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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Data from the Care Quality Commission, last updated March 2026. How we use this data