Chesham House
194 West End Road, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 6PN
Residential care home · 10 beds · Choice Care Group

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £960
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- January 2023
- Beds
- 10
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £49,920 a year
For a couple, two places: £1,920 a week
The typical live-in carer near Southampton, set by the carer
The care home costs less for one person. At home, the carer you choose looks after only you.
A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £565 a week less than two places.
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 Chesham House
Chesham House is a residential care home in Southampton, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 10 residents. It provides care for younger adults and people with mental health needs. It is run by Choice Care Group, which operates 72 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2016.
At its latest inspection, published January 2023, the CQC rated Chesham 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.
Chesham House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Southampton with a fee on record typically charge about £960 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.
There are 52 registered care homes in Southampton. The nearest to Chesham House include Moorhill Care Home, The Oaks and Leighside. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Younger adults
- Mental health
Registration
- Brand
- Choice Care Group
- Registered with CQC
- October 2016
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (January 2023)
- Council area
- Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
Chesham House rated Requires Improvement; inspectors found important weaknesses in medicines management, although people experienced kind and supportive care.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Chesham House has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Southampton typically charge about £960 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.
Reviews
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Common questions about Chesham House
How much does Chesham House cost?
Chesham House has not published its fees. Care homes in Southampton typically charge about £960 a week for residential care and £1,600 for nursing care. Ask the home for a written quote.
What is the CQC rating for Chesham House?
The Care Quality Commission rated Chesham House Requires improvement in January 2023. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Chesham House provide nursing care?
No. Chesham House is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Chesham House offer dementia care?
Chesham House is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Southampton listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Chesham House have?
Chesham House is registered for up to 10 residents.
46 live-in carers within about an hour of Southampton
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 £980 to £1,300 a week. 39 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
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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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