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The Lindsay Care Home

47A Lindsay Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 6AP
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The Lindsay is a care home offering nursing, residential, dementia and palliative care.

Short stays and day care are offered to help both carers and their elderly loved ones at times when they need a break or a little extra support.

Rated 'Good' by the CQC (August 2025), The Lindsay is situated a few minutes from the centre of Westbourne and all its amenities – shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs....  

Care Provided by The Lindsay Care Home

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 70 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,300From £1,430
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,350From £1,485
Nursing CareFrom £1,425From £1,570
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,475From £1,625

Pricing is subject to an assessment of care needs and the room chosen. There’s no need for your loved one to have Bupa health insurance, our Care Home is open to everyone. Please contact us for more information.

Contact The Lindsay Care Home 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

Person in charge

  • Ian Dunthorne (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (70)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (70)

Parking

  • Free on-site parking.

The Lindsay Care Home Reviews (140)

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9.7

The Lindsay Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.671) out of 10, based on 25 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time The Lindsay Care Home has 140 reviews.

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Review from Marsha M (Cousin of Resident) published on 20 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My cousin came to the Lindsay in a private ambulance from France, arriving in the middle of the night and the start were excellent settling him in his room. He came back to Bournemouth to die and spend time with his 99 year old mother, family and friends, he was here for 4 weeks. He was treated with the utmost dignity and the whole family thanks the staff at the Lindsey, definitely recommend.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. We are glad we were able to help facilitate your cousin's wishes to come back to the UK and spend time with his mother before he passed. Hopefully knowing he was well looked after in his final days is of comfort to you all now. Thank you for choosing us for his care and for your recommendation.

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Review from Alan C (Son of Resident) published on 14 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The staff are very helpful and kind. My mother enjoyed the community and talking to other residents and participating in all the activities available.

Reply from David Mclean, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is always nice to hear words like "helpful" and "kind" being used to describe our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make mother's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Jacqueline W (Relative of Resident) published on 14 October 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Very clean. Helpful staff who are all very kind and friendly. The lounge and dining room are very cosy and nicely decorated. Good management.

Reply from Rebecca Kellegher, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments.

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Review from David C (Resident / Service User) published on 7 June 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been in the Lindsay care home for 4 weeks. I moved from another Bupa home to be near my daughter. I was made to feel welcome as soon as I arrived. I am very happy with my room and all the staff are careful, helpful and friendly. The activities are varied and well organised.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that you are happy with your room and that you felt welcomed on your arrival.

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Review from Sandra J (Respite Resident) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I stayed at The Lindsay for two weeks post operative care and it was a sensible decision on my part. I was treated with sympathetic care, accorded respect and dignity. I was given space to recover and made good friends with both staff and residents. Thank you all so much.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is lovely to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you felt you were treated well and given the time and space you needed to aid your recovery. Thank you for choosing The Lindsay for your stay.

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Review from Sheila L (Sister of Resident) published on 27 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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I liked the stay at The Lindsay care home. Very good care.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad we could provide the care you needed.

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Review from S A (Sister of Resident) published on 25 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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My sister went to The Lindsay for two weeks' respite for my husband and I to take a holiday. She has been to The Lindsay before and thoroughly enjoyed her stay, so was very happy to return. The staff are very efficient and kind to her. She can't wait to return.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We are glad that your sister really enjoys her stays with us. We look forward to seeing you all again soon.

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Review from J S (Son of Resident) published on 21 April 2022 Submitted via Website
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I am very happy to recommend The Lindsay Care Home to anyone seeking compassionate and professional care for their loved one. The staff are very friendly and caring, and always treated my mother with respect. They maintained her sense of dignity throughout her stay and treated her as though she was part of a wider family. Even though there were times when visiting was not possible due to the pandemic, I always felt confident that she was in safe hands.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It is nice to hear that you feel your mum was always cared for in our home. Thank you for your recommendation.

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Review from Stuart E (Husband of Resident) published on 8 April 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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Friendly, caring etc.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your review, we really appreciate your feedback.

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Review from Robert O (Husband of Resident) published on 11 February 2022 Submitted via Postal Card
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The Lindsay has an overall atmosphere of friendliness and care amongst the staff. The ground floor facilities look excellent and I look forward to the residents being enabled to enjoy them. This is a difficult time for me, having lost my wife from our home and I know that you will care for her well.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review. We too hope that your loved one will soon be enjoying the ground floor facilities. Thank you again for taking the time to leave us your feedback.

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Review from D C (Sister of Resident) published on 8 December 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are courteous, kind and professional, led by an excellent manager. I can't thank them enough for their hard work and care they provided in looking after my sister in the last months of her life. Everyone is so dedicated and supportive, friendly too. Nothing is too much trouble and I greatly appreciate everything they did for my sister and me, especially during such a difficult time. Thank you.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are happy to have been able to support you both through this difficult time. Hopefully, you are comforted by knowing that your Sister received such excellent care in her final months. Thank you again.

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Review from K R (Resident / Service User) published on 5 October 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff are lovely.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments.

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Review from I T (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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The past 18 months has been difficult for all. I have a lot of respect and admiration for the staff of The Lindsay. They have kept loved ones safe, happy and content. Front of house team are so welcoming and always have a warm greeting for me. Once again, thank you to all of the amazing, hard-working family.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your loved one's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Donna E (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 September 2021 Submitted via Website
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The staff are so helpful and welcoming in this home. Even though the tough circumstances of the last year, they have done everything to keep families in the loop. My mother is always saying how much so enjoys her time here.

Reply from Amanda Barnes, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care at The Lindsay. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mother's stay as comfortable as possible.

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Review from Karen I (Daughter of Resident) published on 18 June 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The last year has been so hard for many people but having my mum in a care home not being able to see her in person has been even more so, but the lovely staff at The Lindsay have been amazing in helping me to see my mum on Skype the in pod and finally in her room. Professional and so caring always keeping my mum safe and always following all the guidelines. Thank you.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. It has certainly been a very challenging year but we are glad to hear that you felt the staff did everything they could to keep you in touch whilst keeping your Mum safe. We are so happy to be able to welcome you back in for visits!

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Review from A N (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Difficult to assess due to lockdown, but many of Mum's personal belongings such as photographs are missing since we were last allowed to visit rooms. Christmas present that were sent in seems to be missing too such as a cardigan and blouse. Shame garden facilities can't be used and shortage of parking spaces. Realise this can't be addressed, but perhaps something to be considered for future homes.

Reply from Alison Horridge, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

We are concerned to hear this. Could you please contact us so we can discuss this further? You can speak to the home manager direct, or if you would rather speak to our Feedback Team then you can contact them at feedback@bupa.com or 0113 381 6293. Thank you.

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Review from Alyson O (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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The last year has been very difficult for everyone. Despite this, I had every confidence that Mum would be kept safe and well, and she was. The staff are always polite and courteous, and I know that Mum is well cared for.

Reply from penelope kudelnitzky, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your understanding during such a difficult time. We appreciate it is very hard not being able to see your loved one for such a long time. We are happy to hear you have the confidence at The Lindsay to care for and support your mother where possible. If there is anything else we can do to help, please let us know

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Review from Claire C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 March 2021 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been in The Lindsay since July 2018. I can honestly say, Mum, is so content and happy at The Lindsay. She has a lovely room with all her special items around her. All the staff are caring and very supportive to residents and family members, which I find so reassuring. The activities are fun and keep everyone busy and entertained; they’re a great team, like all the other departments. During this last year, it has been very hard for everyone, not being able to see Mum like before was so difficult, but everyone at The Lindsay made it possible to Skype, go in the pod and from today, I had a room visit, which was amazing and so emotional. Thank you to the home manager and all staff for making The Lindsay home from home.

Reply from Melanie Cope, Customer Service Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We thank you sincerely for taking the time to leave such a beautiful and touching review. We are so glad mum is happy, content and well entertained in our care. We are so pleased we can slowly begin visits again and assist in reuniting loved ones. We will be sure to pass your incredibly touching...  

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Review from A P (Resident / Service User) published on 23 February 2021 Submitted via Postal Card
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Best care anywhere.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your lovely review; we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us your kind feedback.

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Review from Matthew C (Resident / Service User) published on 2 October 2020 Submitted via Website
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Fantastic stay, great staff. I feel very at home here, food is always great especially with a new selection of starters added. Much more choice. The staff is very accommodating and they are very friendly and helpful.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Advisor on behalf of the team at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your lovely words. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you in the future.

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 June 2025
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  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 03 August 2026

We provide nursing, residential and dementia care. Please contact us for latest vacancies.

News (3) & Events (0)

News
  • 07 Oct 2025

    The Lindsay Bupa Care Home recently welcomed residents, families, staff, and members of the local community to a celebratory event marking its latest “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission...

  • 07 Oct 2025

    The Lindsay Bupa Care home has been rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), following its latest inspection. The CQC report assessed The Lindsay as 'Good' in all areas:...

  • 06 Feb 2025

    This week, popular fitness TikTok influencer, Bailey Greetham, visited two Poole-based Bupa Care Homes, to get residents moving. Residents at The Links and The Lindsay Bupa Care Homes, welcomed Bailey...

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Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
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  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes

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Meet the Team (7)

Ian Dunthorne
Ian DunthorneJob Title:Home ManagerJoined: 2024

My name is Ian and I joined The Lindsay as home manager in December 2024.

I live locally to the home although I am from Bedfordshire originally.

My mother was a home carer for the local authority and then a warden controlled village, which first introduced me to the world of elderly care. I then worked as a care assistant for the local authority myself and became interested in rehabilitation aspects of geriatric care and this led me to train as a physiotherapist. I made a departure from clinical physiotherapy and returned to geriatric residential care management.

I worked as a home manager for Bupa for 7 years before moving to New Zealand and subsequently worked as a general manager for Bupa New Zealand for 11 years. As I got older, I felt the pull to return to my home country and moved back to the UK towards the end of 2024.

My passion is travel. I have been lucky enough to travel widely around the world and this is the basis for most of my interests and passions outside of work.

Olivia Ciuraru
Olivia CiuraruJob Title:Clinical Deputy ManagerJoined: 2018

I joined Bupa in February 2018 and have been working as the clinical deputy manager at The Lindsay since May 2025.

During my time with Bupa, I’ve gained experience in several roles, including RGN, unit manager, clinical services manager, home manager and area support manager. Each position has helped shape my approach to leadership and strengthened my passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

I moved to the UK from Romania in 2015, and from the very beginning, I felt drawn to supporting older people. Working in the care sector has allowed me to build meaningful, long-lasting relationships with residents and their families. I truly value being part of an environment where compassion, dignity and trust are at the heart of everyday life.

What I enjoy most about my role is making a positive difference to residents’ wellbeing, whether through clinical support, reassurance, or simply being there for them. I also take great pride in supporting and developing our nursing and care teams. Helping colleagues grow, feel confident and work together to deliver exceptional care is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.

I live locally to the home, just a five-minute drive in the morning when there’s no traffic. I have two amazing boys—well, three, including my husband! We don’t have any grandparents here to help with the children, so balancing personal life can be challenging as one of us is usually at work, but we always manage. I have two brothers: one lives and works in the UK, so we see him often, and he is the godfather of my little Theodor, who is three. My other brother works in the Navy and lives in Romania. My mum works in Italy, and my dad is retired and living in Romania.

My passions, interests and hobbies… I love reading, running, gardening, cooking, cleaning and going for walks with my family. In my spare time—which doesn’t really exist, as I’m addicted to work and find it hard to disconnect—I enjoy keeping busy and active,

Susie Fisher
Susie FisherJob Title:Resident Experience ManagerJoined: 2026

Susannah works closely with residents, families and the wider community to enrich daily life in the home and promote positive connections locally. She is passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment and ensuring residents enjoy meaningful, person-centred activities tailored to their individual interests and abilities.

She brings a diverse professional background, having previously worked as a Cabin Service Director with British Airways, in education, and within central Government at Whitehall. These roles helped shape her strong leadership, organisation and people skills, which she now applies to delivering excellent care experiences.

Outside of work, Susannah enjoys spending time with her family, staying active through tennis, golf and sea swimming, and expressing her creativity through sculpting and cooking.

Julie Clews-Viveash
Julie Clews-ViveashJob Title:Hairdresser/activities co-ordinatorJoined: 2015

After 15 years of working in a salon, a client who worked in the care home sector asked if I knew anyone who would like to work in a care home. After some thought, I said 'Yes, me!'. I like to make a difference and I feel the care home sector makes a massive difference. It is team-based and is a journey for staff, relatives and residents.

I love it when friends and relatives come in and see their loved ones looking fresh and happy.

Life is about family, making memories and remembering life is short. Outside of work, I love to spend time with my children and walking my dogs.

Sarah Camprido
Sarah CampridoJob Title:Activities Co-ordinatorJoined: 2016

I have worked in care for a long period and joined Bupa in 2016, initially as a healthcare assistant and then more latterly as an activities coordinator.

I enjoy meeting people and really enjoy my current job role.

Outside of work, I have two adult children and six grandchildren.

Isobel Dixey
Isobel DixeyJob Title:ReceptionistJoined: 2023

I joined The Lindsay as a receptionist in the summer of 2023.

Earlier on in my career, I worked as a TV studio administrator producing motivational and corporate videos. After I had my children, I returned to work as a teaching assistant followed by temporary roles as a receptionist.

I particularly enjoy caring for people and making them feel as happy as I can. I enjoy the interaction with residents and their families as well as doing administrative work.

I live locally with my English Pointer dog and two cats. My daughter is local so I see a lot of her. My son lives near Southampton and also has a Pointer.

I love to see friends and family and I enjoy walking, gardening, holidays and the beach.

Amy Bowerman
Amy BowermanJob Title:Financial AdministratorJoined: 2022

I have worked for Bupa since 2022, initially as a receptionist and more recently as a financial administrator.

Before joining Bupa, I was working in retail and the hotel industry, where I developed strong customer service skills, resilience and the ability to work well under pressure. Through these roles, I discovered that the most rewarding part of my work was supporting people and making a positive difference in their day. This led me to transition into the care sector, where I could apply my interpersonal skills in a more meaningful way, providing compassionate and person-centred support and building trusting relationships.

I enjoy working within care because it allows me to make a difference in people’s lives. Supporting individuals with compassion, dignity and respect and helping them maintain independence and quality of life is both meaningful and rewarding for me.

Outside of work, I am a parent, which is a whole other job on its own. I have two beautiful children aged 11 and 7, they keep me very busy most of the time so when I do get some time I enjoy being creative and exploring creative outlets such as art.

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