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Talbot View has 59 welcoming and comfortable, fully furnished rooms, as well as a 24-hour call bell, ensuring residents are comfortable, safe and expertly cared for.
The experienced and well-trained team at Talbot View deliver compassionate care in a home-from-from atmosphere. All residents can enjoy a wide variety of activities and entertainment if they so...
Care Provided by Talbot View
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 59 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
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Talbot View for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Talbot View 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
- Care South
- Voluntary / Not for Profit Owned
Person in charge
- Dawn Hand(Home Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed with both male-only and female-only unit(s)
- Ages 55+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (59)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (3)
Talbot View Reviews (85)
Talbot View has a Review Score of 9.5 (9.530) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Talbot View has 85 reviews.
My parents were admitted for respite care. From my first visit to Talbot View, I can only commend all staff and managers. The process was quick, efficient and so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The home is like one big family and I can't praise it enough. I am so thankful I found this gem! Hoping they'll become permanent and I know that they will be cared for to the highest order.
Thank you for your 5-star review. It means so much to the team to receive such lovely feedback.
My mother was looked after for 3.5 years, during that time we saw a different manager (3 changes). There are many different carers also on alternative shifts and alternatively different wards. The most recent manager was the most effective, listening to my complaints and acting on them effectively and in Mum's final months I am so grateful for this. Also, I am grateful to the carers and senior staff in her final few days they loved my mum.
Thank you for your review - we are pleased to read how your concerns have been acted on effectively. We offer our condolences to you and your family during this hard time.
Staff and management are friendly and welcoming and have a good sense of humour. On my visits they have always been kind and caring towards my grandmother and take time to talk to family. My grandmother's room is clean and tidy and homely, it feels like an extension of her house before with her treasured photos and favourite ornaments. Food is nutritious and well cooked/presented with ample choice. I believe my grandmother is happy and at 101 is still treated with respect and dignity.
Thank you for your review. We are so pleased your grandmother feels so at home at Talbot view. We will share your lovely review with all the team.
The staff are well trained, considerate, well organised, loving and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. Answer calls quickly. The food is tasty with choices. Two weeks of respite care, was nervous but no worries. Will certainly keep in contact and am happy to return. Would be happy to make it permanent if the need arises sight not good/mobility!
Thank you for your review - the team will be pleased to hear you enjoyed your respite stay.
My mother-in-law had respite here for two weeks, very happy with the care she received. The manager was amazing, nothing was too much trouble very caring and professional. Would highly recommend this home. My mother-in-law is very happy to return again.
Thank you for your 5* review, your feedback means so much to the team!
I did try Mum in a different care home but I wasn't happy with their ethos and lack pro-activeness! (I only allowed her to stay there for a week!). This confirmed my want to reintroduce her to a different home (before the previous experience, Mum was in a care home of the same group). All is good for her here!
Thank you for your 5* review, feedback means so much to the team! Wishing you all the best.
Satisfactory.
Thank you for your review; I understand the team has contacted you to discuss your feedback and hope to be able to support you again in the future. Many thanks.
I visit monthly with my dog Teddy representing Calling Canines. I have found all staff very pleasant and helpful and my dog and I like to see the residents to cheer them up.
Thank you so much for leaving a review, we love having Teddy with us and look forward to seeing you both again soon! All the best.
My mother had to leave her rest home after nine years of residency due to the home closing, so it was a very upsetting experience. After visiting Talbot View I knew everything would be okay. The staff are amazing, caring, friendly and professional. My mum has received fantastic care, which has made this difficult time easier. The rooms are clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. I have only experienced good, positive and caring treatment.
Thank you for taking the time to review Talbot View - your feedback is greatly appreciated. I am so pleased your mother has settled into life well at Talbot View, wishing you both all the best.
I cannot thank the Talbot View team enough, for not only looking after my beloved Mum, but also for the support they provided for my family. Mum suffered from Alzheimer's. This was a new experience for our family, so it was a steep learning curve as well as coping with losing Mum day by day. The lovely staff at Talbot View helped us so much on this tough journey, something we will never forget. Now our lovely mum has gone, I not only miss her, but my Talbot View family will stay with me forever too. They are worth their weight in gold!
Thank you for your kind words, I am so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Feedback is so important and your comments will mean so much to the team. Thank you so much and wish you all the best.
Very good staff and facilities, especially kind to my auntie and friendly, and I believe she is well looked after. We considered ourselves lucky to get her into Talbot View. She enjoys her trips out in the minibus.
Thank you so much for your kind words; I am so pleased your auntie is enjoying living with us at Talbot View, wishing you all the best.
My aunt is well looked after and has the opportunity to partake in quite a lot of activities and some outings. She is happy in the home and the staff seem very caring. The home itself is fresh and bright and well organised into separate wings with a limited number of residents in each so it feels more homely.
Thank you for your review, all feedback is greatly appreciated. The team at Talbot View will be so pleased to read your comments. All the very best.
The staff are fantastic and very patient with my father, they are very caring and thoughtful, the home is very clean and tidy, my father enjoys all his meals and is always being offered tea, coffee and cold drinks to keep him hydrated. We are also greeted with a warm welcome and offered beverages even when they are very busy. I quite often witness their caring side when they sit down with the residents and try to get them to join in on conversations and activities.
I am very grateful for you taking the time to leave a review for Talbot View, feedback means so much to all of us at Care South. Thank you for your kind words, all the best.
My father has been at Talbot View for 18 months and the care he receives is excellent. I can't thank all the staff enough for all their great work and compassion. It's such a warm welcoming place with great facilities, I would highly recommend this home. Thank you to all the staff for all you do for Dad.
Thank you for your kind words, I am delighted that Dad is enjoying living with us at Talbot View, the team do a wonderful job. I will be sure to pass on your feedback. Wishing you all the best.
Excellent care home, amazing caring staff.
Thank you for your 5* review, feedback means so much to the team! Wishing you all the best.
Mum spent her last 2 years in the loving care of Talbot View. The family was warmly welcomed day and night. Her personal care was immaculate and her mental wellbeing was still at the utmost of care at the end. The entertainment team positively produced singalongs, fetes and daily activities. Mum was happy to be there and in her own words was 'coddled' by the staff and wouldn't want for better.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, your feedback will mean so much to the team at Talbot View. Wishing you all the very best.
Sadly Mum is no longer with us, she passed away peacefully at Talbot View in January at the age of 93.
The love and support given to Mum and the family was truly amazing, nothing was too much trouble. All the staff were so kind, caring, and supportive of us right to the very end.
A big thank you to everyone at Tablot View and Care South.
Thank you for your wonderful 5* review. Your kind words mean so much to everyone, I will be sure to share them with all of the team at Talbot View.
My mother was fortunate to have stayed for just over 2 years in Talbot View. The duty of care to my mother during her stay was exceptional. The quality of care and the professionalism of the staff were outstanding. Having worked in this business for many years I was constantly impressed with the dedication that all grates of staff displayed during their working day..
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review! Your words mean so much to the team at Talbot View, thank you again and wishing you all the best.
They also provided support for myself keeping me informed at each staff of my mother's care and dealt with everything in a very professionally way when she passed away.
Thank you so much for your 5* review, I am so sorry to learn of your mothers passing, wishing you all the best for the future.
Thanks for everything
Thank you for your wonderful review, the team at Talbot View will be delighted with your feedback. Wishing you all the best.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 27 January 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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News (25) & Events (0)
- 02 Jun 2026
Dorset care home residents delighted in a memorable musical afternoon created especially for them by the BSO, Care South and JPMorganChase. Hosted at JPMorganChase’s Bournemouth campus, the midweek event included...
- 27 May 2026
Communities across the south of England gathered at Care South’s care homes to share experiences and raise awareness during Dementia Action Week. Karen Hodges, Group Dementia Lead for Care South,...
- 24 Apr 2026
A lifelong Cherries fan at a Bournemouth care home experienced a dream come true when he played football with one of the First Team players from the football club. John,...
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Awards / Recognitions (6)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Care South
- 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Care South
Accreditations
There are no accreditations posted yet for Talbot View.
Meet the Team (1)

I am delighted to introduce myself as the Manager of Talbot View. I have worked in the care sector for many years, beginning my journey as a Senior Carer before progressing through roles such as Care Team Leader and Deputy Manager, eventually becoming a Registered Manager. I am also qualified to level 5 in leadership and management in care.
Throughout my career, I have been passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting teams to deliver the very best for residents and their families. Joining Care South is a wonderful opportunity, and I am proud to be part of an organisation known for its dedication to exceptional care and its commitment to the HEART values.
Talbot View already feels like home, and I am excited to work alongside the team, bringing my experience and enthusiasm to support the well-being, comfort and happiness of your loved ones.
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