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About
Linden House is a 23-bed supported housing service in Southampton operated by the Society of St James, a charity providing accommodation and care for people experiencing homelessness. The home offers specialist support services alongside housing, including mental health and wellbeing support, recovery services, and assistance with the transition to independent living.
The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with an Outstanding rating for responsiveness. Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led were also rated Good.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 18 May 2022 · Last inspected 17 March 2022
Inspectors rated Linden House good, and described outcomes for people with addiction-related needs as very positive, with support that the report says has been life-changing and at times life-saving. People were found to be safe, medicines were managed well, and infection control was in place during the pandemic. Staff morale was described as positive, and the atmosphere in the home as upbeat and cheerful.
- Support for people with complex needs arising from addiction produced strong, positive outcomes
- People were kept safe from avoidable harm and abuse, with safe medicines management
- Feedback from people and families about the service's effectiveness was consistently good
- The home was well led, with a positive culture and staff morale
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
128 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees 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 Southampton council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £999 |
| 2025 | £1,014 |
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Local health safety net
Linden House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 4 miles away. The local GP practice is OLD FIRE STATION SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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…
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…
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…
Age Concern New Forest
Lunch Clubs, Information & Advice, Footcare, Computers at Home, Waterside Goodneighbours and Befriending, Telephone Buddying
Age Concern (Gosport) (Formerly Gosport Old People's Welfare Association)
Information to Elderly & Carers
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…
Part of The Society of St James
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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