Shaftesbury Rest Home
Residential care home · Southampton
49 Shaftesbury Avenue, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1SE
Run by Mr & Mrs R C Northover
- GoodCQC · Dec 2017
- 8.0Our score
- Beds17
- Type of careResidential
- Phone023 8058 4478
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 December 2017
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Shaftesbury Rest Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-128597236
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Shaftesbury Rest Home
Residential care for older people, dementia and mental health needs is provided at Shaftesbury Rest Home in Southampton. The home operates as a care home without nursing and forms part of the Northover Group’s Hampshire care provision. Its setting is intended for residents who need continuing support in daily life, with experienced management and care staff maintaining a relaxed home environment.
Families can arrange a visit to see the home, join residents for lunch and observe activities and everyday routines. The service suits people seeking residential care where relatives want to understand the setting before admission. It is also part of a wider group of care homes serving Southampton and nearby areas.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Southampton
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookvale HouseSouthampton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| IvydeneSouthampton | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holmhurst Care HomeSouthampton | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Holmhurst Care HomeSouthampton | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Mayflower CourtSouthampton | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Mr & Mrs R C Northover
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Knoll Rest HomeEastleigh | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care for dementia and mental health needs
- Visits can include lunch
- Relaxed home environment
Suits: Older people needing residential or dementia care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
49 Shaftesbury Avenue, Highfield, Southampton, SO17 1SE
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Questions families ask
Who is Shaftesbury Rest Home for?
It is for older adults requiring residential care.
Is Shaftesbury Rest Home regulated by the Care Quality Commission?
Yes. They are regulated by the Care Quality Commission and are members of the Hampshire Care Association.
How much does Shaftesbury Rest Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Shaftesbury Rest Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Southampton council paid on average £990 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.