





Castle Farm Care Home, near Poole, is in a charming and traditional home setting that has been lovingly developed and renovated to provide professional care.
All care delivery is bespoke, suiting numerous specialist needs, thanks to a skilled and experienced team who regularly update their provision to modern innovations and any changes in personal requirements.
The Home's facilities include a small hairdressing salon, beauty treatments available, free bar drinks on request, WiFi,...
Care Provided by Castle Farm Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 22 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
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Castle Farm Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Castle Farm 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
- Royal Bay Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Christine Saunders(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2017
Room Information
- Single Rooms (18)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Visiting
- Open visiting, however some times can be busier than others. If in doubt please ring the Home beforehand.
Parking
- Car park available
Castle Farm Care Home Reviews (29)
Castle Farm Care Home has a Review Score of 9.2 (9.159) out of 10, based on 4 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Castle Farm Care Home has 29 reviews.
My mother came to Castle Farm Care Home in July 2025 after a diagnosis of dementia and alzheimers. She was immediately made to feel welcome within a friendly and caring environment. Staff are very kind and quick to meet my mum's needs and always have a positive approach. She enjoys the afternoon activities and occasional trips out. One of the main strengths of the care home is that there are only a few residents and the staff are consistent which helps mum to feel safe and avoids her getting unnecessarily confused.
Mum's care has been excellent. All the things that are important to her and us are provided with care, dignity and warmth. She often says she is living so long because she is being well looked after so well. The overall standard is excellent with special mention for the staff, food and the way she is treated.
Mum loves living here. The staff are all great. She enjoys the activities. I can't fault the care my mum is given, always excellent. Lovely room and food.
Castle Farm Care Home is a wonderful caring home with excellent staff. I cannot speak highly enough of the care and attention that they give to dad. I am so pleased that we found this care home.
Lovely place, lovely room, lovely staff and lovely food. We will certainly use it again next time needed.
Our aunty was lucky enough to spend seventeen, very happy, months there.
It is relatively small with, I believe, about nineteen rooms. The staff are always friendly, helpful, professional and clearly take pride in the happiness of their residents.
As a result of all of the above, the home feels like a very large family. Some larger organisations may struggle to achieve this.
We consider ourselves very lucky to have found Castle Farm and unreservedly recommend them to anyone looking for a home for a loved one.
The care and love shown to my Father by Castle Farm's carers was exceptional.
Last week she was fortunate enough to reach her 100th birthday. She was made to feel very special with a wonderful afternoon tea with all the residents. The staff made a real effort to decorate the lounge for the occasion. Whilst she was having her hair done, they sneaked into her room and gave it a makeover. She was delighted and her family will never forget this milestone.
Thank you everyone!
Throughout her time there, she was treated with amazing kindness, care, love and respect.
The home is indeed that; a home. It has a wonderful calm, caring atmosphere. Staff are approachable, friendly and always helpful. They not only looked after Mum but us, as a family, too.
What is so evident is that the staff genuinely seem to enjoy their work, going over and above.
Lovely parties laid on for the Jubilee, Christmas etc. Staff coming in on their days off to host residents and their families.
Mum loved the meals and entertainment. She was happy in her room which was bright and always clean. Mum was treated as an individual; staff knew her and how to encourage her.
Sadly, Mum reached the stage in her life where she needed round-the-clock care. We consider ourselves so fortunate that Castle Farm could accommodate her. As a retired nurse myself, I can truly say that this care home is truly outstanding.
I chose Castle Farm residential home for my Grandmother due to the homely feel, the activities on offer and having heard good reports on the care for the residents. My grandmother lived at Castle Farm for 5 years, and in that time she was looked after with great care and compassion; I never had any cause for concern or complaint. Sadly she passed away in December, but she was treated with kindness, dignity and respect right up until the end. The staff truly care and are amazing and that above everything else is what counts the most.
My mum was at Castle Farm Care Home for the last eighteen months of her life. The care that she received was excellent. The staff are all very caring and know everyone and their individual needs very well. Mum particularly enjoyed the food and the activities and the kitchen staff were always very accommodating with any special requests. We were always made to feel very welcome when visiting and were always on hand if we had any questions. We are so glad that we found Castle Farm when Mum needed to go into a care home and would recommend it to anyone. Thank you to everyone at Castle Farm.
Carers never gave up to keep Dad's independence and worked tiresomely throughout his decline and always had time to talk to you.
Office managers are always at hand to listen to your concerns, always with a smile and a hug.
We were put at ease at the end of Dad's life which made a very sad and difficult situation to now be the most treasured experience of Dad's passing in our hearts always and now so at peace with it.
Thank you so much to the evening staff in question..difficult times were handled so compassionately.
Fantastic team, wonderful people to have around you in what can be a very challenging time for any family when a loved one goes into a home.
Castle Farm Care Home is first-class in all they do and who they are dealing with.
Thank you all so very much.
My first reaction to Castle Farm Care Home, when looking for somewhere for our friend, was the feeling of welcome and calm as soon as we walked in. That feeling has not changed, it's there with the management team and the carers, all of whom look after the residents. Nothing is too much trouble and ways are found for those who are finding things difficult. It's miracles they work and our friend has improved beyond recognition. I can't be more delighted, we recommend it too highly.
I am always very impressed when visiting the residential home. Clean and welcoming.
This is an excellent home. My mum is so happy here. She has a beautiful room. Nothing is too much for any of the staff. There are lots of activities for the residents. They are taken out on day trips. The home is kept immaculate. My sister and I feel so lucky we found this home for Mum. We looked at a few and none of them compared to this one. The minute we arrived at this home for Mum to look at she said this is where I want to live. I cannot praise this home enough.
The home is marvellous, the staff are too, the food is very good, and the facilities are very good. I would recommend it to anyone.
Our mum received care and end-of-life care for two and a half years at Castle Farm Care Home. Throughout the Corona pandemic and beyond, she was kept safe and comfortable with a hundred smiles, hugs and kisses from the staff. Meanwhile, our mum was feisty to the end. Our deep gratitude goes to all for the kind and professional care she received until the very last moment. The consideration shown to her granddaughter and myself during the last 48 hours will never be forgotten. Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to the manager and your team, be proud of what you do and have achieved.
My mother and father both lived in Castle Farm Care Home for the last few years. The care they received was exceptional and they were both extremely happy living there. The staff regularly went above and beyond normal duty to look after them and, whilst everyone was amazing, I would like to single out one member of staff for adding a particular level of kindness and consideration that I found deeply moving. Nobody likes to put their parents into a care home but when it becomes absolutely necessary it is a great comfort to be able to find somewhere like Castle Farm. I thank everybody there from the bottom of my heart for all they did for Mum and Dad.
Our mum was at Castle Farm Care Home for a few years and during her time there she was looked after brilliantly. The staff are caring, often doing extra things in their own time. I would regularly ask Mum if she was happy where she was and she would, without hesitation, always say yes she liked it there. The lovely, quiet patio area and garden, with the chairs and tables, enhance the feeling of a peaceful country residence: lovely to sit out when visiting Mum. We would fully recommend Castle Farm to anyone thinking of care home options.
Would highly recommend.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 April 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
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
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Awards / Recognitions (1)
- 28 Feb 2019Recipient: Castle Farm Care Home
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Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Farm Care Home
What types of Care is Castle Farm Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Castle Farm Care Home have?
There are 18 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Castle Farm Care Home?
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Smoking not permitted, Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Castle Farm Care Home to the centre of Poole?
5.2 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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