
The staff are truly amazing, so helpful, attentive, kind and thoughtful.Debbie S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She was made to feel very welcome from day 1 and very quickly settled in to her new life.Karen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I can't recommend Dawson Lodge highly enough.Luke O(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

The staff are truly amazing, so helpful, attentive, kind and thoughtful.Debbie S(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

She was made to feel very welcome from day 1 and very quickly settled in to her new life.Karen L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

I can't recommend Dawson Lodge highly enough.Luke O(Grandson of Resident/Service User)

Dawson Lodge in Southampton is a purpose-built home supporting up to 43 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as providing dementia care. It is located in West End, close to road and public transport links.
The home strives to deliver a range of residential care services, including convalescence care; respite care; trial stays and long-term care for those who can no longer look after themselves.
The care team at...
Dawson Lodge in Southampton is a purpose-built home supporting up to 43 older people to live a comfortable lifestyle, as well as providing dementia care. It is located in West End, close to road and public transport links.
The home strives to deliver a range of residential care services, including convalescence care; respite care; trial stays and long-term care for those who can no longer look after themselves.
The care team at Dawson Lodge gets to know customers and work with them to organise stimulating activities that match individual and group interests, both in the care home as well as in the local community. Dementia care is tailored to each individual and colleagues receive regular training.
Each customer’s individual needs are regularly assessed to ensure their care plans meet their lifestyle requirements. Meals are cooked fresh and from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients where possible by a highly trained Chef Manager and catering staff.
Anchor is England’s largest provider of housing and care for people aged 55 and over, with more than 60 years of experience as a not-for-profit organisation supporting older adults.
As a not-for-profit provider, Anchor reinvests its surplus into its retirement communities and care homes, helping to continually improve its services and facilities. This ongoing investment supports the delivery of high-quality care and accommodation, with a focus on maintaining high standards and meeting the evolving needs of its residents.
Care Provided by Dawson Lodge
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 43 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Fees can vary depending on care needs and other factors. Colleagues at Dawson Lodge will be happy to discuss our weekly fees with you and what our fees include.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Dawson Lodge for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Dawson Lodge to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Anchor
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Candice Wells (Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Year Purpose Built: -1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (43)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (43)
Visiting
- Welcome visitors at the home.
Parking
- On-site parking including disabled spaces.
Dawson Lodge Reviews (123)
Dawson Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.932) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dawson Lodge has 123 reviews.
The staff are very welcoming and friendly. My mother hasn't been in Dawson Lodge very long but so far the staff have looked after her well. They are very kind and treat her with dignity. Her room is a good size and well laid out. The staff keep an eye on mother in case she wanders. When you first...
The staff are very welcoming and friendly. My mother hasn't been in Dawson Lodge very long but so far the staff have looked after her well. They are very kind and treat her with dignity. Her room is a good size and well laid out. The staff keep an eye on mother in case she wanders. When you first enter the home it smells okay (not like some homes which smell awful. I like the way the rooms are referred to as flats and have a letterbox and door bell - which makes mother think she's in her own home.
I visit unannounced at different times of the day and this home is always an example of best practice. If I had to chose a home for myself I would put my name down for Dawson Lodge.
I visit unannounced at different times of the day and this home is always an example of best practice. If I had to chose a home for myself I would put my name down for Dawson Lodge.
Very satisfied with the home and the care my mother is receiving. The staff are very cheerful and friendly and are very helpful.
Very satisfied with the home and the care my mother is receiving. The staff are very cheerful and friendly and are very helpful.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 June 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveRequires improvement
- SafeGood
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (3) & Events (0)
- 23 Jan 2026
Anchor’s Dawson Lodge care home in Southampton has welcomed pupils from Woodlands Community College as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award, creating meaningful connections across generations. Over recent months,...
- 19 Dec 2025
Residents and colleagues at Anchor care homes across Hampshire are embracing the festive spirit in style. From crafting Christmas decorations and singing carols, to decorating trees and baking festive treats,...
- 09 Oct 2024
Anchor, England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for people in later life, has received platinum status in the RSPCA’s annual PawPrints Awards for the second year in a...
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