Care Homes in SO15
The SO15 postcode district has 11 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 424 beds, falling under Southampton council. 7 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in SO15
SO15 covers the Shirley, Freemantle and Inner Avenue areas of Southampton — densely populated inner-west suburbs of the city with a diverse community and proximity to both Southampton city centre and the Western Docks. The 11 CQC-registered care homes here hold 424 beds but the quality profile is mixed: seven are rated Good, two Require Improvement, one is rated Inadequate, and one is Not Yet Rated. The Inadequate-rated home is a serious concern and must be excluded from any family shortlist immediately. The two Requires Improvement homes should also be carefully investigated before shortlisting. Southampton City Council administers adult social care; Southampton's urban density means assessment waiting times can vary. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (Southampton General Hospital) is approximately 2-3 miles and is the main acute trust for the area. Southampton's city-centre accessibility gives mobile residents a wide range of cultural, retail and leisure options. Given the presence of an Inadequate provider, families in SO15 should also compare provision in neighbouring SO16 and SO17 where quality profiles may be more consistent.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO15 postcode area?
There are 11 CQC-registered care homes in SO15, offering a combined 424 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO15 have?
Of the 11 care homes in SO15: 0 are rated Outstanding; 7 are rated Good; 2 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; and 1 has not yet been inspected. Ratings are awarded by the Care Quality Commission following on-site inspections.
What is the highest-rated care home in SO15?
Northlands House Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SO15, holding a CQC rating of Good with 101 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO15 postcode?
The SO15 postcode area falls under Southampton. 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 SO15?
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 Southampton'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