Southern Housing DCA

Home care agency in Newport, Isle of Wight

Operated by Southern Housing

CQC GoodDementia
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell ServedPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community β€” An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) β€” often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Green Surroundings β€” Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served β€” Excellent everyday amenities nearby β€” shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafΓ©s and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood β€” Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressThe Courtyard, St Cross Business Park, Newport, PO30 5BF

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About

Southern Housing DCA is a home care agency that provides care and support in people's own homes. It has a particular focus on dementia and supports a range of people, including older people (65+), younger adults under 65, and people with physical disabilities, mental health needs, sensory impairments or learning disabilities. The agency's office is in Newport, Isle of Wight, South East England.

The Care Quality Commission rated Southern Housing DCA Good overall in a report published in 2019. Its key questions were rated Good for safe, effective, caring and responsive care, and Outstanding for well-led.

Care provided

Dementia

Specialist care

Dementia
Learning disabilities
Mental health
Older people (65+)
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairment
Younger adults (under 65)

What's nearby

GP surgery1.7 miles
Hospital500 m

Straight-line distances.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAmple

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What home care costs

Hourly (visiting) care β€” typically Β£22–£30 per hour
Overnight (waking) care β€” typically Β£150–£220 per night
Live-in care β€” typically Β£1,100–£1,600 per week

Estimated typical UK ranges β€” Southern Housing DCA will give you a written quote after a free needs assessment. Check who pays with the funding calculator.

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Local health safety net

Southern Housing DCA is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St Mary's Hospital, 0.3 miles away. The local GP practice is NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE, 1.7 miles away, rated β€˜Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital Β· A&E
St Mary's Hospital Β· 0.3 mi
Nearest GP Β· CQC Good
NEWPORT HEALTH CENTRE Β· 1.7 mi

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

Part of Southern Housing

Southern Housing DCA is one of 2 services run by Southern Housing on AskBart. See how the group's services are rated and where it operates.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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