Dementia care evidence

Dementia care homes in Southampton

Compare dementia care homes in Southampton using public inspection ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators before you build a shortlist.

73

Dementia care homes

25

inspection rated

25

Price or financial signal

Local care-type evidence

Dementia care homes decision signals in Southampton

Use these local dementia care homes signals before comparing individual homes in Southampton. We only show sections where the underlying public data is strong enough to help a family compare homes.

Coverage and limitations

What this dementia comparison covers

These figures describe the registered inventory in Southampton. The detailed comparisons below use a smaller set of listed homes with available evidence. Coverage varies; a published rating or fee is not confirmation of current suitability or availability.

73 dementia care homes

25 inspection-rated homes

25 price or provider-record signals

25 homes available for comparison

RCH Score methodology

How we rank care homes in Southampton

Score 0–10 · evidence dates vary

Published inspection ratings, family feedback, rating history and provider-record context help you compare homes. Evidence dates and coverage vary; this score does not confirm today’s care, fees or vacancies.

inspection

inspection inspection rating

40%

The official inspection 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 available family feedback, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.

inspection 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.

Provider records

15%

Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.

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 inspection inspection report before making a decision.

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Full care home dataset for Southampton (7)

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Area: SO45

Badgers Holt Residential Care Home, Southampton

Operator: Badgers Holt Care Limited

Specialist dementia care

Outstanding
Family review insights
Dementia
Residential25 bedsFrom £1,650/week5.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Useful before a visit. What working-capital and continuity arrangements support the home if short-term costs rise?

SO45 3QY
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Carpathia Grange, Southampton

Operator: Care UK Community Partnerships Ltd

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Family review insights
Dementia
Nursing62 bedsFrom £1,768/week4.8 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

SO45 5GQ
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Little Haven, Southampton

Operator: The Wilverley Association

Specialist dementia nursing home

Good
Dementia
Mental Health
Nursing43 bedsFrom £1,650/week4.7 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

SO45 4JF
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Ashlett Dale Rest Home, Southampton

Operator: Mrs Collette Willis

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Residential16 bedsFrom £1,750/week

Provider public records: Limited provider information

Some provider information is unavailable; this is not a negative finding.

SO45 1DU
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West Cliff Hall, Southampton

Operator: Hartford Care (5) Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Family review insights
Dementia
Residential59 bedsFrom £1,650/week4.4 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

SO45 6AA
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Sundial Cottage Rest Home Ltd, Southampton

Operator: Sundial Cottage Rest Home Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential22 bedsFrom £1,750/week

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

SO45 1BW
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Carpathia Grange, Southampton

Operator: Care UK Care Services Limited

Specialist dementia nursing home

CQC rating unavailable
Dementia
Nursing62 bedsConfirm full weekly quote

Provider public records: Records reviewed

No material provider-record points found in the records reviewed.

SO45 5GQ
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Dementia care questions in Southampton

How do I compare dementia care homes in Southampton?

Start with homes that publish specialist dementia care signals, then compare inspection ratings, inspection freshness, fees, review evidence and financial indicators before arranging visits.

Are dementia care homes different from residential care homes in Southampton?

Some residential and nursing homes also support people living with dementia. The important check is whether the home publishes dementia-specific capability and whether its inspection, staffing, environment and fee evidence match the person's needs.

Does RightCareHome rank dementia care homes in Southampton by sponsorship?

No. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes. The page uses public evidence such as inspection ratings, costs, review signals and provider records rather than paid placement.

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