
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...
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 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
- 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
Special Offer - for a limited time only. 1 week free when you join us a permanent resident prices start from £1500. 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.
Contact Hartford Court 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
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 (87)
Hartford Court has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.492) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hartford Court has 87 reviews.
There is a variety of interesting and fun activities for residents and day-care users, and nothing is too much trouble for members of staff. It feels like a happy community the moment you walk in.
I have not failed to be impressed by care, support and management of Hartford Court. The staff have not only dealt with my mother's issues but supported me as well. There is a very personal and genuinely homely feel and I feel lucky to have found a place like this for my mother.
Lovely care home. Great staff and facilities. A few more 'older person' activities are needed - music, films etc. Very safe and great food.
Every time I visit my friend at this beautiful home, the atmosphere is fantastic with lovely soft music playing. The residents all look happy and well cared for. The staff are amazing, caring and friendly.
Need more carers sometimes, not enough for the number of residents, although their needs are always met.
The staff at all times were very attentive if needed and were always friendly, polite and courteous. Overall it was a real home from home for her.
The staff were anxious that as a Parkinson's sufferer I needed my medication at the exact time. This happened almost 100% of the time.
The staff were delightful and nothing was too much trouble. The food was freshly cooked and looked appetising.
I would recommend this care home.
I cannot speak highly enough of the splendid care given to my relative. All the staff I have met are friendly, professional, caring and patient. The staff always greet you with a smile and you are made to feel so welcome. Staff go the extra mile to make a connection with my Mum in law whose care needs fluctuate greatly. The food is good and residents are often consulted on their likes and dislikes. The team liaise with GPs and other healthcare team members very effectively and always feed back to us, the family. We count ourselves lucky to have found such a lovely home for our relative.
The kind, friendly and caring staff helped my relative settle in quickly to the home. Good sized rooms, wide corridors and comfortable lounges. Good quality home cooked food.
Very happy here. No moans!
Visited my mother at Hartford Court this morning. She looked really well and while chatting said: 'We are all so happy here, everyone gets on so well, I never thought it would be as nice as this.' Thankyou to all staff at Hartford Court who have given her such good quality of life since she moved in 9 months ago.
Hi Judith,
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Hartford Court. It is brilliant to hear how well your Mother is settling in!
Hartford Care Team.
Hartford Court Is well designed, tastefully furnished and decorated. It is homely, light, airy yet warm, and comfortable. Staff and care programme are second to none. Mum is safe and happy, in a loving, caring environment where every need is catered for: emotional, social, physical, mental and spiritual. All staff, (who are easily identifiable in smart, bright uniforms), demonstrate the highest standard of commitment and care.
Mum's bedroom and ensuite bathroom give security, privacy and comfort. For social times she can use small, comfortable lounges or larger spaces for whole group activities. All facilities are of a high standard. The food is excellent; the chef's mantra seems to be that nothing is too much trouble.
The 'open door policy' means we can visit, (with children and dog), at any time, and allows the residents to really feel Hartford Court is their home where they can entertain their family. Using Facebook allows us to see what Mum and her friends have been doing.
Hi Christine,
Thank you so much for your lovely review of Hartford Court. I hope your Mum continues to enjoy living a fulfilled life in our beautiful home!
Hartford Care Team.
My nan has been here for quite a few months now and I honestly cannot recommend this care home enough. I have visited so many care homes whilst looking for one and none have even come close to Hartford court. My nan suffered from dementia and paranoia quite severely before she came here but the improvement I have seen in this is unbelievable. She is so aware, response, happy to see us, not confused and not paranoid. she now has a life of her own, surrounded by people who understand her. Every member of staff makes you feel so welcome like it is a second home. My nan can be fussy with food and the chef will always make her something different to eat is on the menu if that's is what she would like. She is also taken out regularly from going to the beach to going for coffee to going to the social club. Also, Harvey, the dog is an added bonus!
The peace of mind that we have knowing that Aunt is well cared for and stimulated to engage in a wide variety of activities means a great deal. Moving a dear relative into care, leaving the home she had lived in for decades, was an emotional task. She has settled quickly, has put on weight and is busier than she has been for a number of years. Staff know their residents as individuals and visitors are made to feel like part of the wider family, welcome to visit at any time.
Friends and relatives that visited equated Hartford Court as a five-star hotel. I could not have agreed more.
Mum is due to go back again in March again for respite and she is looking forward to it.
I cannot fault the care that Mum has received.
My Mum regards this as her home and feels safe and content. It is good for her to have company after years of living alone. Recommend Hartford Court most highly.
Living here is very good. First time in a care home. Food is very nice and the coffee is not bad. I am happy here.
My friend has only been in Hartford Court a few weeks. When I first visited my friend, I found the staff very helpful and friendly and this has been the same when I visit twice a week. The home looks like a 5-star hotel, very spacious with comfortable furniture and pretty pictures on the walls.
Hartford Court Care Home has a bright and vibrant modern interior with beautiful furnishings. There are tailored bespoke communal areas which are very comfortable for guests to relax in. All staff are very passionate, caring and happy. The food is also 5* star quality.
The home takes pride in a non-discriminatory service, which respects freedoms of choice, dignity, respect and confidentiality.
Bedrooms are top spec with en-suite bathrooms.
Would highly recommend.
Unbelievable care and attention. I cannot recommend Hartford Court enough. Nothing is too much trouble. The residents are treated with respect and dignity and the quality and choice of food is equal to a superior restaurant. Do not hesitate to consider Hartford Court - I feel so reassured by them.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 10 March 2018Good
- 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
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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
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 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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