Abbeyfield Speedwell Court

Mansbridge Road, West End, Southampton SO18 3HW
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Speedwell Court is a premium care home located in West End, Southampton. Rated Outstanding by the CQC in February 2026, it offers exceptional comfort, quality, and support for those seeking first-class care.

Specialising in high-quality, residential, and residential dementia-friendly care for those 50 and above, the home provides a truly person-centred experience, supporting with all daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, medication and more. Residents enjoy a vibrant calendar of activities, strong community connections, and a welcoming environment that fosters companionship and wellbeing.

Designed around small households of 16 residents, each features its own lounge, dining room, spa bathroom, and cosy snug. Private en-suite bedrooms are spacious, well-lit, and can be personalised with treasured belongings to create a true sense of home.

Nutritious, delicious meals are tailored to individual tastes and dietary needs. Residents can also enjoy a range of lifestyle facilities, including a coffee lounge, cinema, hair and beauty salon, activity rooms, and beautifully landscaped gardens.

Surrounded by green spaces such as Itchen Valley Country Park and Telegraph Woods, Speedwell Court benefits from excellent transport links, including direct rail services to London Waterloo and convenient local bus routes.

Managed by Abbeyfield Living Society, the home also offers flexible respite stays, whether planned in advance or arranged at short notice.
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Care Provided by Abbeyfield Speedwell Court

Primary Care Categories

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

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 80 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

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

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650

Care fees are assessed for individual personal needs, please do contact us to discuss and we will provide you information and guidance on fees.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Abbeyfield Speedwell Court for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Abbeyfield Speedwell Court 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)

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Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Rhona Bray (General Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
  • Ages 50+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2019
  • Last Refurbishment: 2019
  • Number of floors: 3

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (76)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (76)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Personal visits are now encouraged, please contact the home to arrange a visit

Parking

  • Private & disabled Car parking available

Abbeyfield Speedwell Court Reviews (81)

9.7

Abbeyfield Speedwell Court has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10, based on 16 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Abbeyfield Speedwell Court has 81 reviews.

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Reviewer Connection to Abbeyfield Speedwell Court
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Review from Victoria H (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 July 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
We were initially nervous about how our mother would adapt as she has been living in a large 4 bedroom house. However, I have been hugely impressed at the individual care my mother has received and the kindness and compassion with which she has been helped to settle in. She already loves her new home
at Speedwell Court. The staff are highly trained, the atmosphere, also for visiting family, extremely welcoming and friendly. Thank you!
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.730)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.730) out of 10 for Abbeyfield Speedwell Court is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.8 out of 5 from 16 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.9 out of 5 from 16 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 4.830 for Abbeyfield Speedwell Court is calculated as follows: ( (152 Excellents x 5) + (29 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 182 Ratings = 4.83
  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 4.9 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Abbeyfield Speedwell Court is based on 16 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 3.9
    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 80 registered maximum number of service users is 16, which has been reached with 16 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: 27 Aug 2025

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Meet the Team (6)

Rhona

Rhona Bray

Job Title: General Manager Joined: 2022

When I joined the Abbeyfield family at Speedwell Court, my immediate impression was of a very special place, with a positive, caring team and environment.


Speedwell Court is indeed a beautiful home, but it is the people and the staff team who make it special.

Ewa

Ewa Sojka

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2019

My name is Ewa and I am so thrilled to have joined the fantastic team at Speedwell Court as the Deputy Manager. I am passionate about delivering high quality, personalised care to every resident here. I feel truly privileged to work with such a dedicated and knowledgeable team, who strive to build upon the strong caring ethos which already exists within the Abbeyfield family. I really do believe that all of our existing and future residents deserve nothing but the best. At Speedwell Court, our mission is β€˜To enhance the quality of life for older people,’ and this is one of my most valued beliefs.

Kate

Kate Dagnell

Job Title: Head of Care Joined: 2023

I help to support our Residents with their care needs liaising with GP's, consultants and other professionals, supervising medication administration and family care reviews.

Justine

Justine Owen

Job Title: Customer Relations Manager Joined: 2023

I have worked in the care sector for over 13 years which includes helping thousands of families across the South West to source appropriate care for their loved ones, I know how difficult it is to choose the right care package or care home.


I was pleased to join the team at Speedwell Court in the summer of 2023. My job is to welcome new residents and enquiries and discuss care options either now or in the future.


When I am not working I enjoy live music, reading, being in the great outdoors, gardening and spending time with family

Alex

Alex Smith

Job Title: Maintenance Joined: 2024

My role at Speedwell Court is to make sure the building is all up together, properly maintained to a high standard and looking its best. I enjoy my role as I get to interact with the residents and keep their homes looking great. I like to stay active and healthy, this role definitely allows me to get my steps in!

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Louise Nicholson-Roberts

Job Title: Head of Care Joined: 2020

β€œI started working as a Care Assistant at Speedwell Court in July 2020, before progressing into the role of Care Team Coordinator, and in February 2023, I was promoted to Head of Care.
Over the past four years, I have loved working for Abbeyfield at Speedwell Court. I have learnt so much and made many friends. The job and support are amazing, and being part of the team is such a positive daily experience.”

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