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Live-in Care in Southampton
Southampton, Hampshire's vibrant port city, sits at the heart of the South Coast. With its maritime heritage and proximity to the New Forest, many older residents enjoy a high quality of life and wish to maintain their independence at home.
260,000
Population
42,000
Aged 65+
16.2%
Over 65s
£1,300
Live-in care from, per week
The Elderly Population in Southampton
Understanding the needs of older residents in Southampton helps us deliver more thoughtful, tailored care. Here are some key facts about the elderly population in the Hampshire area:
Approximately 42,000 Southampton residents are aged 65 or over
The wider Hampshire region has one of the highest elderly populations in Southern England
Around 3,500 people in Southampton are living with dementia
Chandlers Ford, Romsey and the New Forest have high proportions of older residents
Arranging Live-in Care in Southampton
From the waterfront homes of Ocean Village to the leafy suburbs of Chandlers Ford, Southampton has its own local services and practicalities. Points worth knowing when you arrange care here:
- We cover Southampton and wider Hampshire including Winchester, Eastleigh and the New Forest
- Our carers serve both the urban centre and surrounding countryside
- Local hospital care is provided by University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, and we can plan the start of care around a discharge date
- We also cover Portsmouth, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight
Care Services Available in Southampton
Every Part of Southampton
Our carers live with the people they support, so we cover the whole of Southampton - from Bassett, Bevois Valley, Bitterne, Bitterne Park to Woolston. Search for your area:
Care Assessments and Funding in Southampton
A free care needs assessment in Southampton is carried out by Southampton City Council. Anyone who appears to need care can ask for one, whether or not they will pay for care themselves.
Areas around the city such as Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford and Romsey are covered by Hampshire County Council.
In England the council means-tests care. If savings and investments are above £23,250 you are likely to pay for care yourself, but the value of your home is not counted when care is provided at home.
We can arrange live-in care privately straight away, alongside or instead of council support. Our funding guide explains the options, including NHS Continuing Healthcare and Attendance Allowance.
Live-in Care Elsewhere in London and the South East
Questions About Live-in Care?
How live-in care works, what a carer does each day, costs and how it compares with a care home are the same wherever you live. Our guides cover them in full: what is live-in care, prices, live-in care vs care homes and FAQs.
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