Heywood Sumner House
Cuckoo Hill, South Gorley, Fordingbridge, SP6 2PP
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 16 January 2020
Last inspected 16 December 2019
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 16 Jan 2020
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating unchanged since last inspection
2 rated inspections on record · First rated May 2017
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Salisbury District Hospital
53.9% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Fordingbridge Surgery
2.6 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Fordingbridge Chemist
2.5 mi
Nearest dentist
2.6 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)
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
Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
74
locations
91%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.