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Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 290 reviews
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection, Bournemouth, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"My mother could not be in a better place. The level of care, dignity and compassion given by all members of the care team has been…"   Read all 290 reviews
  • from £1,450 / week
  • 114 Rooms
Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Westbourne Tower, a premium provider of dementia care, nursing care and residential care, is ideally situated within easy access to the centre of Bournemouth. Rooms dedicated to respite stays ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Heathland House
405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 39 reviews
Heathland House, Ferndown, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"We have never regretted choosing Heathland House for my father who, at 97, could no longer look after himself safely. The home is well…"   Read all 39 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Cinnamon Care Collection

Heathland House in Ferndown, Dorset, is a luxury care home offering exceptional residential, dementia and respite care within elegant surroundings. As part of Cinnamon Care Collection, recognised by ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ 
10 70 reviews
Seabourne House Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"My partner has been a resident in Seabourne House since Nov 2025 as where he was prior to then was not suitable for this needs. I am so…"   Read all 70 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Seabourne House Care Home underwent a thorough inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and was awarded an 'Outstanding' rating in January 2018, placing it among the top 2 per cent of care ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Aldbury
672/674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4NA 
9.9 108 reviews
The Aldbury, Poole, Dorset
"Our Mum stayed at The Aldbury for seven months before we lost her. I, and my brother and sister, cannot thank the Manager, Clinical Lead,…"   Read all 108 reviews
  • from £1,796 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Experience the warmth and care of this friendly, relaxing care home whilst making new friends. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Branksome Heights Nursing Home
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
9.9 131 reviews
Branksome Heights Nursing Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Mum moved into Branksome Heights just a week ago after a 4 month spell in hospital after a fall. Prior to this she had been living in her…"   Read all 131 reviews
  • from £1,599 / week
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Branksome Heights Nursing Home is a Nursing and Residential home for people who demand the finest environment for quality care in the Bournemouth and Dorset areas. Architects have come up with a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS 
9.9 178 reviews
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Comparing experience with last home visited this place is like a friendly hotel. Maintenance dealt with quickly. Hard to leave my own home…"   Read all 178 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 104 Rooms
Group/Owner Avery Healthcare Group

Southbourne Beach is located a short walk from the sea front and its excellent beaches, perfect for a refreshing walk or for some fresh sea air. The home attracts residents and their families from ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Selwood House Care Home
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN 
9.9 23 reviews
Selwood House Care Home, Dorchester, Dorset
"Janice (the patient) and I (her visiting husband) were so impressed by the quality of care she received. The carers, mainly young men, were…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 85 Rooms
Group/Owner Country Court

Designed to be a real home-from-home for residents, Selwood House provides a luxury lifestyle, enabling people to continue living life the way they choose, with the added benefit of having company ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW 
9.8 103 reviews
Fernhill, Ferndown, Dorset
"Mum has 2 days a week Day Care but we required a short respite stay, in order to give us both a break. Everyone at Fernhill were so helpful…"   Read all 103 reviews
  • from £1,792 / week
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Experience the warmth and care of these friendly, relaxing care homes whilst making new friends. Residents enjoy companionship and can join in with singing, music, exercise and arts and crafts ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Alexandra House
88a Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9EW 
9.8 111 reviews
Alexandra House, Poole, Dorset
"Alexandra House have cared for my mum for the past 5 years. Mum has advanced Alzheimer's and it has been awful for us as a family watching…"   Read all 111 reviews
  • 58 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

In the heart of Parkstone, Poole, Alexandra House is a safe and comfortable residential and dementia care home. This newly rebuilt home offers a pleasant and peaceful setting and a home-from-home ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Branksome Park Care Centre
17 Mornish Road, Poole, Poole BH13 7BY 
9.8 40 reviews
Branksome Park Care Centre, Poole, Dorset
"The staff are genuinely kind, attentive, and treat residents with real dignity and respect. The environment is always clean, welcoming and…"   Read all 40 reviews
  • from £1,600 / week
  • 59 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Located in Poole, Branksome Park Care Centre is a specialised facility that focuses on helping people with neurological conditions like spinal injury, brain injury, multiple sclerosis, muscular ... Read more

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  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care

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Eagles Mount Care Home
25 Birds Hill Road, Poole BH15 2QJ 
9.8 55 reviews
Eagles Mount Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"I am always apprehensive and unsettled about visiting my mum , concerned on how she will be when I visit , she has been in Eagles Mount for…"   Read all 55 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 72 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Welcome to Eagles Mount, a cherished family-run home located in the heart of Poole, where the team specialises in providing exceptional care for individuals with dementia. The close-knit community is ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD 
9.8 76 reviews
Fern Brook Lodge, Gillingham, Dorset
"When we arrived, we were made to feel very welcome, and nothing was too much trouble when showing us around. Room looked lovely, everywhere…"   Read all 76 reviews
  • from £1,445 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham, Dorset is a friendly, warm and welcoming residential home, where residents living with dementia are treated with dignity and respect. Individuals enjoy a safe, caring ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES 
9.8 150 reviews
The Potteries, Broadstone, Dorset
"My mother has been a resident at The Potteries for over three years and I am pleased with the care she receives. Mum is physically disabled…"   Read all 150 reviews
  • from £1,645 / week
  • 80 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

The Potteries is a luxury, purpose-built care home in Broadstone. The team provides expert residential, dementia and nursing care for respite and permanent residents. They also offer compassionate ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kingsman House Care Home
11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT 
9.8 106 reviews
Kingsman House Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"As a family member, I honestly couldn't be happier with the care my mum receives at Kingsman House. From the very beginning the team made…"   Read all 106 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Welcome to Kingsman House, a prestigious care home situated in the heart of Bournemouth's vibrant town centre. The facility offers 69 spacious en-suite bedrooms, fully equipped with modern amenities, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Oakdale Care Home
Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ 
9.8 87 reviews
Oakdale Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"The palliative care received by our relative was absolutely superb. We were reassured by the size and brightness of his room and the sheer…"   Read all 87 reviews
  • 84 Rooms
Group/Owner Welford Healthcare

This beautiful, purpose-built home offers residential, nursing and dementia care to 84 residents. Oakdale lies just a few minutes' drive from Poole town centre and Canford Heath. It is situated close ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Ives House
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE 
9.8 115 reviews
St Ives House, Ringwood, Dorset
"My husband was extremely well cared for. The staff nursing and everyone else could not have been more caring.…"   Read all 115 reviews
  • from £1,825 / week
  • 60 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

St Ives House is a beautiful residential and dementia care home at Ashley Heath near Ringwood. The home provides a warm and relaxed environment in an attractive sylvan setting, and has been ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Kingland House Residential Home
24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP 
9.8 65 reviews
Kingland House Residential Home, Poole, Dorset
"I am so happy with all aspects of my dad's care. I really didn't want him to go into care, but was forced to as his flat was flooded. We…"   Read all 65 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 44 Rooms
Group/Owner Buckland Care Ltd

Just a short walk from Poole Park and close to the town centre, Kingland House offers residential care in a friendly and homely setting. With the seaside charm of Sandbanks and Poole Quay nearby, the ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ 
9.8 43 reviews
Aranlaw House Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"We would like to thank every member of the staff, past and present, for all the kindness and consideration given to my wife while she was…"   Read all 43 reviews
  • from £2,000 / week
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Welcome to Aranlaw House, the distinguished care home nestled in the heart of Bournemouth & Poole, renowned for its expertise in mental health and dementia care. They take immense pride in their ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Anning House
Cross Road, Weymouth DT4 9QX 
9.8 83 reviews
Anning House, Weymouth, Dorset
"From the initial care needs assessment provided, which was very comprehensive and thoughtful, there has never been any hesitation to supply…"   Read all 83 reviews
  • from £1,518 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Anning House is a luxury care home in the seaside town of Weymouth. The dedicated care team provide quality nursing, dementia and residential care on a permanent and respite basis. they also offer ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
33/37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3NA 
9.7 105 reviews
The Laurels & Pine Lodge, Poole, Dorset
"My sister and I have always experienced very good service from the staff. The home is very clean and welcoming. We feel our aunt is very…"   Read all 105 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 55 Rooms
Group/Owner Hartford Care Group Ltd

The Laurels and Pine Lodge in Poole is a delightful character residence with a cosy, homely atmosphere. Originally known in the local area as ‘Stone Farm’, the cottages have been respectfully ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA 
9.7 89 reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home, Poole, Dorset
"This is a review for the care given to my mother Hazel. She is new to Regency Manor but since being in Regency Manor her dementia symptoms…"   Read all 89 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 69 Rooms
Group/Owner Kanesbury Care

Regency Manor presents itself as a contemporary and luxurious care home situated in the tranquil residential neighbourhood of Lower Parkstone, conveniently positioned between the charming coastal ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Ferndown Manor
110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA 
9.7 163 reviews
Ferndown Manor, Ferndown, Dorset
"My dear friend Thelma was sent to Ferndown Manor from the palliative care unit in Christchurch, for end of life care. I cannot praise them…"   Read all 163 reviews
  • from £1,595 / week
  • 75 Rooms
Group/Owner Care UK

Ferndown Manor is a purpose-built care home, offering permanent and respite residential, nursing and dementia care in luxurious surroundings. Located in Dorset, each of the home’s bedrooms are ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ 
9.7 42 reviews
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home, Dorchester, Dorset
"When my husband first came to Somerleigh I was concerned he might find the change of lifestyle difficult. He had been used to an outdoor…"   Read all 42 reviews
  • 40 Rooms
Group/Owner Welford Healthcare

Somerleigh Court is an award-winning nursing home in the heart of Dorchester. The team provides long-term nursing care (including dementia-friendly care), plus convalescence, post-operative care, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Lindsay Care Home
47A Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AP 
9.7 137 reviews
The Lindsay Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"Mention the word 'care home' can have a very daunting thought, however, I visited The Lindsay Care Home, unannounced and quite nervous,…"   Read all 137 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 70 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

The Lindsay is a care home offering nursing, residential, dementia and palliative care. Short stays and day care are offered to help both carers and their elderly loved ones at times when they ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Wickmeads
Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 4LG 
9.7 75 reviews
Wickmeads, Bournemouth, Dorset
"I cannot speak highly enough of all the staff at Wickmeads. Each resident is cared for in such a way that all their needs, personal to them…"   Read all 75 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Wickmeads is a charming, purpose-built residential and dementia care home, located close to the picturesque River Stour in Tuckton, Southbourne. The home offers a pleasant and peaceful setting, a ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Muscliff Nursing Home
5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE 
9.7 57 reviews
Muscliff Nursing Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"During the last 4 year period from 2011 to 2025 it has been my pleasure and experience to relate with confidence to the specialised nursing…"   Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,650 / week
  • 41 Rooms
Group/Owner Birchstone Care

Muscliff Nursing Home has been purpose-built to achieve a homely living environment for older people with care needs. Together with professional healthcare, the Muscliff Team looks to provide ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE 
9.7 136 reviews
The Links Care Home, Broadstone, Dorset
"The Links manager and staff have always been friendly, helpful and professional from the first visit, through wife's death and settling…"   Read all 136 reviews
  • from £1,390 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

This care home is proud to be able to display an Outstanding CQC rating (November 2023). The Links is in the lovely village setting of Broadstone, close to local amenities and within easy reach of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
9.6 53 reviews
Signature House, Dorchester, Dorset
"My husband has been at Signature House for a year with a challenging form of dementia. He has settled in really well with the help of all…"   Read all 53 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Amica Care

Signature House is located in the heart of Dorchester and provides nursing care for residents who have physical mobility problems and those living with dementia. Signature House forms part of ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AJ 
9.4 68 reviews
Pine Martin Grange Care Home, Wareham, Dorset
"Good for 21 months my only complaint is one medic who is like a bull in a china shop. I am happy here.…"   Read all 68 reviews
  • from £1,937 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Dormy Care Communities

Pine Martin Grange Care Home in Wareham, operated by Dormy Care and winner of the Pinders Award for Best New Care Home (2018), offers homely comfort within a truly luxurious setting, alongside ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Blandford Grange Care Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE 
9.3 77 reviews
Blandford Grange Care Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Dad was transferred from hospital at short notice, he was in a very poor state of health, mentally and physically. The staff at Blandford…"   Read all 77 reviews
  • from £1,588 / week
  • 63 Rooms
Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

At Blandford Grange, care is about more than just meeting needs—it’s about creating a home where residents feel valued, supported, and safe. Located in the charming Georgian town of Blandford Forum, ... Read more

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care