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The Links Care Home

1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone, Dorset BH18 8BE
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The staff have been excellent and caring for Mum.T S(Son of Resident/Service User)
The Links Care Home, Broadstone
The home provides lovely food and a good entertainment programme.Teresa P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
The Links Care Home, Broadstone
Have found all staff so polite and helpful in every way possible.J C(Resident / Service User)
The Links Care Home, Broadstone

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 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

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,390From £1,530
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,440From £1,585
Nursing CareFrom £1,610From £1,610
Nursing Dementia CareFrom £1,610From £1,770

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 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

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)

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9.8

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.

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Review from Janette S (Daughter of Resident) published on 31 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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Care of my Mother is very good. Her needs are met at all times. If ever I have a concern or reason for something not being quite right, my comments are taken on board and the situation dealt with promptly. The Home is well maintained, always warm and clean and Mum is always well dressed and tidy.

Reply from Greta Narbutaityte, Customer Adviser at The Links 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 about our home. We will certainly share your feedback with the manager of the home. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Ali M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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My mum has been a resident at The Links for 18 months now, over the time she has become happier and more settled than she ever was when she lived alone at her flat. She thrives on the company, and looks so well, enjoying every meal.
She has kept good health physically and also mentally.
Mum has not ever said anything negative about any of the staff.

It has been a huge relief for me and my family to know mum is safe and happy.

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

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home. We will certainly share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from J C (Resident / Service User) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have been very satisfied with everything. Have found all staff so polite and helpful in every way possible. I am very satisfied with all the care.

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Review from Colin L (Son of Resident) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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We as a family are exceedingly grateful for the care tendered towards our parents. We look forward to our visit.

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Review from Elizabeth H (Regular Volunteer) published on 30 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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I visit The Links regularly and always find the staff very friendly and helpful and in my opinion, the residents are extremely comfortable an well cared for.

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Review from Ian B (Friend of Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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One of the best care homes I have ever visited. Tries and succeeds to create home from home for residents. Staff very helpful and friendly. Clean, excellent and varied menu.

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

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.

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Review from Jonathan P (Son of Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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Mother, aged 89 years, has been a full-time resident for past 14 months. The care has always been of a very high standard with staff that really care and this is obvious every time we visit. The record kept showing the details needed for my brother, who lives further afield and visits less often, to understand all which has occurred including changes to food requirements. Reception staff are always friendly and sort out issues and questions quickly. We are very happy with all aspects of the care given.

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

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.

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Review from Suzanne J (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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I first visited The Links when I was looking for a care home for my father as he was no longer able to live by himself and I wanted him to be closer to where I live. The whole family was impressed by the warm welcome and the atmosphere in the Home. The whole team at The Links are caring and are there to support the resident as well as the family at a stressful time. My father has settled in well and receives excellent care from all at the Home. I have always been kept informed of my father's care and well-being from the nursing staff and I would recommend the care home to others who are looking for a friendly, caring and safe environment for loved ones.

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

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and will share your comments with the home’s manager.

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Review from Doreen L (Respite Resident) published on 29 January 2019 Submitted via Website
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It's like being at home when I come here for respite. Everyone is very helpful and friendly. The place is immaculate, very clean which is the most important thing.

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Review from J F (Wife of Resident) published on 10 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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My husband had a slight stroke and has been there since March. The entire staff are friendly, helpful, kind, cheerful and very caring.
Rooms are clean and comfortable with ensuite.

Food is good. Lots of activities and entertainment. I feel he is safe, well looked after and we are part of a caring family at The Links.

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

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Review from Allison B (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 January 2019 Submitted via Postal Card
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The administration staff are excellent and very organised. Every member of the care staff I have met or had dealings with have been excellent. Very gentle and carer.

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Review from S W (Sister of Resident) published on 21 December 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since both my sisters have been in The Links they have always received good care and attention, are well fed, warm and happy.
Obviously, it has taken them a while to adjust to a new way of life.

My sister on the 2nd floor, I feel she needs to be more occupied, as she, in my opinion, seems frustrated just sitting all the time.

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

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and appreciate your comments of our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Julie J (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 October 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father was very poorly when he arrived after a 7hr car journey and already in poor health after being sent home from a 4-week stay in hospital without the correct care package being in place. After one week at The Links he is almost like his old self! Amazing recovery but purely down to the first class care he receives. Huge thanks to The Links.

Reply from Josephine Gaupholm, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review of he Links Care Home. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience at the home and appreciate your comments regarding the first class care your father receives. We will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Pamela C (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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An excellent detailed review. Very pleased with all aspects of care.

Reply from Josephine Gaupholm, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Links Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you have had a positive experience at the home and appreciate your comments regarding being pleased about all aspects of care. We will share your feedback with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Review from Eileen D (Respite Resident) published on 19 September 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I have no complaints at all. Everybody was very caring and very willing at all times. All staff were cheerful and happy without exception.

The activities were good and the food was enjoyable (and it was hot) very good.

Reply from Josephine Gaupholm, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Links Care Home. We are pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with the home and appreciate your comments regarding the staff being cheerful and caring. We will share your comments with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Wendy P (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 July 2018 Submitted via Website
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My mother has been a resident at The Links since Spring 2016. She and my father had a wonderful year together living at The Links, but sadly my father passed away last July. Since then my mother has continued to receive care of the very best quality. My mind is at rest as I know she is being so well looked after. Thank you to everyone for my mother's continuing care, I am so grateful.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for you review of The Links Care Home, we are pleased to hear that your mother is being well cared for and is being supported through this difficult time. We appreciate your comments on the staff and will share this with the care home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from G J (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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From the moment mum arrived, she loved her room and the relaxed, calm feelings of her surroundings. The staff have been extremely kind and helpful; everyone has enabled mum to settle in quickly. The chef creates dishes to satisfy the residents differing needs and tastes, maintenance put up pictures before mum arrived. The manageress has addressed every query positively, whilst the nurse and staff introduced themselves to us all and explained mum's individualised care plan.

I cannot recommend The Links highly enough, attention to detail and first class care are paramount. The Links is everything we've been looking for, a veritable home from home with benefits.

It's a light, airy, relaxing, friendly, cheerful and very caring place.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Links Care Home. We are pleased to hear that your mum has settled in well and enjoys the meals created for the residents. We appreciate your comments on the home and the staff working there and will share this with the care home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Brenda P (Resident / Service User) published on 15 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Most enjoyable, would enjoy doing more.
Most enjoyable food is given to us all.

Enjoyed staff and residents friendship.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review, we are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your stay and the food there. We appreciate your feedback and will share this with the care home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Halina D (Friend of Resident) published on 15 June 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Received a very warm welcome.
Impressed with layout, cleanliness and decor.
Staff very friendly and professional, also attentive.

It was more like a hotel rather than a care home.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review of The Links, we are pleased to hear that you are enjoying the care home and we appreciate your comments on the staff who work there. We will share your review of the home with the care home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Wendy V (Regular Volunteer) published on 24 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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After the loss of my husband I had a lot of time on my hands, my daughter suggested volunteering and I thought that would be a good idea so I called local care homes and The Links were so kind when I called that I had to visit the same day and from that day I have never looked back. I volunteer 3 mornings a week, making cups of tea and talking with the residents.

Everyone from the staff to the resident and even their family are lovely, the staff are dedicated to their jobs and give the residents utmost respect and dignity, it’s certainly person-centred care, the facilities are excellent and has a hotel feel but at the same time is catered for people living with dementia. All in all The Links is an outstanding place and I’m so glad that I found it.

Reply from Gabriella Mills, Customer Advisor at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you have been enjoying your voluntary work at The Links. We appreciate your comments of our home and will share them with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team

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Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 03 November 2023
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Outstanding
  • CaringGood
  • EffectiveGood
  • ResponsiveOutstanding
  • SafeGood
  • Well-ledOutstanding
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Bed Vacancies

1 Bed Vacancy

Posted: 06 July 2026

Spacious 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.

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

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Meet the Team (1)

Sebastian Kijewski
Sebastian KijewskiJob Title:Head ChefJoined: 2017

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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