Care Homes in SO16
The SO16 postcode district has 14 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 534 beds, falling under Southampton council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 10 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in SO16
SO16 covers Bassett, Lordshill, Millbrook, Maybush, Swaythling, and Rownhams in north-west Southampton. One of the 14 registered homes is Outstanding and 10 are rated Good — a strong quality cluster for a city postcode. Southampton City Council administers adult social care. Southampton General Hospital is within the SO16 boundary, creating good discharge-to-care pathways for nursing home residents. With 534 beds, the postcode has substantial care capacity. Lordshill and Swaythling have attracted purpose-built facilities with good outdoor space. Families should compare SO16 homes alongside SO17 (Portswood, Highfield) and SO18 (Bitterne) for a fuller picture of north Southampton provision.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO16 postcode area?
There are 14 CQC-registered care homes in SO16, offering a combined 534 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO16 have?
Of the 14 care homes in SO16: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 10 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; and 2 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 SO16?
Fritham Lodge is among the highest-rated care homes in SO16, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 13 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO16 postcode?
The SO16 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 SO16?
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