Hartwood House Care Home

Bournemouth Road, Lyndhurst SO43 7DP
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9.9 148 Reviews
  • Hartwood House Care Home, Lyndhurst
Hartwood House is a home set in its own extensive grounds and beautifully landscaped gardens.

The bespoke care home has been created through a combination of new construction and the comprehensive refurbishment of a former care home, keeping the exterior and the very best features of the original building. The result is a safe, appealing and comfortable home for its residents which fuses modern innovation and traditional pleasures.

Located in Lyndhurst, the heart of the New Forest, Hartwood House also lies within easy access of the City of Southampton and the South Coast.

A fully-trained, compassionate and caring team has created an exceptional care home equipped with spacious bedrooms with private, en-suite wet-rooms on three levels, of which one floor is a dedicated dementia community. In addition, there are ample spaces inside and out to enjoy both companionship and privacy.

It is the difference between caring at work and caring like family, between listening and truly understanding and between eating a meal and enjoying an experience. If you need help finding care, Hartwood House are determined to be the difference you need.

Care Provided by Hartwood House Care Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Respite Care
  • Sensory Impairment
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Cancer Care
  • Colitis & Crohn's Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Stroke
  • Visual Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Gayle Burn (General Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 65+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (50)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2020

Funding & Fees Guide for Hartwood House Care Home

  • 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 £1,650 – £1,650
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care £1,650 – £1,650
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £1,650 – £1,650
  • Please call us for further information on our fees, what's included, and for any seasonal offers that may be running. Please note, fee's are subject to availability and assessment.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Hartwood House Care Home 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
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • They have plenty of parking on site.


Hartwood House Care Home Reviews (148)

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9.9

Hartwood House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10, based on 62 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Hartwood House Care Home has 148 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the moment the home admissions officer picked up the phone as I was desperately looking for a respite place for both my parents to now, I can only praise Hartwood House. All the staff have been kind and caring. The managers are excellent and run a "tight ship." I am a nurse and so probably am very
fussy but I cannot think of a better home. If you are ever worried there is always a kind word from the staff. Well done to you all from each department!

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you for writing such a wonderful review, I am delighted to read that you are very happy with the high level of care at Hartwood House. I will share your review and comments with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Beautiful home with welcoming and helpful staff.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the home, it is lovely to read that you describe us as having a beautiful home with welcoming and helpful staff, I will share your comments with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

Very friendly staff. Property very clean and well-maintained.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you for your kind review, we are pleased to read that you feel our staff team are very friendly and our home is very clean and well-maintained, I will share your feedback with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been in Hartwood House for 3 1/2 months. I like the staff who are very kind and helpful in looking after me.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for taking the time to write about your experience of staying at Hartwood House, I am very happy to read that you feel our staff are very kind and helpful.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have found the home and staff very helpful and understanding since my mother moved into Hartwood House. The care and consideration given to her is excellent.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful review of Hartwood House, we are very happy to read that you feel the care and consideration given to Mum is excellent. I will share this feedback with our team, they will be very pleased.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Lovely home, staff are great, Mum is really happy. Everyone is friendly.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you, we are very pleased to read that your mum is really happy here at Hartwood House and that you feel we have friendly staff and a lovely home.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very good, excellent staff and very clean. All you would need for a care home.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind review, the team will be delighted to hear that you are very pleased with Hartwood House, the team and the standards we provide.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife came to Hartwood House Care Home for 4 weeks of respite while I had a minor operation. She has Alzheimer's and other health problems. During this time her condition deteriorated and she was put on end-of-life care on 28/08/23. During this time the care she was given was excellent. The staff
responded immediately to any changes in my wife's condition and made sure that she was comfortable. They lost no time in seeking medical assistance when required and went above and beyond making my son, my two daughters and I welcome at any time prior to her passing away on 08/09/23.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for all your kind words, I will ensure these are shared with the team, they will be deeply appreciated.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thoroughly recommend Hartwood House Care Home they do a fantastic job at looking after my dad. All the staff are very understanding and so patient with him.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are so pleased to read your positive comments about the care Dad receives at Hartwood House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum came to Hartwood House in March 2022 and I am very pleased with the quality of care and attention given to her. The standard of the home is very high and the staff are lovely. They always make us feel very welcome and are so friendly. I know mum is happy here and that is very reassuring.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful review, I will share your words with our team. We are very overjoyed to read that you are very pleased with the quality of care and attention given to Mum, and that she is happy here at Hartwood House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

So welcoming, clean and calm. Very easy to find and the facilities were wonderful. I was offered afternoon tea and spent time with my friend's parents. The manager was so welcoming and kind.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you for your wonderful comment, we are so pleased to read that you had a very positive visit to Hartwood House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Great entertainment and my relatives seem to have settled in well and making friends. Staff are kind.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words and review, we are so pleased that your relatives have settled in well, are making friends, and enjoying the entertainment.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum is very happy living at Hartwood House Care Home, she says she feels safe, well looked after and happy. The staff are very attentive and look after Mum superbly.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you for your very kind review, we are very pleased that Mum is very happy living at Hartwood House. We are very proud of the staff and are very pleased to see your wonderful words.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Always a very warm, happy welcome. Everyone says hello and is always able to help with queries.
My mum was very relaxed today, sat in the lounge enjoying tea and cake. The staff were lovely and chatty, paying an interest in us.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review of Hartwood House. We are so pleased you feel welcomed each time you visit the home and you had a very positive visit with Mum today. I will share your comments with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum is looked after so well by the amazing dedicated staff. Nothing is too much trouble and we as a family are well-informed and looked after.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your very kind words, I will share your comments with the team, we are so pleased that you are happy with the service and care Mum receives at Hartwood House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My wife has been a resident for almost 7 years - in that time staff have changed but standard of care has remained high. As a daily visitor I see behind the scenes and am never dissatisfied with the care and attention given.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful review, we are so pleased that you are happy with the very high standards of care at Hartwood House.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Since my husband was admitted to Hartwood House in May 2023 we have both been treated with the utmost courtesy and my husband's care needs have been detailed extensively and reviewed monthly. This is a very welcoming care home, management staff always on hand to deal with queries. Team Leaders, care
staff and co are all professional, and friendly, treating all residents (and families) with compassion and respectfulness. Menus are varied and appetising. Hot meals are always hot! A truly delightful care home, greatly recommended.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you for your very kind words about Hartwood House. We are so pleased to read how happy you are with the care your husband receives, I will share your wonderful words with the team.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I was admitted to Hartwood House Care Home in May 2023 as I was unable to be looked after at home and more - I am quite independent. From the onset, I was made very welcoming with great attention to my care needs. I am treated with the utmost respect at all times and with dignity and compassion. The
home is a very comfortable place with pleasing surroundings. There is a varied and tasty menu. I am impressed by the speed at which my buzzer calls are answered!

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your wonderful words about the care you receive at Hartwood House. I will share your feedback with the team, who will be overjoyed.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Warm, friendly, informed, welcoming.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your kind words about Hartwood House, we are so pleased you are very happy.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff were incredibly kind and supportive of the whole family when my father passed away and have continued to support mum who is still a resident.
She enjoyed throwing herself into the many activities on offer and it will be great when a new activities coordinator is in place.
On her recent
birthday she was presented with a cake during the exercise class and sung happy birthday which made her day along with the visit of the therapy horse.
She loves her room and surroundings, often being found in the garden and it is a great comfort to me to know she is safe and happy.

Reply from Ellie Peters, Home Admissions Advisor at Hartwood House Care Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review, we are so pleased that mum and family are part of the Hartwood family! I will share your words with the team!


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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.869)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10 for Hartwood House Care Home 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 62 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 61 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 4.869 for Hartwood House Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (645 Excellents x 5) + (62 Goods x 4) + (15 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 723 Ratings = 4.869

  • 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 Hartwood House Care Home is based on 61 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 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 61 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: 30 Jun 2022

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Good

  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Outstanding
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

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

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Meet the Team (6)

Gayle

Gayle Burn

Job Title: Acting General Manager

Joined: 2018

What I Do:
I am very proud to lead our lovely, dedicated team at Hartwood House. We have a wonderful team who make a real difference to the lives of residents living at Hartwood house. We put our residents first and provide a professional, friendly and supportive environment ensuring our residents receive the highest level of care.


My Experience:
My nursing experience has been one of my great joys in life. I completed my adult nursing, psychiatric nursing, occupational health and midwifery training in South Africa. We moved to the UK in 1999 and I worked in the hospital setting in several roles and became Director of nursing. We moved from London to Lyndhurst in 2018 and I joined Hartwood House. I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Hartwood House. Supporting the elderly and residents with dementia has brought another joyous dimension to my nursing experience.


About Me:
I enjoy living in the forest and the outdoors. My passion is my job and working in the care industry has brought me great joy in my life.
My husband and I enjoy the outdoors and feel very privileged to live and work in such a beautiful part of the UK. I have a son and daughter, both of whom have entered the medical world, our son is a Dr in research and my daughter works for a medical consultant.
I believe that person-centered care is central to our residents, to deliver excellent care. Our relationship with our residents’ families and friends is also very important to support you in all aspects of your Loved ones’ life.


Rachael

Rachael Crosbie

Job Title: Administrator

Joined: 2023

What I do;
I deal with all admin duties at Hartwood House from Invoices to Recruitment. I really enjoy working here at Hartwood House, the atmosphere with colleagues and residents is what I love most.


My experience;
I come from a private Children’s home company where I did very similar work. Before this, I ran my own business and worked in schools and customer service roles.


About me;
I am a Mum to four boys and two cats. I enjoy paper crafting and spending time with friends and family.


Charlotte

Charlotte Dean

Job Title: Homes Admissions Advisor

Joined: 2024

What I Do:
My role here at Hartwood House is to provide support to anyone enquiring about moving into care and the options that are available to them. I am here to provide as much help and information as possible, whilst supporting the resident and their loved ones. It is such a privilege to be able to help find a solution for families who are on such a difficult journey.


My Experience:
I have worked in the care sector now for 5 years and I absolutely love it. It is honestly such a rewarding job to be in, with this particular role being so varied and enjoyable. Previous to this I worked in hospitality, so have always loved being around people.


Demie

Demie Arnold

Job Title: Activities Lead

Joined: 2022

What I do;
My role is to organise various activities within the home to suit our resident’s needs. It is my aim to bring as much fun and enjoyment to Hartwood as much as possible.


My experience;
I have worked in care for 10 years now, I was previously working as a Health care assistant in a nursing home, supporting people with Dementia and mental health conditions. I’ve always loved doing care work, to make a positive difference to someone’s life is a gift within itself.


About me;
I spend most of my weekends at wedding venues as a bridal makeup artist – I love make up and art, to me it is a form of self-expression. In my free time I love spending time with friends and family.


Daniel

Daniel Bree

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2014

What I do;
I ensure we prepare, cook and consistently serve delicious, nutritionally balanced food here at Hartwood House using fresh, seasonal ingredients. I’ve continued to enjoy my position for the past two and a half years and I love working here. What keeps me keen is sharing my love for food, as I understand the importance for our residents and staff to enjoy great meals!


My experience;
I have now been a Chef for over fifteen years, working in most industries from private, fine dining to large corporate contracts, gastro pubs and outside catering environments. In 2016, I was proud to be nominated and included in the top five for food in the Care Sector Awards. I also have an NVQ Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in professional cookery.


About me;
I love food, enjoy playing football and listening to music. My little boy keeps me busy and my wife runs her own baby swimming business. I often take our son along to her classes.


Vanessa

Vanessa Balme

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Joined: 2024

What I do;
I am the receptionist for the home, I answer the phone and greet visitors. I assist Rachael the administrator with HR, and I help all the residents, staff, and visitors with anything they may need.


My experience;
I have worked in the care sector since 2007. I started off as a care assistant and eventually became a deputy manager.


About me;
I have 3 daughters and 5 grandchildren. I moved to Southampton in May 2023 to be near my daughters and grandchildren. I am originally from Leeds and spent the last 6 years living in Grantham, Lincolnshire.