Care Homes in PO10
The PO10 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 353 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 7 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement.
About care in PO10
PO10 covers Emsworth and the Southbourne area straddling the Hampshire–West Sussex border — a commuter-belt coastal district with an affluent retirement demographic and strong demand for quality residential care. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 353 beds, with 7 rated Good, 4 Requiring Improvement, and no Outstanding, Inadequate, or unrated providers. A 36% Requires Improvement rate is above the national average and means families must be selective; each of the 4 RI homes should be individually reviewed rather than treated as a homogeneous risk block. Hampshire County Council and West Sussex County Council may both be relevant depending on the precise location of the care home, and funded placement rates differ between the two authorities — families should confirm which council area applies for any home under consideration. The Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth is the principal acute trust, approximately 9 miles west. PO10's coastal setting — Emsworth Harbour, Chichester Harbour AONB — provides an attractive environment for residents and families, and the district's village character supports a more personal care home atmosphere. Families funding independently should compare carefully with neighbouring PO11 (Hayling Island) and PO9 (Havant) where Good-rated alternatives may be available. The PO10 quality profile rewards careful individual research over reliance on district averages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PO10 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in PO10, offering a combined 353 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PO10 have?
Of the 11 care homes in PO10: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 4 require improvement; and 0 have not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in PO10?
Emsworth House Care Home with Nursing is among the highest-rated care homes in PO10, holding a CQC rating of Good with 72 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PO10 postcode?
The PO10 postcode area falls under Hampshire. Your local council's adult social care team can carry out a needs assessment and, if eligible, help fund or arrange care home placements within their area.
How do I choose a care home in PO10?
Start by checking each home's CQC rating and reading the latest inspection report, which you can access via the CQC website or each home's page on carehome.page. Consider visiting your shortlisted homes in person and asking about staffing ratios, activities programmes, and how the home manages residents' specific needs — whether that's dementia care, nursing support, or specialist conditions. If funding is a concern, contact Hampshire's adult social care team for a needs and financial assessment.
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data