Hilsea Lodge was a 35-bed care home in Portsmouth that closed in September 2019. Portsmouth City Council decided to shut it down due to high refurbishment costs (around £2.62 million) and concerns about its aging infrastructure. A 2017 Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection also highlighted issues like inadequate staffing and poor facilities. Rather than investing in outdated buildings, the council chose to focus on modern care options. After closure, the site was considered for redevelopment into supported living or social housing.
