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The Aldbury

672/674 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, Dorset BH12 4NA
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This care home is absolutely amazing. The care is second to none, nothing is too much troubleC P(Sister-in-law of Resident/Service User)
The Aldbury, Poole
The home is bright, clean, positive and full of care and respect.Sarah G(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The Aldbury, Poole
The Aldbury, Poole

The Aldbury is a dedicated dementia care home where warmth, creativity and specialist support come together to create a vibrant place to live. Designed exclusively for people living with dementia, the home combines thoughtfully planned surroundings with an uplifting atmosphere that encourages residents to remain active, engaged and connected.

Life at The Aldbury is full of colour and variety. From music, celebrations and creative activities to community events and shared moments...  

Care Provided by The Aldbury

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 55 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,796From £1,796

Contact The Aldbury 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

Person in charge

  • Liliana Lazaroiu (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Last Refurbishment: 2012

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (55)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (55)

Visiting

  • There are no specific visiting hours at The Aldbury; all that is asked is you let the home know you are in the building by signing in on the iPad in Reception. If you are visiting outside of Reception hours, ring the bell and a member of the team will assist you.

Parking

  • Parking is available on site at The Aldbury, and all visitor parking is clearly marked. When coming to view the home, please get in touch and a space can be reserved.

The Aldbury Reviews (110)

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9.9

The Aldbury has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.935) out of 10, based on 26 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Aldbury has 110 reviews.

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Review from Sharon P (Stepdaughter of Resident) published on 18 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Excellent care, very grateful.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

Thank you for your kind words. We're so pleased to hear that you're happy with the care provided. If there's anything else we can do, don't hesitate to reach out!

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Review from Karen E (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister and I spent many months looking for a home for our father who has dementia. In total, we looked at 10 homes. The Aldbury was the second home we visited and we were always drawn back there. Our father has been there for almost four months and we are beyond satisfied with his care. It feels like our second home as everyone from the fantastic team to the manager welcomes us so warmly and Dad is superbly looked after.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

We're so pleased to hear that The Aldbury feels like a second home and that your father is so well cared for. Your kind words mean a great deal to us, and I'll be sure to share them with the team. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

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Review from Paul L (Husband of Resident) published on 14 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card
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Although the stay was just 3 months, the care and attention provided to my wife was excellent. The staff were always attentive both to my wife and all visitors. All visitors have made comments to me to the effect that The Aldbury was a lovely welcoming home.
Contact with me was good at all times and the manager and head nurse deal spent a good deal of time with me in discussions over several issues.

Thoroughly recommend The Aldbury.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

Thank you for sharing your experience of The Aldbury. We're so glad to hear that your wife received excellent care and that our team was able to provide a welcoming environment. Maintaining open communication is a priority for us, so we were pleased to spend time with you to ensure your wife's needs were met and any concerns were addressed. Thank you once again for your kind words.

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Review from M P (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 November 2024 Submitted via Website
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My Father moved from another local Care Home in May. As a family, we were anxious that it be a positive move for him as it would undoubtedly distress him.
The support that we had from The Aldbury in assisting this move was fantastic. They visited him in his previous setting and carried out a detailed pre-assessment. Everything regarding the move was carefully planned through.
To visit him the next day, sitting calmly in the lounge, chuckling away having his hair cut by the hairdresser was a priceless moment. I hadn't seen him that calm for some time.
He has had his ups and downs at The Aldbury, but that's his condition, and the staff have ensured that he is living as well as he can with his dementia.

The staff are helpful, approachable, 'eyes on', professional and treat my Father with dignity. The home is clean, the food good. Both the Manager and Clinical Lead always have time for us. Their professionalism and care are exemplary and an absolute credit to the home.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We understand how moving can bring many anxieties, so we're delighted to hear that your father's transition to The Aldbury went smoothly and that he was able to settle in comfortably. From all the team at The Aldbury, thank you once again for your kind words.

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Review from Stephen S (Husband of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have found all the staff and management to be very informative. Professional, caring and friendly. Always happy to listen and chat about your concerns.
I am very happy with the care being given, always with a smile and happy to go that extra mile.

I would not hesitate to recommend The Aldbury for the wonderful care and service they provide.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

Thank you for taking the time to provide a review of The Aldbury. We are very happy to receive your kind words about your experience at our home. It's wonderful to know that both you and your husband felt welcomed and that any questions or concerns you had were addressed by our team. We're also...  

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Review from K F (Husband of Resident) published on 20 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Respite stay for medication review and care. Despite some initial concerns we were almost immediately relieved at the welcome received and the ability of the staff to act with ability in dealing with the symptoms of Alzheimer's, the various staff have a manner hard to explain but it shows that they are well trained in this field.

Should you require respite care you would be hard-pressed to find better care.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

Thank you for your review of The Aldbury. We're delighted to hear that our team provided a warm welcome and addressed any initial concerns you may have had. Ensuring our team is well-trained in dementia care is very important to us, so it's great to know that this was evident in your experience at our home. Thank you again for your kind words.

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Review from Bob S (Husband of Resident) published on 21 June 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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The home is always warm and welcoming. My wife has chosen to stay here due to the great care she receives. Staff are very kind and jovial. Activities are very good - involve my wife and just recently took her to a pantomime. They are now planning her 50th Birthday party.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are very happy to hear that your wife has chosen to stay with us due to the great care she receives. It's wonderful to know that our warm and welcoming environment, along with our kind and friendly staff, has made a positive impact on her stay.

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Review from I B (Wife of Resident) published on 16 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband always enjoys spending the day at The Aldbury. He takes part in all the activities they provide, like chatting with the others, staff and residents alike. It is good that he has other company rather than just being with me at home. It gives me some respite too.

Reply from Martin Corrigan, Home Manager at The Aldbury

Thank you for sharing your experiences with our daycare services! We're delighted to hear that your husband enjoys his time at The Aldbury. Creating a supportive environment where residents can socialise and interact with both staff and fellow residents is one of our top priorities. We understand...  

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Review from C P (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Our relative moved to the Aldbury in June 2023. This care home is absolutely amazing. The care is second to none, nothing is too much trouble. The carers, therapists and nurses are always there to answer any questions we may have. the communal areas are kept very clean and beautifully decorated. Our relative is very contented here.

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Review from L R (Mother of Resident) published on 9 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Great home with staff to match who are caring and thoughtful.

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Review from Marian C (Wife of Resident) published on 5 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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Overall, the experience we have had so far at The Aldbury has been excellent. I find all the staff friendly, enthusiastic, kind and caring, from housekeeping, entertainment and nursing through to management. The activities laid on for all the residents really help engage my husband, and I appreciate also being included in many of these, so I can see how everything works. The only area of concern is the rise in costs and as my husband can no longer go out on any trips and struggles with a lot of the activities, the value for money is a concern.

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Review from Joanne D (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been at The Aldbury for ten months now and we have been so happy with the care given to her. The home itself is always spotlessly clean, the staff are incredible and show so much respect and kindness to the residents. My mum was very reluctant to move into a home but she is now so content and comfortable. The food is wonderful, especially the cake! She loves it!

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Review from R T (Grandson of Resident) published on 19 January 2024 Submitted via Website
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My grandmother is very well looked after and the staff are amazing! I couldn't wish for her to be in a better place. As a family, it was a difficult decision to put my grandmother into a care home, everyone at The Aldbury made the transition so easy.

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Review from Tamsin T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 7 November 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are amazing and there to help if you are a resident or family, always smiling and friendly. I wouldn't have my nan anywhere else. Always plenty of activities and relatives.

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Review from K J (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 November 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum is so well cared for, it is so lovely to see her known by the staff and her needs understood and met. She is always dressed with care, engaged in activities, and she is enabled to live her best life that she is able to do. Thank you to all the staff at The Aldbury.

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Review from Kym P (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 May 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mum has just passed away and spent the last year of her life at this wonderful care home. The staff were always helpful and friendly. There were activities every day and Mum got to do things such as dancing and gardening that she had been able to do when at home. An important thing for Mum was to look nice and having her hair done every week gave her such a sense of self-worth and respect.

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Review from Sarah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website
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When my parents reached the point of needing to move into care, it was a very stressful and worrying time. The staff at The Aldbury made the whole process as good as it possibly could be, showing understanding, professionalism and high levels of care and support for both my parents and us as a family. The home is bright, clean, positive and full of care and respect. The regular staff know my parents well. There is a wide range of interesting activities and outings and the food is fabulous home cooking, which my parents love. We have great communication with all the team; the nursing team have relieved us of so many worries and we feel confident that they are so well cared for both physically and emotionally. We particularly appreciate the person-centred approach and flexibility - enabling us to visit any time, share celebrations etc in what feels like a luxury home from home. We are constantly impressed with the quality of life The Aldbury has enabled my parents to achieve.

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Review from Anne G (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2023 Submitted via Website
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The manager and staff are very approachable and work well together as a team.
The staff are friendly and go the extra mile to help the residents.
The cleanliness of the home and the residents is excellent and the residents are well cared for.

I am very pleased with how Mum is looked after at this care home and would recommend it to other families looking for dementia care for their relatives.

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Review from G R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 January 2023 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been at this care home for the last six months and has been happy there. I was concerned at first that she may have found it difficult, being the only ethnic person there, but they have shown her a great deal of care and affection; I actually think that she has taught them quite a few things about her culture.
I have had a couple of issues, but the care coordinator listened and promised to deal with them immediately. No matter where you are, there will be issues you are concerned with, but the important thing is to have them listened to and fixed.

On the whole, really happy with The Aldbury.

Reply from Gemma Parkin, Home Manager at The Aldbury
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave The Aldbury a review. Independent feedback is incredibly important to us.

I am glad that you were able to discuss your concerns and felt listened to, your feedback not only influences how we care for your loved one but helps benefit the other...  

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Review from Lesley C (Daughter of Resident) published on 4 January 2023 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are very welcoming, friendly and professional. There was nothing that they wouldn't do. The care was very, very good. Lovely environment inside and out.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 31 March 2022
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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News (6) & Events (0)

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  • 09 Jul 2026

    More than 35 managers in various roles have participated in Colten Care’s third-level ‘Excel’ Leadership & Management Course in the past 18 months to two years. They include the group’s...

  • 11 Mar 2025

    Book lovers at The Aldbury were all smiles as they welcomed a fun visit by seven ‘oompa loompas’ from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Staff, relatives and residents...

  • 18 Feb 2025

    A Strictly-style ballroom dance competition supported Colten Care has raised more than £80,000 for a Dorset-based palliative care charity. Forest Holme Hospice’s Strictly Extravaganza, which had headline sponsorship from Colten...

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Awards / Recognitions (12)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Colten Care Ltd
  • 31 Jan 2024Recipient: Colten Care Ltd

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Meet the Team (3)

Liliana Lazaroiu
Liliana LazaroiuJob Title:Home Manager

Liliana leads the team and is ultimately responsible for every aspect of life in the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and service are delivered. Her door is always open if you have questions or queries.

Victoria Smith
Victoria SmithJob Title:Clinical Lead

Victoria is responsible for leading the team of registered nurses and carers to meet the individual needs of the resident, through the delivery of consistently high levels of clinical care.

Sam Reid
Sam ReidJob Title:Care Co-Ordinator

My role is to support the Home Manager and Clinical Lead in the day-to-day running of the home. The main focus of my role is high-quality care delivery. I work closely with the care team to ensure that all care staff are equipped with the knowledge, training and understanding to provide consistently high levels of care for each resident.

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