Regency Nursing Home

13 St. Helens Parade, Southsea, PO4 0QJ

02392820722

Care Type

Nursing Care

CQC rating published

30 April 2019

Provider

R&D Care Ltd

Beds

30 beds

How this home compares nearby

Of 38 care homes for older people within 5 miles, none are rated higher by CQC, 31 are the same and 7 are lower.

29 of these nearby homes have been inspected more recently than this one.

Based on CQC ratings, updated 22 October 2026. How we compare homes | See the nearby homes

Rating history

GoodSept 2015
Requires ImprovementJun 2018
GoodApr 2019

Improved from Requires Improvement to Good in 2019. CQC has rated this home 3 times since 2015.

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

Costs and who runs this home

This is the only care home R&D Care Ltd runs in England.

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.

NHS-funded Nursing Care pays £267.68 a week to the home towards registered nursing care for eligible residents (2026/27). A quoted fee may already exclude it.
This home lists dementia care, which usually costs more than standard residential care. See dementia care home costs. NHS Continuing Healthcare may apply where someone's needs are primarily health needs.
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 Regency Nursing Home

Regency Nursing Home is a 30-bed nursing facility located on St. Helens Parade in Southsea, Portsmouth. The home provides care for older people, those living with dementia, and individuals with physical disabilities or sensory impairments.

It is operated by R&D Care Ltd and holds a CQC rating of Good, based on an inspection conducted in April 2019. As a nursing home, the service includes on-site medical support and specialist nursing care alongside residential accommodation. The Southsea location offers proximity to local amenities and the seafront, which may be relevant for visitors and those who value a coastal setting.

Prospective residents and families should note that the most recent CQC inspection report dates back several years.

Specialist Care

DementiaOlder peoplePhysical disabilitiesSensory impairments

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Regency Nursing Home, consider asking...

1.What specific dementia training do staff receive and how recently?
2.How do you support a resident who becomes distressed or confused?
3.How does the home keep a record of a resident's life history and personal preferences?
4.How do you involve families as dementia progresses and communication becomes harder?
5.What happens when a resident's dementia reaches an advanced stage?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Regency Nursing Home, look out for...

1.Is the environment calm, uncluttered and easy to navigate?
2.Do staff speak to residents with patience and dignity, even if they repeat themselves?
3.Are there memory cues around the home -- photos, familiar objects, clear signage?
4.Do residents seem settled and safe, or agitated and unsupervised?
5.Is there meaningful activity happening, or are residents just sitting quietly with nothing to do?

Could the NHS fund Regency Nursing Home'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