Challoner House Care Home
First Class Care in Hampshire
We provide first class 24-hour nursing care on a permanent and respite basis.
Our passion for our home can be seen in everything we do - in our cooking, hospitality, housekeeping and, of course, in organising activities for our residents.
Our beautifully landscaped award-winning gardens allow our residents to enjoy a high standard of outdoor living in the summer months. They can enjoy cream teas, annual fete and numerous other daily activities providing stimulation in a great environment. Our residents can also enjoy the gardens in the winter months from our lovely conservatory.
The Challoner team of highly qualified, attentive staff pride themselves on caring for not only the residents but also the families who may find it difficult when a loved one requires very high levels of support.
Located in the village of Chandlers Ford, on the outskirts of Winchester and Southampton, we're close to the M3 and Eastleigh station
Come and see us and stay for a coffee. You'll be very welcome anytime.
Address: 175 Winchester Road, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DU
General Manager: Vanda Baker
Contact: Challoner House Care Home
Tel: 02380 266 036
Day trip to Mansbridge
On the 3rd of June some of our resident's took a trip to Mansbridge where they had a lovely day feeing the ducks and enjoying the sunshine.
St George's Day
St George's Day celebrations at Challoner House were thoroughly enjoyed by both residents and staff a like. We enjoyed a traditional lunch in our beautifully decorated dining room.
Millers Ark Farm Day
Millers Ark Farm visited us here at Challoner house. From rabbits to goats we had animals galore in our garden and home, a day that was loved by the residents. We really enjoyed reminiscing about our childhood pets and having a cuddle with the lovely rabbits.
Childhood Reminiscence
Three members of staff, Gemma, Sue and Debbie joined residents for afternoon tea and reminiscence with their babies. Resident’s enjoyed talking about their childhood and their children, nieces and nephews.
Music with La Raedo
One of our residents dancing to live music from La Raedo, one of the many live entertainments we have at Challoner House.
"Thank you for making Mum's stay at Challoner a happy one for the short time she was there, it improved her quality of life no end. A special thanks to Paul for keeping the tea and conversation flowing. "
"29th October 2012 - Thank you so much for making mum’s stay with you a pleasant experience with all your kindness and care."
"28th October 2012 - Many thanks to all the kind staff I have met during my short stay with you. I found everybody so kind and helpful, also the 2 activity ladies who got me to play whist!!"
"26th October 2012 - Firstly we would like to thank you and all your staff for making my mother’s last years so comfortable. One hears very mixed reports about care homes, but I can honestly say that the friendly environment that you have created at Challoner is a credit to you and your team. We wish you well for the future"
"26th October 2012 - I am deeply indebted to each and every one of you for the care which you gave my father and my mother during their closing years. Your kindness, compassion and consideration, particularly towards their ends, was more than could have been expected and for that I am truly grateful. A big thank you to you all, whatever your role. You have played a vital part in my parents’ care and I wish you well for the future."
Vanda Baker - General Manager
Vanda has 16 years experience working in Social Care, both strategically and operationally across Care and Support Services for older persons. She transferred her skills to the Health Care sector and joined Barchester Healthcare in 2010 and then Challoner House as the General Manager in July 2013. Vanda is responsible for the day-to-day management of care and all facilities.
Dani Easson - Administrator
Dani’s role is to support the General Manager by maintaining the administration and financial systems within the home in accordance with company standards and in compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations. Dani came to Challoner at the start of January 2012 from the NHS. Dani is often the first point of contact for relatives and representatives and so tends to get to know everyone on a more personal level.
Karen Quiney - Activities Co-ordinator
Karen co-ordinates the activities for the residents, ensuring that each individual's needs are met. Individual room visits are held for those residents who cannot or do not wish to leave their room.
Christine Chirimumimba - Deputy Manager
Christine is an experienced RGN and has a Masters in Healthcare Management. Christine’s role incorporates assisting and supporting Vanda with the day to day running of the home as well as ensuring the individual teams excel in their delivery of care to those living with us. Christine is always happy and cheerful and willing to lend a sympathetic ear whenever it’s needed.
Gemma Easton - Home Trainer
After 8 years at Challoner I can honestly say this is my home from home. Over the years I’ve fallen in love with giving high quality care and have developed a passion for helping staff achieve their full potential in order to do just that!
I studied hard to achieve NVQ 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care and have completed supported learning programmes in Infection Control and Safeguarding and Decision Making. I am currently undertaking my NVQ Assessors award and can’t wait to put it into practice.
Andy Dale – Head Chef
Andy has been in the catering industry since leaving school at 16 and as such has over 30 years experience. Andy is passionate about giving our resident’s high quality, tasty food which takes into account every individual likes and dislikes. Andy is new to Challoner but has lots of ideas which will help in our strive to offer a 5* dining service in the home.
Russell Light - Maintenance Manager
Russell is the Maintenance Manager at Challoner House. He has worked at Challoner for nearly 4 years and prior to this was a site manager for a national building company. Russell says that the thing he likes most about his job is the interaction with the residents and staff and seeing the pleasure on the resident’s faces when he sorts something for them.
Valerie Phillips - Receptionist
Valerie has worked at Challoner House for over seven years, and is often the first face or voice of Challoner house. She ensures that a warm and friendly smile or cheery voice is seen or heard. Valerie enjoys the fact that no two days are the same.