Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score) in Bournemouth Area

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Browse 19 Bournemouth Area Best Care Homes / Nursing Homes (9.5+ Review Score)

Avg. Review Score 9.7
Total 1,697 Reviews
Avg. Starting Price £1,366 per week

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Westbourne Tower Care Home - Avery Collection

16/18 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR

10297 Reviews

"I visit Norma regularly. The staff are always welcoming and make it a comfortable environment for visitors and so nice to see Norma..."Read all 297 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

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Avon Cliff

50/52 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH1 3PE

10120 Reviews

25 1

"my Dad was a resident for 2 years, up until his death in June 2026. He was very well looked after, always clean & smart. All staff, from..."Read all 120 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

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Branksome Heights Nursing Home

44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth BH4 9LA

9.9134 Reviews

"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 £1,600 / 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

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Barchester Parley Place Care Home

300 Christchurch Road, West Parley, Ferndown BH22 8SL

9.940 Reviews

46 3

"Parley Place newly, purpose built care home with good facilities and the interior is tastefully and smartly decorated. The en-suite rooms..."Read all 40 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

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Southbourne Beach Care Home - Avery Collection

42 Belle Vue Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3DS

9.9181 Reviews

12 1

"Southbourne Beach Care Home is a wonderful place. It has been amazing for my mother. Tons of activities, lovely staff, great food, lots of..."Read all 181 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

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Evergreens

2 Berkeley Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7JJ

9.973 Reviews

"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 £1,250 / 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. Care... Read more

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Queensmount Care Home

18 Queens Park West Drive, Bournemouth BH8 9DA

9.9199 Reviews

"Have been going to Queensmount for three yrs. The staff are brilliant everyone is always happy. In my job that was I have been in a lot of..."Read all 199 reviews

from £1,470 / 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

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Seabourne House Care Home

1 Clifton Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth BH6 3NZ

9.870 Reviews

12 1

"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

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Muscliff Nursing Home

5 Tolpuddle Gardens, Muscliff, Bournemouth BH9 3RE

9.759 Reviews

"My father needed care and I was recommended Muscliffe care home. I was contacted by this lovely Lady Sharon Manager of the care home, she..."Read all 59 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

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Windsor Court Care Home

34 Bodorgan Road, Bournemouth BH2 6NJ

9.757 Reviews

57 3

"My mother has been a resident for 8 and a half years. You have been absolutely fantastic. Thank you. We have been welcomed with open arms..."Read all 57 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

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Drumconner Home Bournemouth

20 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9DR

9.637 Reviews

"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

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Castle Dene

Throop Road, Bournemouth BH8 0DB

9.6116 Reviews

19 1

"Staff are very friendly always putting my father's needs first and he enjoys the activities that are on offer. Laura the manager is..."Read all 116 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

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Blenheim Care Home

17 Dunbar Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7AZ

9.667 Reviews

12 1

"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 67 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

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Talbot View

66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HG

9.585 Reviews

12 1

"Talbot View was by far the best option for our mother, having looked at several other homes in the Bournemouth area. The home has the..."Read all 85 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

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Richmondwood

19 Richmond Park Avenue, Queens Park, Bournemouth BH8 9DL

9.544 Reviews

21 1

"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

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Adamscourt

7 Talbot Avenue, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth BH3 7HP

9.529 Reviews

18 1

"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