Residential care evidence

Residential care homes in Southampton

Compare residential care homes in Southampton using public inspection ratings, fee signals, review evidence and financial indicators for daily living support and personal care.

98

Residential care homes

25

inspection rated

24

Price or financial signal

Local care-type evidence

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.

Local care evidence

Compare residential care in Southampton

Explore homes offering help with everyday living in Southampton. Compare published inspection ratings, fee information and provider records, then confirm current availability and care needs with each home.

98 residential care homes

25 homes shown with published inspection ratings

24 homes shown with fee or provider-record information

25 homes shown 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 (17)

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Area: SO19

Aspen Lodge Care Home, Southampton

Operator: Aspen Care Limited

Specialist dementia care

Good
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential20 bedsFrom £1,600/week3.8 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 9HL
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Buttercup House Care Home, Southampton

Operator: Shivron Care Home Ltd

Specialist dementia care

Good
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential20 bedsFrom £1,600/week4.1 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 2HP
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Chessel Avenue, Southampton

Operator: Chessel Support Services Ltd

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Mental Health
Residential5 bedsFrom £1,600/week3.7 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 4DY
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Linden House, Southampton

Operator: The Society of St James

Specialist dementia care

Good
Family review insights
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential23 bedsFrom £1,600/week5.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 8HH
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Oaklea, Southampton

Operator: In Chorus Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Residential5 bedsFrom £1,600/week4.6 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 9BQ
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Sennen Lodge, Southampton

Operator: Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Residential8 bedsFrom £1,400/week3.8 / 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?

SO19 6AJ
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Springfield House Care Home, Southampton

Operator: R & E Kitchen Care Limited

Specialist dementia care

Good
Family review insights
Dementia
Residential25 bedsFrom £1,600/week4.6 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 9BE
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St James Care, Southampton

Operator: The Society of St James

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Mental Health
Residential16 bedsFrom £1,600/week5.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 2HU
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Weston Court, Southampton

Operator: Way Ahead Leisure Pursuits Ltd

Small, intimate home

Good
Family review insights
Residential3 bedsFrom £1,750/week4.6 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 9LB
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Ashworth Care Management Company LTD, Southampton

Operator: Ashworth Care Management Company Ltd

Small, intimate home

Good
Mental Health
Residential4 bedsFrom £1,600/week

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 0QH
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Starboard House, Southampton

Operator: Achieve Together Limited

Small, intimate home

Good
Residential10 bedsFrom £1,600/week4.0 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: 1 point worth clarifying

A public-record point is worth asking about.

Useful before a visit. Can you explain the provider-level security arrangement for this home?

SO19 9DN
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ST ELIZABETH, Southampton

Operator: RG Care Homes Limited

Specialist dementia care

Good
Dementia
Residential17 bedsFrom £1,600/week

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?

SO19 9ER
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Rosewood Care Home, Southampton

Operator: MyCare Homes Limited

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Family review insights
Dementia
Residential35 bedsFrom £1,600/week4.1 / 5 family feedback

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 9ES
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Delrose, Southampton

Operator: Integra Care Homes Limited

Small, intimate home

Requires improvement
Residential9 bedsFrom £1,600/week

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 9BE
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Lavender House Care Home, Southampton

Operator: M&B Care Group Ltd

Specialist dementia care

Requires improvement
Dementia
Residential22 bedsFrom £1,750/week

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 9HR
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Hilltop, Southampton

Operator: Rymacare Limited

Small, intimate home

CQC rating unavailable
Residential6 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 6AL
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Langdown House, Southampton

Operator: Chessel Support Services Ltd

Small, intimate home

CQC rating unavailable
Residential7 beds

Provider public records: Records reviewed

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

SO19 8NJ
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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 inspection 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 inspection ratings, costs, review signals and provider records rather than paid placement.

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