Care Homes in PO4
The PO4 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 336 beds, falling under Portsmouth council. 7 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement.
About care in PO4
PO4 covers the Southsea and Eastney districts of Portsmouth — the densely populated southern tip of Portsea Island, where Victorian terraced housing stock and a large student and service population create a distinctive urban context for care provision. The 10 care homes across PO4 provide 336 beds with an average rating of 3.4, somewhat below the South East average, with seven homes rated Good and three Requiring Improvement; Portsmouth City Council commissions care under financial constraints that have tightened significantly following the post-pandemic cost pressures. The area's strong community infrastructure — including the Eastney and Southsea seafront, the Royal Marines Museum and public parks — gives homes here ready access to community activities and dementia-friendly outings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PO4 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in PO4, offering a combined 336 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PO4 have?
Of the 10 care homes in PO4: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 3 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 PO4?
Shearwater is among the highest-rated care homes in PO4, holding a CQC rating of Good with 60 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PO4 postcode?
The PO4 postcode area falls under Portsmouth. 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 PO4?
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 Portsmouth'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