145 Kingsley Road
Portsmouth, PO4 · 0.4 km · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialRoyal Mencap Society
Fee not published
Area typical £1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
CQC: Requires improvement
Admiral Jellicoe House
Admiral Jellicoe House, Locksway Road, Southsea, PO4 8JW
Nursing home · 66 beds · The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
- Weekly fee
- £1,650
- published by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- March 2026
- Beds
- 66
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
Admiral Jellicoe House's stated fee
£1,650a week
About £85,800 a year
For a couple, two places: £3,300 a week
A live-in carer, at home£1,344a week
A typical week of live-in care for higher needs, such as hoisting or someone in bed most of the day
Staying at home could cost about £306 a week less, £15,912 over a year
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,945 a week less than two places.
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47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Portsmouth
PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.
About Admiral Jellicoe House
Admiral Jellicoe House is a nursing home in Southsea, in the Portsmouth council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 66 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults, people with mental health needs, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust, which operates 2 care homes in England. The home has been registered since May 2022.
At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated Admiral Jellicoe House Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.
Admiral Jellicoe House charges £1,650 a week for residential care, a figure published on the home's own website in August 2026. That comes to about £85,800 a year. That is close to the typical residential fee in Portsmouth.
There are 30 registered care homes in Portsmouth. The nearest to Admiral Jellicoe House include 145 Kingsley Road, Shearwater and Hartford Court, 4 of which have a fee on record. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Nursing care
- Dementia care
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Registration
- Provider
- The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust
- Registered with CQC
- May 2022
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (March 2026)
- Council area
- Portsmouth
- Town
- Southsea
Fees
Fees depend on the room and the level of care. Always confirm the current price with the home.
| Type of care | Weekly fee | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | £1,650 as of August 2026 From the home's website “Typical fees for residential care start from £1,650 per week for new residents.” View on Admiral Jellicoe House’s website | From the home's website “Typical fees for residential care start from £1,650 per week for new residents.” View on Admiral Jellicoe House’s website |
For comparison, a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,070 a week near Portsmouth, and one carer can look after a couple.
Reviews
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Common questions about Admiral Jellicoe House
How much does Admiral Jellicoe House cost?
Admiral Jellicoe House charges £1,650 a week for residential care (as of August 2026). Fees depend on the room and level of care, so confirm the current price with the home.
What is the CQC rating for Admiral Jellicoe House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Admiral Jellicoe House Requires improvement in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Admiral Jellicoe House provide nursing care?
Yes. Admiral Jellicoe House is registered as a care home with nursing, so registered nurses are on site. If you need nursing care the NHS pays a weekly contribution towards the nursing part of the fee.
Does Admiral Jellicoe House offer dementia care?
Yes. Admiral Jellicoe House is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Admiral Jellicoe House have?
Admiral Jellicoe House is registered for up to 66 residents.
Care at home
47 live-in carers within about an hour of Portsmouth
These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.
Most charge £1,020 to £1,240 a week. 38 can care for a couple. 10 years' experience on average.
Jaison M.
1 review
From £1,015 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 5 minutes from Portsmouth. Can care for a couple
Vimbai P.
1 review
From £1,201 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 7 minutes from Portsmouth. Can care for a couple
Charmaine T.
1 review
From £1,040 a week, 6 years caring
Based about 12 minutes from Portsmouth
Gertrude P.
2 reviews
From £1,050 a week, 7 years caring
Based about 16 minutes from Portsmouth
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
“He stayed with her throughout the pandemic, refusing to visit his own family, who lived nearby, to reduce the risk of infection.”
See live-in carers near PortsmouthProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.
Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.
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47 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Portsmouth
Live-in, a week
typically £1,070
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
Shearwater
Portsmouth, PO4 · 0.6 km · 60 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Hartford Court
Portsmouth, PO3 · 1.1 km · 60 beds
CQC: Requires improvement
Fee not published
Area typical £1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
See all 2 care homes run by The Royal Naval Benevolent Trust