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Steep House Nursing Home

Overall: Good read more about inspection ratings

Tilmore Road, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2HS (01206) 517430

Provided and run by:
Care UK Care Services Limited

Important:

This care home is run by two companies: Care UK Care Services Limited and Olympus Opco LTD. These two companies have a dual registration and are jointly responsible for the services at the home.

Latest inspection summary

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Our current view of the service

Good

Updated 23 March 2026

Date of assessment: 27 April to 6 May 2026.

We undertook this responsive inspection, which was triggered by our ongoing monitoring; because the service had not yet been rated, we assessed all 33 quality statements. The service is a care home with nursing, supporting up to56 older and younger people who may be living with dementia, a physical disability or a mental health diagnosis.

The service is a dual-registered location. This means 2 registered providers are responsible for the service at this home. The 2 registered providers Olympus Opco LTD which registered on 04 February 2025, and Care UK Care Services Limited which registered on 29 January 2026 are both equally responsible for the delivery of all services at this home.

The home was well-led by an experienced registered manager, who had been in post for a period of time, which provided continuity for people and staff. They have supported the staff team through the transition to the 2 new providers. They created a positive person-centred, open and transparent culture within the home. They worked openly and collaboratively with external partners to ensure people were safeguarded and to ensure learning took place from any incidents or concerns raised.

There was a stable, skilled and diverse staff team who enjoyed their work with people, they cared about people and their well-being. Staff were well supported in their work, through their induction, training and regular supervisions.

The provision of people’s care was based on national guidance and the use of clinical tools to assess and mitigate potential risks to people. Where there were any restrictions upon people’s freedoms for their safety, legal requirements had been met.

The home was not purpose built, but modifications had been made, to ensure people had equal access. A programme of redecoration and refurbishment was underway.

People's experience of the service

Updated 23 March 2026

People and their relatives provided positive feedback about the care provided. Their feedback included, “The staff are very kind and look after us very well,” and “The girls [staff] are ever so nice.”

People were seen to receive safe, person centred care from kind, patient and compassionate staff who understood how to work with people living with dementia and people who were communicating a need, expressing their feelings or an emotional reaction. Staff had a good understanding of people as individuals and their needs and preferences for the delivery of their care, which were respected. Staff were responsive to people and any signs they were distressed or uncomfortable.

There were enough staff to provide people with their care in an unrushed manner. People said staff responded to their call bells and checked upon them regularly.

People had a positive lunchtime experience and plenty to eat and drink. Staff supported people who required assistance. We saw people were regularly provided with drinks and snacks.

People had access to a range of opportunities for social stimulation, including those cared for in bed.

People and their representatives were involved in their care planning. Relatives told us staff communicated well with them about their loved one’s care.