Care Home Ratings
Nursing home

Linden House

New Street, Lymington, SO41 9BP

Overall CQC rating

Outstanding

Rating published 16 November 2017

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Last inspected 20 September 2017

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 16 Nov 2017

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Good
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Outstanding
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Outstanding

Rating improved from Good

2 rated inspections on record · First rated July 2015

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Hythe Hospital

9.2 mi

Nearest GP surgery

Wistaria Surgery

0.1 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Boots

0.1 mi

3 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.2 mi

4 within 2 mi

Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).

Area information

Council-funded care home fees

Average rates paid by Hampshire (2025–26)

£1,245

per week, residential

£1,365

per week, nursing

Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.

Recorded crime nearby

Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)

9

Most common: violent crime

Elderly population

19.1% of people in Hampshire are aged 65 or over

50.8

beds per 1,000 aged 65+

Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.

Provider

Colten Care Limited

12

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds77
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
Last inspected20 September 2017
Registered with CQC since24 March 2014
Registered managerPriya Joseph

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults over 65 yrsCaring for adults under 65 yrsDementia

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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