Nursing Homes in New Milton
New Milton has 4 CQC registered nursing homes. 3 are rated Good, 1 Outstanding. 1 of the 4 was last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
New Milton at a glance
What the local numbers say about care for older people in New Milton, to help you judge the options below.
- Hampshire County Council pays, residential care: £1,245 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,458 to £1,870, median £1,595
- Care home beds filled across Hampshire: 88%. The 12 month average is 87%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 79. Hampshire average is 73.
- People aged 75 and over: 30,600. Rising to 35,500 by 2035, up 16%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 1 opened, 1 closed. 5 changed owner, covering 162 beds.
- Who pays, across Hampshire (estimate): 35% council, 50% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 4,000. Rising to 5,000 by 2035, up 25%
- People aged 85 and over: 8,800. Rising to 13,100 by 2035, up 49%
Powered by Orrery Intelligence. Market model built 22 October 2026 (ONS 2022 based population projections, CQC register), published care home prices, council planning records.
Arranging an assessment and funding nursing care in New Milton
Families often begin with the homes and come to the money last, which is the harder way round. A care needs assessment establishes whether nursing rather than residential care is needed, costs nothing and can be requested by anyone. Hampshire County Council is responsible for that assessment and for the financial assessment that comes after it, and a relative can set both going with the person's consent.
How the means test is applied
Savings, income and, in a permanent placement, usually the value of a property are measured against the national capital thresholds. Capital above the upper threshold means fees are paid privately. Below the lower threshold only income is counted, with a weekly personal allowance protected, and a deferred payment arrangement can delay a sale.
Nursing costs and the help outside the means test
Nursing fees across this part of the country run above the national average, and above residential rates, because a registered nurse must be on duty at all times. NHS funded nursing care pays a fixed weekly amount towards the nursing element for every nursing home resident whatever their means. NHS continuing healthcare can meet a full placement where the need is primarily clinical. Ask what each quoted weekly figure includes and how often fees are reviewed.
Choosing between the nursing homes covering New Milton
Kingfishers holds an Outstanding rating, the highest grade the regulator awards and an uncommon one, which normally reflects practice inspectors judged genuinely exceptional rather than simply compliant. Windy Ridge Care Home, White Rock Nursing Home Limited and Ashley Lodge Care Home are each rated Good.
What a rating does and does not tell you
Every grade summarises one inspection across five areas: whether a home is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well led. Two homes can reach Good by very different routes, so the breakdown is more useful than the headline word. Check the date as well, because an older report describes a staff team that may since have changed completely.
What a visit should establish
Ask how many registered nurses are rostered on each shift, overnight included, and who holds clinical responsibility when the manager is away. Find out whether increasing needs would mean a fee change or a move within the home. Arrive near a mealtime, since the way residents needing help to eat are supported reveals a great deal in a short time.
4 nursing homes in New Milton
- Kingfishers · The Meadows, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7FJ
Nursing home · CQC Outstanding · Nursing on site · Run by Colten Care (2009) Limited
We at Kingfishers are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the welcoming coastal town of New Milton, Hampshire. Nestled within the BH postcode area on the edge of the New Forest, our home provides a warm and supportive...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Windy Ridge Care Home · 32 Barton Lane, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7PN
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by MNS Care Plc
Windy Ridge Care Home is a nursing home in New Milton, Hampshire, close to both the coast and the forest. We care for people who need qualified nursing support alongside daily care, with nursing staff on hand throughout the day and night...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - White Rock Nursing Home · 15 Chestnut Avenue, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 7BQ
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by White Rock Nursing Home Limited
White Rock is a nursing home in New Milton providing nursing and personal care for older people, including those living with dementia. Registered nurses are here at all hours, working with a care team who know the people they look after....
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Ashley Lodge Care Home · Golden Hill, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5AH
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Memory Lane (New Milton) Ltd
Ashley Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in New Milton. We care for older people and younger adults with nursing needs, including people living with dementia and those with physical disabilities. Respite stays are available. Qualified...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Hampshire, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care Middle half of prices from 13 Hampshire homes. Median £1,595. | £1,245 | £1,458 to £1,870 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,365 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Hampshire homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
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. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- Ashley Lodge Care Home, 2 March 2026, Good
- Windy Ridge Care Home, 12 December 2025, Good
- White Rock Nursing Home Limited, 24 September 2025, Good
Longest since a report
- Kingfishers, 17 March 2020, Outstanding
- White Rock Nursing Home Limited, 24 September 2025, Good
- Windy Ridge Care Home, 12 December 2025, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in New Milton
How many nursing homes are there in New Milton?
New Milton has 4 CQC registered nursing homes: 1 Outstanding, 3 Good. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in New Milton?
Hampshire County Council pays an average of £1,245 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,458 to £1,870 a week. Middle half of prices from 13 Hampshire homes. Median £1,595. 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.
Which nursing homes in New Milton were inspected most recently?
Ashley Lodge Care Home (2 March 2026), Windy Ridge Care Home (12 December 2025) and White Rock Nursing Home Limited (24 September 2025) have the most recent CQC reports.