Nursing Homes in Southampton
Southampton has 11 CQC registered nursing homes. 8 are rated Good, 2 Requires improvement, and 1 has not yet been rated. 4 of the 11 were last inspected more than three years ago.
Source: Care Quality Commission register, kept up to date as ratings change.
Southampton at a glance
What the numbers say about care for older people in Southampton.
- Southampton City Council pays, residential care: £1,014 a week. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809, median £1,600
- Care home beds filled across Southampton: 82%. The 12 month average is 84%.
- Care home beds per 1,000 people aged 75+: 74
- People aged 75 and over: 17,400. Rising to 20,000 by 2035, up 15%
- Care homes, last 12 months: 0 opened, 2 closed. 4 changed owner, covering 166 beds.
- Who pays, across Southampton (estimate): 54% council, 36% self. The rest is NHS funded or other.
- Living with dementia, aged 65 and over (estimate): 2,300. Rising to 2,800 by 2035, up 20%
- People aged 85 and over: 4,500. Rising to 6,200 by 2035, up 36%
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Planning and Paying for Nursing Care in Southampton
The assessment that starts the process
Decisions come together more easily once needs have been assessed and recorded, which is why this step belongs at the beginning rather than the end. Southampton City Council Adult Social Care carries out that assessment and decides what funded support should follow from it. There is no charge, no means test applies to the assessment itself, and a relative or advocate may request one on someone else's behalf. The assessor looks at mobility, medication, continence, nutrition, memory and the supervision needed overnight, then writes a support plan describing the care required.
How the contribution is calculated
A financial assessment then weighs capital and income to establish the weekly payment. Savings above the national upper capital limit usually mean the placement is privately funded, while savings below it bring support from the authority towards an agreed rate. Because every provider here is registered for nursing, the NHS funded nursing care payment may also apply, covering the registered nursing element and paid directly to the home. Where a health condition is the principal reason care is needed, an assessment for NHS continuing healthcare is worth requesting.
Understanding the fees quoted
Charges differ between homes according to the room, the amount of nursing input required and how each provider staffs its shifts. Rates are set individually, so no average figure will tell you what a particular home charges. Ask for a written quotation covering the specific room, along with a list of anything invoiced separately, the notice period and how often rates are reviewed. Where private funds may run low within a few years, raise the prospect of council funding during the first conversation rather than afterwards.
Choosing a Nursing Home in Southampton and What to Check
Making sense of the ratings
Eight homes here hold a Good rating, among them Hampton Lodge, Oak Lodge Care Home, Peartree House, Wilton Manor Care Home, Southampton Manor Care Home, St Annes Nursing Home and Northlands House Care Home. South Haven Lodge Care Home and The Hawthorns Care Centre currently require improvement, and The Wickets Care Home has not yet been rated. Where improvement has been required, check which of the five key areas was criticised and what the provider has changed since. A home without a rating has usually registered too recently for inspectors to have visited.
The questions that matter
Ask how many registered nurses are rostered across a full day and overnight, how sickness is covered and how long the manager has been in post. Ask what happens when a resident deteriorates in the early hours, who decides to call an ambulance and how quickly relatives are contacted. Where a specific diagnosis is involved, ask how many residents with similar needs the team supports at present. Frank answers to awkward questions usually reflect a home that is confident in how it runs.
Visiting and comparing
Go and see the homes that still appeal once the reports have been read, choosing a busy part of the day rather than a quiet one. Watch whether residents are occupied rather than simply seated, whether call bells are answered calmly and whether staff greet people by name as they pass. Set what you saw against what inspectors described, treating any gap between the two as a fair question for the manager. Notes written the same day make the final comparison much clearer.
11 nursing homes in Southampton
- Hampton Lodge (St Basils) · 33 Hill Lane, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 5WF
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Methodist Homes
We at Hampton Lodge (St Basils) are proud to offer specialist nursing home care in the heart of Southampton, providing a warm and supportive environment for older people, younger adults, and those living with dementia. Our home is more...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Manor Care Home · 111 Burgess Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 7AG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Willow Tower Opco 1 Limited
Southampton Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Southampton. We provide nursing care for older people, we support people living with dementia, and we offer respite stays alongside permanent places. Admission is the part families find...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Respite Care - Northlands House Care Home · 6 Westrow Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 2LY
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited
We are Northlands House Care Home, a nursing home in Southampton. We care for older people and for younger adults who need nursing support, and we keep places available for respite stays as well as for people moving in permanently. Nursing...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Learning Disability / Autism, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Oak Lodge Care Home · 45 Freemantle Common Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 7NG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (CFHCare) Limited
Here at Oak Lodge Care Home in Southampton, we provide nursing care for older adults, younger adults and those living with dementia, as well as offering respite care for those who need short term support. We are proud to have received a...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Peartree House · 8a Peartree Avenue, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 7JP
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Pear Tree House Rehabilitation Limited
We at Peartree House are proud to offer compassionate nursing home care in the welcoming city of Southampton, providing a supportive environment where every resident is treated with dignity, warmth, and respect. Nestled within the SO...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - South Haven Lodge Care Home · 69-73 Portsmouth Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 9BE
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Aurem Care (South Haven Lodge) Limited
South Haven Lodge Care Home is a nursing home in Southampton, caring for older people with nursing needs, residents living with dementia or a mental health condition, and younger adults whose health needs require nursing support. We also...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Manor Care Home · 111 Burgess Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO16 7AG
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
Southampton Manor Care Home is a nursing home caring for older people who need qualified nursing alongside help with everyday life, including residents with a physical disability and people living with sight or hearing loss, and younger...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Younger Adults, Respite Care - St Annes Nursing Home · 1-3 Lawn Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO17 2EX
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Pegmar Limited
St Annes Nursing Home is in Southampton. We provide nursing care for older people whose health needs go beyond what a residential home can safely manage, with qualified nurses on duty at every hour. Many of our residents live with...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Respite Care - The Hawthorns Care Centre · 76 St. Annes Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO19 9FF
Nursing home · CQC Requires improvement · Nursing on site · Run by Bondcare (London) Limited
The Hawthorns Care Centre is a nursing home in Southampton. We care for older people whose health needs go beyond residential care, and for younger adults living with conditions that require qualified nursing. Respite stays are available...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Younger Adults, Respite Care - The Wickets Care Home · 3 Banister Road, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 2EN
Nursing home · Nursing on site · Run by Care UK Care Services Limited
Here at The Wickets Care Home, we provide nursing care for people living in and around Southampton, and we take real pride in getting to know each person who comes through our doors. We support a wide range of needs under one roof. Our...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Physical Disability, Younger Adults, Respite Care - Wilton Manor Care Home · Wilton Avenue, Southampton, Southampton, SO15 2HA
Nursing home · CQC Good · Nursing on site · Run by Bupa Care Homes (ANS) Limited
Wilton Manor Care Home is a nursing home in Southampton. We care for older people who need nursing support, including those living with dementia and those living with mental ill health, and we also support some younger adults. Respite...
Specialisms: Older Person Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Younger Adults, Respite Care
What care costs in Southampton, per week
| Type of care | What the council pays | What self-funders are typically asked |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care South East figure, because too few Southampton homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. | £1,014 | £1,500 to £1,809 |
| Nursing care South East figure, because too few Southampton homes publish this price. 63 homes. Median £1,933. | £1,193 | £1,617 to £2,080 |
| Residential dementia care South East figure, because too few Southampton homes publish this price. 82 homes. Median £1,709. | Not published separately | £1,571 to £1,942 |
| Nursing dementia care South East figure, because too few Southampton homes publish this price. 37 homes. Median £2,050. | Not published separately | £1,975 to £2,226 |
Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price. Powered by Orrery Intelligence.
Inspected most recently
- South Haven Lodge Care Home, 27 November 2025, Requires improvement
- St Annes Nursing Home, 30 October 2025, Good
- Oak Lodge Care Home, 16 December 2024, Good
Longest since a report
- Hampton Lodge (St Basils), 18 October 2017, Good
- Peartree House, 8 June 2018, Good
- Wilton Manor Care Home, 26 April 2019, Good
Frequently asked questions about nursing homes in Southampton
How many nursing homes are there in Southampton?
Southampton has 11 CQC registered nursing homes: 8 Good, 2 Requires improvement, 1 not yet rated. Counts come from the CQC register and are kept up to date as ratings change.
How much does a nursing home cost in Southampton?
Southampton City Council pays an average of £1,014 a week for residential care. Self-funders are typically asked £1,500 to £1,809 a week. South East figure, because too few Southampton homes publish this price. 107 homes. Median £1,600. Published prices are often starting prices, and come from homes that publish fees, so treat them as a guide. Ask the home for its own price.
Which nursing homes in Southampton were inspected most recently?
South Haven Lodge Care Home (27 November 2025), St Annes Nursing Home (30 October 2025) and Oak Lodge Care Home (16 December 2024) have the most recent CQC reports.