When care needs change, families often need clear guidance, reassurance and a place where their loved one can feel safe, supported and understood. At Templeton Place, our team takes time from the first conversation to listen, answer questions and help you understand the right next step. Templeton Place provides residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care in a warm, purpose-built home, with registered nurses available day and night and Homemakers who bring companionship, familiarity and everyday support. Located in Nursling, near Southampton and Totton, the home offers a calm, comfortable setting for short stays, recovery and longer-term care, with support shaped around each person from the very beginning.
Whether something has changed recently or you’re planning ahead, a quick conversation can help you understand whether short-term support or a longer-term move feels right.
We’ll listen, understand your situation, and talk through your options clearly.
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Choosing care often starts with a change. It may be a recent hospital stay, a fall, changes in memory, increasing health needs, or a sense that daily life at home has become harder to manage safely.
At Templeton Place, support is shaped around what each person needs to feel safe, comfortable and part of daily life. That might include help with personal care, meals, medication routines, companionship, memory support or nursing care, with registered nurses available day and night.
For residents, this can mean feeling more settled, more supported and more confident day to day. For families, it brings reassurance that their loved one is being cared for by a team who take time to understand them.
At Templeton Place, residents can spend time however suits them best, whether that’s coffee in the bistro, time with family in one of the lounges, a film in the cinema, a visit to the salon, or a quieter moment overlooking the gardens.
There’s a light, welcoming feel throughout the home, with shared spaces for companionship alongside quieter areas for rest, privacy and familiar routines. En-suite bedrooms and ground-floor suites offer comfortable personal space, while the layout is designed to make daily life easy to move through, with support close by whenever needed.
Families often praise the warmth, patience and kindness of the Templeton Place team. Residents are treated with respect, spoken to with care and supported in a way that helps them feel safe, comfortable and valued.
At Templeton Place, our award-winning chef and dedicated kitchen team prepare fresh, nourishing meals, familiar favourites and relaxed restaurant style dining each day. Residents can enjoy food that feels comforting, varied and thoughtfully prepared, with menus shaped around individual tastes, needs and preferences.
Templeton Place was named a Top 20 Care Home in the South East in the carehome.co.uk Awards 2026, reflecting the reviews and experiences shared by residents, families and friends.
Templeton Place is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas inspected, giving reassurance that care at the home is reviewed against clear standards for safety, kindness, responsiveness and leadership.
A warm welcoming atmosphere greets you at Templeton Place. Kind, caring homemakers make you feel you belong and are at home.
Templeton Place supports older people with a wide range of care needs, from everyday help with personal care and routines to 24-hour nursing support, dementia care and short-term respite.
Some residents come to us for a short stay after illness, surgery or a hospital stay. Others move in when living at home has become harder to manage, or when changing health needs mean more regular support is needed.
Whatever brings someone to Templeton Place, care is shaped around the individual. The team takes time to understand each person’s needs, preferences and what helps them feel comfortable, so support feels personal, respectful and easy to trust.
For people who are finding daily life at home more difficult, residential care offers the right balance of practical help, companionship and reassurance.
At Templeton Place, residents are supported with everyday routines in a warm, sociable setting, while still being encouraged to make choices, stay active and spend their time in ways that feel right for them. Through our Homemaker model, support feels personal and consistent, with time taken to understand what matters to each person.
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When memory loss, confusion or changes in confidence begin to affect daily life, dementia care can provide structure, patience and understanding.
Care is shaped around each resident’s needs, routines and life story, helping reduce anxiety, support independence and make each day feel calmer and more familiar. The team respond with warmth and respect, giving families confidence that their relative is understood and supported in the right way.
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For people with more complex health needs, nursing care provides clinical support in a setting that still feels calm, comfortable and personal.
Registered nurses are available day and night to support residents with needs such as reduced mobility, long-term conditions, medication management, or recovery after illness, surgery or a hospital stay. Care is delivered with dignity and respect, alongside the everyday warmth of life at Templeton Place.
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A short stay can offer time to rest, recover or feel supported while families take a break, plan ahead or arrange care after a hospital stay. Respite residents receive the same warmth, companionship and attentive care as permanent residents, with no pressure to make longer-term decisions. It can also be a gentle way to experience life at Templeton Place before deciding what feels right.
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At Templeton Place, our award-winning Homemaker approach is built around small, consistent teams. Rather than seeing different faces each day, residents are supported by people who know them well and understand how they like things done.
Over time, those details become second nature. How someone likes their morning, when they prefer quiet, what helps them feel reassured, or what lifts their spirits. It means changes are noticed early, conversations feel natural and daily life feels more settled.
It’s the difference between being cared for and being genuinely known.
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Every family’s situation is different. Whether you’re planning ahead, arranging support after a hospital stay, or need help more urgently, our team can talk you through care options, weekly fees, availability and what daily life would really look like.
Templeton Place is located in Nursling, near Southampton and Totton, with easy access from the M27 for families visiting from the surrounding area. From the moment you arrive, the home is designed to feel calm, welcoming and comfortable, with thoughtfully arranged spaces for daily life, family visits and quieter moments.
If you’re comparing care homes in Southampton, visiting in person can help the decision feel clearer. You can meet the team, look around the home, ask questions at your own pace and talk through how residential, dementia, nursing or respite care could work for your situation.
Based on an inspection carried out by an independent third party, commissioned by Hamberley Care Homes.
Templeton Place offers residential care, dementia care, nursing care and respite care in Southampton, each tailored to the individual within our luxury setting. If you're unsure which type of care is right, our team will be happy to guide you.
Yes. We always encourage families to arrange a private visit so you can meet the team, explore the home and get a genuine feel for daily life. Visiting is one of the best ways to compare care homes in Southampton and understand whether the environment feels right for your relative.
We take time to understand routines, interests and personal preferences before someone arrives. Our Homemakers offer gentle support, familiar faces and unhurried reassurance, helping new residents settle into life at Templeton Place more quickly than families often expect.
All bedrooms are bright, elegant and en-suite, with space for personal furniture or treasured belongings. Many families tell us that the calm, modern design helps their relative feel comfortable from the start. Room choices are available depending on care needs and preference.
Yes. We provide respite care for recovery after a hospital stay or to give carers a break, as well as trial stays for people who want to experience life in the home before committing to long-term care. These short stays can help families make confident, informed decisions.
Residents enjoy a varied wellbeing programme including creative sessions, gentle exercise, community visits and sociable events within the home. Participation is always optional, and our Homemakers help shape each day around the individual’s interests and energy levels.
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