
We as a family can not fault the care and support she receives from every single member of staff.M M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



We as a family can not fault the care and support she receives from every single member of staff.M M(Daughter of Resident/Service User)



Wimborne Care Home is a picturesque bungalow set back just off Mengham High Street, in a quiet residential area.
With a wonderful layout of two internal courtyard gardens, a beautiful conservatory where residents can sit and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Nutrition is a key part of health and well-being at Wimborne, which means the home's Academy trained chefs work with all teams to ensure that every resident is catered for....
Care Provided by Barchester Wimborne Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 48 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Accommodation only
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
This Weekly Fee rate is an indication only of a typical standard fee rate for a resident living in a standard, comfortable room. A final Weekly Fee rate will be confirmed once we have carried out a pre-admission needs assessment.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Barchester Wimborne Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Barchester Wimborne Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Barchester Healthcare Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Stephen Stace(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 45+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2012
- Number of floors: 1
Room Information
- Single Rooms (46)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (1)
Visiting
- There is no restrictions to their visiting times or duration.
Parking
- There are parking spaces on site.
Barchester Wimborne Care Home Reviews (103)
Barchester Wimborne Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.809) out of 10, based on 33 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Barchester Wimborne Care Home has 103 reviews.
Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review it is lovely to hear such wonderful feedback, we are proud of our activity programme as well as our culinary delights.
I find Barchester Wimborne Care Home staff very friendly and residents happy and well cared for, their rooms clean and comfortable and they have varied activities. I visit two residents and they have both said how good the meals are.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this survey and for the lovely feedback, we will make sure that all of the team at Wimborne Care Home receive your kind words.
From admin, housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen, carers and management. Everyone has their role in looking after my mum and they have all become like extended family.
The food is excellent, all the organised activities are brilliant and go above and beyond my expectations, love being involved myself when I can.
The home itself is always clean and well maintained. Thank you to the carers for the care they show my mum. I can't thank you all enough.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this survey and for the lovely feedback, we will make sure that all of the team at Wimborne Care Home receive your kind words.
All the Barchester Wimborne Care Home staff are fantastic and I would happily recommend the home.
They listen to the views of the residents and family and have great connections with the community and local health centre.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this survey and for the lovely feedback, we will make sure that all of the team at Wimborne Care Home receive your kind words.
We searched for a nice care home for my auntie and from the moment we walked through the door, we knew this was the place for her. Every member of staff greeted us and all the residents looked very happy. There was plenty going on and everywhere was spotless, modern and spacious. The room we chose looked out onto a beautiful garden. Auntie was not happy about leaving her own home but very soon she was talking about her future there and we saw a smile which we hadn't seen for a long time. It was a joy to see her happy. So much attention to detail here, even the chef visited her and asked about what she liked to eat as she was a vegetarian. She said for him not to make a fuss but true to his word he made her some lovely meals! The new manager there is lovely, she really is committed and dedicated to her job. Sadly auntie had a short time here and passed away peacefully Boxing Day after a lovely day. Thank you everyone for looking after her so well!
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this survey and for the lovely feedback, we will make sure that all of the team at Wimborne Care Home receive your kind words. It was an absolute pleasure to care for your auntie and she is deeply missed by the whole team.
I visited a very dear friend yesterday at Wimborne Care Home at Hayling Island. She had had a very distressing few years ending with the death of her beloved husband in the Summer. She was in a very distressed and unhappy place during and after her husband's death. She was put in another care home on Hayling but did not adjust very well. She has only been in Wimborne for a matter of weeks and the transformation is amazing! She was happy and relaxed when I visited yesterday and said it was 'like home from home'. She has settled in wonderfully well, and feels loved and cared for! The food is excellent and she looks forward to her meals; she is cared for in every respect, hair, nails, clean clothes etc; and she enjoys the camaraderie of the other residents and the carers (whom she calls Angels!) as well as the outings in the minibus. I was made to feel very welcome too. I have visited many care homes in the course of my voluntary work over the years - Wimborne is simply the best!
Thank you so much for your review and kind words, we are so pleased to know that your friend has vastly improved in the short time since being with us at Wimborne. I will ensure your review is passed on to the team and I am happy to hear that you feel she is settled, well cared for and that Wimborne is the best!
Nice atmosphere in the home and good variety of food. Excellent communication with family members.
Thank you so much for taking the time to complete this survey and for the lovely feedback, we will make sure that all of the team at Wimborne Care Home receive your kind words.
My father had excellent care. The atmosphere in the home was like extended family. Nothing was too much trouble from any of the staff and management.
Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, we will make sure that the team at Wimborne Care Home receive your kind words.
We chose the Wimborne after looking at long-term care for our loved one. Having viewed several homes for people with dementia prior to Dad moving in. He thought he 'owned it'.
From his daily care, life, entertainment, health, he retained his dignity and self-respect. He kept his sense of humour, was encouraged to be himself. As a family, we saw him change as the dementia took hold but we could visit anytime. It became a second home to us.
This last year has been difficult as Dad neared the end of his life, we chose to let him stay at the Wimborne where the skilled team looked after him, kept him safe and 'loved' him, so when the sad time came, his extended were there 24/7. They took it in turns to keep him clean, talk to him, feed him, so his self-respect was honoured. The team went above and beyond whilst still caring for other service users.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review and for your kind words, speaking on behalf of the whole team, it was an absolute honour to look after your dad, he was a huge character within the home and is missed by us all.
A very enjoyable experience, always in capable and safe hands. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, for your kind words and for sharing your experience at Wimborne.
Presentation of food was excellent which is important in my case as I have little smell or taste to judge by.
Thank you for your review. We have been delighted to have you at Wimborne. We would welcome your feedback on your review, we are always looking to improve in any areas we can to ensure that your experience is everything you expect. Thank you again and we hope to welcome you to our home in the future.
I moved my friend to Barchester Wimborne Care Home from another care home for the fact her care was not good, neglect. The vast improvement since she moved to Wimborne is amazing. She interacts in activities, is eating well, I am extremely grateful and happy I found Wimborne.
Thank you so much Ann for your review and we are so pleased to know that your friend has vastly improved since being with us at Wimborne. We are so happy to hear that your friend enjoys our activities and is eating well and is now part of the Wimborne family.
I found the home comfortable, warm and a happy clean place to be and the food excellent with lots of choice. The carers were very kind and the residents relaxed and content. There are plenty of activities and laughter. Well done Wimborne!
Thank you so much for your kind review, I am really happy to read your comments and will pass them on to the team. All of us at Wimborne work as a team to ensure a high standard of care is provided to all of our residents and their families. Thank you.
The summer fete had been organised and there was a happy atmosphere amongst the residents.
As the owner of a care home, myself, I am pleased to compliment the home.
Thank you for your feedback on your recent visit to our home. If you feel we could make any improvements to your experience and the home, please do not hesitate to let us know. We thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
The difference in my mum in two weeks of being in your care is incredible. Thanks so much for your hard work and attention to detail regarding my mum. I'm sure she is getting back to her old cheeky, happier self.
Thank you so much for your kind words and your observation of how your mum has improved. We value your feedback and feel privileged to be part of your mum's care. Our team here at Wimborne will be happy to know that your mum is returning back to her former self.
The care home is wonderful. Always willing to help. Very welcoming.
Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your experience at Wimborne.
The level of care and support is excellent and all of the staff go out of their way to make life as fulfilled as possible.
The surroundings are maintained to a high standard and the residents are encouraged and helped to make the most of all the activities planned.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience at Wimborne. We value your feedback and appreciate your kind words about our staff and home. If there is anything you feel we can improve then we would be happy to discuss this with you.
It has beautiful, well-kept gardens and grounds. The inside of the home and bedrooms are always kept tidy and clean. Delicious main meals/snacks, tea and cake available at any time of the day. Fun activities are held in the home or trips out on the minibus for the afternoon with activities.
We couldn't ask for a better team to look after our grandad.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experience at Wimborne. We value your feedback tremendously and appreciate your kind words about our staff and home.
The furnishings and cleanliness make the home very welcoming to residents and their families.
Thank you so much for your kind words about our home. We value your feedback tremendously and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
Dad is well cared for and settled. The many activities available are marvellous. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is varied. Tea, biscuits and cake every day is a treat.
Hi Lynn, thank you so much for your wonderful review. It is a pleasure having Dad as part of our Wimborne family and love having his smile walking around the home. Glad you are enjoying the tasty treats.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 18 January 2024Requires improvement
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeRequires improvement
- Well-ledRequires improvement
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
Please contact us for latest vacancies.
News (104) & Events (2)
- 21 Jul 2026
Wimborne Care Home is an especially well-regarded care home on Hayling Island. Last Saturday on a beautiful warm and sunny morning they invited their community to join them with a...
- 21 Jul 2026
Wimborne Care Home is a well regarded care home on Hayling Island, especially known for a full and varied activities programme. This Saturday they are inviting their community to join...
- 09 Jun 2026
Wimborne hosted an ice - cream bonanza for carers, community and residents, in celebration of Carers Week! Lots of sauces, flakes and Mr Whippy were enjoyed by all! The weather...
- 21 Jul 2026Organiser: Barchester Wimborne Care Home
- 21 Jul 2026Organiser: Barchester Wimborne Care Home
Awards / Recognitions (41)
- 16 Jul 2026Recipient: Barchester Wimborne Care Home
- 19 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Wimborne Care Home
- 09 Jun 2026Recipient: Barchester Healthcare Ltd
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Barchester Wimborne Care Home.
Meet the Team (19)

Steve is new to Barchester but has over 31 years of experience in the care sector. He was first inspired at a tender age by his PE teacher, with the opportunity to work with older learning disabled adults preparing for the Paralympics. This fantastically positive and fulfilling experience was clearly career-shaping.
His favourite part of working in care is the chance to make a difference each and every day,

Hello, I am Doreen
I am delighted to have been invited to be the Ambassador for the Residents here at Wimborne.
I moved in December 2024, after an admission to Queen Alexander Hospital. I wasn't sure at first, but now I truly wouldn't go home; I just love it here. I am always happy to chat with visitors, and for those looking at Wimborne for their loved ones, I want to offer this reassurance: your loved ones are well looked after, and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. I am proud to show my room so that others can see how personalised it is and how comfortable and happy I am.We are a happy family here, welcoming, and we all get on.
I love that there is lot to do if you want to do it, and the food is out of this world!

Hi, I am Zoe,
I have been working for Barchester for over 4 years and am exceptionally proud to be part of the team here at Wimborne.I love being an activities coordinator, sharing and bringing all the fun into the home. I relish my days with my wonderful residents; they make my day, and we enjoy great times.
I have a wealth of experience with oodles of energy; I bring positivity and sunshine with me wherever I go; you will never see me without a smile on my face. I love my job, and Wimborne is just a fantastic home.

Hi, I'm Nikki
I help families to discover Wimborne, to see how we can meet the needs of your loved ones.
Wimborne is a very exceptional home; it needs to be visited so you can feel for yourself the warmth of our welcome. We as staff work together well, offering dedication and care for the safety, well-being and happiness of residents.
Wimborne is a home that becomes a Home easily; it is light and airy, full of smiles and individuals living, thriving with purposeful lives. I'd be proud to show you around and invite you to do so.

Hi, my name is Hayden,
I joined Wimborne 4 years ago. Working in the kitchen in Wimborne is where I found my absolute passion for cooking.I have worked up to Head Chef, and I really enjoy getting to know our residents, their preferences and providing nutritious and completely delicious food.
I also greatly enjoy our weekly baking club, where I interact more with the residents. We host great parties and special events here at Wimborne, and I have these culinary challenges. I'm always keen to try new things and residents are happy to too.
I've asked our residents what their favourites of my cooking are for my profile, and they have said my Viennese whirls are pretty exceptional, as are my roasts and puddings!

Hi, I am Jilly,
I have been in care all my life; it has been my calling, and I am very proud to be one of the team of Senior Carers here.I enjoy being able to bring my years of experience at all levels of seniority, sharing my passion and knowledge to the great team here at Wimborne.
A true test of great care is whether you'd bring your parents; I would have no hesitation in entrusting the care of mine to the wonderful team here. The atmosphere here is just wonderful, and the staff are well-led and truly dedicated.
You will always hear me singing the old-time classics around the home, so if there is a favourite song you want to hear, I'm sure I will know it.

Hi, I am Michelle.
I have worked at Wimborne for over 10 years. I started in care 20 years ago, it worked whilst I had a young family, and I realised I'd found my niche. With Wimborne, I found a home where care was done so well and whilst here I have worked my way up to Team Leader, a role I am very proud to have.
I simply love interacting with all our residents, listening to their life stories and creating relationships with their wonderful families. It is great to be in an environment where we all get on together so well and there is so much respect.

Hi, I am Andreea,
I joined the happy Wimborne team in July 2025. It is a great place to work. It is unusual in care to have the opportunity to spend quality time with the people you are supporting. Wimborne is wonderful. Here I have got to know residents, learn their stories, chat about their lives and see how interesting and interested they are. It is a fantastic environment for us all to be in, very positive and being here is a real pleasure.

Hi, I am Lucy,
I started working at Wimborne in 2008 as part of the housekeeping team.
It was then that I decided I wanted to become a carer and worked hard to eventually become a Senior Carer.
I really enjoy providing person-centred care to our residents, meeting their family members and being part of a team that provides such love and compassion. I am always happy to go that extra mile for our residents.

Hi, I am Sadial,
I joined the wonderful Wimborne team in 2023. I have found everyone to be so friendly, both residents and staff. I love how each and every day I feel that I am helping, and that simply makes life better for us all.
I love it when residents love to swap stories, so that we can provide emotional support. I love to chat, and residents are just such good company. My work here is a pleasure, and I enjoy it.

I love my work, I love working at Wimborne and have recently achieved a long service award.
I've always been in healthcare since my career started in the Philippines, but Wimborne really is special. We have the time to be really caring, our residents are individuals we can treasure, and the relationships mean so much. I love working with my team, and they tell me they love working with me too!

Hi, my name is Gary, and I am responsible for the maintenance of the home and also the gardens.
I love coming to work! I've previously worked in the grounds for the hospitality industry, but I have now been at Wimborne for over 8 years and get a great deal of job satisfaction working here. It is more of a passion than a job, and I am truly proud to work in our residents' home, keeping it looking wonderful.
I take residents out on trips, enjoy their involvement in selecting plants for the home, and even support them in some gardening and maintenance tasks.

Hi, I'm Anthony,
I have a passion for cooking, love food and seeing the joy that my cooking brings, so I really love my work here at Wimborne.
Every day I enjoy my cheerful chats with residents, hearing about their day, sharing news and views, discussing the meals and menus, having appreciative feedback and being part of a brilliant team.Lasagna is one of my signature dishes, always goes down well, as does a traditional crumble!
Wimborne is just a great place to be.

Hello, my name is Kate, and I am the Admin at Wimborne Care Home.
I have been working here since March 2023. I thoroughly enjoy every aspect of my job, especially helping the residents and relatives on a daily basis.
It is also truly wonderful to work alongside such passionate and caring staff members. Every day is rewarding, and the family atmosphere here makes Wimborne a really great place to be.

Hi, I'm Rachael
I'm the 'hostess with the mostess'! I help residents with their enjoyment of life, from simple things like ensuring everything is ready for them at meal times to the important things like making sure the right thing happens at the right time in the right place. I know how everyone likes everything and has a keen eye for detail.
I get joy from making people happy, and here, both residents and staff are so kind, all do so appreciate the help, and it is wonderful to feel so valued by everyone.
My experience of working here at Wimborne has been just fantastic, so much so that I'm often in during my own time, and a personal highlight has been a Jive night recently, when I had the great pleasure of dancing with so many of our residents in a real 'night to remember'.

I'm here for the Team - residents and staff, as well as being one of the wonderful Team!
I bring wags and smiles, I'm soft and gentle, keen as mustard with enthusiasm galore, but am calm and wise too.I can leap onto a lap or sit by someone's feet; I'm simply very adaptable.
I do bring Sharon, she can chat, but I find I create conversation on my own.
I started my love affair with Wimborne when I turned up for International Dog Day, and now I'm a monthly fixture at Doggie Cafe! We have a monthly gathering; I devote an hour to residents, then the community gather adoringly for an hour, and I make myself available. It's the best part of my month as a Pets as Therapy Dog!
Here I am helping Wimborne become, officially, Hayling's Most Dog-Friendly Care Home!

Hi, I'm Jasmine,
I enjoy everything about my work here at Wimborne.I enjoy all my interactions with residents, and I am so grateful to the older generation for all that they have done for me, to enable me to have my life.
I enjoy the chats when I deliver daily teas, coffees, drinks and the fresh homemade cakes and cookies. Its lovely to have the time to talk and to feel so appreciated.

Hi, I'm Keith
I really should have retired, but when you are happy at work, as I really am here at Wimborne, I know I'd really miss it!
I'm part-time time but every hour I'm here, I enjoy and knowing I make a difference for residents brings me joy. I love the variety, the staff and absolutely the residents. If I'm outside, they might be with me or giving me a wave from inside. It's a very happy place.

I've long admired and recommended Wimborne - knowing it to be such a happy and sociable home, it is my honour and privilege to be working here now.
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