Templeton Place is a care home in Southampton providing residential, nursing, dementia and short-term respite care for older people from Southampton, Nursling, Totton and the surrounding Hampshire area. With registered nurses available day and night, friendly Homemakers, thoughtfully designed spaces and freshly prepared meals, the home supports both short stays and longer-term care in a warm, well-supported setting. From the first visit, the team takes time to understand each person’s care needs and talk families through the next step clearly.
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.
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Many residents come to Templeton Place following a hospital stay, a change in health, or a point where daily life at home has become more difficult to manage safely. Those first few days are approached with patience and reassurance, with time taken to understand each person’s routines, preferences and what helps them feel comfortable.
The focus is on helping daily life feel easier to manage, from meals and medication to personal care, companionship and familiar routines. Some residents stay for short-term respite or recovery, while others move in for longer-term residential, nursing or dementia care.
As the days pass, residents begin to settle into the rhythm of the home, whether that’s joining others for meals, spending time in the lounges, taking part in activities or simply feeling more confident and at ease in their surroundings.
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 describe Templeton Place as friendly, welcoming and easy to feel comfortable in from the first visit. What makes the difference is how patiently the team supports each person through the move into care, helping residents feel welcomed, settled and well looked after.
Staff take time to understand routines, preferences and personal history, helping support feel familiar, considered and right for each person.
The home feels bright, clean and well cared for, with comfortable spaces, good food and a relaxed atmosphere that families often compare to a hotel rather than a care setting.
Whether someone is staying for respite, recovering after surgery or settling into longer-term care, the team remain attentive, patient and ready to help.
Freshly prepared meals, regular activities, salon visits and time spent with others help residents feel involved, more confident and part of life at the home.
A warm welcoming atmosphere greets you at Templeton Place. Kind, caring homemakers make you feel you belong and are at home.
Templeton Place provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Southampton, with support shaped around each person’s needs, routines and stage of life.
Some people move in for longer-term care when daily life at home has become harder to manage. Others come for short-term respite, recovery after surgery, or extra support after a hospital stay. With registered nurses available day and night, the team can support changing needs, from everyday help with personal care and medication to more complex nursing support.
Whichever type of care is needed, the focus is on helping each person feel safe, understood and settled, with familiar routines, thoughtful support and people around them who take time to understand what matters.
Residential care at Templeton Place Care Home offers a warm, sociable setting where residents receive gentle daily support alongside companionship and a lifestyle shaped around choice, routine and comfort. Our Homemaker model creates familiarity and continuity throughout the day, helping daily life feel purposeful, reassuring and unhurried, with support close by whenever it’s needed.
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At Templeton Place Care Home, dementia care is shaped around understanding the individual, their routines, life stories and what helps them feel safe and settled each day.
Consistent staffing, familiar surroundings and a calm, dementia-friendly environment help residents feel more themselves. Support is delivered with patience and understanding, responding gently to changes in mood or memory, and allowing each day to unfold at a reassuring, unhurried pace.
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At Templeton Place Care Home, nursing care is delivered with compassion, professionalism and respect. Our 24-hour nursing support is designed for people with more complex health needs, provided within the same calm, supportive environment residents know and trust. Our experienced clinical team offers attentive, personalised care, whether for ongoing nursing support or recovery following illness or a hospital stay, ensuring comfort, safety and continuity of care at every stage.
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Respite care at Templeton Place Care Home offers short stays designed to provide rest, recovery or reassurance, with the same warmth, companionship and attentive care as permanent residents enjoy. Short stays can support planned breaks for families, post-hospital recovery, or offer a gentle way to experience life at Templeton Place. There is no pressure to make longer-term decisions, simply the opportunity to feel supported, settle in comfortably and take things at your own pace.
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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 a peaceful part of Southampton, close to Nursling, Totton and the M27, making it easy for families across the local area to visit regularly. The home is designed to feel calm, welcoming and comfortable from the moment you arrive, with thoughtfully arranged spaces for everyday life, family visits and quieter moments.
If you’re comparing care homes in Southampton, visiting in person can make the decision feel clearer. You can meet the team, look around the home, ask questions at your own pace and understand how residential, dementia, nursing or respite care would 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.