Talbot View

66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth BH10 4HG
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9.7 77 Reviews
  • Talbot View, Bournemouth
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 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 wish, including trips to local landmarks in the Care South minibus.

Talbot View residents enjoy plenty of communal lounges for social interaction or quiet relaxation and the home has a lovely enclosed, sunny garden.
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Care Provided

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 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

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1385
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1485
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1510

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Talbot View to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Neil Dominy (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (59)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (3)

Talbot View Reviews (77)

9.7

Talbot View has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10, based on 35 reviews in the last 2 years.
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Review from David M (Son of Resident) published on 17 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has settled in well following her move. She is enjoying her new home and seems very happy. My son follows his grandmother on your Facebook page.


All the staff at Talbot View are very helpful and friendly.


Many thanks to all staff for your assistance and friendship.

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Review from P S (Son of Resident) published on 2 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Dad has been at Talbot View for a few months now and the care he gets for his dementia is wonderful.
He has settled well and joins in with many of the activities on offer. He particularly likes the dancing, skittles and football. He has been known to join in with the singing as well which has surprised
the family.
He seems to have a new lease of life since moving to Talbot View.
We enjoy our visits with Dad and so does he.
The staff have all been wonderful with him and he eats properly which was always a worry before.
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Review from Mike T (Son of Resident) published on 1 May 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother is settled and very happy at Talbot View. Overall I am pleased with the care she receives.
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Review from Phil B (Son of Resident) published on 29 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Talbot View has given my mother a new lease of life and, after a while to settle in, has accepted the place as her new home. She has received excellent care and the staff seem to love her, which gives us pleasure. We enjoy visiting her too!
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Review from J H (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2019 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother is doing very well despite her age and dementia. When she arrived at the home during 2015 she was in very poor health, frail and depressed. Despite her protestations, she is now far healthier and is able to converse with the staff and some of the other residents. We are amazed that she made
such a good recovery with the support of the Care Home Staff.
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Review from John L (Son of Resident) published on 10 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A well-run care home with excellent facilities offering first class accommodation and care from helpful and caring staff.
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Review from Linda V (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 1 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff at Talbot View are kind, caring and very warm. My Mother in Law seems to be much more relaxed and happier than she has done for quite some time. She has settled there well and even joined the choir, not something I expected of a 93 year old! due, I am sure, to the encouragement of the staff.
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Review from Bobbie S (Husband of Resident) published on 22 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I lost my dear husband on February 28th. He was only in Talbot View for 5 weeks. He settled in well and was really happy there for four weeks. Unfortunately, he took a turn for the worse on the 23rd and died on the 28th Feb. All I can say is that the care the home gave was second to none. The staff
were excellent and to relatives too. But the week he was in a sleep coma the delicate care they gave him right up to the end turning and talking to him. Thank you.
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Review from M P (Son of Resident) published on 26 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My father enjoys living at Talbot view care home. The staff are very helpful and caring.
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Review from Barbara M (Resident) published on 15 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5
I am happy here and well looked after.
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Review from Doreen S (Niece of Resident) published on 23 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My aunt is very well looked after, clean, well fed and very happy in Talbot View.
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Review from B S (Sister of Resident) published on 11 April 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Friendly, helpful. If I want advice I can see the manager anytime.
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Review from R E (Son of Resident) published on 29 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff for the past 7 and a half years have been fantastic. Thank you very much.
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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 22 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
One of the best places to be in. Mum was so happy with everyone and the care was the best. The staff made us part of a family and it is always good coming back and see friends.
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Review from Roger F (Son of Resident) published on 3 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother is totally happy in her new surroundings and has seamlessly moved into her new environment. The minute you step in the front door you feel the relaxing ambience of the home and the staff could not be more helpful. I could quite happily spend my final years here.
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Review from George E (Husband of Resident) published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The care generally was excellent. The staff and management showed a lot of love and care to both of us to the extent of us feeling like part of a family throughout the past 7 years. I could go home assured she was safe and in the best of care. The care was second to none, especially the last week of
my wife's life.
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Review from M E (Grandson of Resident) published on 2 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My grandmother has been a resident of Talbot View since 2008 and I thank all of the staff for their loving care over the years. Unfortunately, we are near the end and I can see how much the staff care for the residents through all their support at this testing time. Not only have the staff cared for
my grandmother, they have supported my grandfather and all of my close family. I cannot thank everyone enough for the dignified care for my grandmother and ongoing support for those that love her.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.724)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.724) out of 10 for Talbot View is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 35 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.724 for Talbot View is calculated as follows: ( (323 Excellents x 5) + (73 Goods x 4) + (18 Satisfactorys x 3) + (2 Poors x 2) ) ÷ 416 Ratings = 4.724
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Talbot View is based on 34 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 59 registered maximum number of service users is 11.8, which has been reached with 34 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 27 Jan 2025

Overall Good

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  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (1)

Suzanne

Suzanne Kaye

Job Title: Interim Home Manager Joined: 2025

I started at Fairlawn in June 1993 as a care assistant following a placement from my Health and Social care college course. I stayed at Fairlawn for nearly 25 years and worked my way up to Deputy Home Manager, completing my Level 5 Diploma in 2015.
In 2017 I was offered the opportunity to support the Manager at Wickmeads and stayed for 5 years.


In Nov 2022 I decided to leave Care South due to my first grandchild being on the way and wanting to be supportive and hands on.
Care South gave me the opportunity to stay on a part time support role during this time which gave me time to support my family but also keep in the Care South family.


In 2024 I joined Talbot View in my support role and have stayed in a full-time role as Deputy Home Manager. I am currently Interim Home Manager. Care South have encouraged my growth and coming to work is like going home to my second family.


I have seen many changes in my years but at the Heart of everything has been improving the service the resident ,making the residents feel at home, safe and content is what makes the job worthwhile, and I could not imagine doing anything else.”

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