Appleton House

26 Chafen Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BB

02031950118

Care Type

Residential Care

Inspection date

13 July 2018

Provider

Community Homes of Intensive Care and Education Limited

Beds

7 beds

About Appleton House

Appleton House is a residential care home in Southampton, providing personal care for people with mental health needs. Further details on the service can be found in the CQC findings below.

Appleton House provides residential and personal care for up to seven people with mental health needs. Located in a residential district of Southampton with nearby public transport links, the home features an enclosed garden, a dining room and accessible facilities for residents. The home is situated in a welcoming neighborhood that promotes accessibility and community connection through public transport links and local amenities.

Staff are available to support residents daily with a range of personal and residential care needs suited to people with mental health conditions. The property offers both communal spaces for residents to gather and enjoy time together, as well as individual accommodation to support privacy and personal wellbeing.

Source: CQC inspection report, 19 September 2018

Specialist Care

Mental healthYounger adults

Fees and availability

We have not verified a current weekly fee for this home. Ask for a written quote based on the room and care needed, including any extra charges.

Check current vacancies, the admission assessment and visiting arrangements directly with the home.

Care and inspection details

Checked against the CQC register on 20 September 2026. This is a check of published information, not a visit to the home.

Registered service: Care home service without nursing
Registered capacity: 7 places — this is not a vacancy count
Registration checked: Registered · SO18 1BB

Registered care categories

Caring for adults under 65 yrs; Mental health conditions.

These describe the registration. The home must assess whether it can meet the individual person's needs and whether a place is available.

CQC ratings in more detail

Overall rating shown by CQC: Good.

Rating report published 19 September 2018. Latest inspection date recorded: 13 July 2018.

Safe: Good
Effective: Good
Caring: Good
Responsive: Good
Well-led: Good

Read Appleton House's CQC record and reports.

Contains Care Quality Commission information under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Ratings and registration details can change after the date checked.

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Appleton House, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Appleton House, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Appleton House's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees