Festing Grove

47 Festing Grove, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9QB

02392832427

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

30 December 2023

Provider

Community Integrated Care

Beds

4 beds

Rating history

GoodMar 2017
GoodNov 2019
Requires ImprovementMar 2022
Requires ImprovementDec 2023

Rating dropped from Good to Requires Improvement in 2022.

Source: CQC inspection reports. Contains CQC data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Community Integrated Care, which runs 28 care homes in England: 23 rated Good, 3 Requires Improvement and 2 not yet rated.

Average care home fees in the South East: £1,243 a week for residential care and £1,579 for nursing care (2024-25 averages). Self-funders usually pay more. See our care home costs guide.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Festing Grove

Festing Grove is a residential care home in Portsmouth, offering a calm and homely environment for people who need a little extra support. The team there brings a genuine warmth to everyday life, and families can take comfort in knowing their loved ones are cared for by people who truly take the time to get to know them. Portsmouth itself is a vibrant city with plenty to see and do, giving residents a lively community on their doorstep.

Festing Grove is a small residential care home accommodating up to 4 people with learning disabilities and/or autism. At the time of inspection, all 4 places were occupied. The service provides personal care and accommodation as a single package for its residents.

Inspectors observed that the home supports residents to make choices, maintain dignity and independence, and access their local communities. Staff work to ensure autistic people and those with learning disabilities receive the same opportunities and quality of life that others take for granted.

Source: CQC inspection report, 30 December 2023

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesMental healthOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Festing Grove, 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 Festing Grove, 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 Festing Grove'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