How much does nursing care home cost in Southampton?

Nursing care home in Southampton costs £1,313 per week based on the latest NHS England ASC-FR data. The national median is £1,239 per week, so Southampton is more expensive than the national average. Costs vary by individual provider and care package — always ask for an itemised quote.

Will Southampton council pay for my care?

Southampton council pays for adult social care subject to a means-tested financial assessment. In England the upper capital threshold is £23,250 (savings + home value if going into residential care). Below this, the council contributes on a sliding scale. Above it, you pay the full cost yourself. Southampton contracts with private and voluntary providers — you can usually choose your provider as long as the council's rate is met or you top up the difference.

How do I find a care home in Southampton?

Southampton council has a duty under the Care Act 2014 to provide information and advice on local care providers. Contact Southampton adult social care team for an assessment. The CQC (Care Quality Commission) website lists every registered care home in Southampton with the most recent inspection rating. Treatcompare cross-references CQC inspection data when available.

What's included in the nursing care home cost in Southampton?

Care home with on-site qualified nurses for residents with complex medical needs — typically 25–40% more expensive than residential care without nursing. The £1,313 per week figure is the council-paid average — what private clients pay is typically 20-40% higher because care providers cross-subsidise local-authority-funded residents from self-funder fees. Top-ups for nicer rooms, additional services, or location premiums are charged separately.

Is this the same as private care home prices?

No. ASC-FR figures are what local councils pay providers for the residents they fund — not the private 'self-funder' rate. Private clients typically pay 20-40% more than the council rate for the same care. Treatcompare uses the council rate as a baseline because it's the only nationally consistent published figure; expect to pay more if you're self-funding.

Nursing care home in Southampton: cost per week

The nursing care home cost in Southampton is £1,313 per week, which is more expensive than the national average. These figures show what Southampton council pays providers for residents it funds — private self-funder rates are typically 20-40% higher.

Southampton

More expensive than the national average

£1,313

per week

National median

£1,239

England-wide

Private self-funder

£1,707

Estimated (council + 30%)

Cost breakdown by category

Category	Cost (per week)
Nursing care 18-64	£1,222.94
Nursing care 18-64	£1,835.52
Nursing care 18-64	£1,585.217
Nursing care 18-64	£1,383.981
Nursing care 65+	£1,337.544
Nursing care 65+	£1,092.557
Nursing care 65+	£1,327.432
Nursing care 65+	£1,022.987
Nursing care 65+	£1,011.171

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