What to look for when choosing a care home

What to look for when choosing a care home

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Welcome to The Dower House, an exceptional residential nursing home near Winchester, Hampshire. Delivering first-class care, our residents enjoy the relaxed ambience of a luxury country house hotel set in beautiful surroundings. With a high staff to resident ratio, excellent support teams and modern technology we have created the perfect balance, enabling you to live as independently as possible.

What to look for when choosing a care home

What to look for when choosing a care home

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Take a tour of The Dower House

We're very proud of The Dower House and would love to show you what we feel makes it so special.

Our Home

Our Home

The Dower House is the perfect location for later life residential and nursing care. Read more about our ethos and meet the staff committed to delivering excellence in all areas.

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Our Care

Our Care

Our resident’s wellbeing is our priority. Find out more about the care choices available to you. Read our residents stories to hear their personal experiences of life at The Dower House.

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Life at The Dower House Care Home (Winchester)

Life at
The Dower House

Discover what life is really like at The Dower House, from the stunning grounds to our fine dining options. You can also read more about the facilities, activities and entertainment that ensure you enjoy a rich and fulfilling life with us.

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Our Award-Winning Laundry Hero!

Author: Sara Stagg

WASHCO hold their annual Love Laundry Awards at The Care Show, where they celebrate the hard-working people behind the machines. They have two awards available, the Love Laundry Care Home Team Award and the Love Laundry Hero Award.

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"A heartfelt thank you to you all for the tender and thoughtful care"

"A heartfelt thank you to you all for the tender and thoughtful care that you gave Mummy throughout the 6 years she was at The Dower House. It was so comforting for me and my brother to know that she was so happy with her surroundings and with all of you"

H. & M.

"Was also very comforting for all of us"

"Every time we visited Mum it was so obvious that she was comfortable and lovingly looked after. That made an enormous difference to Mum but was also very comforting for all of us."

Mr C.

"Very many thanks"

"Very many thanks to you all for looking after and showing such care towards Mum whilst she was with you, it was very much appreciated"

Mr D.

"Thank you for the kindness shown to me over the last 7 years"

"Thank you for your gentle & loving care given to my dear friend and also my partner whilst they were with you. Thank you also for the kindness shown to me over the last 7 years, it has been much appreciated"

Ms G.

"Words cannot begin to convey how grateful we are"

"Words cannot begin to convey how grateful we are for delivering our very frail little bird, Mrs M, so carefully through the revolving door of life to the other side"

H. and M.

"I can not fault my stay with you in any way"

"I can not fault my stay with you in any way. You were so kind and caring and have contributed to my speedy recovery. I am now walking with my crutch so many thanks to you all and my best wishes"

Mrs Probert

"thank you all for your devoted care and loving compassion to our dear Mother. We have all had great peace of mind knowing that she was in such good hands"

"As a family we want to thank you all for your devoted care and loving compassion to our dear Mother. We have all had great peace of mind knowing that she was in such good hands over the last few years. The support and care you gave us all through Mum’s last days especially will always remain with us. "

Resident’s family

"Thank you all for making my birthday such a happy occasion."

"Thank you all for making my birthday such a happy occasion. From the good wishes and hugs, the cake and fresh flowers, everything contributed to a really lovely day. It could have been a difficult first birthday away from home and instead it was a delight. The staff were so good on a day that must have been very trying for them. Thank you again."

Ann Bennett, Resident

"The Sunday lunch was absolutely delicious, like a 5-star hotel, very tasty and beautifully presented."

"I just wanted to thank everyone at The Dower House for a lovely time at the weekend. I am altogether so impressed with the very high standard of care and friendliness of everyone I have met. Such cheerful staff and so committed. I have never experienced anything like it and I have been in many care homes over the years, visiting. The Sunday lunch was absolutely delicious, like a 5-star hotel, very tasty and beautifully presented. Compliments to the chef and helpers. The dignified way everyone deals with the residents is admirable. How lucky they are to be with you."

Resident’s visitor