Dementia care homes in Portsmouth

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Portsmouth has 20 dementia care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 8 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 15 Good and 5 Requires improvement. Portsmouth council paid on average £1,134 a week for a residential care place and £1,463 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Portsmouth (29)

Portsmouth at a glance

20on this list

Official rating
  • Good15
  • Requires improvement5
  • 75% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.5 / 10
  • Types of care60% offer younger adults
How this list is ordered

Homes in Portsmouth are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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20 dementia care homes in Portsmouth

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Alexandra Rose Residential Care Home

Run by Riva Limited

358 Havant Road, Farlington, Portsmouth, PO6 1NE
GoodCQC · Jul 2026
  • Residential
  • 32 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care for older people and those living with dementia is available at Alexandra Rose Residential Care Home. Care plans are developed with residents and representatives after assessment, then reviewed regularly to reflect changing needs, wishes, dietary requirements and beliefs. Short stays and convalescence are also available alongside permanent placements.

Residents can choose formal dining or eating in their room, with varied meals…

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Bluebell Nursing Home

Run by Techscheme Limited

45-53 St Ronan's Road, Southsea, PO4 0PP
GoodCQC · Jun 2026
  • Nursing
  • 50 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Bluebell Nursing Home provides nursing care in Southsea for older people and residents living with dementia. The home combines ongoing care with activities intended to engage residents, including programmes designed specifically for people with dementia.

The service is part of Eleanor Healthcare Group’s care-home portfolio and is presented as a nursing home in Portsmouth.

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Braemar Care Home

Run by Braemar RCH Limited

24-26 Wimbledon Park Road, Southsea, PO5 2PU
GoodCQC · Jun 2021

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 35 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Braemar Care Home provides short and long-term residential care for older adults in a modernised property, alongside dementia and respite care. Dementia support focuses on independence, dignity, choice, familiar routines and activities that support life skills and social interaction.

Daily support includes personal care, medication management and meals, with 24-hour support for residents who need help with everyday living.

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Clarendon Care Home

Run by Clarendon Care Limited

64-66 Clarendon Road, Southsea, PO5 2JZ
GoodCQC · Mar 2024
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

With space for a maximum of 20 residents, Clarendon Care Home offers a small residential setting for older people in Southsea. Its courtyard-style garden and 24-hour support provide a home environment for people considering longer-term care or a shorter stay.

The home accepts respite and long-term placements and can arrange access to, or referrals for, health professionals.

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Hamilton House

Run by Shaftesbury Care GRP Limited

6 Drayton Lane, Portsmouth, PO6 1HG
GoodCQC · Nov 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Hamilton House provides specialist 24-hour residential, nursing and respite care in Portsmouth. The home supports people with dementia and older adults who need continuing care, including residents whose needs include physical or psychological support.

The service is designed to help residents retain independence, identity and a sense of value, while families receive guidance through the transition into care.

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Kinross Residential Care Home

Run by Kinross Limited

201 Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1EE
GoodCQC · Jan 2023
  • Residential
  • 29 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Younger adults

Kinross Residential Care Home supports older people through residential, dementia, short-term respite and non-residential day care. Personal care includes help with washing and dressing, with plans shaped around routines, meals and hobbies.

The home has single and double en-suite rooms, two lounges, a spacious garden and weekly hairdressing and pamper services.

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Mary Rose Manor

Run by Century Healthcare 3 Limited

Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5GA
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 52 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Mary Rose Manor combines nursing care with support for dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and other complex requirements. Its nursing approach includes clinical support day and night, while care plans reflect each resident’s routines, preferences and wishes. Palliative care is available for people needing comfort-focused support at the end of life.

The home also offers residential, dementia and complex care.

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Meadow House Residential Home

Run by Mr Suresh Kumar Sudera

47 - 51 Stubbington Avenue, North End, Portsmouth, PO2 0HX
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 24 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Meadow House Residential Home provides personalised residential care for older people living with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The home aims to maintain residents’ privacy, independence and dignity while offering support and attention in a homely environment.

Its central Portsmouth setting has access to shops, entertainment and transport services.

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Regency Nursing Home

Run by R&D Care Ltd

13 St. Helens Parade, Southsea, PO4 0QJ
GoodCQC · Apr 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 30 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Nursing care in Southsea is the central offer at Regency Nursing Home, which supports people with dementia, older age, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. The home forms part of Acorn Springs Care Group, whose wider care offer includes residential, respite, rehabilitation and palliative support across its homes.

Regency Nursing Home keeps its own local character and day-to-day relationships while benefiting from shared expertise,…

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Seaview Residential Home Limited

Run by Seaview Residential Home Limited

67-69 Festing Grove, Southsea, PO4 9QE
GoodCQC · Mar 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 18 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Long-term residential, dementia and respite care at Seaview Residential Home is arranged around individual wishes and routines in Southsea. The home supports older people and others with dementia, mental health needs, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Its smaller setting has 16 single rooms and one couple or companion room, with lounges, dining areas, gardens and a minibus.

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Shearwater

Run by Portsmouth City Council

Moorings Way, Milton, Portsmouth, PO4 8QW
GoodCQC · Jun 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

Residential care home for 60 residents in Portsmouth, run by Portsmouth City Council. Supports dementia and older people.

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St Ronans Nursing and Residential Care Home

Run by John Pattison and Jane Helliwell

23-31 St Ronans Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 0PP
GoodCQC · Aug 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Nursing and residential care at St Ronans Nursing and Residential Care Home supports older people and adults with dementia, learning disabilities and physical disabilities. The home is registered to provide care with nursing and also supports mental health, sensory impairment and eating-disorder needs.

Residents can regain confidence in daily life within refurbished surroundings, with access to Southsea’s seafront and local amenities.

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St Vincent House - Southsea

Run by St. Vincent Care Homes Limited

St Vincent House, 20-21 Clarance Parade, Southsea, PO5 3NU
GoodCQC · Dec 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 27 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

St Vincent House provides residential and dementia care in a family-run home, with support tailored to each resident after a thorough assessment. Staff work with local GPs and community health services to coordinate an appropriate package of care, while care plans are reviewed as needs change.

The Southsea home sits on the seafront and offers views across the Solent to the Isle of Wight.

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Harry Sotnick House

Run by Portsmouth City Council

Cranleigh Avenue, Portsmouth, PO1 5LU
GoodCQC · Jun 2022
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 46 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Harry Sotnick House provides residential care with nursing for older people and adults needing support with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. Its registered scope also includes younger adults, allowing a broad range of support needs to be considered.

The home supports personal care, meals and accommodation, with activities and outings forming part of life in the home.

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Oakland Grange

Run by Crescent Care Limited

10 Merton Road, Southsea, PO5 2AG
GoodCQC · Nov 2017
  • Effective Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 43 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Learning disabilities

Private, family-owned residential care at Oakland Grange in Southsea supports older people, including residents living with dementia, physical disabilities or learning disabilities. The home provides accommodation, personal support and care around individual needs.

Residents can use communal lounges, gardens and dining areas, while staff support personal routines and changing requirements.

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Admiral Jellicoe House

Run by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust

Admiral Jellicoe House, Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JW
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 66 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Royal Navy veterans and their dependants can access resident-centred care at Admiral Jellicoe House in Portsmouth. The home provides dedicated dementia support and is operated by the Royal Naval Benevolent Trust as a veterans care home.

Most residents live at the home long term, while a limited number of places support short respite breaks. The service is specifically connected with the Naval family, and eligibility, fees and funding are part of…

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Cosham Court Nursing Home

Run by Crossbind Limited

2-4 Albert Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3DD
Requires improvementCQC · Apr 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 47 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Cosham Court Nursing Home provides 24-hour nursing care for older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities or other support needs. Its care also includes frailty, Parkinson’s disease, sensory impairments, stroke recovery and end-of-life support.

Residents have mostly single rooms with nurse call points, alongside assisted bathrooms, communal spaces and individual or group activities.

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Alton Manor Care Home - Portsmouth

Run by Alton Manor Limited

8-12 Herbert Road, Southsea, PO4 0QA
Requires improvementCQC · Oct 2022
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 34 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Alton Manor Care Home provides residential dementia care in Southsea for older people, with trained care staff available around the clock. The home accommodates 34 service users in single and double rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities.

Residents receive personal and social care alongside varied home-cooked meals, daily choices and support for special diets.

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The Haven Heights Care Home Ltd

Run by The Haven Heights Care Home Ltd

191 Havant Road, Drayton, Portsmouth, PO6 1EE
Requires improvementCQC · Mar 2023
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 20 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Physical disabilities

Residential care home for 20 residents in Portsmouth, run by The Haven Heights Care Home Ltd. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Hartford Court

Run by Hartford Care (4) Limited

Catherington Place, Portsmouth, PO3 6GN
Requires improvementCQC · Jul 2026
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Effective Requires improvement
  • Responsive Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Residential
  • 60 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

Hartford Court provides residential, dementia, respite and day care in 64 en-suite bedrooms in Portsmouth. Its team supports older people with personalised care, encourages residents to maintain their lifestyles and works with families to plan care around individual choices.

Respite stays are usually booked for up to eight weeks, with longer periods assessed individually.

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What to look for in dementia care homes

  1. Staff training

    Staff training and experience with the person’s type and stage of dementia.

  2. A calm

    A calm, understandable and secure environment that supports independence.

  3. Personalised care planning

    Personalised care planning, meaningful activity and communication with families.

Questions families ask

What should dementia care homes offer?

Dementia care should adapt to the person’s history, routines, communication and changing needs. A CQC rating is useful evidence, but it does not by itself show whether a home is the right environment for a particular person. Some dementia care homes are residential homes, others also provide 24-hour nursing care for people with clinical needs, so confirm that the home can support the person’s diagnosis, communication, mobility, medicines and likely future needs.

How many dementia care homes are there in Portsmouth?

20 dementia care homes in Portsmouth are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

How much does a care home cost in Portsmouth?

Portsmouth council paid on average £1,134 a week for residential care and £1,463 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £1,036 and £1,156. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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