Magna

Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne Minster BH21 3BQ
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9.9 154 Reviews
  • Magna, Wimborne Minster
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

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 69 Service Users

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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1595
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1845
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1745
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1845

Fees are subject to a pre-admission needs assessment which is required to fully understand the level of
care and support required by each individual. Premium rooms normally require an additional charge.


What’s included?
• All care and support including a monthly review of care plans
• All meals, snacks and drinks freshly prepared every day by our chef
• In-house café with homemade cakes, and a variety of speciality teas and coffees
• Use of in-house cinema
• Access to landscaped gardens
• Activities and lifestyle programme
• All utilities and other accommodation costs
• Housekeeping and laundry services
• WiFi internet access


Please note, the weekly fee does not include hairdressing, chiropody or other healthcare visits or
appointments not covered by the NHS, toiletries, newspapers or magazines, any over the counter
medications that a GP wouldn’t normally prescribe such as paracetamol and indigestion relief, and any
other privately arranged healthcare. Should you require an escort to hospital appointments, we may apply
an agreed hourly charge for this service.

The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact Magna for full pricing details and T&Cs.

Contact Magna 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.

Contact Magna to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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 Reviews (154)

9.9

Magna has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10, based on 59 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Magna has 154 reviews.

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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 MagnaThank 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 lovely to hear she enjoyed the activities and food and you felt welcomed when visiting, we want all residents and their loves ones to feel part of our family at Magna. Your gratitude truly touches us, and we're here if you ever need support in the future. Wishing you and your family all the best at this difficult time.
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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 MagnaThank 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 ever need support in the future, your feedback will be shared with the team.
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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 MagnaThank 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 passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
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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 MagnaThank 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 great care and enjoyed the activities during his time at Magna Care Centre. We are really sorry for your loss and would like to pass on our sincere condolences to you and your family.
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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 MagnaThank 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 Magna family, and enjoying our food, Our team is dedicated to ensuring every resident feels safe and happy and it's great to hear that this has been your experience
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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 MagnaThank 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 MagnaThank 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 MagnaThank 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 hope to see you again soon!
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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 MagnaThank 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 the home and they will really appreciate your feedback. Thank you again for your kind words!
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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 MagnaThank 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 team.
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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 MagnaOn 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 MagnaThank 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 whole team.
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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 MagnaWe'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 Janet C (Friend of Resident) published on 8 July 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The standard in this care home is amazing, so kind and caring above any care home we have been to in the last 2 years. The rooms are decorated in such a beautiful way and spotlessly clean. The food is served to a high standard. The staff from reception and nursing are so helpful and nothing is a problem.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at MagnaThank you so much for your feedback, Janet, we really appreciate hearing from friends and family of residents and we'll be sharing your lovely comments with our team.
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Review from W B (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Things are really quite good, but the lounge could do with being bigger now that you have more residents. Staff very helpful and friendly.
Reply from Home Manager at MagnaMany thanks for your review of our home and team at Magna, your feedback has been shared with the team.
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Review from David T (Friend of Resident) published on 16 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The love and care provided for our friend at Magna was second to none. We couldn't have wished for a lovelier place for our friend to spend his final weeks. Thank you.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at MagnaThank you David for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words about the care your friend received at Magna. We are really sorry for your loss and your feedback will be shared with the team.
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Review from David S (Son of Resident) published on 13 May 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother came to Magna Care Centre aged 98 from hospital. She was only there 12 days being closer to the end of her life than we realised!
The premises are bright and cheery with open gardens all around. Most of all the staff, matching the premises, were very kind and attentive to Mum.
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have wished for better care and the frequent family visitors always warmly welcomed.
We happily recommend.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at MagnaThank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words about our home, team and care your mother received at Magna. We are really sorry to you and your family for your loss, your feedback will be shared with the team.
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Review from Ann R (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Absolutely amazing. Thank you, the care is above and beyond. The staff are polite caring respectful. Such a difficult job to care for end-of-life people.
But I can't fault your care for my Mum.
Thank you!
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at MagnaMany thanks, Ann for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words about the care and team at Magna. Your feedback has been shared with the team.
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Review from David T (Brother of Resident) published on 7 May 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My sister came to Magna Care Centre for respite and I cannot speak highly enough of the care she received whilst there. What was so lovely was the focus on her rather than admin from the moment we came through the door.
The team immediately involved her in an activity that was in full swing whilst
we went through the essential needs and care needs.
They also ensured her inclusion in the activities but respected her when she wanted to rest. The team also showed caring for our family as we visited, always greeting us with a smile and a word of comfort or a piece of information.
I cannot speak highly enough of the whole team and of our experience.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at MagnaThank you David for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about the respite stay your sister had with us. The care and services we deliver as a team to our residents and families is extremely important to us. Your wonderful comments have been passed on to the team who will be delighted to hear your feedback.
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Review from Joanne H (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 April 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Went for a viewing at Magna to find daycare for Mum. I walked through the door and everything felt just right. The happy atmosphere, wonderful feeling of home, caring and smiling staff and a lot of very happy residents. Was immediately offered coffee and biscuits and made to feel instantly at home.
It was such a lovely place. I made up my mind immediately that I no longer had any fears about putting Mum there. The staff treated Mum like their own. Nothing was too much trouble. I have looked at numerous homes in the area and this is the one. If you are at this difficult decision about putting a loved one in a home then please go view Magna! It will take the worry out of one of the most difficult decisions you will probably ever have to make.
Reply from Home Manager, Home Manager at MagnaMany thanks Joanne for your wonderful comments about our home, the care your Mum received and the team at Magna. Your feedback will be shared with the team and thank you again for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.880)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.880) out of 10 for Magna 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 59 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 59 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 4.880 for Magna is calculated as follows: ( (611 Excellents x 5) + (81 Goods x 4) + (1 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 693 Ratings = 4.88
  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 is based on 59 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 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 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 59 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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Kayleigh

Kayleigh Frulli

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2010

With over 16 years at Magna, I lead a dedicated and compassionate team committed to delivering exceptional residential and nursing care. My background in intensive, elderly, and stroke care shapes the person?centred, dignified approach I bring to every aspect of our home.


Having progressed from Registered Nurse to Deputy Manager and now Home Manager, I have a deep understanding of our residents, their families, and the local community. I’m passionate about creating a warm, respectful environment where meaningful social connection enriches daily life. Making even one person’s day better is what motivates me.


Magna is a relaxed, home?from?home setting, and the welcoming atmosphere is a true reflection of the incredible team I’m proud to lead. Their kindness, commitment, and willingness to go the extra mile are at the heart of everything we do.


When I’m not wearing my manager’s hat, I’m a busy mum of three and can often be found out walking our little dog, Bob.

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