Anchor

Dawson Lodge

Care home in Southampton, Hampshire

Operated by Anchor

CQC Requires improvement43 beds
AddressBotley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3RS
Beds43

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About

Dawson Lodge is a 43-bed care home operated by Anchor, located in Southampton, Hampshire. The home provides residential and nursing care for older adults.

The home's current CQC rating is not held in this data. Families interested in learning about Dawson Lodge's inspection grade and detailed service information are encouraged to view the full CQC report.

Food hygiene rating

Very good

Food Standards Agency · inspected May 2025

What's nearby

GP surgery1.8 miles
A&E: Southampton General Hospital5.0 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

128 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime44%
Anti-social behaviour16%
Shoplifting13%
Public order13%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential careFees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Hampshire council pays.

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hampshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,203
2025£1,245

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

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Local health safety net

Dawson Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 5 miles away. The local GP practice is WEST END ROAD SURGERY, 1.8 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Southampton General Hospital · 5 mi
Nearest GP
WEST END ROAD SURGERY · 1.8 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Southampton

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

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…

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

Dementia Friendly Hampshire

Our Mission is to inspire and drive forward the development of dementia friendly communities across Hampshire.The information and support we offer are aimed at encouraging communities to take…

3.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1165292)
Charity

Lee Icango

To provide community transport in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals, groups and families who have need of such facilities by reason of…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1135358)
Charity

Age Concern New Forest

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

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

Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)

Information to Elderly & Carers

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (211876)
Charity

Alzheimer Café Isle of Wight

Promote & protect the good health of people living with dementia, residing on the IW, their families and carers, through the provision of support groups and other such activities, services, advice…

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1171437)

Part of Anchor

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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