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St Cecilia

29 Nelson Road, Branksome, Poole, Dorset BH12 1ES
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St Cecilia, Poole

Rated CQC 'Oustanding' in Caring (October 2025). Unlike large corporate facilities, St Cecilia is a warm, family-run home where residents are treated like family, not numbers. Specialising in dementia care for over 30 years, the home prides itself on a true 'home-from-home' atmosphere filled with laughter, home-cooked meals, and genuine affection. Situated in a peaceful Edwardian house near Westbourne, St Cecilia offers a cosy, personalised alternative for those seeking the very best care.

Care Provided by St Cecilia

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 15 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Stairlift
  • Gardens
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,450From £1,450
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,450From £1,450

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Funding Types Accepted

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

Good to Know

Owner

  • St Cecilia Care Dorset Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Robin Hiney(Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2007

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (13)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (1)

St Cecilia Reviews (44)

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8.8

St Cecilia has a Review Score of 8.8 (8.792) out of 10, based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time St Cecilia has 44 reviews.

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Review from C P (Son of Resident) published on 27 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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The acre provide is excellent. The staff are warm, kind, very lovely. My mother has been in St Cecilia with Alzheimer's disease for 10 years. The support we have received from staff is exceptional and the love for my mother is outstanding. My mother has had 24 hour continuing care for the past 8/9 years with all her abilities gone. The staff have made our mums life possible.

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Review from David W (Son of Resident) published on 7 January 2016 Submitted via Website
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When we were told by the Mental Health team that Mum had to move into care ASAP (January 2015) it was a big worry, but we were so fortunate that a place was available at St Cecilias and she moved in within a few days and we soon realised that this was just the right place for her. It did not seem as plush and fancy as the "new" style homes, but it had a homely feel and as soon as we realised what a wonderful team work there and saw how well the residents were cared for it was indeed the right decision!

Mum settled in quite quickly and the years of worry for us have melted into the past. I would recommend St Cecilia's to anyone that requires dementia care and will do so without hesitation!

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Review from E K (Husband of Resident) published on 4 January 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My wife had to be moved urgently from a care home because she was at risk of harm and very upset. Within a few days of experiencing the love and care at St Cecilia she was feeling much happier and we the relatives were able to leave her after visit knowing she was being cared for so well. We were also made welcome at every visit, no matter what time. We feel deeply inundated to the manager and his staff.

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Review from Jenny P (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 September 2015 Submitted via Website
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Our dad has been in St Cecilia since 2011 having been transferred from a previous dreadful care home. The difference with St Cecilia was a world apart. The carers ARE carers. Would highly recommend. We would not wish for our dad to be any else.

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Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 29 September 2025
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  • CaringOutstanding
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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