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  • Avg. Review Score 9.4
  • Total 4,215 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,440 per week
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Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection Award Certificate10291 Reviews
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection Award Certificate
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
"We are relieved that Mum and Dad are so well looked after. All their needs are met, and they are well looked after and happy. Mum enjoys..."Read all 291 reviews

from £1,450 / week114 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 following... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Branksome Heights Nursing Home
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA
Branksome Heights Nursing Home Award Certificate10134 Reviews
Branksome Heights Nursing Home
Branksome Heights Nursing Home Award Certificate
Branksome Heights Nursing Home
"We are delighted with the care that my brother is receiving at Branksome Heights. There is a lovely atmosphere at the Home and everyone is..."Read all 134 reviews

from £1,599 / week47 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 design... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Heathland House
405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ
Heathland House Award Certificate1043 Reviews
Cinnamon Care Collection
Heathland House Award Certificate
Heathland House
"The management and staff are extremely caring, friendly and professional. The whole place has a lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk in...."Read all 43 reviews

from £1,550 / week73 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 carehome.co.uk... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW
10108 Reviews
Fernhill
Fernhill
"Fernhill was home to Mum in her last months. I have re-written this review several times because I have found myself falling into an..."Read all 108 reviews

from £1,792 / week58 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, Fernhill offers specialist care within an environment thoughtfully planned to help residents navigate daily life with greater ease while encouraging... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Aldbury
672/674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4NA
9.9110 Reviews
The Aldbury
The Aldbury
"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 / week55 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

The Aldbury is a dedicated dementia care home where warmth, creativity and specialist support come together to create a vibrant place to live. Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Seabourne House Care Home
1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ
9.970 Reviews
Seabourne House Care Home
Seabourne House Care Home
"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 / week48 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 homes... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS
9.9180 Reviews
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
"The home provides excellent care to all its residents. My friend is very happy and enjoys all the activities the home provides. The staff..."Read all 180 reviews

from £1,400 / week104 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 all... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Selwood House Care Home
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN
9.925 Reviews
Country Court
Selwood House Care Home
"I come into Selwood House twice a week as i do companionship care with one of the residents, I am impressed with all the care staff they..."Read all 25 reviews

from £1,650 / week85 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 and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Alexandra House
88a Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole BH14 9EW
9.8111 Reviews
Alexandra House
Alexandra House
"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 atmosphere. Alexandra... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
16/17 Blair Avenue, Lower Parkstone, Poole BH14 0DA
9.896 Reviews
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
Regency Manor Residential & Nursing Home
"My family feel extremely lucky to have found Regency Manor for my mum. On the first day of visiting it just felt so homely and welcoming...."Read all 96 reviews

from £1,300 / week69 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 towns... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
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Signature House
2 Maumbury Gardens, Dorchester DT1 1GR
9.860 Reviews
Amica Care
Signature House
"As I live in florida, this has been my second visit to Signature House to see my Mother, who has been a resident for over 2 years now. Both..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,700 / week48 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 Amica... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
St Ives House
Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Ringwood BH24 2EE
9.8118 Reviews
St Ives House
St Ives House
"My mother was a resident of St Ives House for just over three years. Despite advancing dementia, poor eyesight and hearing she knew she was..."Read all 118 reviews

from £1,825 / week60 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 carefully... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Eagles Mount Care Home
25 Birds Hill Road, Poole BH15 2QJ
9.856 Reviews
Eagles Mount Care Home
Eagles Mount Care Home
"Eagles has been the perfect home for dad, just what we needed. The whole process from first enquiry to booking dad in has been smooth. The..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,300 / week72 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Oakdale Care Home
Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ
9.896 Reviews
Oakdale Care Home
Oakdale Care Home
"I feel so fortunate to have chosen this home for my dear mother. The care given during her final 2 years was outstanding also the support..."Read all 96 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Potteries
187 York Road, Broadstone BH18 8ES
9.8155 Reviews
Care UK
The Potteries
"From the outset the admission process was made as easy as possible and therefore relatively stress free. From the admission in August 2024..."Read all 155 reviews

from £1,645 / week80 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 end... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Links Care Home
1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE
9.8137 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
The Links Care Home
"My stepfather's needs and daily nursing care is provided for at the highest level here at The Links thanks to their friendly, conscientious..."Read all 137 reviews

from £1,390 / week68 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Ferndown Manor
110 Golf Links Road, Ferndown BH22 8DA
9.8178 Reviews
Care UK
Ferndown Manor
"Care home Staff were all super helpful from the moment I walked through the front door to visit my nan. Everything was super clean and the..."Read all 178 reviews

from £1,595 / week75 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 en-suite... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham SP8 4QD
9.877 Reviews
Fern Brook Lodge
Fern Brook Lodge
"Overall the quality of care is good. The staff are very friendly and considerate and kind even if they have only a few spare minutes...."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,395 / week75 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 environment... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Kingland House Residential Home
24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP
9.867 Reviews
Buckland Care Ltd
Kingland House Residential Home
"My mother has been in Kingland House for over two years, since her last care home went bankrupt. My father visits daily and I go in every..."Read all 67 reviews

from £1,400 / week44 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Anning House
Cross Road, Weymouth DT4 9QX
9.784 Reviews
Anning House
Anning House
"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 £1,618 / week70 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 compassionate... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Wickmeads
Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth BH6 4LG
9.777 Reviews
Wickmeads
Wickmeads
"I cannot praise the staff at Wickmead enough. They are so caring and have made the transition into full time care for my family member as..."Read all 77 reviews

from £1,700 / week50 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 warm... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Aranlaw House Care Home
26 Tower Road, Poole BH13 6HZ
9.744 Reviews
Aranlaw House Care Home
Aranlaw House Care Home
"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 / week47 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 'outstanding'... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
  • Mental Health Care
Muscliff Nursing Home
5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE
9.759 Reviews
Birchstone Care
Muscliff Nursing Home
"My father has advanced dementia and the temporary live in carer decided that she was not able to make care of my father with one day..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,650 / week41 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 outstanding... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kingsman House Care Home
11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT
9.7106 Reviews
Kanesbury Care
Kingsman House Care Home
"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 / week73 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
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
The Lindsay Care Home
47A Lindsay Road, Poole BH13 6AP
9.7140 Reviews
Bupa Care Homes
The Lindsay Care Home
"My mum has settled very well into The Lindsay. The staff are friendly and attentive to her needs, and it is a clean and tidy place. There..."Read all 140 reviews

from £1,300 / week70 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 need... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
33/37 Foxholes Road, Oakdale, Poole BH15 3NA
9.7107 Reviews
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
The Laurels & Pine Lodge
"My Mum moved into the Laurels in early April. Ahe did so feeling that she didn't need a residential setting, but sadley this want the case..."Read all 107 reviews

from £1,300 / week55 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 extended... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Road, Dorchester DT1 1AQ
9.543 Reviews
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
Somerleigh Court Nursing Home
"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 located in the heart of Dorchester, providing high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment where residents are supported to live... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Gainsborough Care Home
53 Ulwell Road, Swanage BH19 1LQ
9.559 Reviews
Gainsborough Care Home
Gainsborough Care Home
"All of the staff are lovely and very caring. They go above and beyond to help with anything. They take great care with my medication and..."Read all 59 reviews

from £1,100 / week48 Rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Gainsborough Care Home offers a home for life in Swanage, providing affordable residential, respite and dementia care. Gainsborough is set in a picturesque Purbeck seaside town, just a stone’s throw from... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Blandford Grange Care Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE
9.482 Reviews
Blandford Grange Care Home
Blandford Grange Care Home
"My mum had been placed in respite care & was then taken into hospital. On discharge we had to find Nursing Care & we couldn't be happier..."Read all 82 reviews

from £1,590 / week63 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, the... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Respite Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Sandford Road, Sandford, Wareham BH20 7AJ
9.470 Reviews
Pine Martin Grange Care Home
Pine Martin Grange Care Home
"My mother was reluctant to move into a care home but she settled in at PMG enjoying her room overlooking the quiet garden at the back,..."Read all 70 reviews

from £1,937 / week64 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 award-winning... Read more

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