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175 Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DU
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15 July 2025
Mum has now been in Challoner House 4 months and staff have ensured she has settled in well. All staff in whichever role are friendly & caring.
10 July 2025
My mum is well cared for Good communication re my mum's care Activity programme is really good, variety of different activities.
09 July 2025
Mum has been in Challoner for 4yrs 8months. She is well looked after by friendly and efficient staff.
09 July 2025
Mum has settled in very well. The staff are very attentive to her needs and very patient. The food choices are excellent The accommodation is clean and warm. The gardens are pleasant and well maintained. The activities are varied.
08 July 2025
I came to Challoner House for a two week stay following a major operation to replace my left knee. My experiance was very good, I felt cared for and most of the staff were empathetic - I appreciate that shortness of staff is an issue, so it is difficult to get an immediate response (at times). I have one suggestionto make - There is no food or hot drink offered between 5.30 pm and 9 am the next day. Sometimes if you ask you can get a drink. But it is an awfully long time, and less articulate patients will not ask!
08 July 2025
My mother has been treated in such a kind manner and is very happy at Challoner House. I cannot fault the care that she has received and I would recommend Challoner House to anyone.
02 July 2025
My brother was admitted to Challoner House Care Home after being in a different care home and hospital. The care he received here was amazing. Such a difference from the previous care home. The staff are all amazing and looked after my brother during his last few weeks before his passing. Thank you so much
19 June 2025
In one word , my experience of the whole care package is "exemplary". Having been a carer of my wife for over 20 years, I am well aware of the tasks facing a carer. Challoner House carehome fully met the requirements I expected. All the staff, from the cleaners to the managers were polite, cheerful and mostly accessible. The food was excellent!
18 June 2025
I felt safe and secure at a stressful time in my life
04 March 2025
The care that my Mum has received over the last year has been exemplary. Without exception, each of the carers and nurses that have looked after my Mum have treated her with dignity, kindness and compassion. I know it is in the job title, but it is obvious that they really do CARE about everything that they do for her. Mum has also been given the opportunity for social interaction at the huge variety of activities that are put on for the residents and this has been a great benefit to her. My Mum's and my family's experience at Challoner House Care Home has been excellent. We have been made to feel welcome and at home at Challoner and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
03 February 2025
When trying to accommodate the needs of our parents to remain in their own home, we reached a critical point. Despite all visiting agencies being good in their own right, managing it all became impossible. And so, with heavy hearts, we searched for a care home to look after them. We reached out to places that could assist them both to have a good quality of life whilst leaving their own home behind. Along with others, we looked at Barchester Challoner House Care Home in Chandler's Ford, it gave us a good feel factor, staff were kind and sympathetic. It felt clean and looked after. After a week of settling in, which must have been hugely traumatic for them, they became very positive about aspects of their experience. They now had 24-hour care and medical support always at hand. Mum was a chatterbox who got on well with staff. Dad is always up and dressed into a wheelchair to spend time with Mum or activities as he chooses. A care home is largely only as good as all who work there and the way they are manager. It was an excellent experience for the last three months of their lives.
11 November 2024
This very attractive care home is an absolute pleasure to visit. On arrival you're met by very happy and welcoming staff with refreshments available if required. The rooms - leisure, dining and bedrooms are all of a very high standard, and there's a full programme of entertainment and activities each week for the residents - plus sometimes the opportunity for a trip out. The gardens and grounds, kept immaculate, are an added bonus in the summer. My aunt is so happy there, and is always very complimentary about the food. So all in all an absolute gem - somewhere I'd have no hesitation to book for myself.
11 November 2024
My husband was admitted for the last week of his life for palliative and nursing care. He was treated with all possible care and attention and I felt confident leaving him in the care of the staff at Barchester Challoner House Care Home. I was made welcome by all and able to visit at any time. I would recommend Challoner House to anyone needing this level of nursing and care.
06 November 2024
Ever since we got my aunt into Barchester Challoner House Care Home, it was found to be a very good care home. My aunt seems quite happy there. The staff are nice and are really great with residents and visitors. My aunt also loves their meals and desserts.
28 October 2024
We are very pleased with the care my mum gets at Barchester Challoner House Care Home. The staff are professional, kind and caring and they treated difficult situations with humour. They go over and above and do small things that make all the difference.
28 October 2024
Gardens are lovely, if it was the summer I would take cuttings from flowers but will be back. Think there could be a bit of updating in the home painting. The staff have made me feel very welcomed. The chef looked after me very well. Cleaners were very good and helpful. So, thank you all very much.
14 October 2024
My mum spent fourteen months at Barchester Challoner House Care Home between August 2023 and October 2024. Unfortunately, she was 90% paralysed after two strokes and needed a high level of nursing care. All of the staff were fabulous throughout, caring and attentive. When she was well enough, they got her up into a wheelchair so she could join the other residents for activities and meals. They even managed to get her out on their bus for trips, including to the New Forest for ice cream on one occasion and on another stopping in a pub garden for a half of bitter. She particularly enjoyed the visits from entertainers and the singalongs. The home kept us informed of her medical situation and were absolutely marvellous with her when it was time to go which she eventually did peacefully in her sleep. We couldn't have asked for more.
05 September 2024
Dad came into Barchester Challoner House Care Home as respite following his primary carer having to go to hospital. He was made very welcome and all staff have made him welcome. All staff have been happy, cheerful and respectful. Thank you.
29 July 2024
My father was admitted to Challoner House in July 223. He was very poorly and not expected to live for long. However, he improved and received care at Challoner until he passed away peacefully there in May 24. The staff have been so kind, caring and supportive throughout this difficult time.
26 July 2024
A good home, well-run, the staff are kind, caring and efficient. There are no nasty smells, it's clean and food is healthy and traditional. There are regular activities so residents don't get bored. As a registered nurse, I was fussy where my husband went, nowhere is perfect. But Barchester Challoner House Care Home is about as good as it gets.
Latest Reviews for Barchester Challoner House Care Home
15 July 2025
Mum has now been in Challoner House 4 months and staff have ensured she has settled in well. All staff in whichever role are friendly & caring.
10 July 2025
My mum is well cared for Good communication re my mum's care Activity programme is really good, variety of different activities.
09 July 2025
Mum has been in Challoner for 4yrs 8months. She is well looked after by friendly and efficient staff.
09 July 2025
Mum has settled in very well. The staff are very attentive to her needs and very patient. The food choices are excellent The accommodation is clean and warm. The gardens are pleasant and well maintained. The activities are varied.
08 July 2025
I came to Challoner House for a two week stay following a major operation to replace my left knee. My experiance was very good, I felt cared for and most of the staff were empathetic - I appreciate that shortness of staff is an issue, so it is difficult to get an immediate response (at times). I have one suggestionto make - There is no food or hot drink offered between 5.30 pm and 9 am the next day. Sometimes if you ask you can get a drink. But it is an awfully long time, and less articulate patients will not ask!
08 July 2025
My mother has been treated in such a kind manner and is very happy at Challoner House. I cannot fault the care that she has received and I would recommend Challoner House to anyone.
02 July 2025
My brother was admitted to Challoner House Care Home after being in a different care home and hospital. The care he received here was amazing. Such a difference from the previous care home. The staff are all amazing and looked after my brother during his last few weeks before his passing. Thank you so much
19 June 2025
In one word , my experience of the whole care package is "exemplary". Having been a carer of my wife for over 20 years, I am well aware of the tasks facing a carer. Challoner House carehome fully met the requirements I expected. All the staff, from the cleaners to the managers were polite, cheerful and mostly accessible. The food was excellent!
18 June 2025
I felt safe and secure at a stressful time in my life
04 March 2025
The care that my Mum has received over the last year has been exemplary. Without exception, each of the carers and nurses that have looked after my Mum have treated her with dignity, kindness and compassion. I know it is in the job title, but it is obvious that they really do CARE about everything that they do for her. Mum has also been given the opportunity for social interaction at the huge variety of activities that are put on for the residents and this has been a great benefit to her. My Mum's and my family's experience at Challoner House Care Home has been excellent. We have been made to feel welcome and at home at Challoner and I have no hesitation in recommending it.
03 February 2025
When trying to accommodate the needs of our parents to remain in their own home, we reached a critical point. Despite all visiting agencies being good in their own right, managing it all became impossible. And so, with heavy hearts, we searched for a care home to look after them. We reached out to places that could assist them both to have a good quality of life whilst leaving their own home behind. Along with others, we looked at Barchester Challoner House Care Home in Chandler's Ford, it gave us a good feel factor, staff were kind and sympathetic. It felt clean and looked after. After a week of settling in, which must have been hugely traumatic for them, they became very positive about aspects of their experience. They now had 24-hour care and medical support always at hand. Mum was a chatterbox who got on well with staff. Dad is always up and dressed into a wheelchair to spend time with Mum or activities as he chooses. A care home is largely only as good as all who work there and the way they are manager. It was an excellent experience for the last three months of their lives.
11 November 2024
This very attractive care home is an absolute pleasure to visit. On arrival you're met by very happy and welcoming staff with refreshments available if required. The rooms - leisure, dining and bedrooms are all of a very high standard, and there's a full programme of entertainment and activities each week for the residents - plus sometimes the opportunity for a trip out. The gardens and grounds, kept immaculate, are an added bonus in the summer. My aunt is so happy there, and is always very complimentary about the food. So all in all an absolute gem - somewhere I'd have no hesitation to book for myself.
11 November 2024
My husband was admitted for the last week of his life for palliative and nursing care. He was treated with all possible care and attention and I felt confident leaving him in the care of the staff at Barchester Challoner House Care Home. I was made welcome by all and able to visit at any time. I would recommend Challoner House to anyone needing this level of nursing and care.
06 November 2024
Ever since we got my aunt into Barchester Challoner House Care Home, it was found to be a very good care home. My aunt seems quite happy there. The staff are nice and are really great with residents and visitors. My aunt also loves their meals and desserts.
28 October 2024
We are very pleased with the care my mum gets at Barchester Challoner House Care Home. The staff are professional, kind and caring and they treated difficult situations with humour. They go over and above and do small things that make all the difference.
28 October 2024
Gardens are lovely, if it was the summer I would take cuttings from flowers but will be back. Think there could be a bit of updating in the home painting. The staff have made me feel very welcomed. The chef looked after me very well. Cleaners were very good and helpful. So, thank you all very much.
14 October 2024
My mum spent fourteen months at Barchester Challoner House Care Home between August 2023 and October 2024. Unfortunately, she was 90% paralysed after two strokes and needed a high level of nursing care. All of the staff were fabulous throughout, caring and attentive. When she was well enough, they got her up into a wheelchair so she could join the other residents for activities and meals. They even managed to get her out on their bus for trips, including to the New Forest for ice cream on one occasion and on another stopping in a pub garden for a half of bitter. She particularly enjoyed the visits from entertainers and the singalongs. The home kept us informed of her medical situation and were absolutely marvellous with her when it was time to go which she eventually did peacefully in her sleep. We couldn't have asked for more.
05 September 2024
Dad came into Barchester Challoner House Care Home as respite following his primary carer having to go to hospital. He was made very welcome and all staff have made him welcome. All staff have been happy, cheerful and respectful. Thank you.
29 July 2024
My father was admitted to Challoner House in July 223. He was very poorly and not expected to live for long. However, he improved and received care at Challoner until he passed away peacefully there in May 24. The staff have been so kind, caring and supportive throughout this difficult time.
26 July 2024
A good home, well-run, the staff are kind, caring and efficient. There are no nasty smells, it's clean and food is healthy and traditional. There are regular activities so residents don't get bored. As a registered nurse, I was fussy where my husband went, nowhere is perfect. But Barchester Challoner House Care Home is about as good as it gets.