Care Homes in PO5
The PO5 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 241 beds, falling under Portsmouth council. 10 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement.
About care in PO5
PO5 covers Southsea — the seaside residential district of Portsmouth on the Solent coast — with a care home market serving one of England's most densely populated southern coastal cities. The 12 CQC-registered care homes here provide 241 beds with a strong quality profile: 10 are rated Good and 2 Require Improvement. Dementia, physical disability, and mental health care specialisms are represented in local homes. Portsmouth City Council commissions adult social care; the unitary authority handles both assessment and care home commissioning. The urban density of Southsea means most homes are accessible by public transport, which can be important for visiting families without cars — a practical consideration worth factoring into placement decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PO5 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in PO5, offering a combined 241 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PO5 have?
Of the 12 care homes in PO5: 0 are rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 2 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 PO5?
Oakland Grange is among the highest-rated care homes in PO5, holding a CQC rating of Good with 43 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PO5 postcode?
The PO5 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 PO5?
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