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Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR 
"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

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

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Heathland House
405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ 
"I am a Domicillary care assistant and have visited many care homes over the past 10 years, recently a client of mine has come to stay at…"   Read all 41 reviews
  • from £1,550 / week
  • 73 Rooms

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

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Branksome Heights Nursing Home
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA 
"Warm, welcoming and spotlessly clean, Branksome Heights hugely exceeded all my expectations when Mum checked in for respite care. Without…"   Read all 133 reviews
  • from £1,599 / week
  • 47 Rooms

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

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Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ 
"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

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The Aldbury
672/674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4NA 
"I am so grateful for the fantastic care my mum received during her time at The Aldbury. Every single staff member you came into contact…"   Read all 110 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

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Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW 
"When we were looking for a place that would look after Dad when his Dementia became too much for Mum to manage, my Mum, my wife and I…"   Read all 105 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

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  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS 
"I cannot rate Southbourne Beach highly enough. My mother has been a resident for 4 months now and it is such a relief not to be worrying…"   Read all 179 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 104 Rooms

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

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Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA 
"Putting my sister into Regency Manor was not an easy decision, but the whole process was made so much easier by the team. From the first…"   Read all 92 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

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Selwood House Care Home
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN 
"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

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Alexandra House
88a Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9EW 
"My mum has been a resident since August 2024. She is happy, clean , cared for and loved. Care staff are wonderful with mum and are there…"   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

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Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD 
"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

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Kingsman House Care Home
11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT 
"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

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Eagles Mount Care Home
25 Birds Hill Road, Poole BH15 2QJ 
"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

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St Ives House
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE 
"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

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Anning House
Cross Road, Weymouth DT4 9QX 
"Mum has dementia, all the staff from reception, cleaning, cooks, care staff and management are kind caring. Mum can be very difficult, they…"   Read all 84 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

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The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES 
"Would like to say a massive Thank you to all the staff at The Potteries My Uncle has been a resident for the past months and the…"   Read all 153 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

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Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR 
"My husband has been a resident at Signature House for four months now. He has settled in very well, and that is all due to the excellent…"   Read all 58 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

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  • Mental Health Care
Kingland House Residential Home
24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP 
"The staff always find time to answer my questions and treat my wife with dignity and respect. They all have the skills to be assertive…"   Read all 67 reviews
  • from £1,400 / week
  • 44 Rooms

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

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  • Dementia Residential Care
Oakdale Care Home
Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ 
"Although my Mum has only been a resident at Oakdale for a few weeks, we are astounded by the improvements in her wellbeing. She is so happy…"   Read all 95 reviews
  • 84 Rooms

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

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Ferndown Manor
110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA 
"Thank you for the opportunity to report how I feel about Ferndown Manor. I have just come home after a respite for two weeks. I have…"   Read all 168 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

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Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ 
"Aranlaw is an absolutely fantastic care home .The staff are genuinely caring and show love to my husband. They are very supportive to me.…"   Read all 44 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

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The Lindsay Care Home
47A Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AP 
"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

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Wickmeads
Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 4LG 
"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

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Muscliff Nursing Home
5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE 
"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

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The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE 
"My friend is happy in The Links. Staff are amazing - food is great. Range of activities is wonderful.…"   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

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The Laurels & Pine Lodge
33/37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3NA 
"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

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

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Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ 
"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 43 reviews
  • 40 Rooms

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

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Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AJ 
"Pine Martin Grange has a very friendly and caring feel from the moment you step through the door. Mum is made to feel loved by all who come…"   Read all 69 reviews
  • from £1,937 / week
  • 64 Rooms

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

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Branksome Park Care Centre
17 Mornish Road, Poole, Poole BH13 7BY 
"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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Blandford Grange Care Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE 
"Visited my great aunt for the first time since she moved in and I can't believe the difference in her, this home has done wonders. She has…"   Read all 81 reviews
  • from £1,590 / week
  • 63 Rooms

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

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