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Wellington Vale Care Home

Darnel Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire PO7 7TY
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The manager and the team looked after Dad, warmly, with kindness and compassion.Marie M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Wellington Vale Care Home, Waterlooville
The team at Wellington Vale are outstanding. I cannot recommend this care home enough.Jan W(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Wellington Vale Care Home, Waterlooville
Right from the initial visit and meeting with the manager I felt confident about Wellington Vale.Anni M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Wellington Vale Care Home, Waterlooville

Wellington Vale is a purpose-built luxury care home set on the leafy borders of Denmead and Waterlooville. The home provides expert nursing, residential, dementia and short-stay care in elegant, welcoming surroundings.

The home features beautifully furnished, spacious en-suite bedrooms designed to provide comfort, safety and style. Residents benefit from superb on-site facilities including stylish lounges, a café-bar, a cinema/activity room, a hair and beauty salon and beautifully landscaped gardens, creating a...  

Care Provided by Wellington Vale Care Home

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • 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 80 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

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
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,750N/A
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,800N/A
Nursing CareFrom £1,850N/A
Our reputation in and around Waterlooville speaks volumes. At Wellington Vale, you can relax in knowing all your needs will be catered for. Included in the cost of your room is excellent 24 hour care, a large bright en-suite bedroom, use of numerous bright airy lounges, all laundry & housekeeping, delicious home cooked meals and daily activities and regular day-trips. We are not a typical care home, there's a lot of life and laughter at Wellingotn Vale, it's a wonderful new chapter for many. We have regular events for residents to enjoy with their families - visiting becomes a pleasure.

If you require a hair appointment in our salon or a newspaper - this will be charged separately.

Contact Wellington Vale 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)

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

Group / Owner

Person in charge

  • Sandy Atkins (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2016
  • Last Refurbishment: 2025
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (5)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (5)

Visiting

  • There are no restrictions on visiting days or times at Wellington Vale.

Parking

  • Private car parking available at Wellington Vale.

Wellington Vale Care Home Reviews (173)

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Wellington Vale Care Home has a Review Score of 10 (9.982) out of 10, based on 43 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Wellington Vale Care Home has 173 reviews.

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Review from Julie P (Partner of Resident) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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Mum has only just moved into Wellington Vale. She is settling in well and is enjoying the social life and activities. The home is comfortable and friendly, the staff are kind and supportive to Mum and they are very helpful and supportive to my partner and me too.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is lovely to hear that you, as family members, also feel supported by our team here at Wellington Vale.

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Review from Ray F (Son of Resident) published on 19 February 2021 Submitted via Website
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I found Wellington Vale advertised on the CQC web site, where it had good reports and I reviewed it with a number of others in the local area. The video tour was excellent, particularly as we were locked down, due to Covid. My mother moved to Wellington Vale in October 2020 with advanced Alzheimer’s. From the moment she walked through the door, they were kindness itself and understanding. It seems like a luxury hotel with first-rate food and she always, even in the days of Covid, has plenty of activities in which to participate. Would highly recommend it.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home
What a fabulous review, thank you!

Mum really does love joining in with all the activities! it is so important to stimulate the minds of people living with dementia, it helps to make each and every day a fulfilled and happy one!

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Review from G B (Godson of Resident) published on 15 January 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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My godmother was terminally ill and required 24/7 nursing care. From admission on December 10th to her passing on December 28th, the standard of care was outstanding. The care compassion and dedication of staff were beyond words it was so heartwarming to see. The standard of the home interior was as described, luxury. Every aspect of the service was 1st class and I felt totally reassured that my godmother was in the very safest and best hands. I would recommend Wellington vale 100% without reservation.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you so much for this review. We feel privileged to be able to care for residents and support their families during this stage of their life. It is so important to get it right so to hear how heartwarming it was for you is very welcoming. Your recommendation is very much appreciated by all of the team at Wellington Vale, thank you again!

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Review from Clare B (Niece of Resident) published on 17 December 2020 Submitted via Website
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My aunt has been living in Wellington Vale on the dementia floor since November 2019. The care she has received and is receiving is excellent! This year has obviously been a very difficult one for all the residents, staff and relatives of those in care homes. Whilst face to face visiting was off the agenda for a while, I had video calls with her which were lovely. The current visiting protocols are safety led while still being face to face. The food is lovely, the care is excellent and during these testing times, they cannot do enough for their residents. There have been covid safe performances and activities from gardening to cooking and crafting. My aunt joins in them all! I would highly recommend Wellington Vale to look after your relative.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for this outstanding review! Wellington Vale has adapted in many ways over the last months to ensure our residents continuously feel safe, secure and part of a big family during this difficult period. Your feedback is very important to us and to know that you have had confidence in all of...  

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Review from K M (Resident / Service User) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am happy to be living here.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to tell us how happy you are living at Wellington Vale. I am sure all of the new friendships you have made plays a big part in your day to day happiness!

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Review from M B (Resident / Service User) published on 16 December 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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It is special here. The staff really get to know you well and make sure every day is special.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to let us know how you feel about your home. How lovely to hear that every day is special for you too! We have a great team who work very hard getting to know all the residents, we pride ourselves on the continuity of our care team members so this review is important and very lovely to read.

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Review from C M (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly and helpful and I am very happy here.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Wow, another outstanding review! Thank you for taking the time to let us know how happy you are being supported by our friendly and helpful team!

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Review from M W (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Certainly happy in this home.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for this outstanding review! It is really important to us all that you are happy living here at Wellington Vale, I am sure all of the activities that you choose to join in with help to make each day fun!

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Review from J W (Resident / Service User) published on 3 November 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very well looked after here and happy.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Fabulous to hear you feel very well looked after at Wellington Vale, it really is a happy home isn't it!

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Review from Elizabeth B (Power of Attorney of Resident) published on 29 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have recommended Wellington Vale to everyone I know, we are so pleased with the care and attention that my ex-mother-in-law has. She is so happy which is all due to the staff and management which runs the beautiful home.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to review our home. It is always a pleasure to know how happy our residents and relatives are with the care we provide.

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Review from K C (Resident / Service User) published on 7 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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A very nice, happy place to live.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted that you are very happy living with us here at Wellington Vale!

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Review from Laura (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 June 2020 Submitted via Website
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The staff are very approachable and the activities they offer are brilliant. Lots of outings relevant to residents lives, particularly if they are local. Visits to museums, sea life centre and Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth just a few.
Also, musicians, actors, pets, donkeys, birds of prey, alpacas regularly visit the home.

The staff are good sports, dressing up for all occasions - St George’s Day, Easter, Christmas and fete’s, Christmas Fayre. Ice cream stall and cinema with popcorn. All the above are free and we are sometimes asked to buy cakes, etc. to help.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

We always love to celebrate an occasion at Wellington Vale (our fancy dress cupboard is very big!). Our residents really do enjoy the variety of daily activities and being whisked off in our minibus too and the team really do enjoy seeing the smiles on their faces. Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review.

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Review from P G (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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Special thanks to the caring staff who gave my mother such a good 100th birthday during these difficult times when I could not see her. In particular, I would rate as "excellent", the carer who arranged a video call so that we could see each other, it was very much appreciated.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

It was a pleasure to be able to make your Mum feel special on her 100th birthday. We are really happy that you were able to share it too using the home's portal. Thank you for taking the time to send in your review, it is very much appreciated.

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Review from Maureen D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father has been a resident of Wellington Vale since January 2018 when he arrived after recovering from a broken hip at the age of 99. From the outset, his standard of care has been exemplary. He has an extremely well-appointed, comfortable ensuite room and the professional and attentive staff ensure he feels secure and at home. Family and visitors always receive a warm welcome when they drop round. During the COVID-19 restrictions, the home has excelled. From supplying a video link for his 102 birthday to making him the focal figure for a VE Day flypast. He is happy in his pleasant, modern surroundings, in the company of his newfound friends. In his opinion and mine, it is the best move he ever made.

Reply from Helen Dunning, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you so much for this wonderful review! All of the team feel privileged to have Dad living with us and we are super proud to have him as such an important part of the Wellington Vale family. I absolutely love helping Dad on the video calls to you, it makes his day and mine!

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Review from B K (Resident / Service User) published on 12 May 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
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I love being here. I am very happy.

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Review from G M (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mum has stayed at Wellington Vale four times over the last 2 years, this allowed us to have a holiday. On every occasion, she has come home having enjoyed her stay, she sees this as her holiday. She only has praise for all the staff and the facilities provided. Excellent value for money and great peace of mind.

Reply from Debora Fitton, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for your positive review, we look forward to welcoming your Mum again soon.

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Review from J D (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 October 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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This is the only home I have visited which does not smell of urine. It is always clean, tidy, homely and welcoming. It feels more like a hotel, so it is really nice to be in it and visit. The refreshments for visitors are exceptional and the rooms are beautiful. Despite being busy, all staff never rush my mum and give her all the time she needs and show real kindness to her. All of her needs are met and exceeded. The meals the chef prepares are restaurant quality! I cannot praise this home enough, from the facilities to all of the staff. Most importantly...my mum loved it! Thank you to the staff.

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Review from Jackie B (Respite Resident) published on 24 September 2019 Submitted via Website
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I came to this care home feeling rather apprehensive, I had recently lost my husband and I felt pretty miserable. However, when I arrived with my daughter, we were warmly greeted and shown to my room. The room was bright and airy with everything I needed for my stay. All the staff are very cheerful and friendly and always knock on the bedroom door and always greet you by your first name. That in itself is very comforting. The cleanliness is exceptional, there are clean towels in the bathroom every day. The dining room is pristine, table cloths always clean and fresh napkins for every sitting. The menu is very varied and is different every day and the food is excellent. There’s a choice of hot and cold drinks throughout the day together with cakes and biscuits. The coffee shop is a winner where both residents and guests can have a drink in comfortable surroundings.
The gardens and patio areas are very well kept.

I had a very comfortable and happy stay a Wellington Vale.

Reply from Debora Fitton, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

Thank you for your kind feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

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Review from B C (Daughter of Resident) published on 15 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My mother was transferred to Wellington at the end of November. From arrival in reception to talking with staff nurses, HEA's, domestics and residents, I have been pleasantly surprised at the excellent quality and care. The staff are always willing to talk, listen, make suggestions and recommendations for best care to my mother.

I am fully supportive of their team efforts and recommend Wellington. We may all need such a place one day.

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Review from Margaret R (Resident / Service User) published on 29 November 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been immensely happy and comfortable here. The staff have all been friendly and helpful. I would recommend Wellington Vale care Home to anyone.

Reply from Jenny Pearcey, Home Admissions Advisor at Wellington Vale Care Home

It was lovely to have you stay with us whilst your family were away on holiday. We are delighted that you enjoyed your respite break with us and thank you for your wonderful review.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 October 2017
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  • SafeRequires improvement
  • Well-ledGood
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  • 05 Mar 2026

    Bert West, MBE, had a birthday surprise when he delivered the papers to Wellington Vale care home in Waterlooville. To mark his 92nd birthday on April 21 – and to...

  • 05 Mar 2026

    Ann Vincent, a much-loved mum, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother celebrated her 102nd birthday with visits from family and friends to Wellington Vale care home in Waterlooville, where...

  • 05 Mar 2026

    Luxury care home, Wellington Vale in Waterlooville has been recognised as a Top 20 care home in the South East region – selected from a total of 2,635 care homes...

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Meet the Team (5)

James Greene
James GreeneJob Title:Interim General ManagerJoined: 2026

As the Interim General Manager, I am responsible for the day-to-day management of the home. I support and lead every department and team member to ensure we deliver quality care and the best home experience we can to our wonderful residents.

It is also very important for me to be available for our residents and their families, to remind them that my door is always open and they are welcome!

Helen Cox
Helen CoxJob Title:Home Admissions AdvisorJoined: 2020

What I Do:

As the Home Admission Advisor, I am the main point of contact for new residents and their families. I guide and support them through the decision process of choosing a care home by providing them with information on the choice of our care options, facilities, and the expertise of our team. The best way for residents and families to ‘feel’ our beautiful home is to tour it, so I love to show them around and give them an opportunity to see for themselves everything we have to offer and to meet our incredible team!

My Experience:

I returned to the UK in 2012 after working in Ibiza & Italy in the Tourism sector for 14 years. On my return, I joined the music and entertainment industry, managing DJs and acts from home before venturing back out into the workplace and joining the Wellington Vale team.

About Me:

I live locally with my husband Tim, my son Luca, stepchildren Harry and Lucy, along with my brother-in-law Matt and 15-month-old grandson Caspian. Our beautiful 4-year-old collie, called Sox, completes our crazy but happy family life!

Samuel Sewell
Samuel SewellJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2022
What I Do:

As the head chef at Wellington Vale, I am responsible for providing a healthy, well-balanced variety of meals and snacks to our residents every day. My amazing team and I enjoy creating seasonal and themed menus on special days of the year, which our residents love! It is important to me that every resident looks forward to mealtimes and their meals are packed with nutrition and include any special dietary requirements.

My Experience:

I have been lucky to work in some beautiful restaurants, in particular Head Chef at ‘The Canteen’, Chef de Partie at ‘The Briny’ (AA Rosette 1 star) and Sous Chef at ‘The Elsted Inn’ in the heart of the South Downs.

About Me:

I have a great passion for cooking and love to bring a restaurant standard to Wellington Vale. I love to sing and dance around the home, and I really enjoy getting to know each resident. I am a family man and have a beautiful daughter Ivy.

Sarah Ellis
Sarah EllisJob Title:Recruitment AdministratorJoined: 2021
What I Do

As Recruitment Administrator in our home, I oversee the recruitment journey—from carefully reviewing CVs and selecting candidates to ensuring smooth onboarding and induction. I also maintain both physical and digital staff records, ensuring everything is current and compliant.

My Experience

With a rich administrative background spanning packaging, marketing, and healthcare, I’ve held roles from personnel administrator to PA in a design and marketing agency and account executive for pharmaceutical clients. This diverse experience has honed my organisational expertise and attention to detail.

About Me

I find joy in a balanced, simple life—cherishing time with family, sharing meals and laughter with friends. These days, you’ll often find me on a walk or at an exercise class, and I always make sure there’s a holiday or two on the horizon.

Shannon Newnham
Shannon NewnhamJob Title:AdministratorJoined: 2020
What I Do

My role as Wellington Vale’s administrator is to support the home with finance management, which includes payroll, supplier accounts, budgets and working closely with resident families regarding their monthly accounts. I also support James, our home manager and the reception team daily.

My Experience
I have been part of the team at Wellington Vale for six years, starting my journey as a carer, then senior carer, before supporting our deputy managers as the care co-ordinator. I am now enjoying my new role as the home administrator.

About Me

Outside of work, I enjoy playing darts, which definitely brings out my competitive side. I also love shopping and finding a good bargain—even if I don’t really need it!

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