
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.
Aranlaw is a wonderful house, every time I visit I have a good time and my friend is always looking nice and I can see the care is outstanding, the activities are really fun and the food is very tasty, I recommend Aranlaw to anyone that is looking for care home.
Aranlaw is a wonderful house, every time I visit I have a good time and my friend is always looking nice and I can see the care is outstanding, the activities are really fun and the food is very tasty, I recommend Aranlaw to anyone that is looking for care home.
My mother-in-law who has Alzheimer's disease has been residing at Aranlaw House Care Home for nearly a year. The manager and staff at Aranlaw appear to meet all of her needs plus the needs of all the other residents and I have been very impressed by all the activities arranged for the residents on...
My mother-in-law who has Alzheimer's disease has been residing at Aranlaw House Care Home for nearly a year. The manager and staff at Aranlaw appear to meet all of her needs plus the needs of all the other residents and I have been very impressed by all the activities arranged for the residents on a daily basis. My mother-in-law has complex needs so these activities are important to her mental wellbeing and she seems very happy living at Aranlaw. Summing up, I would highly recommend Aranlaw not only for its patient care but also for the way its friendly staff treat all visitors.
Overall, I find Aranlaw House's level of care and support for both my wife and I to be of the highest standard.
I would strongly recommend that others...
Overall, I find Aranlaw House's level of care and support for both my wife and I to be of the highest standard.
I would strongly recommend that others consider this care home for their loved ones.
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation. We are deeply committed to providing the best possible care and support to our residents and their families and it's heartening to know that you have found our services to be of a high standard. Your trust in us for the care of your wife means a great deal to us. We will continue to strive to maintain and exceed this level of care.
My mum has been a resident at Aranlaw House Care Home for over 10 months. She is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Aranlaw is an excellent care home and I would highly recommend others to choose it as their first choice for their relative requiring a residential placement. The manager and her...
My mum has been a resident at Aranlaw House Care Home for over 10 months. She is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Aranlaw is an excellent care home and I would highly recommend others to choose it as their first choice for their relative requiring a residential placement. The manager and her team consistently endeavour to meet all of Mum's needs and the needs of all residents. Mum has settled well despite her complex issues and this is due to the excellent care approach to her wellbeing, very important to Dad, myself and my family. There is always a positive, lively 'can do' attitude and a superb team of activity coordinators providing a varied and interesting programme of activities, extremely important to my mum and many others.
The home is such a nice home and I feel very welcome every time I visit.
The home is such a nice home and I feel very welcome every time I visit.
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience at Aranlaw House Care Home during your visit with your friend. It's heartening to know that they are happy, calm and relaxed in our care. Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and visitors is at the core of our...
We're delighted to hear about your positive experience at Aranlaw House Care Home during your visit with your friend. It's heartening to know that they are happy, calm and relaxed in our care. Creating a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and visitors is at the core of our mission. We are committed to providing top-notch care and ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors feels valued and embraced.Your feedback encourages us to continue our efforts to maintain the high standards of care and hospitality that we are known for. We are grateful for your kind words and look forward to making every visit as pleasant and enjoyable as possible for you and your friend. If there's anything specific you'd like to share or any suggestions you have to enhance our services, please don't hesitate to let us know. Thank you for choosing Aranlaw House Care Home and we hope to see you again soon!
Aranlaw House Care Home is very good. I'm very happy at the home and the activities are good. Food is good too, I can't complain. The managers are always happy to help. The home is excellent.
Aranlaw House Care Home is very good. I'm very happy at the home and the activities are good. Food is good too, I can't complain. The managers are always happy to help. The home is excellent.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to know that you're very happy at Aranlaw House Care Home. Your satisfaction with the activities, food and helpful managers means a lot to us.
We take great pride in providing excellent care and creating a positive environment for all our...
Hi,Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to know that you're very happy at Aranlaw House Care Home. Your satisfaction with the activities, food and helpful managers means a lot to us.
We take great pride in providing excellent care and creating a positive environment for all our residents. Your feedback motivates us to continue delivering the best services possible.
If there's anything specific you'd like to share or any suggestions to further improve your experience, please feel free to let us know. Your input is invaluable to us.
Once again, thank you for your kind words. We're delighted to have you as part of our community and will do everything to ensure your continued happiness at Aranlaw House Care Home.
Best regards.
The home is so understanding of dementia and I haven't seen my friend so happy and accepted for many years as she is in this home.
The home is so understanding of dementia and I haven't seen my friend so happy and accepted for many years as she is in this home.
Thank you for your heartwarming review! We are delighted to hear that your friend is feeling happy and accepted in our home. Providing a supportive and understanding environment for residents with dementia is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create a compassionate and inclusive community...
Thank you for your heartwarming review! We are delighted to hear that your friend is feeling happy and accepted in our home. Providing a supportive and understanding environment for residents with dementia is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create a compassionate and inclusive community where everyone feels valued and cared for. Your kind words inspire us to continue our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our residents. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to maintaining the highest standard of care and happiness for your friend and all our residents. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please feel free to share them with us. Thank you for choosing our home for your friend's care.
I am very glad to see Mum receiving the best care daily. She feels safe and happy living at Aranlaw House. Mum is well looked after with respect and I want to say a massive thank you to all the caring staff and management. They are all very supportive of the residents and family members.
I am very glad to see Mum receiving the best care daily. She feels safe and happy living at Aranlaw House. Mum is well looked after with respect and I want to say a massive thank you to all the caring staff and management. They are all very supportive of the residents and family members.
Our staff will certainly be delighted to...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words and positive experience about Aranlaw House. We are thrilled to hear that your mother is receiving the high standard of care we strive to provide each day and that she feels safe and happy here.Our staff will certainly be delighted to know that their dedication and hard work have made such a positive impact on both your mother's life and your own. It truly means a lot to us when family members recognize the care and respect we offer to our residents.
Please know that your gratitude and feedback are truly appreciated. We take pride in being supportive of both our residents and their families and will continue to uphold these values moving forward.
Again, thank you for your wonderful review. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any other feedback or questions or if there's anything more, we can do for you and your mother.
The staff and management team at Aranlaw House are very friendly and reliable people. The activities provided for the residents are very well planned and it's always a pleasure to visit my friend who lives at Aranlaw House, a big thank you!
The staff and management team at Aranlaw House are very friendly and reliable people. The activities provided for the residents are very well planned and it's always a pleasure to visit my friend who lives at Aranlaw House, a big thank you!
We truly appreciate your kind words about Aranlaw House. It's heartening to hear that you've had positive experiences with our staff and management team. Our aim is to create an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness, and it seems we're hitting the mark! Your praise for the well-planned activities...
We truly appreciate your kind words about Aranlaw House. It's heartening to hear that you've had positive experiences with our staff and management team. Our aim is to create an atmosphere of warmth and friendliness, and it seems we're hitting the mark! Your praise for the well-planned activities for residents is gratifying. We strive to ensure that our residents are engaged and happy, and feedback like yours confirms that we're doing our job well.Lastly, we're delighted that your visits to your friend at Aranlaw House have been enjoyable. Our residents' happiness and the comfort of their visitors are our top priorities.
Thank you again for your wonderful review. We look forward to maintaining the high standards you've praised during your future visits.
I cannot praise the staff at Aranlaw House enough for the care they have given my mother over the last four years. All members of staff from the management team to the cleaners are kind and caring people and the residents are always their first priority. From my mother's first day to her last we...
I cannot praise the staff at Aranlaw House enough for the care they have given my mother over the last four years. All members of staff from the management team to the cleaners are kind and caring people and the residents are always their first priority. From my mother's first day to her last we never had any doubts whatsoever about the care she was receiving at the home. The staff are truly amazing.
I like living here in a very good home.
I like living here in a very good home.
Wonderful Home, they are doing an amazing job during the Coronavirus Outbreak, I couldn't be happier. The home is lovely and the garden big and has enough space for my sister to come out a bit and have a relaxing day.
Wonderful Home, they are doing an amazing job during the Coronavirus Outbreak, I couldn't be happier. The home is lovely and the garden big and has enough space for my sister to come out a bit and have a relaxing day.
Before Dad entered the home, we found staff to be very friendly. On entering the home Dad was made to feel at home straight away. Staff were on hand to assist him if he needed help, they treated him as if he had been there a long time.
Before Dad entered the home, we found staff to be very friendly. On entering the home Dad was made to feel at home straight away. Staff were on hand to assist him if he needed help, they treated him as if he had been there a long time.
I wish to thank the management and staff at Aranlaw House for caring for my aunt so well over the last 12 years. It was so clear to us on our visits to Aunt how everyone loved and cared for her and how much she was missed when she passed away. My husband and I also felt we were part of the Aranlaw...
I wish to thank the management and staff at Aranlaw House for caring for my aunt so well over the last 12 years. It was so clear to us on our visits to Aunt how everyone loved and cared for her and how much she was missed when she passed away. My husband and I also felt we were part of the Aranlaw family when we came to visit, just as Aunt did. You made us so welcome and we have many fond memories of our trips down from North Yorkshire to see her. I really miss my daily telephone chats with Aunt and our friends at Aranlaw and will call in when we are next in Poole to say hello.
My friend seems very happy and settled at Aranlaw House.
My friend seems very happy and settled at Aranlaw House.
Every member of staff even the chefs and cleaners are friendly and approachable.
We are pleased with her care and beautiful room.
Aranlaw staff go the extra mile for their residents.
Every member of staff even the chefs and cleaners are friendly and approachable.
We are pleased with her care and beautiful room.
Aranlaw staff go the extra mile for their residents.
Really bowled over by the welcome and information I received at Aranlaw. Wonderful caring staff. Clearly an outstanding home.
Really bowled over by the welcome and information I received at Aranlaw. Wonderful caring staff. Clearly an outstanding home.
Such a wonderful and friendly home. Excellent standards of care. Amazing services for the residents. The staff are kind and genuinely loving to the residents. It touched my heart to see how loving the staff are.
Such a wonderful and friendly home. Excellent standards of care. Amazing services for the residents. The staff are kind and genuinely loving to the residents. It touched my heart to see how loving the staff are.
His room is very clean and homely.
It's been very good that he has been on a lot of trips outside as he always has liked going out and not being hemmed in.
The staff are very good with him and he seems to get on with them all.
Activities are good as...
His room is very clean and homely.
It's been very good that he has been on a lot of trips outside as he always has liked going out and not being hemmed in.
The staff are very good with him and he seems to get on with them all.
Activities are good as well.
The only thing I hear him say negative is that he doesn't always like the main meals but he never goes hungry.
An outstanding home. Wifi. Spectacular colourful within. I love living here.
An outstanding home. Wifi. Spectacular colourful within. I love living here.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 28 May 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.
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Awards / Recognitions (5)
- 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Kanesbury Care
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Aranlaw House Care Home
- 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Kanesbury Care
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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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