
The staff have been excellent and caring for Mum.T S(Son of Resident/Service User)

The home provides lovely food and a good entertainment programme.Teresa P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Have found all staff so polite and helpful in every way possible.J C(Resident / Service User)

The staff have been excellent and caring for Mum.T S(Son of Resident/Service User)

The home provides lovely food and a good entertainment programme.Teresa P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)

Have found all staff so polite and helpful in every way possible.J C(Resident / Service User)

This care home is proud to be able to display an Outstanding CQC rating (November 2023).
The Links is in the lovely village setting of Broadstone, close to local amenities and within easy reach of Dorset’s beautiful beaches and countryside. The Links offers residential, nursing, respite, post-operative, palliative and dementia care.
Pre-bookable short stays are also offered for people to rest, relax and recover, maybe post op or whilst family or...
Care Provided by The Links Care Home
Primary Care Categories
- Older Person Care
- Dementia
- Physical Disability
- Visual / Hearing Impairment
Length of Stay
- Permanent Care
- Respite Care
Care Types Provided
- Residential Care
- Nursing Care
- Dementia Residential Care
- Dementia Nursing Care
- For a maximum of 68 Service Users
Dementia Care TypesMild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
Mild Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "mild dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Memory problems such as misplacing items and not be able to recall recent events (however, in some forms of dementia a person's memory may be unchanged)
- Difficulties thinking through problems and planning, making decisions
- Language and communication issues such as finding it difficult to recall the appropriate word in a conversation or following a conversation
- Poor orientation, getting lost in areas previously familiar to them
- Difficulty judging distances (more falls than usual)
- Changes in their normal mood including anxiety and depression
- In certain types of dementia, personality and behaviour changes may be present alongside or instead of issues with memory or concentration.
Moderate Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "moderate dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Worsened memory problems. Not always recognising own family members and friends. Repeating the same questions over and over again
- Worsened language and communication issues, forgetting what they are saying mid-sentence. Not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- More frequent confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Advanced Dementia
Someone living with our definition of "severe dementia" might experience some or all of the following:
- Severe memory problems. Not recognising family members and friends. Not being able to recall their own name
- Severe language and communication issues, not being able to understand what someone else is saying
- Severe confusion, e.g. about the time of day or where they are, including their own home
- Apathy, depression and anxiety
- Believing things that aren't true (paranoia)
- Frequent hallucinations
- Lack of emotional control, quick to anger, fearfulness, sadness
- Loss of inhibition
- Difficulties sleeping or waking during the night and behaving as though it is daytime - loss of circadian rhythm.
Verbally or physically aggressive behaviour
If your loved one displays this type of behaviour you may need a care home that has specially trained staff. Verbal/physical aggression is often defined:
- Consistent shouting and screaming
- Verbal abuse
- Physical abuse
How we define Dementia Care Types
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Advanced/Complex Dementia
Other Care Provided
- Parkinson's Disease
- Stroke
- Palliative / End of Life Care
- Convalescent Care
- Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
- Day Care
Facilities
- Own Furniture if required
- Close to Local shops
- Near Public Transport
- Minibus or other transport
- Lift
- Wheelchair Access
- Gardens
- Bar/Café
- Residents Kitchenette
- Phone Point in own room
- Television point in own room
- Residents Internet Access
Funding & Fees
Weekly Charges per Person
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.
The price(s) shown are provided by the care home. Contact The Links Care Home for full pricing details and T&Cs.
Contact The Links 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
- Bupa Care Homes
- Private Owned
Person in charge
- Denise Arthur-Briskham(General Manager)
Local Authority / Social Services
Admission Information
- Ages 65+
Care Home Design/Build
- Purpose Built: Yes
Room Information
- Single Rooms (64)
- Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
- Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (64)
The Links Care Home Reviews (138)
The Links Care Home has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.776) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Links Care Home has 138 reviews.
Dad was admitted to The Links for palliative and end-of-life care. From the initial assessment by the Manager to the day of his death, I cannot praise all of the staff enough. They took time to get to know Dad and treated him with such care, respect and dignity. We know that at times they were busy but they still managed to maintain a calm and relaxed atmosphere, stop for a supportive chat or update on Dad's condition. Although Dad was too unwell to take part in group activities, I observed other residents obviously enjoying taking part as I passed by the lounge, but staff took the time, when he was up to it, to sit and chat or go through his family photo album with him. We felt comforted by seeing how they adapted their care as he deteriorated and their end-of-life care was excellent. BUPA should feel very proud of The Links.
Thank you for your lovely review. We hope The Links Care Home did everything possible to make the transition as easy as possible. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. It is always nice to hear from family members feeling like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Hopefully you will go away from this feeling like your Dad received the best possible care.
The staff are friendly, approachable, calm, organised and 'resident-centred'. They create a relaxed atmosphere. They take the time to get to know the residents. Communication is excellent and efficient. My dad has settled in really well and has been treated with care, respect and dignity.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are proud to be a resident-centred care home, so it's wonderful to hear words such as "efficient", "respect" and "dignity" being used to describe the care we provide. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to make your Dads stay as comfortable as possible.
It has been a challenging time for my mother-in-law over the last 6 months, and I am completely confident that The Links are providing the kindest and most comprehensive care for her. The support from the staff for my mother-in-law is outstanding, and I particularly want to thank them for the tireless way they support our family alongside our journey together. I especially want to thank the Manager for her very committed approach, taking time on a very regular basis to discuss everything with my wife, (resident's daughter), and also the nursing staff and carers, some of whom go over and above what could ever be expected of staff in a large care home. The Links is a happy place, residents are often willing to chat and welcome resident's loved ones into their "home family," and we have had many lovely conversations with them, which helps our Mum to feel at home too. The Links should take pride in being able to respond very much to their individual resident's needs. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are happy to hear your mother-in-law feels like a part of our Links family. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your mother-in-law's stay as comfortable as possible.
Excellent care home with such helpful, friendly staff. I love visiting The Links, a wonderful family atmosphere and always someone around to answer any queries that may arise. My family and I have complete peace of mind knowing that Dad is being so well cared for - couldn't imagine him being anywhere else. Thank you so much to all the staff for your care, patience and kindness.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your Dad in our care. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
The staff have always been very friendly and helpful and I would have no hesitation in recommending The Links to anyone looking for a care home.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is great to know that your father is receiving such high quality care at The Links Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you would have no hesitation in recommending our care home and it is always nice to hear words like "Friendly" and "Helpful" being used to...
Be sure you make every effort to address this problem of moving immobile people - to stimulate them.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. Our resident's 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.
I have the utmost praise for every single member of staff and their exceptional care for her wellbeing.
They have an immense understanding of complex needs, especially in emotional and mental health, and all the residents seem to enjoy the food, ambience and entertainment.
I would absolutely recommend The Links as a residential home for your loved one.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is wonderful to hear that your Mum has decided to live with us permanently due to having such a brilliant previous experience at the Links Care Home. It is always nice to hear words like "Exceptional" being used to describe our care and we are pleased to hear...
The Links is an outstanding care home in every way. There are plenty of staff, who are always accessible and happy to help. My husband has been looked after so well, with attention to every detail; I have no hesitation in recommending this care home.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to leave the staff at The Links Care Home such a lovely review. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your husband has been so well looked after within the home. We will pass on your amazing feedback to the team! Best wishes.
My husband was lucky enough to get a place at The Links. It's been a massive bonus for him. He is more aware, happier and active. The staff are brilliant, calm, caring and friendly. The opening afternoon for the garden was a total success. Such a pleasant time with the singer and buffet.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. It is so lovely to hear that your Husband is having such a pleasant and happy time at The Links Care Home. It is always amazing to hear words like "Calm" and "Friendly" being used to describe our staff. We hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Very poor at keeping me informed. Unable to clarify when my mother lost her dentures or glasses as they did not record this. Mother seems happy enough there but I keep sending emails for example requesting a copy of her care plan that I've never seen and get no reply. Now looking to remove her to another home. Perhaps posting this review will get a reply to my email.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We understand the importance of communication and we will discuss your feedback with the home's manager. We strive to continually improve our service and take all comments on board. If you would like to speak with anyone about this further, please contact our Quality Team on 0113 360 4806.
I absolutely love coming to this care home. Everybody is lovely, caring and compassionate. It’s the best care home I have ever been in. It is so homely. The staff would go to the end of the earth to accommodate your needs. I think all staff deserve a pay raise for all the hard work.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased to hear how happy you feel being a part of our The Links family. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
Excellent! Staff were all very friendly and caring and they always had time to care for my mum's needs. I was kept informed on how she was getting on and most times I rang, I was able to speak directly to my mum. The care home generously provided me with accommodation when I needed to stay over and they equally looked after me so well. The management and staff were all very approachable and excellent professionals.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like “friendly” and “caring” being used to describe our staff. We are happy to hear you felt like a part of our The Links family and that you were kept well informed with everything going on in our care home. We are very happy to...
I have visited during musical events and watched staff interact with residents. They have animal visits, and each resident is given time to interact with the different species of birds and mammals.
Each person is treated with respect and dignity.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear from family members who feel like their loved one is cared for and looked after. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make their stay as comfortable as possible.
I love you all
Thank you for your kind words. We hope to continue providing you with the best possible care and thank you for choosing The Links for your stay.
Nursing and Caring staff work hard to meet needs of residents.
The staff are always busy.
Dad has 24/7 care and is well looked after.
Thanks to everyone who keep him comfortable and pain-free.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to hear that your dad is well looked after and is comfortable. We are very happy to hear you can feel at ease with your dad in our care and we hope to continue providing your loved one with the best possible care.
Well-run care home with excellent, caring staff and frequent activities.
Thank you for your kind words. It is always nice to hear words like “excellent” and “caring” being used to describe our care. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your loved ones stay as comfortable as possible.
Six weeks ago my mother was frail and frightened, just out of hospital after falling down stairs. Six weeks later, the difference and improvement in her physical and mental well-being are incredible. She describes everyone as very kind and patient. She is fiercely independent but through that kind and caring attitude, the team have won her trust. What a special group of people working here. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We are glad to help you and your family through such a difficult time. It is always nice to hear words like "very kind” and “patient” being used to describe our care. We hope to continue providing your mother with the best possible care and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
Thank you all very much for what you do.
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy that we were able to offer the care and support you required post-surgery.
When researching residential care for my wife, my son and I received a very warm welcome and were shown around the total building and they were very receptive to any questions we asked and we were allowed all the time we required in order to make our decision. Following our visit, we decided The Links seemed exactly what we were looking for. My wife entered The Links on the 29th of December 2022 and has received all the care and attention that one could have asked for, all the staff we have encountered so far have all been extremely helpful and my wife is happy in the surroundings. It seems we could not have made a better choice.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us your comments. We are so glad to hear The Links Care Home made the transition into care as easy as possible for your family and your wife. We will certainly pass your comments on to the manager.
My husband was in for a couple of weeks respite and was happy with the stay. Thank you.
Thank you for your lovely review. It is always nice to hear words like "friendly" and "helpful" being used to describe our care. Hopefully, you will go away from this feeling like your loved one received the best possible care and thank you for choosing The Links for your stay.
Regulatory Rating
Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating
Date: 03 November 2023Outstanding
- CaringGood
- EffectiveGood
- ResponsiveOutstanding
- SafeGood
- Well-ledOutstanding
Inspection ratings
We rate most services according to how safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led they are, using four levels:
- Outstanding - The service is performing exceptionally well.
- Good - The service is performing well and meeting our expectations.
- Requires Improvement - The service isn't performing as well as it should and we have told the service how it must improve.
- Inadequate - The service is performing badly and we've taken action against the person or organisation that runs it.
- Not rated - we have not yet rated this area of the service, this is normally because the assessments we have carried out have been focused on other key questions.
Bed Vacancies
1 Bed Vacancy
Posted: 06 July 2026Spacious rooms available for short or long term residential, nursing or dementia care.Every bedroom has been thoughtfully decorated to create a warm and homely atmosphere and come with a flat screen TV and en-suite shower room.
News (1) & Events (0)
- 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...
There are no upcoming events for The Links Care Home.
Awards / Recognitions (9)
- 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 Links Care Home.
Meet the Team (1)

Sebastian grew up in Poland, where he qualified as a chef as well as in hotel and tourism management and worked in sales for his family business. He moved to Dorset in 2002 and worked in a number of hotels and restaurants, gaining catering skills to Rosette standard! Sebastian joined The Links in February 2017, with great experience in catering for functions and events as well as high numbers. Sebastian ensures all individual dietary wishes and needs are met, and that meals are high quality, nutritious and beautifully presented. He has a young family and has a keen interest in sports and scuba diving.
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