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  • Avg. Review Score 9.2
  • Total 2,216 Reviews
  • Avg. Starting Price £1,317 per week
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Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection
16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR
"My mother enjoyed her respite stay for 3 weeks. Her room was sunny + comfortable + overlooked the gardens. She loved sitting in the Bistro..."Read all 304 reviews

from £1,550 / weekSize 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 are available for respite stays... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Branksome Heights Nursing Home
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA
"I had a lovely experience here at Branksome heights and just the most wonderful staff they keep everyone one feeling very included with..."Read all 136 reviews

from £1,600 / weekSize 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 design... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Avon Cliff
50/52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PE
"I am very grateful for the wonderful care provided for my stepmother during her stay with you; the nurses , carers and staff generally were..."Read all 123 reviews

from £1,386 / weekSize 52 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Barchester Parley Place Care Home
300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL
"Parley Place newly, purpose built care home with good facilities and the interior is tastefully and smartly decorated. The en-suite rooms..."Read all 41 reviews

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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection
42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS
"Our mum lives here and is extremely happy. She loves the care, the staff and the proactive organisation of social events which keeps her..."Read all 182 reviews

from £1,400 / weekSize 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 all... 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
"First class service from start to finish Excellent communication and easy transition made possible by care home of resident from hospital..."Read all 200 reviews

from £1,490 / weekSize 49 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

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
Evergreens
2 Berkeley Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JJ
"My mum has been at Evergreens for 6 years and during this time she has received the best possible care and respect. Today (28 July) I..."Read all 73 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 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 setting. Fully... 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
"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 / weekSize 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 homes... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Muscliff Nursing Home
5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE
"My dad came here after 14 weeks in hospital. When he came out of hospital, he was very thin and he looked so fed up and depressed. He wasnt..."Read all 60 reviews

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

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Mental Health Care
Windsor Court Care Home
34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ
"Katherine was so professional and efficient from the moment she received my mums referral. She made sure all safety measures would be in..."Read all 58 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 48 rooms

Group/Owner Beritaz Care

Windsor Court Care Home is a warm and friendly residential care home, delivering high-quality permanent care and respite care. The home takes a compassionate and understanding approach to the personal... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Learning Disability Care
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Drumconner Home Bournemouth
20 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR
"My mother stayed as a respite resident and I was so happy with the care. The staff were lovely and the whole environment was wonderful. I..."Read all 37 reviews

from £1,450 / weekSize 37 rooms

Group/Owner Drumconner Ltd

Drumconner Care Home (with Nursing) is an attractive period house, set in prize-winning gardens within walking distance of Westbourne and the sea. There are 10 brand new luxurious bedrooms, with overhead... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Kingsman House Care Home
11-13 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH2 6BT
"I'm so grateful for the care and kindness everyone at Kingsman House has shown my Mum. The little things like taking time to have a chat..."Read all 109 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 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
Glenhurst Manor
44a West Cliff Road, Bournemouth BH4 8BB
"I came to Glenhurst Manor for Respite Care following an eight day stay in Hospital. At this point I had lost weight and was very weak..."Read all 23 reviews

from £1,100 / weekSize 36 rooms

Situated on the West Cliff in Bournemouth, Glenhurst Manor offers a warm, welcoming and family atmosphere. The home has a team of trained and dedicated staff that bring compassion and experience to every... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Zetland Court
106-128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HU
"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 / weekSize 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 Bournemouth.... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
St Anne's Court
16A St Anthony's Road, Meyrick Park, Bournemouth BH2 6PD
"My dear Mum recently passed away peacefully and with dignity at the care home where she had been living for nearly four years. She received..."Read all 50 reviews

from £1,300 / weekSize 26 rooms

Set within the peaceful surroundings of Meyrick Park conservation area; St Anne’s Court offers a relaxed and carefree lifestyle, away from the burdens of household management. An elegant Edwardian... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Castle Dene
Throop Road, Bournemouth BH8 0DB
"No one wants to see a loved one go into a care home, however sometimes they can't stay in her own home even with support. This happened to..."Read all 117 reviews

from £1,230 / weekSize 50 rooms

Group/Owner Care South

Castle Dene care home is located between Bournemouth and Christchurch. It benefits from great shopping facilities with Castle Point shopping complex near at hand. There are lots of local attractions and... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Blenheim Care Home
17 Dunbar Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7AZ
"My mother in law has recently moved into Blenheim Care Home. The first thing you notice is how warm, friendly and welcoming the staff are,..."Read all 69 reviews

from £1,200 / weekSize 31 rooms

Group/Owner Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd

Blenheim Care Home, in Dorset, is situated in a scenic wooded area where an experienced care team provide a person-centred service. Blenheim hosts many comfortable communal areas including a large... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Talbot View
66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HG
"Starting at front door - the managers, the reception staff, the chefs, the maintenance team, the cleaners, the care teams on days &..."Read all 90 reviews

from £1,445 / weekSize 59 rooms

Group/Owner Care South

Talbot View is a modern and welcoming purpose-built residential and dementia care home in Ensbury Park, Bournemouth. Talbot View has 59 welcoming and comfortable, fully furnished rooms, as well as... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Adamscourt
7 Talbot Avenue, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7HP
"Every so often, I pop in to see my ex-neighbour. She seems very bright when I visit. I always ask if she's comfortable and happy with..."Read all 29 reviews

from £1,000 / weekSize 25 rooms

Group/Owner Vauxian Hotels Ltd

Adamscourt Care Home is an AWARD-WINNING family-run Dementia Care Home in the Bournemouth area and part of Vauxian Care Homes. This outstanding care home is set within beautiful, landscaped gardens... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
Great Oaks Care Home
Poole Lane, Bournemouth BH11 9DP
"My mum was a resident at Great Oaks for a few weeks before her recent passing. The care and kindness the staff showed her was outstanding...."Read all 94 reviews

Size 80 rooms

Great Oaks is a beautiful and modern care home that is purpose-built to put your needs first. Great Oaks is set in a private woodland and the home boasts a beautiful courtyard and landscaped garden... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
Richmondwood
19 Richmond Park Avenue, Queens Park, Bournemouth BH8 9DL
"My Aunt has been very well cared for at The Richmondwood Care home. She has been there for many years. Her room is always warm. She is..."Read all 44 reviews

from £1,340 / weekSize 22 rooms

Richmondwood is a Bournemouth care home that offers a pleasant and scenic location, where skilled professionals carry out quality elderly care provision while remaining versatile towards residents' lifestyles... Read more

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care
Clifton House
1 Grantley Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH5 1HW

Size 23 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Mental Health Care
Kings House
1 Earle Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 8JQ

Size 19 rooms

  • Younger Adult Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Mental Health Care
Acorn Luxury Care Ltd
76 Wimborne Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7AS

from £1,500 / weekSize 13 rooms

  • Older Person Care
  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care
  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Mental Health Care

Frequently Asked Questions about Bournemouth Area Care Homes

Care Home costs in Bournemouth Area

Average care home costs in Bournemouth Area by care type, compared to averages across the UK. Fees are based on the starting price for self-funded care, using carehome.co.uk data from 34 care homes with fees listed in Bournemouth Area.

Type of Care ProvidedBournemouth AreaDorsetEnglandUK
Residential Care£1,321£1,371£1,312£1,317
Residential Dementia Care£1,366£1,434£1,346£1,351
Nursing Care£1,588£1,631£1,579£1,564
Nursing Dementia Care£1,701£1,681£1,601£1,592
All Care Types£1,317£1,376£1,323£1,330

Keep in mind that fees can vary between providers and factors such as specific needs, location, room type and more can affect costs. For more information on care home fees across the UK and advice on how to pay, see our care home fees guide.

Average starting prices for self-funders in Bournemouth Area Care Homes by care type
Average cost of Residential Care from 33 care homes with fees listed.
£1,321 per week
  • 3.8% below Dorset average
  • 0.7% above England average
  • 0.3% above UK average
Average cost of Residential Dementia Care from 25 care homes with fees listed.
£1,366 per week
  • 5.0% below Dorset average
  • 1.5% above England average
  • 1.1% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Care from 6 care homes with fees listed.
£1,588 per week
  • 2.7% below Dorset average
  • 0.6% above England average
  • 1.5% above UK average
Average cost of Nursing Dementia Care from 4 care homes with fees listed.
£1,701 per week
  • 1.2% above Dorset average
  • 6.2% above England average
  • 6.8% above UK average

How many care homes are there in Bournemouth Area?

There are 71 Care Homes in Bournemouth Area, including 10 Nursing Homes & 61 Residential Care Homes.

Which care homes in Bournemouth Area have the highest Review Score?

Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection, Branksome Heights Nursing Home & Avon Cliff are some of the care homes with the highest Review Score in Bournemouth Area.

Which care homes in Bournemouth Area offer Nursing Care?

Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection, Branksome Heights Nursing Home & Avon Cliff are some of the 8 Nursing Homes in Bournemouth Area.

How many care homes offer Dementia Care in Bournemouth Area?

There are 36 care homes offering Dementia Care in Bournemouth Area including Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection, Branksome Heights Nursing Home & Barchester Parley Place Care Home.

Which care homes offer Respite Care in Bournemouth Area?

Respite Care is offered by 46 care homes in Bournemouth Area including Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection, Branksome Heights Nursing Home & Avon Cliff.

How many care homes listings in Bournemouth Area have Reviews on carehome.co.uk?

There are 42 care homes listed with Reviews.

Which care homes in Bournemouth Area have Bed Vacancies posted on carehome.co.uk?

There are currently 4 Care Homes with Bed Vacancies Posted.

Which care homes in Bournemouth Area have won a carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Award?

Award winners of the carehome.co.uk 2026 Top 20 Care Home Awards in Bournemouth Area include Barchester Parley Place Care Home, Branksome Heights Nursing Home & Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection.