
The catering was exceptional.Helen B(Niece of Resident/Service User)

They treat all the residents with kindness, compassion and respect.A C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

every step of the way was perfect in every way.Nicholas D(Son of Resident/Service User)

The catering was exceptional.Helen B(Niece of Resident/Service User)

They treat all the residents with kindness, compassion and respect.A C(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

every step of the way was perfect in every way.Nicholas D(Son of Resident/Service User)

Drumconner Care Home (with Nursing) is an attractive period house, set in prize-winning gardens within walking distance of Westbourne and the sea. There are 10 brand new luxurious bedrooms, with overhead hoists, electric profiling beds, seating areas, and ‘wet’ rooms with shower facilities. They offer a very high standard of care to both elderly and younger clients, for both permanent, convalescent and respite care.
Drumconner has an outstanding reputation within...
Care Provided by Drumconner Home Bournemouth
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 37 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
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- COPD/Pulmonary Disease
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
Facilities
- Smoking not permitted
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Stairlift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Drumconner Home Bournemouth for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact Drumconner Home Bournemouth 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)
Support you may be entitled to
- If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £267.68 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.
Good to Know
Group / Owner
- Drumconner Ltd
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Hannah Guyan (General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Mixed (no single-gender units)
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: No
- Last Refurbishment: 2026
- Number of floors: 3
Room Information
- Single Rooms (33)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (27)
- Couples/Companion Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (2)
Visiting
- Open hours of visiting
Parking
- Car Parking on site
Drumconner Home Bournemouth Reviews (36)
Drumconner Home Bournemouth has a Review Score of 9.6 (9.586) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Drumconner Home Bournemouth has 36 reviews.
Lovely home near the sea, my friend had a room near the front with lovely sea air and view. The staff are very caring and they have some great staff that checked on her night and day. Food is very good and they would prepare us both lunch when I visit, they would cater to her needs if she didn’t want a big meal in the evening.
I wanted to write this review for Drumconner Bournemouth as a way of showing my appreciation for how they cared for my late grandmother. They went above and beyond with the care they gave her and made sure she felt like she was still living at home! One thing which really stood out to me was due to my grandmother's poor eyesight and not being able to see her TV, the management bought her a brand new 43" new TV with no questions asked. This to me is outstanding service. One of her many enjoyments besides watching her new TV was her love of food. The catering facilities ar the home was fantastic. Overall I would highly recommend this home to anyone and wish I could stay there myself.
My father went into care at Drumconner just after residents were not allowed visitors and it was a difficult time for the family. The staff at Drumconner are lovely nothing is too much trouble and they are looking after Dad very well. He is now settling in well and making friends among the residents and staff. Hoping we can visit him soon but glad my mum can now visit once a week.
Staff are very pleasant and always keep me up to date with Dad if he should have an accident.
My friend has been at Drumconner for nearly three years. He has always received the highest quality care by dedicated, caring and kind staff members. As his care needs have increased, the care plan has been adapted to meet his requirements. Drumconner is kept to high cleaning standards and the gardens are beautifully maintained, but it's the exceptionally welcoming and caring staff that make Drumconner so special.
We are very happy with the service, care and commitment that the resident receives. The staff are always there to chat with him and keep him content.
I have been a resident since November 2017. It is difficult to recruit staff since. The staff all look happy and help each other in other jobs that are short. Staff is very helpful to residents.
My mother was a resident at Drumconner for three and a half years, and every step of the way was perfect in every way. All of the staff are so lovely, caring, understanding and friendly. They also all get on with each other in a way I've not seen in most care homes before. Mum had her ups and downs due to her mental illness, but the carers and nurses there made every day better for her. Amazing work.
The staff are so very attentive and make life simple for my Mum.
Our sister spent the last few weeks of her life in care and comfort. Her needs were met daily and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. The nurses were amazing, not only to her but to her family. We felt confident that she was in caring hands. The home was lovely, clean and welcoming. We only have good things to say about our experience at Drumconner.
My mother came to Drumconner from independent living after a back injury. The staff have shown great care and understanding and have restored her back to health.
The only negative comments are that the decor is chosen by the owner who does not consult the staff or the residents. The decor is fussy, over patterned and of poor taste. Everyone would prefer plain carpets, neutral tones and pastel shades.
Nothing could have been better. Warm, friendly helpful, caring staff in a clean and nice atmosphere. The catering was exceptional. Our uncle was a very happy chappie. For him, sitting in his room able to see the sea was the icing on the cake.
My mother resided at Drumconner for five and a half years. The staff were exceptional, not only caring for my mother but also the family. She was treated with dignity, kindness, patience and friendliness. Her room was always kept clean, tidy and welcoming. Although my mother passed away earlier this year I like to visit the staff which I did today.
Thank you for taking the time to complete the review card. We are very grateful, and I will be sure to feed this back to the staff who were supporting your mother. Kind regards and many thanks
Drumconner is run efficiently. The staff are friendly and extremely capable. They treat all the residents with kindness, compassion and respect. No request is too much. The home gives off an air of calmness along with a friendly atmosphere. I know my relative is safe and well cared for, and in a good place.
Thank you for your kind comments. I will be sure to pass on your comments to the team. Kind regards, Jenna (Home Manager)
The staff and nurses are all extremely friendly and kind. Everyone is very helpful. Overall the standard of care is very good and very attentive.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 07 January 2025Good
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- 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 (1)
- 22 Sep 2012Recipient: Drumconner Home Bournemouth
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Meet the Team (1)

Hannah has worked in the industry for over 10 years now and for the last 8 as a Matron/Manager, she is a fully qualified nurse and completed her training 12 years ago. Her passion is for the elderly and delivering person centred care, the ability to listen and deliver what is important to the residents is her mission statement.
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