Care Homes in Southampton

Care-home types in Southampton

Care homes in Southampton: frequently asked questions

How many care homes are there in Southampton?

There are 17 CQC-registered care homes in Southampton: 11 are registered for residential care and 6 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.

What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Southampton?

A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Southampton, 11 homes are residential-only, 6 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.

Who runs the care homes in Southampton?

The 17 care homes in Southampton are run by 17 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is RG Care Homes Limited (1 home). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.

How can I check if a care home in Southampton is safe?

Every care home in Southampton is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0–5 score, so we never show a numeric rating — always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.

When were care homes in Southampton last inspected?

The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Southampton is dated 14 April 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times — always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Care homes by area in Southampton

• SO157 homes

Largest care-home operators in Southampton

• RG Care Homes Limited1 home
• Integra Care Homes Limited1 home
• Aurem Care (South Haven Lodge) Limited1 home
• Holmhurst Care Homes Limited1 home
• Pegmar Limited1 home
• Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited1 home
• Ashwood Care Home Ltd1 home
• Southampton City Council1 home

Each operator is a registered company — look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.

CQC-registered care homes in Southampton

• ST ELIZABETHResidential115 Swift Road, SO19 9ER · SO19 9EROperated by RG Care Homes Limited
  20380421212CQC record updated 14 April 2026
• DelroseResidential99 Portsmouth Road, SO19 9BE · SO19 9BEOperated by Integra Care Homes Limited
  02380437673CQC record updated 10 December 2025
• South Haven Lodge Care HomeNursing69-73 Portsmouth Road, Woolston, SO19 9BE · SO19 9BEOperated by Aurem Care (South Haven Lodge) Limited
  02380685606CQC record updated 27 November 2025
• Holmhurst Care HomeResidential72 Westwood Road, SO17 1DP · SO17 1DPOperated by Holmhurst Care Homes Limited
  02380557999CQC record updated 31 October 2025
• St Annes Nursing HomeNursing1-3 Lawn Road, SO17 2EX · SO17 2EXOperated by Pegmar Limited
  02380585032CQC record updated 30 October 2025
• Northlands House Care HomeNursing6 Westrow Road, SO15 2LY · SO15 2LYOperated by Bupa Care Homes (CFChomes) Limited
  02380717600CQC record updated 9 September 2024
• Keychange Charity Fair Havens Care HomeResidential468 Winchester Road, Bassett, SO16 7DD · SO16 7DDOperated by Keychange Charity
  02380790874CQC record updated 13 August 2024
• Ashwood Rest HomeResidential10-12 Shirley Avenue, Shirley, SO15 5NG · SO15 5NGOperated by Ashwood Care Home Ltd
  02380780232CQC record updated 6 August 2024
• Southampton Manor Care HomeNursing111 Burgess Road, SO16 7AG · SO16 7AGOperated by Willow Tower Opco 1 Limited
  02380706050CQC record updated 26 March 2024
• Southampton Manor Care HomeNursing111 Burgess Road, SO16 7AG · SO16 7AGOperated by Willowbrook Healthcare Limited
  02380706050CQC record updated 13 March 2024

Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 17 registered in Southampton. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.