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Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 288 reviews
Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection, Bournemouth, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Staff are attentive and friendly - always helpful and sensitive. Show keen initiative anticipating needs. A bespoke personal service of…"   Read all 288 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
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home
1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 108 reviews
Barchester Upton Bay Care Home, Poole, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"Our Dad has been at Upton Bay recently. We visit very regularly. Dad has always been clean, impeccably dressed is very well cared for. The…"   Read all 108 reviews
  • from £1,589 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Upton Bay is a premier destination offering both residential respite stays and specialised dementia care through its unique memory lane community. Nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Dorset, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Marjorie House
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 23 reviews
Marjorie House, Poole, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I couldn't have happier knowing my mum is being cared for by the wonderful people of Marjorie House. Truly the kindest most accommodating…"   Read all 23 reviews
  • 50 Rooms
Group/Owner Care South

Welcome to Marjorie House – a Care South home for residential care. Marjorie House provides outstanding care within a fabulous environment and stunning views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential 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
Branksome Heights Nursing Home
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 131 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
Barchester Parley Place Care Home
300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL 
Top 20 carehome award certificate
10 34 reviews
Barchester Parley Place Care Home, Ferndown, Dorset
Top 20 carehome award certificate
"I came to Parley Place for respite care after a stay in hospital. I felt vulnerable and anxious but the warm welcome on arrival put me at…"   Read all 34 reviews
  • from £1,695 / week
  • 68 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Parley Place Care Home has been specifically designed to provide high-quality residential care to older people, including those individuals living with dementia. The home's specialist Memory Lane ... 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 
9.9 69 reviews
Seabourne House Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Such a lovely home for dad. Staff are friendly and there's always tea and cake on hand. Very happy with Seabourne House.…"   Read all 69 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

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
Magna Care Centre
Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ 
9.9 150 reviews
Magna Care Centre, Wimborne Minster, Dorset
"My Mother has been staying at Magna Care Centre since December 2025. Mum is now very settled at the care home . The nurses, carers and all…"   Read all 150 reviews
  • from £1,593 / week
  • 69 Rooms
Group/Owner Aria Care

Magna Care Centre is an attractive Mediterranean style building located within a beautiful conservation area. It offers the highest levels of specialist nursing, dementia and residential care ... 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
Verwood House Care Home
42 Ringwood Road, Verwood BH31 7AH 
9.9 66 reviews
Verwood House Care Home, Verwood, Dorset
"My mum has been a resident here for the last 3 years and it truly feels like part of the family. The staff have been incredibly warm,…"   Read all 66 reviews
  • from £1,700 / week
  • 42 Rooms
Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Situated in the picturesque town of Verwood, on the edge of the New Forest, Verwood House is an award-winning care home within a stunning environment offering residential, dementia and nursing care, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Eagles Mount Care Home
25 Birds Hill Road, Poole BH15 2QJ 
9.9 54 reviews
Eagles Mount Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"Mum is living her best life now she is resident at Eagles Mount, the care is excellent and she takes part in nearly all the activities. A…"   Read all 54 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 72 Rooms
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

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
The Malthouse Residential Home
Bay Road, Gillingham SP8 4EW 
9.9 116 reviews
The Malthouse Residential Home, Gillingham, Dorset
"I have just visited my grandmother who i haven't seen for quite some time. I was very impressed with all the staff who were around and the…"   Read all 116 reviews
  • from £1,170 / week
  • 34 Rooms
Group/Owner Healthcare Homes Group Ltd

Set in a beautifully restored building with landscaped gardens and a private courtyard, The Malthouse is located within walking distance of Gillingham’s quaint town centre. Offering residential, ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
Selwood House Care Home
Chestnut Road, Charlton Down, Dorchester DT2 9FN 
9.9 22 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 22 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
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home
Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX 
9.9 50 reviews
Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home, Sherborne, Dorset
"The Barchester stepped in to care for my elderly mother at short notice. She was very frail before entering the home, but a month after her…"   Read all 50 reviews
  • from £1,900 / week
  • 64 Rooms
Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Dedicated staff members at Trinity Manor provide high-quality residential care for older people who would benefit from additional care and support in a warm and friendly environment. Trinity Manor ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Queensmount Care Home
18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9DA 
9.8 191 reviews
Queensmount Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Just celebrated my Mums 101st Birthday at Queensmount. The staff are all so kind and once again went out of their way to make mums day…"   Read all 191 reviews
  • from £1,470 / week
  • 49 Rooms
Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Recently rated Outstanding (August 2022) for a second time in a row and one of a handful of homes to be rated Outstanding in all areas across England, Queensmount offers a range of short and long ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Evergreens
2 Berkeley Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JJ 
9.8 68 reviews
Evergreens, Bournemouth, Dorset
"If you are wanting a home from home then this is the place for your relative. The home itself is small and immaculate in every way. The…"   Read all 68 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 25 Rooms

In the desirable conservation area of Talbot Woods, The Evergreens is an award-winning Residential Care Home for the elderly offering modern, high quality accommodation in a traditional ... 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 Luxurycare Group

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

Older Person Care Younger Adult Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing 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
  • 47 Rooms
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

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
Windsor Court Care Home
34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ 
9.8 56 reviews
Windsor Court Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"I came to visit a resident. I was welcomed by a member of staff and he escorted me to a room where my friend was involved in a memory…"   Read all 56 reviews
  • from £1,300 / week
  • 48 Rooms
Group/Owner Beritaz Care

Set in beautiful gardens, Windsor Court is a warm and friendly residential care home, delivering high-quality permanent care and respite care. The home takes a compassionate and understanding ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
Oakdale Care Home
Kingsmill Road, Poole BH17 8RQ 
9.8 86 reviews
Oakdale Care Home, Poole, Dorset
"My brother came into the home end of June this year after 5 months in hospital with a stroke. He has severe learning difficulties and the…"   Read all 86 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
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home
432 Chickerell Road, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DQ 
9.8 57 reviews
Queen Charlotte Nursing Home, Weymouth, Dorset
"Lovely home with caring staff. Mum is very happy here. Our only small issue (mum's and mine) is that you use flasks of hot water for making…"   Read all 57 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 51 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Queen Charlotte Nursing Home is a care home specialising in dementia care. Set in a character property located amongst mature, manicured gardens, the home is decorated to offer sensory and tactile ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Larks Leas Rest Home
Milldown Road, Blandford Forum DT11 7DE 
9.8 41 reviews
Larks Leas Rest Home, Blandford Forum, Dorset
"Lovely, comfortable, warm + welcoming. Becky, manageress, couldn't have been more helpful + accommodating. All staff were friendly and…"   Read all 41 reviews
  • 24 Rooms
Group/Owner Royal Bay Care Homes

Lark Leas Residential Care Home is Blandford's longest established care home with a good local reputation. The original home has had a new build 'garden suite' extension that provides high quality ... Read more

Older Person Care Permanent Care Respite Care
Kingland House Residential Home
24 - 30 Kingland Road, Poole BH15 1TP 
9.8 64 reviews
Kingland House Residential Home, Poole, Dorset
"My granddad was a resident of Kingland for almost 18 months. The care he received from the whole team was exceptional. While he was…"   Read all 64 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
Kingsman House Care Home
11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT 
9.8 105 reviews
Kingsman House Care Home, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Kingsman House has cared for my aunt with such kindness and respect. The staff are compassionate, attentive, and always go the extra mile.…"   Read all 105 reviews
  • 73 Rooms
Group/Owner Luxurycare Group

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
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
Zetland Court
106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HU 
9.7 95 reviews
Zetland Court, Bournemouth, Dorset
"Mother was at Zetland Court for some 3 years, a lovely old building in delightful grounds with farthest part looking through a chine to the…"   Read all 95 reviews
  • from £1,342 / week
  • 66 Rooms
Group/Owner The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company (RMBI)

Built in the 1840s, this magnificent house was redesigned and refurbished in the early 1980s. It is situated in its own grounds, a short walk from the beach in a peaceful area of Westbourne, near ... 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 Luxurycare Group

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
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
Highcliffe Nursing Home
5 Stuart Road, Highcliffe, Christchurch BH23 5JS 
9.7 93 reviews
Highcliffe Nursing Home, Christchurch, Dorset
"We have been coming to this home for some years. It is a lovely place. We could not fault it in any way. Well done.…"   Read all 93 reviews
  • from £1,250 / week
  • 62 Rooms
Group/Owner Kingsley Healthcare Group

Highcliffe Nursing Home specialises in nursing and dementia care from a fabulous location that makes for a popular seaside retreat for up to 62 individuals. All care plans are person-centred and ... 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