Kitnocks House
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Wickham Road
Curdridge
Southampton
Hampshire
SO32 2HG
| Care Type | Care Home |
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| Care Category | Nursing | Dementia | Respite |
| Availability | Yes |
| Regulator's Rating | Good |
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Meet The Manager
Nicky Maguire is Registered General Manager at Kitnocks House.
Nicky is supported by a Clinical Manager and a clinical nursing team.
Nicky brings decades of compassionate practice and operational expertise. Nicky is a kind, strategic leader with a deep commitment to exceptional resident and colleague experiences. Known for creating a calm, supportive environment where people feel valued and cared for, Nicky's methodical approach always ensures resident wellbeing sits at the heart of every decision.
Nicky's passion lies in helping care homes thrive, grow, and consistently deliver the highest standards of care.
Situated in the quiet village of Curdridge near Botley in Hampshire, Kitnocks House is home to 63 residents across 4 specialised communities; each designed to support varying complex care and neurological needs as well as provide a comfortable, safe home. The Registered General Manager is supported by a Deputy Manager and a dedicated Clinical Manager, who are responsible for a team of skilled nurses and health care assistants.
| Care Options | We Can Provide |
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| Support For | Complex Care, Emergency Care, End of Life, High Dependency, Mental Healthcare, Nursing Dementia / EMI, Palliative, Personal care. |
| Disability Support | Bed Bound, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Physically Frail, Requires Hoist , Speech Impairment, Visual Impairment, Walking Frame, Wheel Chair Bound. |
| Medication | By Mouth, Change Catheter, Electronic Medication Management, Injection, Suppository. |
| Nursing Specialisms | Huntington Disease, Korsakoff, Motor Neurone Disease (MND), Parkinson's Disease, Schizophrenia, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury. |
| Type Of Dementia | Mild Dementia, Moderate Dementia, Severe Dementia (EMI). |
| Dementia Behaviour | Agitation / Restlessness, Challenging Behaviour, Disrupted Sleep Patterns, Violent Behaviour, Wandering . |
| Dementia Specialisms | Alzheimer's, Frontotemporal, Lewy Body, Mixed Dementias, Picks Disease, Vascular Dementia. |
| Respite Care | Yes |
Autumna has invited care providers to evidence the infection control measures they are carrying out, above and beyond those laid out by the government, in order to keep residents, staff and visitors safe.
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Kitnocks House is working within the government guidelines to help protect its staff and clients. |
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| Infection Control Initiatives in place | ||
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Independent Assessments | We have been independently assessed in our approach to infection control. |
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Infection Control Training | Our staff are trained to use measures which prevent and control infections. |
| Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) - Regulator’s Assessment | ||
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| In response to the coronavirus pandemic, regulators have assessed the preparedness of care providers in relation to infection prevention and control. Details of the regulator’s latest findings can be found below. | ||
| Regulator: CQC | ||
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Use of PPE | The provider assured the regulator that it was using personal protective equipment effectively and safely. |
| View the provider’s latest Inspection Reports. | ||
| Connectivity for resident testing, monitoring & communications |
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Infection control and the safety of both residents and staff often requires quarantine measures and the isolation of care home residents. To test, monitor and allow residents to communicate with relatives, the prevalence of room-level connectivity within the home is becoming increasingly relevant. Wireless Internet access (WiFi) Yes, our care home has WiFi in all our resident’s rooms. Mobile Phone Network Coverage (mobile “signal”) Yes, our care home has mobile phone signal in all our resident’s rooms. Telephone for external calling The Care Organisation has not indicated availability |
Social media provides an up to date window on the activities within a provider's setting.
We are on Facebook| Minimum Age |
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| 18 |
| LGBTQ Welcome |
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| Yes |
| Our Building and Facilities |
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Kitnocks House is divided into six separate units, each of which is managed by a Senior Nurse who leads a team of nurses and care workers. As well as mixed wings, Kitnocks House has both male-only and female-only wings. Our high staff to resident ratio ensures that the most complex of needs are readily met. |
| Is Our Home Purpose Built |
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| Yes |
| Who Owns Our Building |
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| Private |
| Communal Rooms |
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| Dining Rooms, Sitting Rooms, TV Lounges. |
| What Else Do We Provide |
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| Assisted Bathroom, Hairdressers, Lift, Minibus, Smoking Area. |
| Our Garden |
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| Communal Garden, Communal Patio, Private Garden(s), Seating, Secure Garden, Wheelchair Friendly Access. |
| How 'Smart' Are We? |
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| Electronic Visitor Register. |
| Description |
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Our rooms all have ensuite bathrooms and offer spacious bedrooms that we encourage residents to personalise and decorate. |
| About Our Rooms | |
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| Number Of Rooms | 63 |
| Number Of Ensuite Rooms | 63 |
| We offer these types of ensuite rooms: Shower Rooms, WC and Basin. | |
| Type Of Room |
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| Single Room. |
| Room Features |
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| Furnished, Garden View, Step Free Access. |
| Room Facilities |
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| Internet Access, Wifi. |
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| Funding Types | |
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| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| We Accept Self-Funding Clients | Yes |
| We Accept NHS Continuing Healthcare | Yes |
| We Accept Local Authority funding with a Third Party Top-Up | Yes |
Choice Dining is a food-focused accreditation designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare the dining experience within different care settings.
To be awarded the Choice Dining badge, a care home will have committed to delivering exceptional dining experiences with a strong focus on preference, individuality, hygiene and the environment. You can explore the specifics of all participating homes in the tab below to learn more about the food on offer, how it is served and presented and what they’re doing to cater for your personal taste. Find out more about Choice Dining.
| Styles of Food |
 Gluten-free
Halal
Kosher
Pureed
Vegan
Vegetarian
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| Dining Locations |
Bedroom Dining
Lounge/Diner
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| Dining Styles |
Hot Trolley
Room Service
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| Hospitality |
Guests are welcome for dinner
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The preparation, nutritional value and presentation of food.
Attractive drinks and adaptive cups/glasses are available and accessible where needed.
Individual dietary needs are person centred.
Meals reflect the nutritional needs of the residents.
Our menu is balanced.
Snacks are provided for residents that require texture-modified food.
Sweet and savoury foods are provided between meals (this does not just include cakes and biscuits).
Hot Trolley
Room Service
A critical component for good health.
5 Star Rated by UK Food Standards. We are following best practice including NICE guidelines as a standard.
We have allergen management policies in place.
A freedom to eat the food you want, when you want it.
A Private Dining room is bookable for residents and their families.
Families are invited for meals [Covid permitting].
Residents dining in their own room have the same food options as elsewhere.
Residents dining in their own room have their food presented to same standard as elsewhere.
Residents have access to Dining Room.
Residents have the option of dining in their own room.
Staff sit with the residents they support when they dine.
Residents can order food not on the menu, or have access to an ‘evergreen menu’.
Residents have access to a flexible meal service beyond defined times.
More than one option is available at mealtimes for all residents, including those with special and theraputic diets.
Residents with dementia are shown food or visual menus to help them decide.
There is a weekly menu.
We offer catering for special events.
Residents are involved in the creation of the menu.
The best interest choices are made for residents unable to make their own choices.
Understanding the wants and requirements of every individual be it cultural, religious or dietary.
Halal food can be served.
Kosher food can be served.
Gluten-free food can be served.
Vegan food can be served.
Vegetarian food can be served.
We can support people with Diabetes.
Delivering a respectful and quality service.
Residents are given appropriate and dignified crockery / glassware and cutlery.
Tables are well laid.
We have food theme days/nights.
Staff understand and pre-empt potential meal-time behaviours which can impact nutritional intake.
Staff always use appropriate and dignified language (e.g. it is an ‘apron’ not a ‘bib’).
We promote an inclusive dining experience.
There are no unnecessary disruptions during mealtimes.
Being environmentally and socially responsible and thoughtful.
We correctly dispose of our waste.
We have a waste management system.
Residents can get involved in the growing of food and/or ingredients on site.
Our energy usage is well maintained.
We are actively reducing food mileage.
| Activities Are So Important |
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Our dedicated activities team are specially trained to provide meaningful activities that stimulate, enrich and enhance the quality of life for each of our residents. From arts and crafts, cake decorating and gardening, to shopping and dancing, we support every resident with tailored activities based on their abilities, interests and hobbies. |
| Activities At Home |
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| 1 to 1 Activities, Bingo, Birthday Celebrations, Board Games, Card Games, Cooking, Crafts, Crosswords, Dancing, Excursions, Exercise Class, Flower Arranging, Gardening, Knitting / Embroidery, Music Entertainment, Painting, Quiz Games, Reminiscence, Singing, Themed Events, Visiting Entertainment, Word Games. |
| Activities Outside Our Home |
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| Garden Centre, Local Tourist Attractions, Park, Shopping, Shopping Centre. |
The Go Green badge is designed to give care-seekers like yourself the ability to consider and compare a care home’s sustainability and green practices.
The below statements are changes that the care provider has acknowledged they have implemented towards a more sustainable future.
The operation, maintenance, and repair of a property
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Do you have an EPC rating? | Yes |
The sourcing of goods and the landfill/recycling journey
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Do you monitor your waste? | Yes |
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Do you have systems for recycling throughout the home? | Partial |
Energy reduction and renewable energy usage
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Do you measure your energy consumption? | Yes |
Using digital rather than paper based processes
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Do you use digital payslips? | Yes |
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Do you use online rotas? | Yes |
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Do you use digital care plans? | Yes |
Wickham Road
Curdridge
Southampton
Hampshire
SO32 2HG
Regulator: CQC
| Current Ratings | |
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| Overall | Good |
| Safe | Good |
| Well Led | Good |
| Caring | Good |
| Responsive | Good |
| Effective | Good |
| Inspection Reports | |
| Assessment Date | 5th May 2026 |
| Published Date | 26th June 2026 |
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| Historic Reports |
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| Registration Date | 1st November 2012 |
| Service Provider | Kitnocks Specialist Care Limited, PO7 7LA |
Kitnocks House Care Home - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)
| Transport |
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| Bus Stop nearby, Car Park, Car Park on-site, Train Station nearby. |
| Places of Worship |
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| Anglican Church. |
| Nearby Services |
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| Church, Park, Pub, Restaurant, Shops. |
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