Care Homes in PO9

About care in PO9

PO9 covers Havant, Leigh Park, Bedhampton and the Emsworth fringe on the Hampshire coast east of Portsmouth — a postcode that includes Leigh Park, historically one of the largest local authority housing estates in Europe and now a densely populated area with significant levels of social deprivation alongside the market town amenities of Havant itself. The social care picture here is considerably better than that demographic context might suggest: Hampshire County Council commissions adult social care for PO9 residents, and the county's commissioning standards are among the more consistent in the South East. Of the 17 CQC-registered homes and 425 registered beds in PO9, 13 are rated Good, just one is rated Requires Improvement, and three are Not Yet Rated; the average of 3.9 reflects a generally reliable local market. Bedhampton Nursing Home and Specialist Care Unit (49 beds) is the area's largest and most specialism-rich provider, holding a Good rating with a particular focus on complex nursing needs. Belmont Castle (40 beds) and Beechwood House (37 beds) are also Good-rated and cater to a mix of residential and dementia residents. Hampshire's personal budget rates for residential care for adults over 65 typically fall in the £600–£750 per week range (2025/26), with nursing placements attracting a higher allowance; privately-funded residents in the PO9 area should expect market rates 20–35% above these figures. The proximity of Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth (accessible via the A27 from Havant) supports discharge-to-assess arrangements and specialist outpatient follow-up. Emsworth and Havant town centre amenities are accessible for residents with mobility, and the area's coastal proximity supports sea-view day trips for more mobile residents. For families seeking nursing plus dementia specialisms in combination, Bedhampton Nursing Home's dual registration makes it the standout option in this immediate area.