
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...
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 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
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
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.
Contact Aranlaw House 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
- 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 (44)
Aranlaw House Care Home has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.629) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Aranlaw House Care Home has 44 reviews.
I visit a resident who formally attended my church in Yeovil. The lady I visit has nobody else in the world so she is very important to us. The care she receives has consistently impressed me, especially on unannounced visits. It is clear that they (the staff) treat her with dignity and love and the evidence seen in her excellent appearance and overall wellbeing. I am very pleased with the care received.
I spent several hours on each visit to my husband on most days of the week. During these visits, I have been able to observe all grades of staff and I'm always extremely impressed by their professionalism and warmth towards every single resident- no matter how challenging. I consider Aranlaw House gives high-quality care to all residents and relatives/friends at all times.
All staff are well trained and caring. Activities are outstanding. Nothing is ever too much. Food is brilliant. Residents can have anything they chose if they don't fancy the menu of the day.
It is just outstanding.
I find Aranlaw care home very good. The staff are always very kind, helpful and caring. I am very happy with the care my dad receives whole he has been a resident.
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.
Bed Vacancies
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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)

Allow us to introduce Fernanda Ramari, the exceptional Home Manager at Aranlaw House, an integral part of the Luxurycare Group since 2021. Fernanda has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to the well-being and contentment of our residents. Her leadership, combined with a compassionate approach, has significantly contributed to creating a nurturing and welcoming atmosphere at Aranlaw House, truly making it a home for all.
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