Care Homes in PO8
The PO8 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 387 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 6 are rated Good. 5 homes currently require improvement. 3 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in PO8
PO8 covers Waterlooville, Horndean, Clanfield, and the south Hampshire downland villages between Portsmouth and the South Downs National Park. Six of the 14 registered homes hold a Good CQC rating; the quality profile is mixed overall with a number of homes under enhanced CQC monitoring. Hampshire County Council handles adult social care; note that Portsmouth City Council is a separate authority for residents within the PO1–PO6 postcodes. Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth is the main NHS acute facility. Families searching PO8 should also check PO9 (Havant, Leigh Park) for additional provision to the south-east.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the PO8 postcode area?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in PO8, offering a combined 387 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in PO8 have?
Of the 14 care homes in PO8: 0 are rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 5 require improvement; and 3 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 PO8?
Pear Tree Court is among the highest-rated care homes in PO8, 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 PO8 postcode?
The PO8 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 PO8?
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