Russets
Gatcombe Drive, Hilsea, Portsmouth, PO2 0TX
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 18 February 2023
Last inspected 19 December 2022
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 18 Feb 2023
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 unchanged since last inspection
4 rated inspections on record · First rated December 2016
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Queen Alexandra Hospital
60.1% of patients seen within 4 hours (Jan 2026)
Nearest GP surgery
Copnor Surgery
0.4 mi
10 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Rowlands Pharmacy
0.4 mi
21 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.5 mi
9 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Portsmouth (2025–26)
£1,145
per week, residential
£1,254
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
12.9% of people in Portsmouth are aged 65 or over
34.9
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
Portsmouth City Council
15
locations
67%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.