Residential care homes in Southampton
Compare residential care homes in Southampton using public CQC ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators for daily living support and personal care.
98
Residential care homes
25
CQC rated
24
Price or financial signal
Residential care homes decision signals in Southampton
Use these local residential 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.
Residential homes
98
98 matching homes in Southampton; the decision signals below use the currently visible listed homes.
CQC quality mix
100% Good+
25 visible listed homes have a current published CQC rating in this care-type set.
View evidenceWeekly fee range
£950-£1,800
24 visible fee signals are available; room type and assessed needs can change the final quote.
View evidenceFinancial signals
92% covered
23 visible listed homes have usable public company-risk signals; 8 show elevated signals.
View evidencePostcode clusters
4
Local postcode clusters have enough matching homes to support area-level comparison.
Starting shortlist
3 homes
A compact starting set is available for home-level comparison below.
Where Southampton looks stronger
What to verify before shortlisting
Postcode starting points
Home-level checks to start with
Strongest residential evidence matches in Southampton
These are not paid placements or ranked recommendations. They highlight residential homes with stronger public evidence for shortlisting.
CQC profile
Strongest CQC profile
The White House (Curdridge) Limited
Outstanding
Published CQC rating is the lead signal here; still check the latest inspection detail before deciding.
Financial signal
Strongest financial signal
Badgers Holt Residential Care Home
Low public risk
This home combines a low public company-risk signal with usable quality evidence.
Review coverage
Strongest review coverage
Fountain View
10 review signals
This home has deeper public feedback coverage for visit questions and shortlist checks.
Value range
Strongest value-range signal
Brook Lane Rest Home
from £1,756/week
This combines a visible lower weekly fee signal with usable public quality evidence.
Why this residential page is open
We only open residential pages where the city has enough non-nursing residential inventory and enough public evidence to avoid a thin page. Southampton passes the current gate.
98 residential care homes
25 CQC-rated homes
24 price or financial signals
25 homes available for comparison
Usable parent city guide
No broken home detail links
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.
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Full care home dataset for Southampton (8)
Use the full dataset when you want to browse every analysed home in Southampton. If you want the strongest starting point first, review the ranked homes and market analysis above.
Brookvale House, Southampton
Specialist dementia care
Greensleeves Residential Care Home, Southampton
Specialist dementia care
Ivydene, Southampton
Small, intimate home
Lawnbrook Care Home, Southampton
Specialist dementia care
Shaftesbury Rest Home, Southampton
Specialist dementia care
Harefield Lodge, Southampton
Small, intimate home
Mayflower Court, Southampton
Specialist dementia care
Holmhurst Care Home, Southampton
Small, intimate home
Residential care questions in Southampton
How do I compare residential care homes in Southampton?
Start with homes that provide care home places without a registered nursing flag, then compare CQC ratings, inspection freshness, fees, review evidence and financial indicators before arranging visits.
How are residential care homes different from nursing homes in Southampton?
Residential care homes usually focus on accommodation, daily living support and personal care. Nursing homes add registered nursing care, so families should verify whether the person's health needs require nursing before shortlisting.
Does RightCareHome rank residential care homes in Southampton by sponsorship?
No. RightCareHome is funded by families, not care homes. The page uses public evidence such as CQC ratings, costs, review signals and financial data rather than paid placement.
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