Care Homes in PO7
The PO7 postcode district has 12 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 402 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 11 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement.
About care in PO7
PO7 covers Waterlooville, Cowplain, Purbrook, and Lovedean in Hampshire — a large, predominantly suburban residential district north of Portsmouth, stretching toward the South Downs. The 12 CQC-registered homes hold 402 beds with a very strong quality profile: eleven are rated Good, one Requires Improvement, and none are Outstanding or Inadequate. South Africa Lodge and Wellington Vale Care Home are among the well-established Good-rated providers. Hampshire County Council is the commissioning authority for PO7. Queen Alexandra Hospital (Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust) at Cosham is the main acute trust, with the A3(M) providing fast access. Transport within Waterlooville is reasonable by bus toward Portsmouth and Havant, though the broader district is primarily car-dependent for visiting families from further afield. The uniform Good-rated profile means families can approach any PO7 home with reasonable confidence and focus their comparison on specialism, size, and specific care approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PO7 postcode area?
There are 12 CQC-registered care homes in PO7, offering a combined 402 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PO7 have?
Of the 12 care homes in PO7: 0 are rated Outstanding; 11 are rated Good; 1 requires 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 PO7?
South Africa Lodge is among the highest-rated care homes in PO7, holding a CQC rating of Good with 99 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the PO7 postcode?
The PO7 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 PO7?
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