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  • Avg. Review Score 9.4
  • Total 8,749 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,365 per week
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Bourne View
Bourne View, Langside Avenue, Poole BH12 5BN
"Without Bourne View my mother would not have had the eye drops administered 4x a day correctly to enable her to return home after a..."Read all 94 reviews

from £1,588 / week68 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set beside the natural surroundings of Talbot Heath, Bourne View brings together contemporary design, attentive hospitality and expert residential and nursing care in a home unlike any other. Light-filled... Read more

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Newstone House
Stourcastle, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FF
"The staff are friendly, caring, positive and thoughtful, always treating residents with dignity and respect. They have truly opened up a..."Read all 124 reviews

from £1,433 / week62 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Set in the historic market town of Sturminster Newton, Newstone House brings together residential, nursing and dementia care within a home designed to adapt to people's changing needs. Thoughtfully arranged... Read more

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

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Castle View
Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 2NH
"From arrival very welcoming, professional & helpful... to a person... and although Hazel passed away (29/6/26) after only 2 weeks she was..."Read all 98 reviews

from £1,369 / week57 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Built within Poundbury, Castle View reflects the character of one of Dorset’s thoughtfully designed communities. Spacious, light-filled and architecturally striking, the home offers residential and nursing... Read more

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Marjorie House
1 Crichel Mount Road, Poole BH14 8LT
"My nan had a TIA. All the staff were all supportive, and I couldn't suggest any improvement in her care. I even complimented all the staff..."Read all 25 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 Island. Purpose-built... Read more

  • Older Person Care
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Avon Cliff
50/52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PE
"Avon Cliff is a wonderful place! It's been a god send for us to know that mum is being so well looked after since coming out of hospital...."Read all 119 reviews

from £1,386 / week52 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

For almost 30 years, Avon Cliff has been a trusted part of the Bournemouth community, offering care in surroundings that feel welcoming, established and reassuring. Close to the town’s amenities and coastline,... Read more

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Branksome Heights Nursing Home
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA
"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

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Barchester Upton Bay Care Home
1 Hoyal Road, Poole BH15 4HY
"All of the staff were consistantly kind + professional to both of us. Every effort was made to go the extra mile + provide as..."Read all 113 reviews

from £1,500 / week68 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, Upton... Read more

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Heathland House
405 Wimborne Road East, Ferndown BH22 9LZ
"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

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Fernhill
122 Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown BH22 9AW
"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

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Barchester Trinity Manor Care Home
Bradford Road, Sherborne DT9 6EX
"Due to declining health, my 93 year old mother moved into Trinity Manor last Christmas. A fiercely independent lady, I never expected her..."Read all 56 reviews

from £1,600 / week64 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

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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 / 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

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Amberwood House
418/424 Ringwood Road, Ferndown BH22 9AX
"This is not a carehome but a five star hotel,my friend who celebrated her 99th birthday this weekend has been in this hotel for a year now..."Read all 80 reviews

from £1,452 / week55 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Located close to Ferndown Golf Club, Amberwood House offers residential and nursing care in bright, peaceful surroundings with strong connections to the local community. For more than 20 years, the home... Read more

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Whitecliffe House
Whitecliff Mill Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7BQ
"When I came to look at the home I felt the home was happy and homely. Staff very caring and treat everyone with kindness. I would recommend..."Read all 81 reviews

from £1,280 / week31 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

In the heart of the historic town of Blandford Forum, Whitecliffe House offers residential and nursing care in surroundings that feel welcoming, contemporary and closely connected to the local community.... Read more

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Abbey View Nursing & Residential Home
Fairfield, Bristol Road, Sherborne DT9 4HG
"Abby View looked after my wife for over a year. They were excellent with her care and were also very friendly to me,..."Read all 97 reviews

from £1,376 / week52 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

For almost 30 years, Abbey View has provided residential and nursing care in the historic Dorset town of Sherborne. Just a short walk from the town's abbey, shops and cafés, the home enjoys a setting... Read more

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Brook View
Riverside Road, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0LQ
"I was extremely well looked after during my stay, all staff were very friendly and most helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed all outings,..."Read all 130 reviews

from £1,449 / week56 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Tucked away in the peaceful village of West Moors, Brook View offers a quieter pace of life while remaining close to local shops, amenities and the wider Dorset community. For more than 30 years, the... Read more

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Barchester Parley Place Care Home
300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL
"absoloutely amazing care with seeing such speed in health and happinness since being here. Couldn't reccomend enough!..."Read all 36 reviews

from £1,695 / week68 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 Community... Read more

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Barchester Hyacinth House
179-181 Wimborne Road, Stapehill, Wimborne Minster BH21 2DJ
"What a cheerful and happy Care Home! Mum came to Hyacinth House initially for 2 weeks respite care following a fall. Aged 94, she was..."Read all 42 reviews

from £1,589 / week32 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

Hyacinth House Care Home in Stapehill, Wimborne offers residential and respite care that is tailored to the needs of the individual. The care home offers a warm and friendly environment with staff... Read more

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Verwood House Care Home
42 Ringwood Road, Verwood BH31 7AH
"I was very weak when I arrived at care home. I was treated with dignity and respect. Staff were very kind, caring and helpful. I felt..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,650 / week42 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, as... Read more

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Avon Reach
Farm Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 4AH
"My husband went from hospital to Avon Reach for 2 months respite and was very well looked after by one and all. Lovely carers, very helpful..."Read all 122 reviews

from £1,432 / week60 Rooms

Group/Owner Colten Care Ltd

Avon Reach offers residential and nursing care in a welcoming environment shaped by more than 30 years of connection with the Mudeford community. The home combines experienced support with a calm, familiar... 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 / 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

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Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS
"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

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Magna
Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ
"My mother was taken to Magna Care Centre in a private ambulance all the way from Kent. They settled her in at 7pm in the evening after 3..."Read all 163 reviews

from £1,595 / week69 Rooms

Group/Owner Care UK

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 including... Read more

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Barchester Kings Park Care Home
14 Church Road, Ferndown BH22 9EU
"We are very grateful to all the staff at the care home for the excellent care and kindness shown to our friend Marian since her arrival..."Read all 46 reviews

from £1,672 / week68 Rooms

Group/Owner Barchester Healthcare Ltd

This beautiful purpose-built home provides high-quality residential care to older people, including those living with dementia. The 24-hour care is provided in a warm, welcoming environment, with delicious... Read more

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Upton Manor Care Home
1 Dorchester Road, Upton, Poole BH16 5NJ
"On visiting Upton Manor Care Home for the first time, we felt the home had a fresh, modern clean welcoming environment. From reception..."Read all 60 reviews

from £1,500 / week67 Rooms

Group/Owner Hamberley Care Homes

Rated Good in all areas by the Care Quality Commission (August 2021), Upton Manor is a stunning luxury care home offering an exceptional level of care in spectacular surroundings. Part of the award-winning... Read more

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Park Manor Care Home
8 St Aldhelm's Road, Branksome Park, Poole BH13 6BS
"cannot praise Park Manor Care Home highly enough. From the moment my mother became a resident, the care, compassion, and professionalism..."Read all 26 reviews

from £1,450 / week45 Rooms

Group/Owner Manor Life

Park Manor Care Home aims to provide the residents with a secure, relaxed and homely environment in which their care, well being and comfort are of prime importance. Nurses, Carers, and ancillary workers... Read more

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The Malthouse Residential Home
Bay Road, Gillingham SP8 4EW
"My mother in law was a resident at the Malthouse for over 4 years. She recently had to be admitted in a hospital and she sadly passed away..."Read all 120 reviews

from £1,200 / week34 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, respite,... Read more

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Queensmount Care Home
18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9DA
"My mother was a resident for over 4 years. This is an excellent, well-run home with friendly, capable and efficient staff throughout who..."Read all 192 reviews

from £1,470 / week49 Rooms

Group/Owner Bupa Care Homes

Rated Outstanding in all areas by the CQC (August 2022), Queensmount offers personalised short and long-stay residential and nursing care, including day care and specialist support for people living with... Read more

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Evergreens
2 Berkeley Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JJ
"My mother was very nervous and apprehensive about the possibility of a care home, from day 1 she has been made to feel welcome and..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,250 / week25 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 setting. Care... Read more

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

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