Caird Avenue
Caird Avenue is a residential care home in New Milton, Hampshire (BH25 6BE).
Newly registered with the CQC, August 2026. No inspection rating has been published yet.
About Caird Avenue
Caird Avenue is a small residential care home in New Milton, Hampshire, supporting younger adults with learning disabilities and autistic people. The people who live here are at a point in life when having a say in things counts for a great deal, and widening that say is most of what we are for. We talk with each resident about what they want their week to contain, what they would like to learn to manage themselves, where they want to go and who they want to see, and then we work out the support that makes those things possible. Communication is where we begin. We learn how each person expresses themselves and prefers to be approached, including residents who use little or no speech, and the adjusting is ours to do. For autistic residents, sensory comfort and a predictable environment are fundamental, and we prepare people properly for changes instead of springing them. Independence here is built in small, concrete steps: a meal cooked, money handled in a shop, a local journey made without someone else organising it, an arrangement made directly with a friend or relative. It is slow work and the progress belongs to the resident. We work closely with families, advocates and community teams, and we treat this as the residents' home first and foremost. The Care Quality Commission has not yet given us an overall rating. We would welcome a visit and are happy to answer questions in detail.
Care provided at Caird Avenue
- Learning disability and autism support
- Younger adults care
- Registered for up to 3 residents
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
How Caird Avenue compares in New Forest
Measured against the 90 care homes registered in New Forest. The dark dot is this home.
- Size
- 3 places. Smaller than 86 of the 90 homes. The local average is 31 places.
- CQC rating
- Not yet rated. 72 of the 90 homes (80%) are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Registered
- August 2026. One of the newer homes in the area. Only 2 of the 90 have registered more recently.
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Data: CQC register and Food Standards Agency ratings. Counts cover registered care homes in New Forest.
The local picture: New Forest
What the numbers say about care for older people in New Forest, in Hampshire.
What care costs in Hampshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,245 | £1,458 to £1,870 (Middle half of prices from 13 Hampshire homes. Median £1,595.) |
| Nursing care | £1,365 | £1,617 to £2,080 (South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933.) |
| Residential dementia care | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 (South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709.) |
| Nursing dementia care | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 (South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050.) |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
- People aged 75 and over: 30,600. Rising to 35,500 by 2035, up 16%
- People aged 85 and over: 8,800. Rising to 13,100 by 2035, up 49%
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,000. Rising to 5,000 by 2035, up 25%
- Dementia diagnosis rate: 66%. The NHS ambition is 67%. Hampshire as a whole is 64%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79. Hampshire average is 73.
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 162 beds.
- Care home beds filled across Hampshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Who pays, across Hampshire (estimate): 35% council, 50% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
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Good to know about Caird Avenue
Facts from public registers, and what is close by.
- Registered with CQC
- 17 August 2026, less than a year ago.
- Run by
- Apple House Limited, which runs 6 adult social care services in England. All 4 that have a rating are rated Good or Outstanding.
- Nearest GP surgery
- Coastal Medical Partnership, 0.5 miles away.
- Nearest hospital
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, 7.6 miles away.
- Nearest railway station
- New Milton Station, 0.5 miles away.
Sources: CQC register, Food Standards Agency, NHS England Organisation Data Service and DfT NaPTAN (Open Government Licence). Distances are in a straight line from the postcode, not walking or driving routes.
Local services near Caird Avenue
The closest places to this home, measured in a straight line from its postcode. They are the nearest, not necessarily the ones the home uses. Ask the home which GP, dentist and pharmacy its residents are registered with.
Nearest 24 hour A&E
- Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, 7.6 miles away
It is about 7.6 miles in a straight line from the postcode. The drive is usually longer. In an emergency call 999; the ambulance may take you elsewhere.
Nearest GP practices
- Coastal Medical Partnership, 0.5 miles away
- Highcliffe Medical Centre, 2.6 miles away
- Wistaria & Milford Surgeries, 4.4 miles away
Nearest dentists
- Birchfield Dental Practice, 0.3 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- The Elms Dental Practice, 0.4 miles away (NHS.uk details)
- New Milton Dental Care, 0.5 miles away (NHS.uk details)
Nearest pharmacies
- Tesco Instore Pharmacy, 0.3 miles away
- Boots, 0.4 miles away
- Kamsons Pharmacy, 0.4 miles away
Nearest railway stations
- New Milton Station, 0.5 miles away
- Sway Station, 2.6 miles away
- Hinton Admiral Station, 3 miles away
Around Caird Avenue
- H: Caird Avenue
- A: 24 hour A&E
- G: GP practice
- D: Dentist
- P: Pharmacy
- S: Railway station
Straight line distances, not routes. Places very close to the home are spread out slightly so they can be told apart.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Practice and pharmacy details from the NHS England Organisation Data Service. A&E sites from NHS England A&E data and the Organisation Data Service. Railway stations from the Department for Transport NaPTAN dataset. Distances are straight line and approximate.
Common questions about Caird Avenue
Where is Caird Avenue located?
Caird Avenue is a residential care home in New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6BE. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Caird Avenue provide?
Caird Avenue is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Learning disability and autism support, Younger adults care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
How many beds does Caird Avenue have?
Caird Avenue is registered for up to 3 residents. Contact the home to check current availability.
Questions families ask about Caird Avenue
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Caird Avenue is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Caird Avenue is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Ask the home. The home has not told us whether it offers short stays. Ask when you call; many homes can arrange a trial period.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Caird Avenue supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Caird Avenue has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Caird Avenue. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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