Hunters Lodge

39 Kiln Road, Fareham PO16 7UQ
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9.9 45 Reviews
  • Hunters Lodge, Fareham
Hunters Lodge offers specialist dementia care in Fareham, combining expert and tailored care packages with a comprehensive activities programme in order to support a satisfying daily lifestyle.

Hunters Lodge has a variety of different communal spaces which are all bright and airy. Most of the seating offers views of the extensive gardens. The gardener at Hunters Lodge keeps the grounds colourful and seasonal, and with raised planting beds residents can enjoy getting involved if they wish. The garden is both secluded and level making it wheelchair friendly.

Regular relatives' and residents' meetings are held and their opinions and ideas are both valued and welcomed. Staff never forget that each resident is an individual with likes and preferences and deserves respect at all time.

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Care Provided by Hunters Lodge

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Day Care
  • End of Life Care
  • Own GP if required

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Laura Boyd (Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (44)
    • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (32)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2024
    • Number of floors: 3

Funding & Fees Guide for Hunters Lodge

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £1,450 – £1,650
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,450 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,450 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,450 – £1,650

  • Subject to room type and care needs.
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Hunters Lodge to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Visiting

  • Please call ahead where possible to book visits. This ensures loved ones are ready and waiting. Tours can be arranged by appointment. If wishing to drop in and say hello the team will always do their very best to accommodate visitors.


  • Parking

  • Private car park out front with limited visitor spaces. Please call ahead if travelling by car and the home will do their best to accommodate visitors. Parking in front is not always guaranteed. If not able to park in the car park there is a reasonable amount of on-road parking nearby.


Hunters Lodge Reviews (45)

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9.9

Hunters Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hunters Lodge has 45 reviews.

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Review from Sue T (Godmother of Resident) published on 16 May 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The choice to admit my godmother into this care home was very hard but I need not have feared. She has been there 15 months and her mind has deteriorated slowly however all through her care she has been respected and well cared for. She is entertained when she wants it, loves the dancing and singing
and most importantly eats well. She is happy and content and the staff regularly call with updates on any issues. In health incidents I have been kept in the loop and she tells me how happy she is there. What more can I ask? I would recommend Hunters Lodge to anyone considering dementia care.

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Review from Donna F (Daughter of Resident) published on 14 October 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The manager went above and beyond trying to admit my mother as an emergency admission. My mother was accepted (mum had dementia) and within two hours we had her in a room. Not just a room - a five star suite. Staff and management could not do enough to make my mother feel relaxed and comfortable. She
has tea, juice, biscuits and a ham sandwich to greet her in her new room. Everything was handled efficiently, calmly and with care, understanding and love. The staff were cheerful and merry. The residents were content and relaxed. This home is a dream. Someone pinch me!

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Review from P N (Wife of Resident) published on 18 March 2022
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My husband entered Hunters Lodge at a time of Covid restrictions making visits very difficult. All staff helped him to settle in and were helpful in putting myself at ease. Over the 10 months, my husband has settled, I became more relaxed and as deterioration began to happen each stage was recognised
and all the staff responded to his needs. When the end of life came everyone at Hunters were so very kind and appreciative of our needs.
For my husband to go into care was a big decision for me, fortunately, I chose the right place for him to spend his last days.

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Review from Jean M (Wife of Resident) published on 12 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I cannot praise Hunters Lodge enough for taking care of my husband, who has advanced Alzheimers. He has been in their care for eighteen months now and the attention and care they give him is outstanding. From the nurses, care staff, domestic staff and chefs is so lovely to see, nothing is too much trouble
for them. The management are very approachable and explain every need or problem with me. Thank you Hunters Lodge, you are the best!

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Review from Emma B (Relative of Resident) published on 7 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We moved Auntie into Hunters Lodge in the summer of 2020. She was no longer able to live independently due to ever-increasing memory issues. We met the manager and deputy manager and from what they described this was clearly going to be the right setting for Auntie. We were lucky enough to be able to
secure her a room in the new extension and it gave Auntie the same view that she had from her bedroom at home.
Since Auntie has been at Hunters Lodge, visiting has been slightly limited due to COVID 19 restrictions but the staff have done all they can to make visits possible in the form of garden visits, which we have really appreciated. We have also been able to video call Auntie which has enabled not only close-by family and friends, but also those who live some distance away. We have loved to hear about the activities that Auntie takes part in and the newsletter allows us to see photos of these which we love.

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Review from Lynn D (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 April 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Hunters Lodge for 10 months and has settled in well, she enjoys her food and there is a good variety. She has a clean and comfortable room. I have been very impressed with the level of care, they keep us informed of any changes in her medication and her general welfare. The staff are
very friendly and show love and respect.

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Review from Maxine L (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been a resident since July 2012. She has been very well cared for throughout this time. The staff are friendly and helpful and very patient with residents. They take care to ensure that medical support is available when necessary.

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Review from K H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad has received the ultimate care and attention from all the staff since moving there nearly 2 years ago. Since Christmas dad has, unfortunately, had an increase in falls the last one resulting in a fractured hip and hospitalisation and surgery. He has been quite poorly since then and has had one
further admission to hospital. The care he has received from Hunters Lodge has been outstanding and of a high quality. The standard of care is excellent and all staff are exceptionally dedicated, conscientious and caring. I have always been kept up to date with changes to dad's care and any concerns. It's been a very difficult year for everyone there during the pandemic but this has never detracted from the fantastic care and support that dad has received. A huge well done and thank you to all the lovely staff for looking after my dad so well.

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Review from Simon (Grandson of Resident) published on 29 March 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My granddad was cared for at Hunters Lodge and the care received was excellent, all the staff were so friendly and he always seemed so well looked after. I couldn't imagine him anywhere else, it's been difficult with the lockdown but they've always been so supportive and have kept us up to date with
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Review from Glynn H (Relative of Resident) published on 4 January 2021
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Father-in-Law has been a resident at Hunters Lodge, Fareham, for approximately 2 and a half years. My wife and I chose this home after viewing several others across Hampshire as there was something about the home that made it stand out from the others we viewed. Sadly my Father-in-Law has just passed
away (December 2020). We have been very glad that we chose Hunters Lodge for Dad's last years (he was nearly 96 when he passed away). Whilst the home has recently had a new extension added, the home itself has always been kept very clean and tidy (difficult in view of care needs of some residents). The team of staff have always been friendly and helpful and the management team pride themselves on having as consistent a team as possible (benefits residents with dementia). In retrospect, the same decision would be made again to choose Hunters Lodge for Dad. When Dad passed away, my sister-in-law said the staff couldn't have been kinder in dealing with her. An excellent home for a loved one!

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Review from Julie F (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 December 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother received excellent and compassionate care from everyone at Hunters Lodge. The staff are all very friendly and kept us up-to-date even though visiting wasn’t possible. Sincere thanks to everyone concerned.

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Review from Harry M (Grandson of Resident) published on 23 June 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Grandad is probably loving his stay at Hunters Lodge but sadly he can't tell us because he has Alzheimer's. When I have visited he has been very well cared for. My grandma is very happy that he is staying there.

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Review from Debra W (Friend of Resident) published on 21 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been a regular visitor to Hunters Lodge for the past couple of years. I have found all the staff caring and helpful. My friend often tells me how much she enjoys the food and looks forward to mealtimes. The staff are always on hand to make sure my friend and all residents are comfortable and
happy. I would definitely recommend Hunters Lodge to family and friends.

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Review from Hannah A (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hunters Lodge is a great home. My grandma thrived in the environment and loved the staff as they were so caring and attentive. The food was excellent and was all freshly prepared which was an added bonus as I didn’t expect this. The managers were superb and knew my grandma so well with all her needs
and treated her with such kindness. So grateful for the care they provided and would highly recommend to all.

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Review from Lucy C (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We were very happy with the care of my late grandmother in the time she stayed at Hunters Lodge. She made some lovely friendships with other residents and the caring staff. Her bedroom was a safe haven for her and we were always welcomed to take personal belongings in. The food was of a very high standard
and my grandmother, in particular, loved the tea trolley and biscuits between meals.

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Review from D Y (Regular Volunteer) published on 5 February 2020
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hunters Lodge is such a welcoming home. The staff are always friendly, and residents are catered to all their needs with care. Beautiful looking home, attention to detail and many activities on offer to support the residents.

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Review from Averil C (Friend of Resident) published on 22 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Have found all the staff very helpful and caring. All services appear to be very good.

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Review from T D (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 May 2019
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Hunters Lodge continues to provide excellent care for my mother. She is treated with respect and patience by all the staff who are friendly and willing. Their handling of my mother is consistently gentle and caring. The quality of the food (and quantity) is very high and prepared by dedicated kitchen
staff. My mothers family members are always made very welcome and made to feel valued.

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Review from Donna G (Cousin of Resident) published on 27 July 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

A truly family oriented home for the elderly, where their care is paramount in everything they do. Well balanced home cooked meals which I have partaken in and enjoyed. All staff are polite, considerate and friendly to all residents and family members. I was always welcomed with a friendly chat either
when I was there in person or over the phone. A 5 star home.


Many thanks for everything.


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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 1 June 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent the last few years of a very long life here and could not have received better care. She was throughout treated with love, tenderness and dignity. This is a well-run care home where the high standards of care are set by the management and carried out by all the staff. I would not hesitate
to recommend this care home to others.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.940)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.940) out of 10 for Hunters Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.940 for Hunters Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (234 Excellents x 5) + (15 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 249 Ratings = 4.94

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hunters Lodge is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Nov 2023

Overall
Requires improvement

  • Caring

    Good

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Requires improvement

  • Well-led

    Requires improvement

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (4)

Laura

Laura Boyd

Job Title: Registered Manager

Joined: 2022

Laura began her journey at Hunters Lodge in 2008 as a care assistant, working her way up to Senior Care Assistant before becoming Head of Care. In 2016, she pursued a management role in a 70-bed care home, further expanding her experience in the sector.


In October 2021, Laura embraced motherhood, and after her maternity leave, she returned to Hunters Lodge in July 2022 as Deputy Manager. Although she is a qualified Social Worker, her true passion lies in the care sector.


Recently, in January 2025, Laura achieved a significant milestone by being promoted to Registered Manager of Hunters Lodge—an incredible accomplishment!


Kelly

Kelly Hardman

Job Title: Client Liaison Officer

Joined: 2002

Kelly joined Hunters Lodge in 2002 as a care assistant, a role she dedicated herself to for 13 years before progressing to a senior position. From there, she played a key role in establishing the Head of Care position.


After completing her Level 5 Leadership and Management Award, Kelly advanced to Deputy Manager, working closely alongside the management team. Over time, she further developed her expertise and transitioned into a Client Liaison role, where she now focuses exclusively on supporting admissions and handling enquiries for the care home.


Jackie

Jackie Farmer

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2010

Jackie began her career at Hunters Lodge in 2010 as a care assistant. Over time, she progressed through the ranks, becoming a senior, then a team leader, and is now the Head of Care. Jackie’s role is diverse, balancing both administrative tasks and hands-on care and supervision.


Passionate about her work, she is committed to ensuring the highest quality of care for the residents. In recognition of her dedication, Jackie was recently promoted to Deputy Manager at the end of 2024, working alongside Alex Taylor.


Qualifications: Level 3 Health and Social Care, Level 5 Leadership and Management.


Alex

Alex Taylor

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2021

Alex joined Hunters Lodge in 2021 as a Night Senior and later transitioned to a Day Senior role. She is currently working towards her NVQ Level 5 and has developed into a team-leading role, taking on additional responsibilities such as Infection and Prevention Lead, ward round duties with external professionals, care planning, and auditing.


Her role is diverse, involving both administrative tasks and hands-on care and supervision. Alex is deeply passionate about ensuring the highest quality of care for the residents. In recognition of her dedication, Alex was recently promoted to Deputy Manager at the end of 2024, working alongside Jackie Farmer.