Care home costs in Hampshire
Compare local weekly fee signals, residential versus nursing cost differences and the estimated council funding gap before you plan visits or commit to a shortlist.
£1,535/week
Average weekly fee
£950-£1,950
Visible fee range
£685/week
Funding gap signal
Why this cost page is open
Hampshire has enough pricing coverage, care-type fee split, local price areas and financial-risk coverage to support a separate cost-intent page without relying on generic funding copy.
Local weekly fees
£950-£1,950
£1,535/week average across 547 homes in the location evidence set.
Council gap
£685/week
£35,620 per year before means-test, NHS funding or individual top-up rules are checked.
Nursing vs residential
£2/week
Residential averages £1,554/week; nursing averages £1,552/week.
Financial coverage
76%
Public company-risk signals are present at a level suitable for a planning page.
Need to check how funding changes these costs?
Use the Funding Report route to screen NHS CHC, council support, self-funding runway and top-up pressure against the local fee signal.
Local price areas
Where costs vary inside Hampshire
Local fee averages can move sharply between postcode clusters, towns and neighbourhoods, so use these as planning signals before comparing individual homes.
BH25
22 homes£1,505/week
BH25 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Hampshire, with 22 homes around New Milton. Visible weekly fees average £1,505. 91% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
SO40
21 homes£1,611/week
SO40 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Hampshire, with 21 homes around Southampton and Totton. Visible weekly fees average £1,611. 86% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
PO12
19 homes£1,554/week
PO12 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Hampshire, with 19 homes around Gosport. Visible weekly fees average £1,554. 74% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
SO31
18 homes£1,709/week
SO31 is one of the strongest postcode clusters in Hampshire, with 18 homes around Southampton. Visible weekly fees average £1,709. 67% of rated homes in this postcode cluster are Good or Outstanding.
When one Hampshire home stands out, verify it properly
Care Home Check reviews one home across finance, staffing, reviews and inspection history, so your family can pressure-test the decision before moving forward.
Verify a home — £49Still comparing the city overall? Review the strongest homes first · Compare up to 5 homes (£119)
Worried about how care in Hampshire will be paid for?
Get a screening for NHS funding, council support, and how long savings could last.
Care home cost questions in Hampshire
How much do care homes cost in Hampshire?
The current Hampshire evidence set shows an average weekly care home fee signal of £1,535, with visible fees ranging from £950 to £1,950. Actual fees still depend on room type, assessed care needs and provider availability.
What is the local council funding gap in Hampshire?
The current benchmark compares the local private fee signal with a council-funded rate of about £850/week. That leaves an estimated gap of about £685/week before any NHS funding, top-up rules or personal circumstances are checked.
Are nursing homes more expensive than residential care in Hampshire?
The current care-type split shows residential care averaging about £1,554/week and nursing care averaging about £1,552/week. Treat this as a local planning signal, then verify individual home fees before committing.
Choose the right next step for care in Hampshire
You’ve seen the market. Now choose the next step that fits your decision: verify one specific home, compare a few in depth, or check affordability.
Not sure which route is right? If one home already looks promising, start with Care Home Check. If you still need to compare options, use the deeper comparison route.
Hampshire rarely narrows cleanly from a county average alone. Use the county view first, then compare the coastal and inland markets that fit your family's travel and care priorities.