Care Homes in Portsmouth: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
Compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support across Portsmouth, then pressure-test costs, quality, inspection freshness and local risk before you shortlist.
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Portsmouth Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Based on official inspection reports
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Portsmouth
Across Portsmouth and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public financial records found for 9 homes
14 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Portsmouth care homes
Portsmouth homes rate strongest on Caring and weakest on Well-Led.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
100% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Public Financial Risk
Public company filing signals across company-backed care homes in Portsmouth
Based on public financial records · 9 homes analysed
Portsmouth Care Market Analysis 2025
Portsea Island geography limits new builds, pushing occupancy well above the Hampshire average of 88%.
Portsmouth's retired naval and military population creates sustained demand for specialist residential care.
Only 45 registered homes serve a city of 215,000, giving Portsmouth one of Hampshire's lowest beds-per-capita ratios.
Care Standards in Portsmouth
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 45 homes
Overall quality
78%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
15 homes
Alzheimer's support (100%)
Food hygiene
5.0/5
13 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
67%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
15 (100%)
Alzheimer's
15 (100%)
Stroke Recovery
11 (73%)
Dementia
8 (53%)
Palliative / End of Life
7 (47%)
Physical Disability
6 (40%)
Sensory Impairment
Food Hygiene
13 of Portsmouth homes assessed
Financial Health
9 of 45 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Portsmouth Area
Care homes across Portsmouth's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Southsea
Historic seafront district with characterful converted homes and excellent amenities along the esplanade, popular with families seeking quality coastal care.
10 care homes available
Cosham
Northern gateway area close to Queen Alexandra Hospital with practical care options and strong transport links via the A3 and rail.
8 care homes available
Hilsea
Residential area near Hilsea Lines with affordable care homes and easy access to both Portsea Island and the mainland via the A2030.
7 care homes available
Drayton
Quiet suburban neighbourhood in the north-east with well-maintained homes in residential streets, popular for its village atmosphere on the island.
7 care homes available
North End
Central area with a variety of care options at competitive prices, well served by local shops and close to Portsea Island's main amenities.
7 care homes available
Fratton
Well-connected inner-city neighbourhood with smaller residential homes offering community-oriented care and strong links to Fratton railway station.
6 care homes available
All 45 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Portsmouth database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Portsmouth use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 45 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
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Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Portsmouth
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Portsmouth
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Portsmouth, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Portsmouth
Clinical nursing care is listed across 5 homes in Portsmouth.
Residential care homes in Portsmouth
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 10 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Portsmouth
11 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Portsmouth.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
78% Good+
0 Outstanding, 12 Good, 3 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 76 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£949/week
Residential averages £1,491/week; nursing averages £1,545/week.
Funding gap
£99/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £5,148 per year.
Vacancy signal
15 homes
0 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
67% low risk
9 homes have usable company-risk data; 3 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Portsmouth
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and financial stability — to surface homes that are performing well today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Financial stability
15%Operational risk derived from Companies House filings — profit/loss trend, debt levels, and director changes. Financially stressed homes face higher closure and quality risk.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Portsmouth homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and financial signals.
Hartford Court, Portsmouth
St Ronans Nursing and Residential Care Home, Portsmouth
Hamilton House, Portsmouth
Kinross Residential Care Home, Portsmouth
Mary Rose Manor, Portsmouth
Royal Mencap Society - 145 Kingsley Road, Portsmouth
Alexandra Rose Residential Care Home, Portsmouth
Shearwater, Portsmouth
Elizabeth House Care Home Adults, Portsmouth
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