Ridgemede Care
Bishops Waltham, Southampton, SO32 1DX
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 16 March 2018
Last inspected 26 January 2021
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 26 Feb 2021
Ratings by quality area
Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?
Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?
Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?
Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?
Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?
Rating improved from Requires improvement
3 rated inspections on record · First rated October 2015
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre
Nearest GP surgery
Bishop’s Waltham Surgery
0.3 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Bishops Waltham Pharmacy
0.3 mi
2 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.2 mi
3 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Hampshire (2025–26)
£1,245
per week, residential
£1,365
per week, nursing
Self-funded residents typically pay more. These are the rates local authorities pay providers on behalf of council-funded residents.
Recorded crime nearby
Street-level crimes reported in this area (December 2025)
Most common: violent crime
Elderly population
19.1% of people in Hampshire are aged 65 or over
50.8
beds per 1,000 aged 65+
Fee data from DHSC. Crime data from police.uk. Population data from ONS. All under the Open Government Licence.