Albert Lodge
Southsea, PO5 · 0.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialChoice Care Group
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
Home of Comfort Nursing Home
17 Victoria Grove, Southsea, PO5 1NF
Nursing home · 30 beds · Home of Comfort
- Weekly fee
- £1,159
- reported by the home, August 2026
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- June 2026
- Beds
- 30
- with nursing
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Home of Comfort Nursing Home's reported fee
£1,159a week
About £60,268 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,318 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
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, £963 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 Home of Comfort Nursing Home
Home of Comfort Nursing Home is a nursing home in Southsea, in the Portsmouth council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 30 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a physical disability. It is run by Home of Comfort. The home has been registered since January 2019.
At its latest inspection, published June 2026, the CQC rated Home of Comfort Nursing Home 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.
Home of Comfort Nursing Home has told us it charges £1,159 a week for nursing care, a figure reported to us by the home, so treat it as a guide rather than a quote, in August 2026. That comes to about £60,268 a year. It is about 30% below the typical residential fee in Portsmouth of £1,650 a week.
There are 30 registered care homes in Portsmouth. The nearest to Home of Comfort Nursing Home include Albert Lodge, Victoria Lodge and Oakland Grange, 2 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
- Older people
- Younger adults
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Home of Comfort
- Registered with CQC
- January 2019
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (June 2026)
- Council area
- Portsmouth
- Town
- Southsea
The CQC inspection, explained
Home of Comfort Nursing Home was rated Good; inspectors found kind, safe and personalised care, with some improvements needed to the building and dementia-friendly design.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing care | £1,159 as of August 2026 Reported by the home “Our fees for 2026 are £1159 per week” | Reported by the home “Our fees for 2026 are £1159 per week” |
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 Home of Comfort Nursing Home
How much does Home of Comfort Nursing Home cost?
Home of Comfort Nursing Home charges £1,159 a week for nursing 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 Home of Comfort Nursing Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Home of Comfort Nursing Home Requires improvement in June 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Home of Comfort Nursing Home provide nursing care?
Yes. Home of Comfort Nursing Home 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 Home of Comfort Nursing Home offer dementia care?
Home of Comfort Nursing Home is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Portsmouth listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Home of Comfort Nursing Home have?
Home of Comfort Nursing Home is registered for up to 30 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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A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.
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
Victoria Lodge
Southsea, PO5 · 0.3 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialChoice Care Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,650 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,070 a week
Oakland Grange
Southsea, PO5 · 0.5 km · 43 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