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.
Nearby Areas
Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data