Magna Care Centre

Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ
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9.9 141 Reviews
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Magna Care Centre is an attractive Mediterranean style building located within a beautiful conservation area. It offers the highest levels of specialist nursing, dementia and residential care including trial stays, short stays, convalescent care and long-term care for individuals or couples.

The home provides light and spacious accommodation throughout with wonderful landscaped gardens specially designed to be attractive in all seasons. The gardens feature a number of attractive water features, palms, exotic plants and terraces which have commanding views across five acres of grounds.

The team at Magna Care Centre take pride in supporting independence and variety. Staff are all dementia trained and understand the importance of meaningful activities. Through a dedicated activities plan generated by two onsite activities coordinators, residents' hobbies and interests are encouraged and supported at the home where possible.

Dining is an important part of the day to day life at Magna Care Centre. The chefs, along with the hospitality team, work hard to offer varied menus whilst promoting a balanced diet. Specialist training also equips the team with the skills to offer all residents a positive experience, including those living with dementia or dysphagia. Outside regular meal times, residents can enjoy freshly ground coffee and snacks and the popular snack bar.
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Care Provided by Magna Care Centre

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 69 Service Users

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)
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1475
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1473
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1725
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1725
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1625
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1625
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1725
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: from £1725

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Magna Care Centre to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • Kayleigh Frulli (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2024

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (55)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (27)

Magna Care Centre Reviews (141)

9.9

Magna Care Centre has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10, based on 65 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Magna Care Centre has 141 reviews.

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Review from H B (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 2 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Grandad had been at Magna Care for 18 months, and the staff have been nothing but welcoming, professional and respectful. Thank you for kindness, Compassion and empathy you gave grandad in the last fou weeks of his life. You have all been nothing less than amazing! Thankyou
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. It was our privilege to care for your grandad over the last 18 months and that we could support him and your family at this difficult time. Your thoughtful…read more
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Review from Sandra D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 31 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I didn't get down to see mum in law as often as I would have liked-it was complicated, but when I did get down always found her happy, clean and laughing/chatting with the staff. She always looked healthy and well cared for. She sometimes had an issue with the food, BUT she always did have, even when
she cooked it. A lovely home., very clean and tidy, never an aroma which sometimes you do get (which i understand) the staff are amazing and very good with the residents. Activities were fantastic. Not a bad word to say, thank you.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Many thanks for your lovely comments about our home, activities and all the team, who are dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe, happy, and well looked after, and it's great to hear that…read more
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Review from John B (Son of Resident) published on 25 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After a traumatic period Dad moved from a care home in Essex to be closer to my family in June 2023. He was anxious and upset on arrival due to issues in his personal life.
On arrival he was greeted by a team of kind, caring people who made him feel welcome.
His room was very clean & homely with comfortable
furnishings, dad was always well presented too. He also enjoyed being able to sit in a beautiful courtyard outside his room when the weather was nice. Dad loved being outside on sunny, warm days.
A very important factor for my dad was, a cup of tea, just how he liked it and a variety of good, well cooked food. He made every effort to get to the dining room on time and would regularly tell us it was time to go.
We as a family are comforted to know that the final year and a half of dad's life were happy and that is with special thanks to the manager and her team, every one of them. We would whole heartedly recommend The Magna Care Centre to anyone looking for care for their loved one.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your dad received such great care at Magna Care Centre. It's wonderful to hear he enjoyed his room, the…read more
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Review from G S (Husband of Resident) published on 24 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Everyone is so welcoming, my wife was only at magna for a short time, but I couldn't have asked for a better home. I will be forever greatful for all the love and support we were both given. All the staff go above and beyond.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, it was our privilege to care for your wife and support you both, the care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is…read more
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Review from I F (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 20 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Amazing care staff and management
My nan has been settled and feels completely at home and comfortable in actual fact happiest I've seen her.
To add she was 101 on the weekend and they made such an amazing effort we are so very grateful.
Nothing is too much and I highly recommend Magna care home.
The
manager is an asset to Aria care and this home deserves 10/10
I also worked in the care industry and still work as a medical lead so you can imagine I would naturally look for any faults but there are none and this is reassuring for the whole family.
Super team super home
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Many thanks for your feedback and it is wonderful to hear that your nan is the happiest you have seen her and completely at home with us at Magna, we were delighted that we could be a part of your…read more
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Review from Karen K (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was a resident for 14 weeks following the death of my father. During this time, I saw her transform from a desperately lonely widow to someone who started to live again, enjoying good food, company and laughter. The staff were always so friendly and fun, and she had begun to make wonderful new
friendships with both them and the other residents. The daily activities were well through out, my mum loved joining in, and I loved seeing the wonderful photo updates from the activities coordinator. My mum had a wonderful bedroom which was warm, bright and fresh and she herself was always clean and well dressed. I loved going to visit my mum at Magna and was made to feel so welcome and part of the Magna family. I cannot recommend Magna Care Centre highly enough. I will be forever grateful for the love and care they provided my mum in her last moments on this earth.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you so much for your heartfelt words. It means the world to us that our care made a positive difference during such a difficult time. Caring for your mum was an honour for our team, and its…read more
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Review from S V (Friend of Resident) published on 7 March 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friend has been in this home for a few years, it is the most loving home I have been too, she is so well looked after and everyone is so welcoming. Nothing is ever to much to ask. And the food is amazing.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Many thanks for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate your kind words about our home and the care your friend has received, we are pleased you love the food, your feedback will be…read more
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Review from A E (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 February 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The home provided supportive and sensitive care, this was an end-of-life experience and all aspects were dealt with with dignity.
In particual the care manager demonstrated empathy and took the time to explain the process and support available.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. It means the world to us that our care made a difference and that we could support you and your family during such a difficult time and we're here if you…read more
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Review from S K (Son of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent care home. Staff bend over backwards to help you. Very friendly environment.Excellent food. Some staff say they have worked here for many years which proved to us it is a very good/excellent care home.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for your review and positive comments. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and their loved ones are extremely important to us. Your wonderful comments have been…read more
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Review from E B (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My dad arrived at the care home in November 2024, from the moment he arrived, the help and service he received was exceptional. The staff from Magna Care Home were always very friendly and helpful. The home is beautifully kept and there are plenty of activities, if that's what you want to do. I would
recommend this care home.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. Providing exceptional care and support is at the heart of everything we do, and we're delighted to hear that your dad received such…read more
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Review from Paul J (Son of Resident) published on 10 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
From the first time we visited my mum we knew this was the right place for her.
The staff were polite, friendly and helpful. We noticed a difference in mum
straight away she was much happier and liked the food as well which is some feat.
The staff always had time for a chat and a laugh. I can't praise
Magna Care Centre more highly .
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you so much for your review! It is wonderful to hear that you have noticed a difference in your mum during her time with us and we are pleased to hear she is happier and settled as part of our…read more
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Review from Robert I (Friend of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All round good staff and excellent value for money.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for your review, we pride ourselves on the high quality of care we provide, and your feedback means a lot!
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Review from J S (Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
All the staff can't do enough for everybody.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, it's our privilege to care for you! We hope you're happy in your home at Magna Care, we're lucky to have you in our community!
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Review from John J (Friend of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Visiting my friend. Facilities were excellent as were the staff. Would recommend Magna Care Centre to all my friends and relatives.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, we're glad you have had such a positive experience visiting Magna Care! We really appreciate your kind comments regarding our team and our facilities. We…read more
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Review from Moira B (Friend of Resident) published on 3 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My friends have been here for a few months. We as neighbours/friends find all the staff are always friendly and always willing to help. We always find the home very clean, with no bad smells. Thank you all for what you do.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you so much for your lovely review, it's always a pleasure to host you and your loved ones and our team are always happy to help! Our domestic team work very hard to maintain the cleanliness of…read more
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Review from C E (Cousin of Resident) published on 21 October 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My cousin was a resident in Magna Care for two months and we were so impressed by the care he received. He was bedbound and so not able to avail himself of many activities on the lovely grounds. The staff were kind and attentive and always made time for us.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your cousin received such great care at Magna Care Centre and will pass on your kind comments to the whole…read more
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Review from L H (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 September 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Wonderful here.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
On behalf of the Magna Care Centre team, we would like to thank you for your wonderful feedback. Thank you again for your review.
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Review from V S (Wife of Resident) published on 29 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The welcome we received when we first arrived was amazing and very reassuring as we were a little anxious not knowing what to expect. No problems with the complex tablets my husband takes. He was made comfortable and at ease as he was rather anxious moving in permanently. The staff have all been marvellous
and if anything crops up unexpectedly, they immediately solve the problem.
Reply from Kayleigh Frulli, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a fantastic review! We're happy to hear that your husband is receiving such great care at Magna Care Centre and will pass on your kind comments to the…read more
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Review from Hilary P (Sister-in-law of Resident) published on 23 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot praise Magna Care Centre enough. My sister-in-law and brother-in-law shared a room until they passed away, one on the 17th of July, and the other 19 days later. The care and compassion shown by all the staff are exemplary. They treated our loved ones with great respect and looked after their
every need during their time there. I can highly recommend this wonderful home as well as the team who make it so!
Reply from Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
We're so sorry for your loss, and we really appreciate you taking the time to give us such positive feedback. Your comments will mean so much to our team!
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Review from Theresa C (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 July 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I cannot fault the care and attention Magna Care Centre give to residents and their families. It is an incredibly warm and friendly home a real gem. My Aunt and I spent a very relaxing and enjoyable lunch with my 97-year-old mother on her Birthday. The food was excellent.
I am totally reassured that
my mother is given the very best care and attention.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at Magna Care Centre
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review, Theresa! We're so glad to hear that your Mother is well settled in and that you feel assured of her care and comfort at Magna Care. Our…read more
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.869)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10 for Magna Care Centre is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 65 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 65 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.869 for Magna Care Centre is calculated as follows: ( (661 Excellents x 5) + (91 Goods x 4) + (4 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 756 Ratings = 4.869
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Magna Care Centre is based on 65 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 69 registered maximum number of service users is 13.8, which has been reached with 65 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 26 Jun 2024

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (3)

Kayleigh

Kayleigh Frulli

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2010

Kayleigh is our Home Manager at Magna Care Centre, here’s a little bit more about herself and the home in her own words:


“I lead a professional team in providing the highest standards of residential and nursing care for our residents with varying needs. During my early career, I gained a breadth of medical knowledge, including intensive, elderly and stroke care. With over 9 years working at Magna Care Centre as a Registered Nurse and then as Deputy Manager I bring experience and knowledge of the residents, families and local community to my role.


I am passionate about ensuring residents have dignified and respectful care and enriching their lives with social interaction. If I can make a difference to just one person a day it makes my job worthwhile.


Magna is a relaxed home-from-home. The calm and welcoming atmosphere is down to the fantastic caring team that supports me. Nothing is ever too much and they are always ready to go the extra mile when needed, an absolute credit to me, our home and our company.”

Claire

Claire Baggs

Job Title: Senior Well-being Lead

With over 30 years of experience leading the well-being team, I am responsible for enhancing the lives of our residents by maintaining quality, care and dignity. Knowing that I can bring joy to others, with the in-depth person-centred activities daily is a joy in itself for me.

Debbie

Debbie Vincent

Job Title: Receptionist

I take great pride in my role as receptionist, it really makes my heart smile. I love meeting families and residents and building relationships. I have progressed through various roles at Magna which has given me a great understanding of how we can support our residents in the best possible way.

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