daily activity schedule including trips out, access to video calling and an all inclusive laundry service.
Care Provided by Hartford Court
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 64 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- 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
Contact Hartford Court to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Special Offer - for a limited time only. 1 week free when you join us a permanent resident prices start from £1650. T&C's apply. Subject to Availability.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Hartford Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Tours
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Hartford Care Group Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Amanda Tanner (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: 2016
- Last Refurbishment: 2023
Room Information
- Single Rooms (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (56)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Parking
- Plenty of Parking for visitors, Residents and their Families.
Hartford Court Reviews (95)
Hartford Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.746) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hartford Court has 95 reviews.
Such a friendly welcoming home from home. Managed to visit mum today thank you. Great place to be highly recommend nothing is too much trouble, they always go the extra mile.
Such a friendly welcoming home from home. Managed to visit mum today thank you. Great place to be highly recommend nothing is too much trouble, they always go the extra mile.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of Hartford Court.. It is our pleasure to look after your mum and we are so glad we could arrange a visit for you to see her. We will let our lovely Hartford Court team know how much you appreciate all they are doing to support you and help your mum.
Hartford care has done a fantastic job over the last 11 months since Mum joined them as a dementia resident. Hartford have dealt with Covid fantastically and maintained great communication with us over what was going on. Mum is happy in her own world at Hartford. She speaks highly of the staff, the...
For their part, the staff have been brilliant and work so hard to uplift the spirits of the residents. Mum has a great rapport with them, despite her dementia.
Thank you very much for your wonderful words. It has been a very challenging time for all of us but we are so pleased your Mum is so happy in our care. It is our pleasure to look after her and to know she loves everything about Hartford Court. We shall ensure everyone here knows how much she appreciates being a part of our Hartford Court family.
I am lucky to have found a really nice care home. I like the freedom of being able to do what I enjoy. The staff are very caring and so kind to me.
I am lucky to have found a really nice care home. I like the freedom of being able to do what I enjoy. The staff are very caring and so kind to me.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Hartford Court. It is our pleasure to look after you, and we are so glad you enjoy your freedom to live your best life with us. We shall share your wonderful comments with the team who are caring for you.
Everyone is always willing to help and will go out of their way for you.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Everyone is always willing to help and will go out of their way for you.
Nothing is too much trouble.
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Hartford Court. It is our pleasure to look after you, and we really appreciate your kind words about our fantastic Hartford Court team.
Mum has been at Hartford Court for nearly two years. It is fantastic to know that she is in a purpose-built care home with modern facilities. Thankfully, it does not feel like the majority of care homes and offers many areas where she can go to sit. The team are very professional, caring and...
Mum has been at Hartford Court for nearly two years. It is fantastic to know that she is in a purpose-built care home with modern facilities. Thankfully, it does not feel like the majority of care homes and offers many areas where she can go to sit. The team are very professional, caring and friendly.
What lovely words about Hartford Court. It is a pleasure to look after your Mum and we are thrilled you are so happy with the wonderful facilities provided there. It is important to enable our residents to have places where they can enjoy the company of others and also where they can have some...
What lovely words about Hartford Court. It is a pleasure to look after your Mum and we are thrilled you are so happy with the wonderful facilities provided there. It is important to enable our residents to have places where they can enjoy the company of others and also where they can have some quiet time alone. We shall pass on your comments to our fantastic team who will be delighted to know how much you value them.
A lovely, caring environment where Mum is well looked after by happy cheerful staff. I would not hesitate to recommend it to prospective residents or their families.
A lovely, caring environment where Mum is well looked after by happy cheerful staff. I would not hesitate to recommend it to prospective residents or their families.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our wonderful team at Hartford Court. They will be delighted to know how much you value the care they provide for your Mum.
This home is excellent, more expensive than some, but is worth it. Its always clean no nasty smell. Activities have improved recently, trips out arranged. My dad is very happy, well looked after and I believe actually loved by the staff.
This home is excellent, more expensive than some, but is worth it. Its always clean no nasty smell. Activities have improved recently, trips out arranged. My dad is very happy, well looked after and I believe actually loved by the staff.
My mother was fortunate to gain a residency three months ago; there have been some issues as she had been living on her own for some time and she was not looking forward to sacrificing her independence. However, she has now settled into the routine of the establishment and feels part of the...
My mother was fortunate to gain a residency three months ago; there have been some issues as she had been living on her own for some time and she was not looking forward to sacrificing her independence. However, she has now settled into the routine of the establishment and feels part of the Hartford Court 'family'. The three month settling in period was managed extremely well by the administrative team who have done a fantastic job of convincing my mother that she is now an integral part of 'Team Hartford'. The care staff at Hartford Court are very engaging, polite and extremely proficient. The administration staff are very efficient and effective, there are no problems just solutions, a fabulous way to run a service organisation. The health care provided is second to none and I have nothing but praise for their dedication and caring approach. The food is also excellent, always well prepared and presented. The accommodation is five star, light, bright and airy; a lovely environment.
Very friendly and helpful. Nothing too much trouble, they are always there to help. Find all staff very good. They make you very welcome. I like the way they treat the residence with dignity.
Very friendly and helpful. Nothing too much trouble, they are always there to help. Find all staff very good. They make you very welcome. I like the way they treat the residence with dignity.
Our mother has been a resident at Hartford Court for 4 months, following several 2 week stays for respite care previously. The staff are professional and caring and always treat the residents with respect and dignity. There are regular activities for the residents and trips out when the weather...
Our mother has been a resident at Hartford Court for 4 months, following several 2 week stays for respite care previously. The staff are professional and caring and always treat the residents with respect and dignity. There are regular activities for the residents and trips out when the weather permits. The building is modern and always clean and the food is excellent. There is also a large garden which is utilised by the residents in warmer weather. We, as a family, would thoroughly recommend Hartford Court to anyone seeking a safe and comfortable residence for a loved one.
I think this care home is great. All the staff go out of their way to help. Also, it is very modern and clean. The food that is cooked is all fresh and looks very nice.
I think this care home is great. All the staff go out of their way to help. Also, it is very modern and clean. The food that is cooked is all fresh and looks very nice.
After becoming too vulnerable to live alone in his own home, our uncle moved into Hartford Court in June 2018. From the very beginning, all members of staff made it their objective to ensure that...
After becoming too vulnerable to live alone in his own home, our uncle moved into Hartford Court in June 2018. From the very beginning, all members of staff made it their objective to ensure that he felt completely at ease and that this was his new home, to do as he pleased. The design and fresh feel of the building is excellent. Catering is first-class. Medical support is professionally overseen. Staff are lovely, getting just the right blend of professionalism and informality. Managers are always accessible and helpful if there are any queries or problems.
Residents are treated with respect, and it really is an outstanding care home in every aspect.
I have found the home to be modern, well laid out and well equipped. All of which is good but the main benefit of the home is its staff. They really do look...
I have found the home to be modern, well laid out and well equipped. All of which is good but the main benefit of the home is its staff. They really do look after my parents as if they were their own family. My family feel both privileged and so thankful that our parents are here. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending the home.
I would thoroughly recommend this care home. All the staff are extremely helpful and friendly as are the management team. It is kept very clean and to a high standard.
I would thoroughly recommend this care home. All the staff are extremely helpful and friendly as are the management team. It is kept very clean and to a high standard.
I fully recommend this home. An Aunt, who just needed help with a few things, has been here for about six months and loved living here. Unfortunately, she is heading towards the end of life now. At ALL times she has been treated with utmost dignity and caring. I have never been in a home that has...
I fully recommend this home. An Aunt, who just needed help with a few things, has been here for about six months and loved living here. Unfortunately, she is heading towards the end of life now. At ALL times she has been treated with utmost dignity and caring. I have never been in a home that has been more caring. Also, the building is amazing and has many different areas that residents can visit with or without their guests. A massive thank you to the staff.
My first impression of Hartford Court is a modern building set in beautiful grounds. The staff are welcoming and make contact whenever they see you in the building. My Mother is so settled that she considers this her home. The cleanliness of the building is excellent and the garden a delight....
My first impression of Hartford Court is a modern building set in beautiful grounds. The staff are welcoming and make contact whenever they see you in the building. My Mother is so settled that she considers this her home. The cleanliness of the building is excellent and the garden a delight. I have no negative views relating to anything to do with this wonderful home.
My mother has been in this modern, clean and well-organised care home for over 6 months. She is safe and well cared for and she enjoys a spacious and well-appointed room. Her Carers have treated her with dignity and respect and those who have stayed and built up relationships with residents are...
When my mother had a very serious fall the carer on duty was totally professional. She called the emergency services and stayed with her until both they and we arrived.
The management staff are always around and both my wife and I appreciate their open door policy. The reception staff are excellent, always welcoming and keen to help.
Just recently there seems to be an improvement in the level of activities being provided by the home.
My brother sadly had a stroke at age 59 in May 2018. After being in hospital and then in a Neuro-rehabilitation unit he needed a place to live and be cared for until we can sell his own home which is no longer accessible for him. We have a small family and very sadly none of us have an accessible...
My brother sadly had a stroke at age 59 in May 2018. After being in hospital and then in a Neuro-rehabilitation unit he needed a place to live and be cared for until we can sell his own home which is no longer accessible for him. We have a small family and very sadly none of us have an accessible home he could come to, so finding such a wonderful place as Hartford Court has been brilliant. Everyone goes over and above to help and all of the staff you meet are so welcoming and friendly. I am sure that it will really help my brother to cope with what has happened to him.
My experience of Hartford Court has been amazing. It was necessary to place my brother there in January of this year due to him becoming unable to care, feed and be safe at home on his own due to Alzheimer and then Dementia. The staff have been amazing, each and every one of them from Management...
My experience of Hartford Court has been amazing. It was necessary to place my brother there in January of this year due to him becoming unable to care, feed and be safe at home on his own due to Alzheimer and then Dementia. The staff have been amazing, each and every one of them from Management and care teams through to the domestic staff. All of them have time for the residents, show them affection and will always stop and have a chat with the residents. I cannot praise the staff at Hartford Court enough, they are all amazing. It is a beautiful home, with lovely rooms, lovely home cooked food, brilliant activities, social events and great entertainment for those that can participate. What is especially important to us, as family, is that we are always made to feel so welcome, loved and cared for too. I would never, ever, hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for care for a loved one.
After a very difficult time with my dad being in hospital and him no longer being able to cope at home I had to find a care home for him. On first impressions of the home I felt that it was a very modern, clean and friendly place. It seemed more like a hotel than a care home! It's very hard after...
After a very difficult time with my dad being in hospital and him no longer being able to cope at home I had to find a care home for him. On first impressions of the home I felt that it was a very modern, clean and friendly place. It seemed more like a hotel than a care home! It's very hard after being his carer to hand the care over to others and trust that he will be looked after like you did it. From the start, back in February of this year, we were both made to feel very welcome. The carers are all lovely and a lot of the other service users have become like a big family. I would definitely recommend the home to others.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 24 February 2026Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveRequires improvement
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
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- 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
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Awards / Recognitions (10)
- 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2022Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
- 30 Jun 2021Recipient: Hartford Care Group Ltd
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (2)

Hi,
I am Amanda, and I am the home manager here at Hartford Court.I have 11 years of experience working in care, with 7 years as a Registered...
Hi,
I am Amanda, and I am the home manager here at Hartford Court.I have 11 years of experience working in care, with 7 years as a Registered Manager. I’ve developed a deep commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, person-centred support. What excites me the most about joining Hartford Court is the opportunity to work within a team that shares my passion for empathy, dignity and continuous improvement. I’m motivated by creating warm, supportive environments where both residents and staff can thrive, and I look forward to contributing my experience, leadership and enthusiasm to the Hartford Court community.

Kerry joined Hartford Court in 2019 as a Senior Care Assistant, but more recently has been promoted to Head of Care.
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