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This page gives you information about moving to a care home, and the different types of care homes in Portsmouth.
If you or a loved one can no longer manage at home, then a care home may be the best option. You can arrange this by:
If you decide to go through Adult Social Care, you’ll need to be assessed. This is so we can see if there’s anything we can do to help you stay independent in the community. If there isn’t, we’ll support your move into residential care.
Anyone can ask for an assessment. There’s more information on our ‘Getting an assessment‘ page.
Whether you have to pay for your care depends on your finances and savings. Read the ‘Paying for care‘ page for more information.
Residential care homes:
Nursing care homes
Extra care and sheltered housing
Residents have their own home or self-contained living space within a purpose built block or building. There are different levels of care available with each option, with some offering 24-hour care on-site. Other types of support may include:
Find out more on the ‘sheltered housing and extra care‘ page.
Visit the Healthwatch Service Directory for a full list of care homes in Portsmouth. You will be able to see the Care Quality Commission report for each home. These reports show whether the home is providing adequate standards of care.
For care homes in Hampshire, visit Connect to Support Hampshire. Other areas have information on their council website, such as West Sussex County Council.
Care Homes run by Portsmouth City Council
We run several care homes and supported accommodation in the city. The list below includes the CQC rating and a link to the CQC report for each premises.