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Linden House is a CQC-registered nursing home based in Lymington, Hampshire. It is operated by Colten Care Limited.
The home provides specialist care for adults under 65, dementia, older adults (65+). Families looking for care in these areas can contact the home directly for availability and assessments.
As a nursing home, Linden House provides round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal support, catering for residents with more complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times.
Following an inspection in November 2017, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated Linden House as Outstanding — the highest possible rating, awarded to a small proportion of care services in England. This reflects exceptional care practices across all five inspection domains.
Notably, the home received an Outstanding rating for effectiveness.
Linden House is located in Lymington, within the Hampshire local authority area in South East.
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| CQC Rating | Outstanding |
| Address | New Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BP |
| Phone | 01590 647500 |
| Website | www.coltencare.co.uk/linden-house |
| Local authority | Hampshire |
| Region | South East |
| Last inspection | 16 November 2017 |
| Provider | Colten Care Limited |
Is Linden House registered with the CQC?
Yes. Linden House is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the independent regulator of health and social care in England. You can view the official CQC profile at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1228683337
What type of care does Linden House provide?
Linden House provides nursing homes, specialising in caring for adults under 65 yrs, dementia, caring for adults over 65 yrs.
How do I contact Linden House?
You can contact Linden House by phone on 01590 647500, or visit them at New Street, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BP.
What is Linden House's CQC rating?
Linden House has been rated "Outstanding" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). This is the highest rating awarded by the CQC. See the full CQC inspection report at https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-1228683337
What are Linden House's CQC domain ratings?
The CQC inspects care homes across five domains. Linden House's latest published domain ratings are: Safe: Good, Effective: Outstanding, Caring: Good, Responsive: Outstanding, Well-led: Good.
How many care homes are in Lymington?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in Lymington. You can browse the full list at carehomeos.co.uk/care-homes/town/lymington.
Nursing homes provide round-the-clock nursing care alongside personal care, catering for residents with complex medical needs or long-term conditions. Qualified nurses are on duty at all times to administer medication and clinical treatment.
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