Care homes offering respite care in City of Southampton
There are 5 care homes offering respite care in and around City of Southampton on AskBart. 50% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,244 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: £1,244/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: City of Southampton
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 4 (50%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,244 |
| Southampton usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,014 |
| Largest | Southampton Manor Care Home (104 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What do these badges mean?
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Limited — safer than 3% of similar areas
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
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.
The estimated average residential care fee in City of Southampton is about £1,244/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 average residential care home in City of Southampton costs about £1,244/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 £230/week (≈ £11,960/year) to bridge the gap.
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).
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
updated September 2026
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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.
Residential care homes
4 in City of SouthamptonNursing homes
4 in City of SouthamptonDementia care homes
4 in City of SouthamptonRespite care
5 in City of Southampton1,099 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime353
- Shoplifting142
- Anti-social behaviour134
- Public order98
How many care homes offering respite care are there in City of Southampton?
AskBart lists 5 care homes offering respite care in and around City of Southampton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in City of Southampton rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 2 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in City of Southampton cost?
Published fees range from £1,029 to £1,480 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care 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 "Respite care explained" 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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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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