Care Homes in Southampton: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
80% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See which are financially stable and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with confidence.
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Southampton 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 Southampton
Across Southampton 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 122 homes
125 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Southampton care homes
Southampton homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
89% 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 Southampton
Based on public financial records · 122 homes analysed
Southampton Care Market Analysis 2025
Southampton's over-65 population grew 8.2% since 2021, driven by post-retirement relocation to the South Coast.
Hampshire's largest care market gives families significantly more choice than neighbouring Portsmouth or Winchester.
Two major universities supply a steady pipeline of qualified health and social care graduates to local providers.
Care Standards in Southampton
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 132 homes
Overall quality
80%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
125 homes
Stroke Recovery support (95%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
111 homes with FSA data
Financial resilience
59%
show no financial risk indicators
Specialist Care Coverage
125 (95%)
Stroke Recovery
124 (94%)
Alzheimer's
73 (55%)
Dementia
61 (46%)
Palliative / End of Life
47 (36%)
Learning Disability
44 (33%)
Physical Disability
Food Hygiene
111 of Southampton homes assessed
Financial Health
122 of 132 homes assessed
Show low public financial risk
Care Homes by Southampton Area
Care homes across Southampton's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
Bassett
Southampton's most sought-after residential area with spacious grounds and premium care homes set along the leafy Bassett Avenue corridor.
14 care homes available
Shirley
Well-connected suburban area with a strong mix of residential and nursing homes, offering good value close to Shirley High Street amenities.
13 care homes available
Bitterne
Large residential district east of the Itchen with a range of affordable care options and good bus links to Southampton General Hospital.
12 care homes available
Portswood
Vibrant area near the university with smaller, community-focused care homes and convenient access to local shops and green spaces.
10 care homes available
Woolston
Riverside area with waterfront care homes offering peaceful settings along the River Itchen, with regular ferry links to the city centre.
11 care homes available
Hedge End
Modern suburban area on Southampton's eastern fringe with purpose-built care facilities and strong CQC ratings across newer developments.
15 care homes available
All 132 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Southampton database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Southampton use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 132 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
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Southampton
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Southampton
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Southampton, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Southampton
Clinical nursing care is listed across 34 homes in Southampton.
Residential care homes in Southampton
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 98 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Southampton
73 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Southampton.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
80% Good+
7 Outstanding, 90 Good, 22 Requires Improvement, and 2 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 69 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,484/week
Residential averages £1,528/week; nursing averages £1,359/week.
Funding gap
£239/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £12,428 per year.
Vacancy signal
129 homes
10 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Financial resilience
59% low risk
122 homes have usable company-risk data; 50 show medium, high or critical risk signals.
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
Useful directory views
RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Southampton
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.
Southampton 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.
Sunnycroft Residential Care Home, Southampton
Knights' Grove Care Home, Southampton
The White House (Curdridge) Limited, Southampton
Colbury House, Southampton
Northlands House Care Home, Southampton
Oaklands House Care Centre, Southampton
Badgers Holt Residential Care Home, Southampton
Brook Lane Rest Home, Southampton
Ashwood Rest Home, Southampton
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132 homes across Southampton — from SO16 to SO40. See which ones suit your family.