Care Homes in SO19

About care in SO19

SO19 covers the Woolston and Sholing neighbourhoods of eastern Southampton — inner suburbs on the east bank of the River Itchen with a dense, predominantly small-home care market. There are 21 CQC-registered homes with 472 beds, a relatively low bed-to-home ratio reflecting many converted residential properties. Quality is mixed: 15 homes are Good, 3 are Requires Improvement, 1 is Inadequate, and 2 are not yet rated. No homes in SO19 are currently rated Outstanding. The largest provider is Oak Lodge Care Home (71 beds); most other homes here have between 20 and 46 beds. Southampton City Council handles adult social care funding as a unitary authority; University Hospital Southampton is the main acute trust. The Itchen Bridge connects SO19 to central Southampton, but there is no direct rail service — bus is the primary public transport option. Families should be especially careful about the Inadequate-rated home and verify its current enforcement status on the CQC website. Given the mixed quality picture, visiting in person and speaking directly with nursing staff is particularly important when comparing homes in SO19.