The Firs
CQC Good
The Firs is a 22-bed residential care home in Southampton, Hampshire, providing care for older people and those living with dementia.
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Residential care homes in Southampton
There are 6 residential care homes in and around Southampton on AskBart. 83% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,533 a week, while Hampshire usually pays £1,245. The largest is Ancasta Grove Care Home, with 75 beds.
Average residential fee in Southampton: £1,533/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Southampton
| Residential care homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 5 of 6 (83%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,533 |
| Hampshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,245 |
| Largest | Ancasta Grove Care Home (75 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Cordelia House Ltd (November 2022) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Southampton
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 98% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Hampshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Hampshire data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Hampshire data (town-level not yet available)
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, March 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Southampton is about £1,533/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 Southampton
83% of Southampton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%, including 1 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in Southampton
83%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
5 of 6
Of the homes in and around Southampton, 1 offer nursing care, 6 offer dementia care and 6 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Southampton. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Southampton
The average residential care home in Southampton costs about £1,533/week, while Hampshire’s published usual rate is around £1,245/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £288/week (≈ £14,976/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Southampton
£1,533/wk
Hampshire usual rate
£1,245/wk
Likely top-up gap
£288/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 Hampshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Southampton on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
Care homes (5)
updated September 2026
Top-rated in Southampton
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
Brook Lane Rest Home
CQC Outstanding
Brook Lane Rest Home is a residential care home for 28 older people in Southampton, Hampshire.
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Ancasta Grove Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Sarisbury Green, Southampton, in the radiant county of Hampshire, you'll find the welcoming Ancasta Grove care home. This haven of care…
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The Fernes Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled on the serene outskirts of Fareham, along England's picturesque south coast, you'll find The Fernes, a truly exceptional care home. This facility, part…
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Cordelia House Ltd
CQC Good
Cordelia House Ltd is a 40-bed care home operated by Agincare in Fareham, Hampshire.
DementiaResidential
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What care costs in Southampton
Residential (avg)
£1,533/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,533/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,525/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Fareham
The average house price in Fareham is £328,364, 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
- £328,364
- Detached
- £547,866
- Semi-detached
- £339,732
- Terraced
- £280,019
- Flats & maisonettes
- £157,356
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 Southampton
Residential care homes
6 in SouthamptonNursing homes
1 in SouthamptonDementia care homes
6 in SouthamptonRespite care
3 in SouthamptonCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Southampton?
AskBart lists 6 residential care homes in and around Southampton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Southampton rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Southampton cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,533 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in 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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Southampton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Southampton:
Near Southampton
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- Residential care homes in Gosport (3)
- Residential care homes in City of Southampton (8)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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