
homely care home with really friendly staff who make both residents and visitors feel so welcomeL B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

I feel supported by the caring staff. It's a comfortable place and feel looked afterA M(Resident / Service User)

I would have no hesitation in recommending AranlawLesley C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

homely care home with really friendly staff who make both residents and visitors feel so welcomeL B(Friend of Resident/Service User)

I feel supported by the caring staff. It's a comfortable place and feel looked afterA M(Resident / Service User)

I would have no hesitation in recommending AranlawLesley C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Welcome to Aranlaw House, the distinguished care home nestled in the heart of Bournemouth & Poole, renowned for its expertise in mental health and dementia care. They take immense pride in their 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) across all five areas, a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence since February 2020.
Aranlaw House Care Home, located in the heart of Westbourne, offers exceptional advanced dementia care in...
Welcome to Aranlaw House, the distinguished care home nestled in the heart of Bournemouth & Poole, renowned for its expertise in mental health and dementia care. They take immense pride in their 'outstanding' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) across all five areas, a testament to the unwavering commitment to excellence since February 2020.
Aranlaw House Care Home, located in the heart of Westbourne, offers exceptional advanced dementia care in a supportive and enriching environment. The home boasts unique spaces, including an in-house pub and a safe, tranquil garden area, providing residents with opportunities to relax and socialise. A variety of engaging activities are offered daily, encouraging creativity, connection, and joy. Residents also enjoy the companionship of friendly house cat and rabbits, adding warmth and comfort to their experience. Aranlaw House is a house dedicated to fostering independence and creating a space where residents can truly thrive.
Care Provided by Aranlaw House Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Learning Disability / Autism
- Mental Health Condition
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
- Eating Disorders
- Alcohol / Drug Misuse
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- For a maximum of 47 Service Users
Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Bariatric Care/Obesity
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day 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
- Bar/Café
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
Contact Aranlaw House Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:
The weekly charges start at £2000, but they may vary depending on the assessment conducted by the home.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Aranlaw House Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Funding Types Accepted
- Self-Funding (Private)
- Local Authority with Top-up
- Local Authority
- NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Kanesbury Care
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Natasha Smith (Registered Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
- Last Refurbishment: 2020
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (47)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (47)
Visiting
- Aranlaw House welcomes friends and family of loved ones to treat it as a private home of a relative. To ensure a smooth visit, please contact the home in advance. Visiting hours will be organized at the visitor's convenience, ensuring the best time for a visit. The home kindly request all visitors to adhere to the established guidance and procedures.
Parking
- Parking is available on-site at Aranlaw, and all visitor parking spots are clearly marked. When planning a visit to view the home, please reach out in advance so that parking space can be reserved.
Aranlaw House Care Home Reviews (50)
Aranlaw House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.777) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aranlaw House Care Home has 50 reviews.
My overall experience of Aranlaw care home is excellent. The care & support the patients receive is second to non. All care & support workers do an incredible job they are lovely. Management is wonderful very professional, always very helpful. There is always a kind word and a smile from everyone....
My overall experience of Aranlaw care home is excellent. The care & support the patients receive is second to non. All care & support workers do an incredible job they are lovely. Management is wonderful very professional, always very helpful. There is always a kind word and a smile from everyone. I would recommend Aranlaw to anyone looking for a home for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such lovely feedback. Were really pleased to hear that youve had such a positive experience at Aranlaw and that our team have made you feel supported and welcomed. Your kind words mean a lot to everyone here, and well be sure to pass them on to the team.
I would just like to say that my partner is in Aranlaw House Care House. She is very happy there she been there since May 2025. She gets on well with the staff. I get on well with the staff as well. There all so nice.
I would just like to say that my partner is in Aranlaw House Care House. She is very happy there she been there since May 2025. She gets on well with the staff. I get on well with the staff as well. There all so nice.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Its wonderful to hear that your partner is happy at Aranlaw House and that you have such a positive relationship with the staff too. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Aranlaw is an excellent care home, the staff look after my partner with dignity and kindness. All the staff work as a team, with outstanding interaction with residents, you can see that they enjoy working there. I am welcomed and offered drinks, cake even ice cream whenever I visit at anytime of...
Aranlaw is an excellent care home, the staff look after my partner with dignity and kindness. All the staff work as a team, with outstanding interaction with residents, you can see that they enjoy working there. I am welcomed and offered drinks, cake even ice cream whenever I visit at anytime of day. I am very pleased that my longterm partner is safe and well looked after at Aranlaw.
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for taking the time to share your experience of Aranlaw. It's wonderful to hear that you feel your partner is cared for with dignity and kindness, and that you can see how much our team genuinely enjoy spending time with our residents. We're also really...
Thank you so much for your lovely words and for taking the time to share your experience of Aranlaw. It's wonderful to hear that you feel your partner is cared for with dignity and kindness, and that you can see how much our team genuinely enjoy spending time with our residents. We're also really pleased to hear that you feel so welcome when you visit. Knowing that you feel your partner is safe, happy and well cared for means so much to us. We really appreciate the trust you place in our team and will be sure to share your kind comments with everyone at Aranlaw.
The house is always clean and full of life. My uncle is so happy here, he feels listened to and understood and looked after so well. They always have a smile on their faces and a good sense of humour which goes a long way. I'm so happy that he feels settled...
The house is always clean and full of life. My uncle is so happy here, he feels listened to and understood and looked after so well. They always have a smile on their faces and a good sense of humour which goes a long way. I'm so happy that he feels settled and safe here. Eternally grateful for the work they all put into making him feel welcomed and cared for.
Our team will be so touched to hear your lovely comments about them. Creating a warm, welcoming home where our residents feel valued and truly cared for is at the heart of everything we do.
Ever since Dad arrived at Aranlaw he has been happy and very well looked after. I can turn up at any time and am confident that he is in the best care. The staff are just incredible, they are completely invested in treating the residents with kindness, care and dignity. Having had experience of...
Ever since Dad arrived at Aranlaw he has been happy and very well looked after. I can turn up at any time and am confident that he is in the best care. The staff are just incredible, they are completely invested in treating the residents with kindness, care and dignity. Having had experience of other care homes, I am delighted my Dad is here with the Aranlaw staff.
Thank you so much for your lovely words. It means a great deal to the whole team at Aranlaw to know that your dad is happy and that you feel confident he is receiving the very best care.
I came to visit my longstanding friend who I havent seen since moving into Aranlaw. The feel of the place on arrival was outstanding and very welcoming. I was provided with drinks and cake on arrival. The observation with staff and residents was amazing and so lovely to see such person centred...
I came to visit my longstanding friend who I havent seen since moving into Aranlaw. The feel of the place on arrival was outstanding and very welcoming. I was provided with drinks and cake on arrival. The observation with staff and residents was amazing and so lovely to see such person centred approach.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Were delighted to hear that you felt so welcomed at Aranlaw House and enjoyed your visit. Its wonderful to know that you noticed the warm, person-centred approach of our team and the positive relationships between our staff and residents. Well be sure to share your kind words with the team theyll mean a great deal to everyone.
Aranlaw is an absolutely fantastic care home .The staff are genuinely caring and show love to my husband. They are very supportive to me. They have been kind and considerate to me and I appreciate that very much. .My husband is safe and happy there and that means a lot to me, The home is well...
Aranlaw is an absolutely fantastic care home .The staff are genuinely caring and show love to my husband. They are very supportive to me. They have been kind and considerate to me and I appreciate that very much. .My husband is safe and happy there and that means a lot to me, The home is well run and the staff are professional. Always coming up with new activities for the residents. The home is very stylish and spotlessly clean. The catering is second to none . Great management team
We are delighted to hear that your husband is safe, happy, and so well cared for at Aranlaw. It means a great deal to know that our team has been able to support not only your husband, but also you during this time.
We would like to thank every member of the staff, past and present, for all the kindness and consideration given to my wife while she was at Aranlaw. Every member of the staff that I met over the 6 years always showed such respect, care, consideration, such tenderness and love that showed how much...
We would like to thank every member of the staff, past and present, for all the kindness and consideration given to my wife while she was at Aranlaw. Every member of the staff that I met over the 6 years always showed such respect, care, consideration, such tenderness and love that showed how much you all love the career you have chosen when you decided to become a carer giver.
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. It truly means a great deal to all of us that you took the time to share your experience.
Dad loves all the activities, especially the singers. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is very good. A lovely care home.
Dad loves all the activities, especially the singers. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is very good. A lovely care home.
Were so pleased to hear your dad is enjoying the activitiesespecially the singers! Its wonderful to know our teams friendliness, helpfulness, and the quality of the food have made such a positive impression. Thank you for your kind words; creating a warm, happy home for our residents means everything to us.
Aranlaw is the 5th placement for my brother in 2 1/2 years. Prior to admission the manager + deputy were very professional, listening to our concerns, providing articulate answers and reassurances. I always find a welcoming atmosphere every visit with friendly engaging staff. Greeted with a smile...
Aranlaw is the 5th placement for my brother in 2 1/2 years. Prior to admission the manager + deputy were very professional, listening to our concerns, providing articulate answers and reassurances. I always find a welcoming atmosphere every visit with friendly engaging staff. Greeted with a smile and creating a comfortable environment. The home provides extensive activities going to great lengths to involve as many residents as possible. Even taking my brother to second hand shops, purely because it makes him happy. His bad habit of smoking has proved difficult in finding suitable accommodation. In Aranlaw he has the freedom in a safe environment to smoke when he wants. Staff recognise the importance smoking is to him, helping him relax at times of anxiety. As a retired nurse I am observant and perhaps see the details others may miss. Staff treat residents' safely, with dignity a priority. This home, I believe, is a template for others to emulate treating residents as individuals.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. Were truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that your brother feels comfortable and supported at Aranlaw. Our team works hard to create a welcoming environment where each resident is treated with dignity and as an...
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. Were truly grateful for your kind words and are delighted to hear that your brother feels comfortable and supported at Aranlaw. Our team works hard to create a welcoming environment where each resident is treated with dignity and as an individual, so your feedback means a great deal. We appreciate your trust in us and remain committed to providing the best possible care for your brother.
I visited my long term friend Mark today. The staff here do a wonderful job looking after him. His special needs are handled in a professional and caring way. It's a great place for him.
I visited my long term friend Mark today. The staff here do a wonderful job looking after him. His special needs are handled in a professional and caring way. It's a great place for him.
Thank you for your kind words, we're really pleased to hear it.
My mum was cared for by the wonderful team at Aranlaw from September last year until her death at the beginning of this month. She transferred from another care home that could no longer meet her complex needs as she entered the final stages of vascular dementia. During that time the care she...
During her end-of-life care, my mum was treated with dignity and respect. The care and support the staff gave to our family was second to none.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Aranlaw.
My grandad has been at Aranlaw House for three years and he is always happy with I visit him. He goes on trips and they take very good care of him. If I need anything from management they are always there to support us.
My grandad has been at Aranlaw House for three years and he is always happy with I visit him. He goes on trips and they take very good care of him. If I need anything from management they are always there to support us.
I like Aranlaw House. I feel supported by the caring staff. It's a comfortable place and feel looked after.
I like Aranlaw House. I feel supported by the caring staff. It's a comfortable place and feel looked after.
My uncle was cared for at Aranlaw Care Home. The staff were amazing - he was not married and had no children so we as nieces and nephews were his 'children'. His love of cups of tea was well catered for and he was so happy there.
My uncle was cared for at Aranlaw Care Home. The staff were amazing - he was not married and had no children so we as nieces and nephews were his 'children'. His love of cups of tea was well catered for and he was so happy there.
My breakfast is very tasty and love going out to the beach hut.
The team are wonderful.
My breakfast is very tasty and love going out to the beach hut.
The team are wonderful.
I know how difficult my friend can be, and seeing how staff and management deals with him, it is just amazing. They are patient, kind and always try to keep a good sense of humour to such a difficult situation. I know my friend is in good hands and I also feel happy when visiting him. Thank you for...
I know how difficult my friend can be, and seeing how staff and management deals with him, it is just amazing. They are patient, kind and always try to keep a good sense of humour to such a difficult situation. I know my friend is in good hands and I also feel happy when visiting him. Thank you for the hard and amazing work.
The food is great and do all the food I like even when not on the menu.
I am happy my family can come and see me when I want to.
The food is great and do all the food I like even when not on the menu.
I am happy my family can come and see me when I want to.
The environment it’s so good, all staff are friendly and very caring, my friend looks so happy and comfortable in there. Food is good and is very clean place! I recommend it, all staff greeting you with a very good and warm welcoming.
The environment it’s so good, all staff are friendly and very caring, my friend looks so happy and comfortable in there. Food is good and is very clean place! I recommend it, all staff greeting you with a very good and warm welcoming.
I cannot express enough gratitude towards the incredible staff at Luxury Care Homes for the exceptional care they provide to my grandmother. The difference in quality, from her previous residence to now, is night and day. Every member of the staff has shown nothing but compassion, professionalism,...
I cannot express enough gratitude towards the incredible staff at Luxury Care Homes for the exceptional care they provide to my grandmother. The difference in quality, from her previous residence to now, is night and day. Every member of the staff has shown nothing but compassion, professionalism, and dedication, making her feel truly at home. The facilities and her room are of the highest standard, offering comfort and security that is unparalleled. It’s a place I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone seeking peace of mind for their loved ones. Thank you, Luxury Care Homes, for setting a new benchmark in care. Your work is truly appreciated.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 May 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveGood
- SafeGood
- Well-ledGood
Inspection ratings
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- 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kanesbury Care
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Aranlaw House Care Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kanesbury Care
Accreditations
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Meet the Team (1)

Meet Natasha Smith, Care Home Manager at Aranlaw House Care Home.
Natasha brings with her a wealth of experience in elderly and dementia care,...
Meet Natasha Smith, Care Home Manager at Aranlaw House Care Home.
Natasha brings with her a wealth of experience in elderly and dementia care, alongside a genuine passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
She is committed to creating a safe, nurturing and homely environment where residents feel valued, respected and empowered to live life to the fullest.
Natasha’s leadership style is centred around collaboration, empathy, respect and continuous improvement, helping to ensure that both her team and the people they care for can thrive every day.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aranlaw House Care Home
What types of Care is Aranlaw House Care Home registered for?
Older Person Care, Dementia, Learning Disability / Autism, Mental Health Condition, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment, Eating Disorders, Alcohol / Drug Misuse are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
How many Rooms does Aranlaw House Care Home have?
There are 47 Single Rooms.
What are the Facilities & Services at Aranlaw House 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, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
How far is Aranlaw House Care Home to the centre of Poole?
3.9 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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