Care Homes in SO50
The SO50 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 332 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 8 are rated Good. 1 home currently requires improvement. 1 home has not yet been inspected.
About care in SO50
SO50 covers Eastleigh and Chandler's Ford, administered by Hampshire County Council and sitting within the Borough of Eastleigh. Eight of ten homes are rated Good across 332 beds. Hampshire County Council's adult social care team commissions care at Hampshire-level rates, and the county has historically been one of the more assertive commissioners in the South East in terms of quality standards. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust and Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust both operate within the care pathway for the SO50 area. Eastleigh benefits from direct rail access to Southampton Central (eight minutes) and Winchester (under twenty minutes), making it a practical base for families spread across the south coast. Chandler's Ford in particular attracts families looking for suburban care settings with easy access to motorway connections — the M3 (Junction 12) is minutes away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO50 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in SO50, offering a combined 332 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO50 have?
Of the 10 care homes in SO50: 0 are rated Outstanding; 8 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 SO50?
Sunnybank House is among the highest-rated care homes in SO50, holding a CQC rating of Good with 60 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO50 postcode?
The SO50 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 SO50?
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