Care Homes in SO51
The SO51 postcode district has 10 CQC-registered care homes with a combined 352 beds, falling under Hampshire council. 5 are rated Good. 5 homes currently require improvement.
About care in SO51
SO51 covers Romsey and the Test Valley villages west of Southampton — a market town district on the River Test, known for the Broadlands estate, a strong sailing and waterside leisure culture, and an above-average household income profile. The 10 CQC-registered care homes here provide 352 beds, but the quality profile requires careful attention: five are rated Good and five Require Improvement — an average rating of 3.0 that is below the Hampshire and national averages. No provider in SO51 currently holds an Outstanding rating. Hampshire County Council retains adult social care commissioning responsibility; Hampshire's rates are above average. Southampton General Hospital is approximately 8 miles east via the A3090, serving as the main acute trust for complex care. Romsey station connects to Southampton Central (approximately 20 minutes) and Salisbury; road access is via the A3090, A27, and M27 interchange. Abbotswood Court (66 beds, Good) and Dunwood Manor Nursing Home (55 beds, Good) are the two largest Good-rated providers. The five Requires Improvement homes represent an unusually high proportion for a prosperous Hampshire district; families should examine each inspection report carefully, paying attention to the safe and well-led domains where recurring issues most often indicate systemic rather than temporary problems.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many care homes are in the SO51 postcode area?
There are 10 CQC-registered care homes in SO51, offering a combined 352 beds. These range from residential homes for older people through to specialist nursing and dementia care facilities.
What CQC ratings do care homes in SO51 have?
Of the 10 care homes in SO51: 0 are rated Outstanding; 5 are rated Good; 5 require improvement; and 0 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 SO51?
Abbotswood Court is among the highest-rated care homes in SO51, holding a CQC rating of Good with 66 beds. You can view its full inspection results and contact details on its profile page.
Which local authority covers the SO51 postcode?
The SO51 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 SO51?
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