Barchester Healthcare

Snowdrop Place Care Home

Residential care home in City of Southampton, Hampshire

Operated by Barchester Healthcare

CQC Requires improvement68 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressPavilion Rd, Southampton SO30 2ZS
Beds68
Weekly feefrom £1,511 · 2026
En-suite100%
Opened2020
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Snowdrop Place Care Home is a purpose-built residential care home operated by Barchester Healthcare in Southampton, Hampshire. It provides residential, respite and dementia care for older people across 68 registered beds. The home is rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with Caring and Responsive both rated Good; Safe, Effective and Well-led are rated Requires Improvement.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Cafe or Restaurant
Cinema
Dining Area
Family Room
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Meditation & Yoga
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery2.5 miles
A&E: Southampton General Hospital6.4 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station0.8 miles
Shops500 m
Pub or bar0.7 miles
  • 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.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

1,099 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime32%
Shoplifting13%
Anti-social behaviour12%
Public order9%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,511
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Respite (short stay)Fees on request—
Funding accepted
Not stated

Hampshire usually pays £1,245 a week for residential care; families typically top up about £266 a week.

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.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,203
2025—£1,245
2026£1,511—

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

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Snowdrop Place Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southampton General Hospital, 6.4 miles away. The local GP practice is THE PEARTREE PRACTICE, 2.5 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Southampton General Hospital · 6.4 mi
Nearest GP
THE PEARTREE PRACTICE · 2.5 mi

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

Community & connection in City of Southampton

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

Charity

Age Concern New Forest

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

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

Age Concern Eastleigh

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1207530)
Charity

The Dementia Care Hub

At The Dementia Care Hub CIO, we offer a programme of hub-based activities to support people living with dementia and the carers who support them. We operate in Hampshire, focusing on underserved…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1204216)
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…

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

Age Concern Romsey and District

The objectives of the charity were to promote the relief of elderly people in any manner which is deemed to be charitable within Romsey and surrounding parishes.

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1056850)
Charity

Romsey Good Neighbours

To provide a community transport service for such of the inhabitants of Romsey, Ampfield and Braishfield, Hampshire who are in need of such service because of age, sickness or disability.

6.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1119751)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Snowdrop Place located?
It is situated in City of Southampton and is close to popular amenities.
What is the CQC rating of Snowdrop Place?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is England's health and social care services regulator. Snowdrop Place is rated as requires improvement, based on the level of care and safety at the home.
What types of elderly care are available at Snowdrop Place?
The following types of elderly care are available at this home: respite, dementia, residential.
How many beds does Snowdrop Place have?
Currently, there are 68 beds at the home.
Who owns Snowdrop Place?
This care home is owned and operated by Barchester Healthcare.
What types of activities and events are available at this care home?
There are a variety of health and wellness activities available at Snowdrop Place, including: Beer, Cocktails & Wine, Book and Poetry, Arts & Crafts.
What is the cost of care at Snowdrop Place?
Prices will vary from home to home, depending on the level of elderly care required. At Snowdrop Place the cost of care starts from £1,511 per week.

It's best to call the home directly on 02382 544423 to find out about the total cost of care for your unique needs.

Part of Barchester Healthcare

Snowdrop Place Care Home is one of 242 homes run by Barchester Healthcare on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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