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Blenheim hosts many comfortable communal areas including a large TV lounge with plenty of room for activities. The home also has a dining room and conservatory which looks onto the garden.
On the first floor, there’s a smaller lounge. It’s a good spot for quieter activities and reminiscing. The home is...
Care Provided by Blenheim Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 31 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
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
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
- Meals
- Activities
- Designated care advisor
- Support with funding
- 24-hour care updates via our app
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- And more.
In fact, we have NO HIDDEN FEES and will never ask you to pay more than your agreed weekly fee.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Blenheim Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Blenheim 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
- Agincare Homes Holdings Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Kerry Upward(Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
Room Information
- Single Rooms (23)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (4)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (23)
Visiting
- Visitors welcome anytime
Blenheim Care Home Reviews (67)
Blenheim Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.599) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Blenheim Care Home has 67 reviews.
There is a very personal and caring atmosphere in the home, and both residents and visitors are made to feel they are in a normal home atmosphere as far as that can be achieved.
Safety measures are observed well, and a visiting GP gives regular and excellent medical support to the residents.
Many thanks for your kind words and lovely review.
When I visit the staff are always polite, helpful and caring. There are various activities for the resident's every day. All of the carers I have met really seem to care.
Thank you for your kinds words of review R.P. My team work very hard and its nice this is recognised
Good afternoon, I find when I visit all the staff are very helpful? I've been in when there has been lots of activities going on , the resident all seem to enjoy , in particular the music afternoons , it great to see everyone singing and dancing,
Many thanks for your kind words we look forward to seeing in the home again soon.
The staff are lovely and nothing is too much trouble. Meals professionally cooked and smell lovely, it's great to know mum has her appetite coming back.
I know how hard all the staff work but it feels very calm and relaxed and family are welcome anytime.
Highly recommend Blenheim Care Home.
Thank you for your kind words. Our team work very hard and we pride ourselves on welcoming everyone into our home.
It's early days but she really seems to be settling in and that's down to the staff and their care.
Thank you for your kind words and review. We are pleased she is settling in nicely to her new home.
My mother-in-law was really struggling at home. She was not eating properly and losing weight very quickly. She didn't remember to take her medication. Her neighbours found her wandering outside on a busy main road. Her dementia meant that she was hearing voices. The social services of our local council found her a respite care place in Blenheim Care Home. This has been a complete blessing. The manager telephoned me in advance and recorded all her details eg. Medication, likes and dislikes, how she liked to be addressed. It was very professional and very caring. She was welcomed warmly on her day of arrival and allocated a lovely room with a view of the garden. Everyone introduced themselves and gave us plenty of time to settle in. It was a very friendly atmosphere. I have visited a few times now and all the staff are approachable and knowledgeable. They come across as an exceptional and dedicated team. I feel very fortunate to have my mother-in-law here. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone.
Thank you for your very kind words RM. We are pleased she has settled in really well.
The staff are kind and friendly and very caring for all their guests. I am confident that my relative is in safe hands. The food is excellent. The management team are very diligent and professional. I would highly recommend.
Thank you very much for your kind words Paul. We look forward to seeing you soon
If I request for my Gran to have a cup of hot milk, they kindly bring one to her within minutes.
They treat the residents with care, dignity and respect!
Many thanks for your kind review. Gran does like a cup of hot milk.
Our mum has just moved to Blenheim and it is early days but I would like to say that mum has been welcomed and made to feel at home in a very short period of time. She is happy, well cared for and well fed! It is a friendly and welcoming environment. The staff are excellent and the kindness and attention they give to the residents is lovely to see.
Thank you very much for your kind review. Were pleased your mum has settled in well.
Staff excellent and good choice & quality of food
Many thanks for the review G H. Our team work very hard to provide a good quality of care.
Many, many thanks to the wonderful team at Blenheim Care Home for making my mum so welcome. Mum has only very recently moved into the home so is still settling in, but the team have made such a big effort to welcome her & assist with the big change. They are also very supportive to myself & rest of the family too, which is so important during such a difficult time. A big thank you to everyone, I'm afraid I don't know the name of everyone, but special mention & thank you to Kerry, Charlene, Mollie & Gina.
My mum had advanced dementia and was initially residing in another care home, where she would be left in bed all day and fed pureed food. When my dad was assessed no longer able to live on his own, we were able to reunite my parents by moving them both into Blenheim Care Home.
The staff's interest in getting my mum dressed & socialising, in the communal area, with the other residents, resulted in her condition improving, within 2 months, to the point that she was once more able to feed herself & eat solids!
They often have entertainers & animals visiting to keep the residents stimulated. The home is in a beautifully picturesque area of Bournemouth and the staff are super-friendly, always looking to learn more about those in their care, to help shape and personalise the care for each resident. My parent's lives were extended 6-12 months thanks to the care they received from this fantastic team!
Many thanks for your kind words Adam, both mum & dad are missed by the team, Dad was such a great character he liven the place up. Take care
In that time she was looked after very well, all the staff were extremely kind and caring towards her and nothing was to much trouble.
We just wanted to say a big thank you to the managers and all the staff we will always be grateful to you for looking after our mum especially in the last weeks of her life ( you are all special people) If anyone is looking for a care home for their family then we can highly recommend Blenheim.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful message. We're truly sorry for your loss and incredibly grateful that you took the time to share these heartfelt words during such a difficult time.It means a great deal to the entire team at Blenheim to know that your mum felt cared for and supported,...
The management and staff are fantastic, I visit most days and see for myself how kind and caring they all are. It's always nice and calm, nothing is ever too much trouble for them. Always a smiling face and a happy place to be.
Thank you so much for this lovely review, I will make sure it is shared with the team.
The more I see the more impressed I am!
Patience, understanding and care were given to my husband for two weeks of respite care. His medication was given on time and correct dosage.
Thank you for your review with the highest possible rating in all areas. Your husband was a pleasure to care for and it is lovely to know you had the well-deserved rest you needed. Your comments will be passed on to the team for, yet again, a job well done by all.
We viewed a few homes. Blenheim were warm, welcoming, friendly and personable. It's not just a 'job', staff really care. Great rapport with residents and family alike. Managers make the home run well and efficiently. They are very welcoming and friendly and very approachable. Food is incredibly good. Residents seem to enjoy the food. Residents well cared for. Individual care important and adhered to.
Thank you for your very kind review, it will be shared with the team, as recognition is important. You are right, it is 'not just a job', carers don't work in social care for the money. It is really warming to know that you see that in the team. We pride ourselves on family values and individualised care.
Well-managed home. Care staff competent, caring and very friendly. Welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. Feels homely. Managers always available and friendly and approachable. Residents happy and looked well-kept.
Thank you for your kind review, this will be passed on to the team as always. It was particularly nice that the management of the home and how accessible we are got a mention. My deputy and I work very hard to keep Blenheim running smoothly, for our team and more importantly our residents. Great family support from you and thank you for working with us to make Blenheim the great home it is.
From the first time we visited, staff have always been very friendly and welcoming and there is a nice atmosphere in the home. Residents always look well-presented and cared for. Drinks are readily available, both hot and cold, and residents are encouraged to eat and drink. Staff interact well with residents and families, only downside is it would be nice to have an activity during the day for residents. I think this is being addressed.
Thank you for your very kind review, I am so pleased you chose Blenheim for your mum, she is a real character and has a great sense of humour. Your comment relating to the atmosphere of the home is exactly what we aim for, home from home, lived in and loved. I completely appreciate your feedback on...
I would highly recommend Blenheim Care Home to anyone who needs care, support and opportunities for company. The residents are in a very safe environment and are able to live life to the best of their mental and physical abilities. The rooms are comfortable and kept spotlessly clean. The residents are provided with well-balanced and varied meals. Their individual needs and preferences are also catered for. Besides showing care for the welfare of their residents, the wonderful staff also show kindness and provide support for family members when feeling upset. Nothing is too much trouble for them.
Thank you from everyone here at Blenheim. Your kind words will be shared with the team and thank you for recognising everyone in my fabulous team; that's what makes us award-winning! Nothing will ever be too much trouble for any of us, Blenheim really is a great environment for residents and their families. Thank you again.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 31 May 2022Good
- 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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Frequently Asked Questions about Blenheim Care Home
What types of Care is Blenheim Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Blenheim Care Home have?
There are 23 Single Rooms and 4 Couples/Companion Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Blenheim 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, 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 Blenheim Care Home to the centre of Bournemouth?
1.1 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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