Care Homes in SO31
The SO31 postcode district has 20 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 735 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 1 home is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and 13 are rated Good. 4 homes currently require improvement. 2 homes have not yet been inspected.
About care in SO31
SO31 covers Locks Heath, Hamble-le-Rice, Bursledon, Swanwick, and Park Gate in the Fareham and Eastleigh hinterland of south Hampshire — a predominantly suburban district with one Outstanding home and solid overall quality. The 20 CQC-registered homes here provide 735 beds; Brook Lane Rest Home holds Outstanding status and 13 are rated Good. Four homes are currently rated Requires Improvement, so inspection dates and specific domain scores should be verified for any shortlisted provider. Hampshire County Council administers social care funding for SO31 residents; Hampshire has historically had shorter assessment waiting times than many county authorities, partly due to more integrated adult social care commissioning. The main acute trusts for this area are University Hospital Southampton (Southampton General, northwest) and Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham (Portsmouth, east) — SO31 sits roughly equidistant, so discharge planning can involve either trust depending on the circumstances of admission. Seven homes offer nursing care, including the larger Hawthorne Court Nursing Home (80 beds) and Ancasta Grove (75 beds). Families needing nursing placements from either Southampton or Portsmouth hospital discharge should engage SO31 care homes early, as the four RI homes reflect a below-average quality tail that narrows practical choice. Brook Lane Rest Home is the standout provider — its Outstanding status makes it a sought-after placement, so waitlisting is advisable. The SO31 geography spans coastal villages (Hamble) and inland suburbs (Locks Heath, Park Gate), offering a varied physical environment; homes in the Hamble area benefit from riverside access and a strong community. Private-pay fees across SO31 tend to be mid-range for Hampshire, reflecting the district's mixed housing stock. For families choosing between SO31 and neighbouring SO30 or SO45, note that SO31's care home market is more concentrated in nursing provision than its neighbours, making it better suited to families anticipating high-dependency needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO31 postcode area?
There are 20 CQC-registered care homes in SO31, offering a combined 735 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO31 have?
Of the 20 care homes in SO31: 1 home is rated Outstanding; 13 are rated Good; 4 require 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 SO31?
Brook Lane Rest Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SO31, holding a CQC rating of Outstanding with 28 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO31 postcode?
The SO31 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 SO31?
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