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Springvale Road, Headbourne Worthy, Winchester, SO23 7LD
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20 February 2026
I was in The Dower House from 24 October - 23 December 2025. After nearly three months in hospital I was discharged still needing IV antibiotics and unable to walk so came to Dower House for short-term respite care.
I cannot over-emphasize how kind and supportive everyone was. The staff always had
time for a chat and no request was too much. Although it was winter, I appreciated the five acres of beautiful gardens and my husband, who visited every day, was always made welcome.
The kitchen provided home-cooked, nutritious food and the activity organiser made sure there was something going on morning and afternoon. This was home for the other residents and they spoke highly of it. I joined in as many activities as I could.
I left two days before Christmas, able to walk upright and free of IV drips. I continue to recover at home.
30 January 2026
Such a wonderful caring place where everyone really goes the extra mile. The staff are friendly, professional and highly competent and the team work shows. It's a lovely environment more like a hotel, the food is exceptional & creative as well as tasty. My father was able to have a fridge (for wine
& beer) & a large TV installed. Nothing is too much trouble & because there's no 'dementia wing' this is a truly home like place to be. I highly recommend it.
21 November 2025
All areas of The Dower House Nursing Home are exemplary. The stardard of every member of their staff is very high. Everyone I encounter is pleasant and helpful. The whole property, inside and out, is always kept very clean and tidy. Also the food is outstanding.
12 November 2025
I cannot praise The Dower House enough. Their holistic approach to care together with excellent nursing is admirable. The Dower House really does feel like home not only for the residents but also their relatives. The staff are so friendly and caring, the surroundings are beautiful and accessible
doing much to enhance the well being of the residents. My mother had a long stay in hospital and The Dower House team did a fantastic job building up her strength through encouragement and care over a six week such that she is now home and managing very well. The activities were well pitched and much to my surprise Mum joined in quite few of them and really enjoyed them.
01 October 2025
As a retired nurse, who had a poor experience of care homes regarding my mother when has now died: I needed an exceptional care home for my 97 yr old father. I chose The Dower House, as it is exceptional in everyway. The management are first class, the staff well trained, room and outer areas -
always clean, no smells, the residents are treated with loving respect, no sitting in circles with no stimulation. I would recommend this home 100% there is no better.
25 September 2025
My mother has been resident at the Dower House since February 2021. The. Home provides a pleasant homely environment. All staff are friendly, courteous and caring.
Over the past few months we have received excellent support from Matron and the home manager through a very stressful situation
which has resulted with an excellent outcome.
23 September 2025
My cousin was sadly diagnosed with terminal cancer and spent a few weeks towards the end of her life in the Dower House. The staff were very kind, caring and professional. They did all they could to manage her pain and give her a peaceful stay. I would recommend them highly.
20 June 2024
The home was welcoming to families and residents. A fantastic team took great care of my father enabling him to return to his home sooner than anticipated. Wonderful food and activities made this is a great place. Thank you to all.
20 May 2024
My mother was cared for in a dignified and loving manner by all at The Dower House during her final years. The attention to detail and personal care was outstanding. I was given a bed in her room for her final days and all my needs were also met. The team go above and beyond to ensure comfort and
care for not only the residents but their families too.
08 May 2024
This was my first visit to The Dower House. The overall impression was one of kindness to the clients, a very well-run organisation with plenty of smiling and happy staff members. We enjoyed a simple well generated and presented lunch. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained.
31 January 2024
My father received end-of-life care at The Dower House Nursing Home. The love and care that was shown to him and us, as a family, were just exceptional. Thank you for making a difficult time a little easier.
25 January 2024
My wife has been staying at The Dower House Nursing Home now for the last two weeks and I must say the level of care is of the highest standard.
The accommodation is stunning and the food is of the highest level with a vast and varied menu to suit all. I sleep well knowing that my loved one is
being looked after and all her needs are being met to the standard I’d expect for someone who I love dearly.
30 November 2023
I booked into reception following a big operation on October 5th. I was very well looked after and after 10 days, went home much better.
09 October 2023
Very poor care caused by shortages of staff and much use of agency staff. No care plan was in place to help me recover from a total knee replacement, when I arrived and was only put in place when I asked for it. Very few staff who seemed to know what care I needed. Very little help was given to me
to wash and dress and no one checked if I needed help at night to get to bed. The level of care depended so much on staffing levels and who was on duty.
22 September 2023
When our father could no longer manage at home, the Dower House and its staff were more than we could have hoped for. The care our father received in such a beautiful “home” was amongst the best. The constant and complete care meant the world to our family, and him, right through to the end of his
life. Thank you so much for all that you do! Everyone we tell our story to knows what a special place The Dower House is.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make our father's last years more comfortable, and all the staff truly brightened his life. The team of carers helped him preserve his dignity and manage his failing health graciously and with courage. Those things mattered a lot to our father and we will always be grateful to all of you.
We truly appreciate all you did for our father but your care also extended to us his family. The care from every member of staff was excellent when we visited and was valued by us all - we were made to feel so welcome.
14 September 2023
I recuperated for two weeks in the Dower House Nursing Home after a hip operation. I made a fantastic recovery due to the kind and effective care I received, I never felt rushed or pressured. The food was delicious and easy to eat (cut into small portions). There were plenty of interesting leisure
activities laid on. The beautiful gardens helped to restore one's spirit. It was clean and well-run. All the staff had time and patience and there was a respectful, caring attitude with staff and residents. I can highly recommend this nursing home (medication and self-medication worked well).
09 February 2023
I was well cared for despite at times there being a shortage of staff. The staff were always helpful and kind. I had a really good stay. Thank you.
17 December 2022
I had a most enjoyable stay at Dower House following an operation. Everyone was so kind and my room was comfortable and cosy. Thank you Dower House.
09 April 2020
Mum needed just a short 4-night stay while a new boiler was fitted. I needed her to be somewhere safe and warm. She was looked after extremely well, and will love to return for a longer 'holiday'.
12 November 2019
My husband, who suffers from cognitive impairment, is very content during his occasional week's stay at the Dower House. He finds the atmosphere pleasant, the staff polite, caring, helpful and the accommodation excellent.
Latest Reviews for The Dower House Nursing Home
20 February 2026
I was in The Dower House from 24 October - 23 December 2025. After nearly three months in hospital I was discharged still needing IV antibiotics and unable to walk so came to Dower House for short-term respite care.
I cannot over-emphasize how kind and supportive everyone was. The staff always had
time for a chat and no request was too much. Although it was winter, I appreciated the five acres of beautiful gardens and my husband, who visited every day, was always made welcome.
The kitchen provided home-cooked, nutritious food and the activity organiser made sure there was something going on morning and afternoon. This was home for the other residents and they spoke highly of it. I joined in as many activities as I could.
I left two days before Christmas, able to walk upright and free of IV drips. I continue to recover at home.
30 January 2026
Such a wonderful caring place where everyone really goes the extra mile. The staff are friendly, professional and highly competent and the team work shows. It's a lovely environment more like a hotel, the food is exceptional & creative as well as tasty. My father was able to have a fridge (for wine
& beer) & a large TV installed. Nothing is too much trouble & because there's no 'dementia wing' this is a truly home like place to be. I highly recommend it.
21 November 2025
All areas of The Dower House Nursing Home are exemplary. The stardard of every member of their staff is very high. Everyone I encounter is pleasant and helpful. The whole property, inside and out, is always kept very clean and tidy. Also the food is outstanding.
12 November 2025
I cannot praise The Dower House enough. Their holistic approach to care together with excellent nursing is admirable. The Dower House really does feel like home not only for the residents but also their relatives. The staff are so friendly and caring, the surroundings are beautiful and accessible
doing much to enhance the well being of the residents. My mother had a long stay in hospital and The Dower House team did a fantastic job building up her strength through encouragement and care over a six week such that she is now home and managing very well. The activities were well pitched and much to my surprise Mum joined in quite few of them and really enjoyed them.
01 October 2025
As a retired nurse, who had a poor experience of care homes regarding my mother when has now died: I needed an exceptional care home for my 97 yr old father. I chose The Dower House, as it is exceptional in everyway. The management are first class, the staff well trained, room and outer areas -
always clean, no smells, the residents are treated with loving respect, no sitting in circles with no stimulation. I would recommend this home 100% there is no better.
25 September 2025
My mother has been resident at the Dower House since February 2021. The. Home provides a pleasant homely environment. All staff are friendly, courteous and caring.
Over the past few months we have received excellent support from Matron and the home manager through a very stressful situation
which has resulted with an excellent outcome.
23 September 2025
My cousin was sadly diagnosed with terminal cancer and spent a few weeks towards the end of her life in the Dower House. The staff were very kind, caring and professional. They did all they could to manage her pain and give her a peaceful stay. I would recommend them highly.
20 June 2024
The home was welcoming to families and residents. A fantastic team took great care of my father enabling him to return to his home sooner than anticipated. Wonderful food and activities made this is a great place. Thank you to all.
20 May 2024
My mother was cared for in a dignified and loving manner by all at The Dower House during her final years. The attention to detail and personal care was outstanding. I was given a bed in her room for her final days and all my needs were also met. The team go above and beyond to ensure comfort and
care for not only the residents but their families too.
08 May 2024
This was my first visit to The Dower House. The overall impression was one of kindness to the clients, a very well-run organisation with plenty of smiling and happy staff members. We enjoyed a simple well generated and presented lunch. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained.
31 January 2024
My father received end-of-life care at The Dower House Nursing Home. The love and care that was shown to him and us, as a family, were just exceptional. Thank you for making a difficult time a little easier.
25 January 2024
My wife has been staying at The Dower House Nursing Home now for the last two weeks and I must say the level of care is of the highest standard.
The accommodation is stunning and the food is of the highest level with a vast and varied menu to suit all. I sleep well knowing that my loved one is
being looked after and all her needs are being met to the standard I’d expect for someone who I love dearly.
30 November 2023
I booked into reception following a big operation on October 5th. I was very well looked after and after 10 days, went home much better.
09 October 2023
Very poor care caused by shortages of staff and much use of agency staff. No care plan was in place to help me recover from a total knee replacement, when I arrived and was only put in place when I asked for it. Very few staff who seemed to know what care I needed. Very little help was given to me
to wash and dress and no one checked if I needed help at night to get to bed. The level of care depended so much on staffing levels and who was on duty.
22 September 2023
When our father could no longer manage at home, the Dower House and its staff were more than we could have hoped for. The care our father received in such a beautiful “home” was amongst the best. The constant and complete care meant the world to our family, and him, right through to the end of his
life. Thank you so much for all that you do! Everyone we tell our story to knows what a special place The Dower House is.
We are grateful to everyone who helped make our father's last years more comfortable, and all the staff truly brightened his life. The team of carers helped him preserve his dignity and manage his failing health graciously and with courage. Those things mattered a lot to our father and we will always be grateful to all of you.
We truly appreciate all you did for our father but your care also extended to us his family. The care from every member of staff was excellent when we visited and was valued by us all - we were made to feel so welcome.
14 September 2023
I recuperated for two weeks in the Dower House Nursing Home after a hip operation. I made a fantastic recovery due to the kind and effective care I received, I never felt rushed or pressured. The food was delicious and easy to eat (cut into small portions). There were plenty of interesting leisure
activities laid on. The beautiful gardens helped to restore one's spirit. It was clean and well-run. All the staff had time and patience and there was a respectful, caring attitude with staff and residents. I can highly recommend this nursing home (medication and self-medication worked well).
09 February 2023
I was well cared for despite at times there being a shortage of staff. The staff were always helpful and kind. I had a really good stay. Thank you.
17 December 2022
I had a most enjoyable stay at Dower House following an operation. Everyone was so kind and my room was comfortable and cosy. Thank you Dower House.
09 April 2020
Mum needed just a short 4-night stay while a new boiler was fitted. I needed her to be somewhere safe and warm. She was looked after extremely well, and will love to return for a longer 'holiday'.
12 November 2019
My husband, who suffers from cognitive impairment, is very content during his occasional week's stay at the Dower House. He finds the atmosphere pleasant, the staff polite, caring, helpful and the accommodation excellent.