Bluebell Nursing Home

45/53 St Ronan's Road, Southsea PO4 0PP
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  • Bluebell Nursing Home, Southsea
Welcome to Bluebell Nursing Home, situated in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Portsmouth, a historic maritime city renowned for its rich naval heritage and vibrant waterfront, provides a picturesque backdrop for the care home. Nestled near Canoe Lake, the Care Home offers a tranquil setting for up to 49 residents, supported by a dedicated team of 75 staff members committed to their well-being.

With over 40 years of experience in caring for individuals with complex health needs, including dementia and sensory impairments, the team delivers exceptional and compassionate support. They believe in personalised care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs, complemented by engaging events and themed activities throughout the year. The talented chef crafts delightful dishes to enhance the dining experience for residents.

Specialising in dementia care, the facility is designed to provide a peaceful environment with dedicated areas for relaxation and dining. Bluebell Nursing Home is more than just a care facility; it becomes a new family home where residents experience warmth and compassion in every interaction.

The Care Home holds an “Outstanding” CQC rating in the Well-Led category (March 2020), a testament to the deeply personal approach. Whether it's respite or nursing care, urgent or planned, the team is on hand to accommodate all your requests.
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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1350 – £1430
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1430 – £1530

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Bluebell Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Person in charge

  • Stacey Parkhill (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2018
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (40)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (3)

Bluebell Nursing Home Reviews (44)

9.7

Bluebell Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10, based on 12 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Bluebell Nursing Home has 44 reviews.

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Review from Alan F (Brother of Resident) published on 18 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My brother is well cared for and is as content, secure and happy as it is possible.
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Review from Joy (Wife of Resident) published on 2 December 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband was cared for by the Bluebell for two years. His physical and mental health was poor but the staff worked hard and thoughtfully to make him as happy and comfortable as possible. He was confined to bed and needed bed sore treatment which was successful. The nursing care was excellent and
gave me constant reassurance.
The staff are well trained and supervised well.
The chef adapted and catered to his limited appetite.
He did not wish to be included in entertainment offered but enjoyed his birthday cakes, help with the TV and music choice. This enabled carers and the entertainment manager, to have some conversation and share interests.
The home has a high standard of decoration, the building is well maintained.
I was always made welcome and given comfort and reassurance. I felt most problems were sorted out as quickly as possible.
I will always be grateful for the friendship and care given to my husband and myself.
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Review from Mary F (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Bluebell Nursing Home has provided care, dignity, respect, and support to my mother since 2012. There is never a time to cause for concern. Meals mare of an excellent standard, 3 courses 3 times a day. Although mum is assisted the staff show care and patience. Bluebell is as caring to myself, providing
support when I feel times are tough but at the end of the day, Bluebell is like a family to me now and I appreciate all they do.
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Review from Alan F (Brother of Resident) published on 28 October 2015 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I feel that my brother is safe and cared for well at The Bluebell nursing home. He has been a resident there for three years to date and the staff know him and his needs very well. He has been given a very good suite of rooms and comfortable conditions. I find form the regular nursing RGNs at The Blubell
that he is watched over carefully and conditions are in his best interest.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.679)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.679) out of 10 for Bluebell Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 12 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.679 for Bluebell Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (103 Excellents x 5) + (31 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 140 Ratings = 4.679
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Bluebell Nursing Home is based on 12 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 12 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 6 Mar 2020

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England. View Latest Report

Bed Vacancies

3 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 21 Aug 2025

We are ready to accept new residents for a trial period or long term. Call today to book a virtual tour.

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

Meet the Team (1)

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Stacey Parkhill

Job Title: Registered Manager Joined: 2004

Meet our esteemed manager, Stacey Parkhill, who has been dedicatedly serving in the Care sector since 2004 and has been associated with Bluebell since 2007.


Starting off as a care assistant, she earned her Level 3 certification in Health and Social Care and progressed to the position of Senior Carer. In 2018, she scaled new heights by attaining a Level 5 qualification in Leadership for Health and Social Care, and more recently, took up the mantle of a Training Officer to gain further expertise in her field. With her vast knowledge of Bluebell and its residents, she is ecstatic to be presented with the opportunity to assume a managerial role and will undoubtedly remain an invaluable member of our team.


Stacey's vision for Bluebell is to continue providing a superlative standard of care for all our residents while also offering training prospects for our empathetic and remarkably dedicated carers and staff.

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