Appleton House
26 Chafen Road, Southampton, SO18 1BB
Overall CQC rating
Rating published 19 September 2018
Last inspected 13 July 2018
The rating above may date from an earlier inspection. CQC only updates ratings when they assess the relevant quality areas.
Report published 19 Sept 2018
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?
Local healthcare
Nearest A&E
Royal South Hants Urgent Treatment Centre
Nearest GP surgery
Portswood Solent Surgery
0.6 mi
20 within 2 mi
Nearest pharmacy
Boots
0.4 mi
22 within 2 mi
Nearest dentist
0.4 mi
20 within 2 mi
Healthcare locations from OpenStreetMap. Distances are approximate (straight line).
Area information
Council-funded care home fees
Average rates paid by Southampton (2025–26)
£1,014
per week, residential
£1,193
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% of people in Southampton are aged 65 or over
45.6
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
Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited
74
locations
91%
rated Good or Outstanding
Provider data from CQC. Portfolio ratings calculated from our database.