Care Home Ratings
Residential care home

Leighside

19a Kenilworth Gardens, West End, Southampton, SO30 3RE

Overall CQC rating

Good

Rating published 18 April 2023

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Last inspected 1 February 2023

The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.

Report published 18 Apr 2023

Ratings by quality area

Safe

Are people protected from abuse and avoidable harm?

Good
Well-led

Does the leadership ensure high-quality, person-centred care?

Requires Improvement
Caring

Do staff involve and treat people with compassion, kindness and respect?

Good
Responsive

Are services organised so they meet people’s needs?

Good
Effective

Does the care achieve good outcomes and help maintain quality of life?

Good

Rating unchanged since last inspection

3 rated inspections on record · First rated April 2016

Local healthcare

Nearest A&E

Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre

3.1 mi

Nearest GP surgery

West End Surgery

0.2 mi

9 within 2 mi

Nearest pharmacy

Everetts Pharmacy

0.3 mi

14 within 2 mi

Nearest dentist

0.4 mi

7 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)

92

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.

Provider

In Chorus Limited

4

locations

100%

rated Good or Outstanding

Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.

Details

Number of beds5
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
Last inspected1 February 2023
Registered with CQC since16 December 2010
Registered managerHelen Rachael Shaw

Services and specialisms

Caring for adults under 65 yrsLearning disabilities

Ratings and inspection data from the Care Quality Commission under the Open Government Licence. Hospital data from OpenStreetMap.

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