Care Homes in SO22
The SO22 postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 484 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 6 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in SO22
SO22 covers Winchester and its immediate suburbs — including Stanmore, Weeke, and Fulflood — in Hampshire, administered by Winchester City Council and Hampshire County Council. The postcode district has 9 CQC-registered care homes with 484 beds, the highest total bed count among these districts, reflecting the presence of Winchester Heights Care Home (103 beds). One home, Tegfield House, holds an Outstanding rating; six are Good, and one Requires Improvement. Winchester's status as a prosperous county town, with a high proportion of older homeowners and above-average household incomes, supports a relatively well-resourced care market. Families in SO22 will find the city well-served, with Winchester Heights providing substantial nursing bed capacity alongside smaller residential options.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO22 postcode area?
There are 9 CQC-registered care homes in SO22, offering a combined 484 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO22 have?
Of the 9 care homes in SO22: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 6 are rated Good; 1 requires improvement; 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 SO22?
Tegfield House is among the highest-rated care homes in SO22, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 39 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO22 postcode?
The SO22 postcode area falls under Hampshire. 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 SO22?
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 Hampshire'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