Wilton Manor Care Home
CQC Good
Wilton Manor is a purpose-built Bupa dementia care home in central Southampton, offering residential and nursing dementia care with a memory support café and…
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Dementia care homes in City of Southampton
There are 9 dementia care homes in and around City of Southampton on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,261 a week, while Southampton usually pays £1,014. The largest is Southampton Manor Care Home, with 104 beds.
Average residential fee in City of Southampton: £1,261/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: City of Southampton
| Dementia care homes listed | 9 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 8 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 4 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,261 |
| Southampton usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,014 |
| Largest | Southampton Manor Care Home (104 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Avondale Lodge Care Home (February 2021) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in City of Southampton
Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
SafetyC
Limited — safer than 3% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in City of Southampton is about £1,261/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in City of Southampton
50% of City of Southampton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — below the national average of 79%.
Good or above in City of Southampton
50%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
4 of 8
Of the homes in and around City of Southampton, 5 offer nursing care, 9 offer dementia care and 7 offer residential care.
Based on 8 CQC-rated homes in and around City of Southampton. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in City of Southampton
The average residential care home in City of Southampton costs about £1,261/week, while Southampton’s published usual rate is around £1,014/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £247/week (≈ £12,844/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in City of Southampton
£1,261/wk
Southampton usual rate
£1,014/wk
Likely top-up gap
£247/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Southampton’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in City of Southampton on the map
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Care homes (4)
updated September 2026
Hampton Lodge (St Basils)
CQC Good
Hampton Lodge in Southampton is a 44-bed care home operated by Methodist Homes.
ARCO ApprovedDementiaResidentialNursing
Avondale Lodge Care Home
CQC Good
Avondale Lodge Care Home is a 14-bed residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
DementiaResidential
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What care costs in City of Southampton
Residential (avg)
£1,261/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,235/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,221/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in City of Southampton
Residential care homes
7 in City of SouthamptonNursing homes
5 in City of SouthamptonDementia care homes
9 in City of SouthamptonRespite care
4 in City of SouthamptonSafety
1,099 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime353
- Shoplifting142
- Anti-social behaviour134
- Public order98
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in City of Southampton?
AskBart lists 9 dementia care homes in and around City of Southampton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are dementia care homes in City of Southampton rated?
Of the 8 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 4 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do dementia care homes in City of Southampton cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,235 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in City of Southampton?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in City of Southampton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in City of Southampton:
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- Dementia care homes in Winchester (5)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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