Care Homes in SO19
The SO19 postcode district has 21 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 472 beds, falling under Southampton council. 15 are rated Good. 3 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO19 postcode area?
There are 21 CQC-registered care homes in SO19, offering a combined 472 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO19 have?
Of the 21 care homes in SO19: 0 are rated Outstanding; 15 are rated Good; 3 require improvement; 1 is rated Inadequate; 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 SO19?
Oak Lodge Care Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SO19, holding a CQC rating of Good with 71 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO19 postcode?
The SO19 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 SO19?
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