Care Homes in South West

Compare CQC ratings and registered care options across South West, including Cornwall, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Browse by county or local authority to see individual homes, inspection details and contact information.

Official CQC data snapshot: 1 September 2026. Confirm current fees, vacancies and care availability directly with each home.

Care home snapshot for South West

A factual snapshot calculated from the homes listed below. Ratings describe CQC evidence at the time of assessment; bed figures describe registered capacity, not current vacancies.

registered homes
1,853

in this directory snapshot

Good or Outstanding
89%

1544 of 1733 homes with an overall rating

offer nursing care
520

including homes offering both residential and nursing care

median registered beds
25

based on 1853 homes with capacity data

Outstanding

97

Good

1,447

Requires Improvement

184

Inadequate

5

Care homes by county in South West

Care homes by city and local authority

Choosing a care home in South West

Start with location and the type of support required, then compare the latest CQC findings. Ask shortlisted homes about staffing, fees, vacancies, visiting and how they would meet needs that may change over time.

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A directory category does not guarantee that a home can support every person. Check the individual listing and confirm the home's current admission criteria.

Outstanding Care Homes in South West