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Care homes in City of Southampton

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There are 43 care homes in and around City of Southampton on AskBart. 77% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,312 a week, while Southampton usually pays £1,014. The largest is Southampton Manor Care Home, with 104 beds.

care homes
43
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
77%
typical residential fee
£1,312/wkbelow the UK average of £1,705
what Southampton council pays
£1,014/wk

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Care homes in City of Southampton (43)

10 in City of Southampton, 33 more within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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City of Southampton in numbers

77% of City of Southampton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, in line with the England average of 79%, with 2 rated Outstanding. Based on 39 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in City of Southampton costs about £1,312/week, while Southampton’s published usual rate is around £1,014/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £298/week (about £15,496/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Southampton council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed43
Rated Good or Outstanding30 of 39 (77%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate9
Average published weekly fee£1,312
Southampton usual weekly rate (2025)£1,014
LargestSouthampton Manor Care Home (104 beds)
Most recently inspectedRosewood Care Home (June 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 21 · Nursing 10 · Dementia 21 · Respite 15
Average house price, Southampton (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£235,362
Outstanding2
Good28
Requires improvement9
Not yet rated4
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, City of Southampton£1,312/wk
  • Nursing, City of Southampton£1,233/wk
  • Dementia, City of Southampton£1,308/wk
  • Hampshire average£1,385/wk
  • UK average£1,705/wk
  • Southampton usual rate£1,014/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Hampshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Southampton's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Southampton

The average house price in Southampton is £235,362, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.

Average price by property type

All property types
£235,362
Detached
£417,191
Semi-detached
£312,913
Terraced
£251,021
Flats & maisonettes
£152,674

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.

Living in City of Southampton

  • Well Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC

Limited — quieter than 2% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesA

Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityB

Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

1,099 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime353
  • Shoplifting142
  • Anti-social behaviour134
  • Public order98
How we grade areas

Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in City of Southampton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern New Forest

Lunch Clubs, Information & Advice, Footcare, Computers at Home, Waterside Goodneighbours and Befriending, Telephone Buddying

2.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076585)
Charity

Age Concern Eastleigh

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1207530)
Charity

The Dementia Care Hub

At The Dementia Care Hub CIO, we offer a programme of hub-based activities to support people living with dementia and the carers who support them. We operate in Hampshire, focusing on underserved…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1204216)
Charity

Age Concern Hampshire

i) Awareness raising and campaigning; ii) Promoting Active retirement to support a positive and meaningful ageing journeyiii) Information services for local residentsiv) Care and Wellbeing Centres…

6.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290874)
Charity

Age Concern Romsey and District

The objectives of the charity were to promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which is deemed to be charitable within Romsey and surrounding parishes.

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1056850)
Charity

Romsey Good Neighbours

To provide a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Romsey, Ampfield and Braishfield, Hampshire who are in need of such service because of age, sickness or disability.

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1119751)

Questions about care homes in City of Southampton

How many care homes are there in City of Southampton?

There are 43 care homes listed in and around City of Southampton on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in City of Southampton cost?

Care homes in City of Southampton range from around £1,029 to around £1,550 per week, with averages of £1,312 for residential, £1,308 for dementia, £1,233 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in City of Southampton compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around City of Southampton is about £1,312 per week — below the UK average of £1,705. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in City of Southampton are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

30 of the 43 care homes in and around City of Southampton are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 2 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in City of Southampton?

Homes in and around City of Southampton offer dementia (21), residential (21), respite (15), nursing (10). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

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