Festing Grove
Festing Grove is a residential care home in Southsea, Portsmouth (PO4 9QB). It holds a CQC rating of Requires Improvement.
About Festing Grove
We at Festing Grove are proud to offer a warm and welcoming residential care home in the heart of Southsea, providing personalised residential care for adults with a wide range of needs. Nestled within the vibrant coastal community of Portsmouth, our home offers a genuine sense of belonging for every person who walks through our doors. Our setting on the south coast benefits from the relaxed, seaside atmosphere that Southsea is loved for, whilst remaining well connected to the wider Portsmouth area. Families visiting loved ones will find our location easy to reach, and residents enjoy being part of a neighbourhood rich in local character, green spaces, and community life. Inside, we have created a comfortable, homely environment where residents can feel truly at ease. The breadth of care we provide reflects our commitment to supporting people at different stages and circumstances of life. We welcome older people seeking long term residential care in a nurturing setting, as well as younger adults who benefit from tailored day to day support. Our team has experience caring for individuals living with mental health needs, physical disabilities, and those with learning disabilities or autism. This inclusive approach means we can respond thoughtfully to each resident's personality, preferences, and life history, whilst promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. For families exploring short term options, our respite care offers a valuable solution. Whether a loved one needs a period of recovery after hospital, or a family carer requires a well earned break, respite at Festing Grove provides the same warm, attentive care our permanent residents enjoy. It can also be a gentle way for someone to experience life in a residential setting before making longer term decisions. In practice, our approach to care means residents are supported to live meaningfully every day. From helping with personal care in a respectful manner to encouraging social connection, hobbies, and quiet moments of companionship, our aim is to make each person feel valued. Families are treated as partners in care, kept informed, listened to, and welcomed into the life of the home. Our most recent CQC inspection resulted in an overall rating of Requires Improvement. We recognise what this means and take it seriously. Encouragingly, the inspection recognised our strengths in two key areas, rating us Good for being Caring and Good for being Responsive. This reflects what matters most to families: that residents are treated with kindness, compassion, and respect, and that their individual needs are met in a timely, person centred way. In the areas identified as Requires Improvement, covering Safe, Effective, and Well led, we remain committed to ongoing development, learning, and raising standards so that every aspect of life here meets the quality our residents deserve. Choosing a care home is one of the most important decisions a family can make, and we understand the weight of that choice. If you are considering residential or respite care in Southsea for a loved one, we warmly invite you to get in touch, ask questions, and learn more about life at Festing Grove. Our door is always open to families seeking reassurance, guidance, and a place where their relative can feel truly at home.
Care provided at Festing Grove
- Older person care
- Mental health care
- Learning disability and autism support
- Physical disability support
- Younger adults care
- Respite care
- Last CQC inspection: 14 November 2019
Read the full inspection report on the CQC website.
Common questions about Festing Grove
Where is Festing Grove located?
Festing Grove is a residential care home in Southsea, Portsmouth, PO4 9QB. You can view its exact location and get directions from the map on this page.
What type of care does Festing Grove provide?
Festing Grove is registered to provide residential personal care, with support that includes Older person care, Mental health care, Learning disability and autism support, Physical disability support, Younger adults care, Respite care. The full list of services is shown on this page.
What is Festing Grove's CQC rating?
Festing Grove is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Its most recent overall rating is Requires Improvement following its last inspection on 14 November 2019. You can read the full CQC report from the link on this page.
Does Festing Grove offer respite or short-term care?
Yes. Festing Grove offers respite and short-term care. Availability changes regularly, so it is best to enquire directly.
Questions families ask about Festing Grove
Can Mum or Dad stay here if their dementia gets worse?
No. Festing Grove is not listed for dementia care on the CQC register. If dementia is likely, choose a home that is, so a second move is not needed later.
Is there a nurse on site if health needs change?
No. Festing Grove is a residential care home without on-site nursing. District nurses and GPs visit, but someone who needs daily nursing may have to move to a nursing home.
Can they try a short stay before deciding?
Yes. Yes. Festing Grove offers respite and short stays, which is a good way to see whether the home is the right fit.
Will they support end of life care, so there is no move at the hardest time?
Ask the home. End of life care is not listed on the register. Ask the manager whether residents can remain in the home with hospice or district nurse support.
Can she bring her cat or dog?
Ask the home. The home has not told us its pet policy yet. Ask directly; some homes allow small pets in residents' rooms or welcome visiting dogs.
Can a couple stay together?
Ask the home. We do not know whether the home has rooms for couples. Ask about shared or adjoining rooms if this matters.
Will the council help pay, or is it self funded only?
Ask the home. The home has not told us which funding it accepts. Most homes take both council funded and self funded residents; ask about council rates and any top up.
Do they take younger adults as well as older people?
Yes. Yes. Festing Grove supports younger adults as well as older people.
Can I visit before deciding, and are there visiting hours?
Ask the home. Every home should welcome a visit. Call to arrange one, ideally at a mealtime or during an activity, and ask about visiting hours for family.
Typical weekly fees in the South East
Festing Grove has not published its fees yet. These are typical weekly fees for the South East, so you know roughly what to expect before you call.
- Residential care: £1,100 to £1,450 per week per person, typical range
Indicative figures for the South East, not a quote from Festing Grove. Actual fees depend on the room, the level of care and how it is funded.
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