Search...

The Lindsay Care Home

47A Lindsay Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 6AP
Bupa Care Homes Logo
Jobs
The Lindsay Care Home logo
The Lindsay Care Home, Poole
The Lindsay Care Home, Poole
The Lindsay Care Home, Poole

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)

Submit a Review
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.

Submit Review
Filter Reviews
Overall Experience
Date Published
Reviewer Connection to The Lindsay Care Home
Loading...
Showing 140 reviews matching selected criteria
Review from Ray B (Friend of Resident) published on 30 January 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

I find the whole atmosphere is so homely and very friendly and caring. I witnessed the staff assisting residents in such a caring way whilst not taking away their dignity. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Lindsay.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for such lovely feedback, we really appreciate the kind comments.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from L S (Great-Niece of Resident) published on 21 January 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

Beautiful care home in a lovely setting. The staff go out of their way to make sure my aunty is well cared for. There are lots of activities she can partake in and they take very good care of her. She has been so happy since being there.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We are very happy to hear your aunt feels well looked after and thank you for such lovely feedback.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Diane V (Solicitor of Resident) published on 20 January 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience
I have several clients at The Lindsay Care Home and have always been very impressed with the homely atmosphere here.
The staff are always very helpful and treat the residents with respect and humility.

I would highly recommend.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your kind comments, we really appreciate it.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Sam L (Friend of Resident) published on 15 January 2020 Submitted via Website
Overall Experience

When entering The Lindsay, you can just sense what a lovely care home The Lindsay is. The manager and staff are so caring and compassionate, nothing is too much trouble for them. The facilities and activities are excellent, my friend likes the trips out and she especially likes the singing and dancing, she always has a smile on her face which is lovely to see. The food is excellent and the staff don't mind if you want to stay for lunch with your relative. Would highly recommend.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We really appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback, thank you.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from S E (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Lovely care home. My mother is very happy here. It's so clean, the care she gets is excellent and she enjoys the food. Before she came here in May, she wasn't eating much and now has put on a bit of weight which is so good.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for trusting us with your mothers care and we really appreciate the kind comments.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from A B (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
The pleasant atmosphere of The Lindsay welcomes family member and visitors.

There are many varied events and activities. The Christmas decorations were very beautiful. The cleanliness is excellent and most importantly, the care and kindness from the staff is second to none. My father is 94 and is better now than when he arrived in April.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your kind words. We are very happy to hear about your fathers recovery and we hope to continue providing him with the best possible care.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from C C (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My mum has been at The Lindsay for a year. The staff are always cheerful, welcoming and professional. Mum is always clean and well-fed. The activities are excellent - such a great range and they are always happy to take suggestions.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your praise. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your mother in our care.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from D A (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
The Lindsay has been amazing at a really difficult time, they have been a beacon of light in the dark.

I cannot speak more highly of this home.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from S F (Niece of Resident) published on 6 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Excellent care a very happy funfilled atmosphere from the moment you walk through the doof. I really can't fault anything about The Lindsay.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We really appreciate such kind feedback, thank you for your praise.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from M M (Son of Resident) published on 16 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

The staff are careful and considerate. They show real understanding and patience, often when our relative is difficult to help. They do their best to cater to his dietary needs however his difficulty eating does affect his ability to enjoy food. They are able to build supportive relationships and show humour and openness to differing moods that can be difficult.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Patricia H (Wife of Resident) published on 25 November 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Very impressed with the care given to my husband. He is in very good hands, and I can't praise the staff enough. Fantastic attention given to his wellbeing. I can sleep happy now that I know he is so well looked after and he enjoys his food.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your praise. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your husband in our care.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Lee E (Son of Resident) published on 11 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

From the moment we walked in, we knew this was the right place. Very friendly staff who were professional and caring.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Advisor at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your kind words, we really appreciate the lovely feedback.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from S N (Friend of Resident) published on 6 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

Manager and staff friendly, clean and approachable.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your feedback.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
No Rating
Value for Money
Review from Sarah R (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 August 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

I cannot recommend The Lindsay highly enough. All the staff - from the kitchen to management are professional - yet kind and considerate. Everyone makes you feel very welcome and at home. At a difficult time, my family and I were much appreciative of the care we received. It worked really well for respite and we shall be returning. Many thanks to all involved.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Deborah W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
My mother is receiving end of life care. The Lindsay team have come into my life when I needed the support and understanding of a professional and capable group of people.

They have, from the start, made us feel welcome, supported and most importantly that they can manage mum's symptoms, keeping her comfortable and relaxed. I have been able to be with her 24/7 and have seen exemplary examples of care throughout.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your praise. We hope The Lindsay is doing everything possible to help you and your family through such a difficult time. Please let us know if there is any further support we could offer.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
No Rating
Review from Phillip W (Son of Resident) published on 15 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

We have been impressed with all of the care staff. Their 'can do' approach and professional attitude have been reassuring. The gentle and kind way in which our mother/mother-in-law is being treated ensures she is in good hands. Two negatives: a receptionist who was appallingly rude (apparently, thankfully, she is gone) and the slow pace at which Maintenance is carried out. Four separate occasions to get 3 pictures hung.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your feedback. Our residents' health and well being is an absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Adam B (Son of Resident) published on 11 April 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

A great care home. Very well managed. Lots of excellent activities. Mum and Dad are well taken care of. Would recommend.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your parents in our care. We hope you can come by and join in with the activities as well.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from Andy S (Son of Resident) published on 12 March 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

My father has settled very quickly and seems happy at The Lindsay. The home is friendly, efficient and well run and I have no regrets in choosing it for him. Thank you to all of you for your caring, friendly and efficient approach. It is very much appreciated by all of the family.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience at The Lindsay and that your father is settled in at the care home and that his family are happy with the care he is receiving at the home. We appreciate your comments and will share these with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from A L (Resident / Service User) published on 27 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience

I came in for one-week post op and because I live alone. The Lindsay Care Home have helped my recovery and given me a lot of moral and professional support. Their cheeriness was a tonic. Thank you.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home. We will certainly share your feedback with the homes manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money
Review from D A (Son of Resident) published on 26 February 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
Overall Experience
Generally, very good, many lovely staff who are very caring. Occasionally there is the odd person who is not as good as the rest as would be the case anywhere.
I feel confident my parents will get good care here. I would recommend it.

One criticism; they don't seem to play music on the floors appropriate to the resident's age. It is mainly pop music.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Lindsay Care Home

Thank you for your review. Your comments are extremely important to us and our residents’ health and wellbeing is our absolute priority. We will discuss your feedback with the home’s manager to help them continually improve their service

Facilities
Care / Support
Cleanliness
Treated with Dignity
Food & Drink
Staff
Activities
Management
Safety / Security
Rooms
Value for Money

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 13 June 2025
Overall
Good
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveGood
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledGood
Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.View Latest Report

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...

Upcoming Events

There are no upcoming events for The Lindsay Care Home.

Awards / Recognitions (8)

  • 30 Jan 2026Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
  • 31 Jan 2025Recipient: Bupa Care Homes
  • 28 Feb 2023Recipient: Bupa Care Homes

Accreditations

There are no accreditations posted yet for The Lindsay Care Home.

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.

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of carehome.co.uk. Please contact The Lindsay Care Home to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. The Lindsay Care Home has an Enhanced Service -more info.