Care Homes in SO40
The SO40 postcode district has 21 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 537 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 18 are rated Good. 2 homes currently require improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in SO40
SO40 covers the Totton and New Forest gateway area in Hampshire — a large district stretching from the western edge of Southampton out into the rural New Forest. There are 21 CQC-registered homes with 537 beds; 18 are rated Good, 2 are Requires Improvement, and 1 is not yet rated. There are no Outstanding-rated providers in SO40 currently. The largest providers include Forest Court Nursing Home (80 beds), Laurel Care Home (60 beds), and Colbury House (58 beds). Hampshire County Council handles adult social care funding; their assessment waiting times fluctuate but are generally shorter than in urban Southampton. The University Hospital Southampton in central Southampton is the main acute trust for complex care needs, though Totton itself is well served by GP-led discharge pathways. The New Forest fringe location means some homes in SO40 have rural settings with good outdoor space and a quieter pace of life — a genuine consideration for residents who benefit from a calm environment. Transport into Southampton city centre is served by frequent buses, making SO40 accessible for families living in Southampton or the Waterside area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO40 postcode area?
There are 21 CQC-registered care homes in SO40, offering a combined 537 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO40 have?
Of the 21 care homes in SO40: 0 are rated Outstanding; 18 are rated Good; 2 require 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 SO40?
Forest Court Nursing Home is among the highest-rated care homes in SO40, holding a CQC rating of Good with 80 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO40 postcode?
The SO40 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 SO40?
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