The CQC is the regulator that inspects care homes to ensure they are meeting required levels of care. Once inspected the homes are giving a rating of either ‘outstanding’, ‘good’, ‘requires improvement’ or ‘inadequate’.
To determine the overall rating, CQC inspectors look at whether the service is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, ranking each individually.
Included in the care homes is a mix of nursing and residential homes, some of which are specialised in giving care to specific disabilities or illnesses. We have looked at the CQC ratings in the area and highlighted the ones listed as ‘outstanding’ and the ones listed ‘inadequate’.
Here are seven of the best and worst rated care homes in the Portsmouth area:
5. The White House
The White House in Curdridge specialises in care for young and old people suffering with dementia. It was given an outstanding rating by the CQC following an inspection in 2020 and review in 2023. Photo: Google Maps
6. Fountain View
Fountain View in Lower Upham specialises in care for males of all ages with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs. They received an outstanding in their inspection in 2018 which was reviewed in July 2023. Photo: Google Maps
7. Bluewater Care Home
Bluewater Care Home on Kingston Road, Portsmouth received a rating of 'inadequate' from an inspection by the CQC which took place in June 2022. Despite the inadequate overall rating the care home was rated good in both caring and responsive categories. Photo: Google Maps
8. Willow Brook
Willow Brook on Highlands Road, Fareham, is currently under review so this rating may change. However, from its most recent inspection by the CQC in October 2023 it has the overall rating of inadequate. Despite the overall rating it was rated as good in the caring and responsive categories. Photo: Google Maps