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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 Bill K (Respite Resident) published on 22 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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The staff have always been very kind and treated me with dignity throughout my stay. The food is always lovely and there is a good choice to choose from. I would recommend the links to any of my friends and family who may need to receive care and support in the future.

Reply from Holly McGough, Customer Advisor at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and that you would recommend The Links to your loved ones. We appreciate your comments of the home and will share these with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Sarah H (Wife of Resident) published on 21 May 2018 Submitted via Website
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My husband has been resident for nearly two years once he could not be looked after safely at home. Over that time, his needs have changed as his illness has progressed and I am impressed by how the home adjusts his care according to his ever-changing needs.
Care is always personal - I am involved in all decisions - and I feel he could not be looked after any better. It is always really hard to take the decision to place someone in care but the fact that I can walk in at any time helps.

I cannot see how he could be looked after any better.

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

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that your husband is being looked after well and that you are feeling involved with the process. We appreciate your positive comments on the home and will share them with the home's manager. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from David D (Respite Resident) published on 16 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Care was excellent except for one-night shift worker. When I reported my "air" mattress was deflating and I was in extreme discomfort, her reply was "you're only here for 2 weeks, you'll get used to it".
It transpires there was a problem with the mattress and it had to be changed the following day.

Overall, however, I had a very positive, welcoming stay and would highly recommend The Links.

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

Thank you for your review. Your comments are extremely important to us and we are pleased to hear that overall, your experience was positive. We are disappointed to hear about the incident with your bed and thank you for bringing it to our attention. We will discuss your feedback with the home's manager to help them continually improve their service. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from Jacky N (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 May 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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All the staff on 1st floor are extremely caring, have done everything they can to keep my father comfortable and happy.

The nursing staff are excellent and constantly re-assess his needs. There is a daily handover to staff on residents which ensures all his needs are met. I cannot praise the staff enough and feel we couldn't ask them to do more.

Reply from Natalie Krisman, Customer Service Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your kinds words and I'm pleased that you have had a positive experience with our home.

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Review from R D (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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It was a huge decision to put mum into residential care. It took a year to find The Links. That was back in 2015. Now my mum calls The links her home and she is very fond of the team that takes care of her needs. I have found over the past year that the staff are compassionate, caring and have a loving bond with my mum, making her feel safe and happy.

Reply from Stephen Rondel, Customer Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear about your positive experience and pleased about the compassionate bond the home staff have created with your mother.

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Review from F S (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff very friendly and capable. Do not seem to mind what they do for residents. Could always do with more staff as some residents seem a little lonely and could possibly fair better with some company to keep their brain stimulated.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Service Administrator at The Links Care Home

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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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Mum is doing well in the care of the Links Broadstone. The food is very good and mum has put on weight which we are pleased about. It's always lovely and warm. The staff are very kind, she is always clean. Her eyesight is very poor but they always make sure her clothes match and that she has her lipstick and perfume is on which she loves. We always get a warm welcome when we arrive from office staff, carers, laundry staff and cleaners.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Service Administrator at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review. I'm so please to hear that your mum is doing well. It is the little things like making sure she has her lip[stick that makes all the difference and makes it more like a family.

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Review from Barbara H (Wife of Resident) published on 18 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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My visits are mostly 4 times per week, at different times during the day. The staff are always available to speak to, and my husband, on the whole, appears contented. I always look forward to visiting him, and I appreciate all that is done for him.

Reply from Natalie Krisman, Customer Service Adviser at The Links Care Home

Thank you so much for sharing this and I'm pleased to hear that your husband seems content at The Links.

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Review from Bill D (Husband of Resident) published on 10 April 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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No complaints. Have found the staff helpful and efficient. A friendly atmosphere exists in the home which is a help to my wife's relatives.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at The Links Care Home

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Review from J V (Daughter of Resident) published on 2 January 2018 Submitted via Postal Card
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I am very impressed with this care home. My mother has complex needs which the staff are able to meet. The focus is on individualised care and my mother has a renewed quality of life with so much going on in the home that she can participate in. She also has a lovely room filled with many of her personal possessions.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at The Links Care Home

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Review from Betty H (Wife of Resident) published on 21 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Staff competent and caring.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at The Links Care Home

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Review from J R (Resident / Service User) published on 1 September 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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My experience is fairly good, on the whole, you get quite food service.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer Services Administrator at The Links Care Home

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Review from Charles B (Nephew of Resident) published on 25 May 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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I helped my aunt through a difficult last 18 months. There is no doubt that from November 2016, she had some happiness in a first class rest home. She said to me on one occasion that the staff always go that extra mile.

Reply from Simone Berkeley, Customer Service Advisor at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. We are pleased to hear about support and assistance given by staff and appreciate your comments about our home and will share your comments with the home’s manager.

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Review from Donald G (Husband of Resident) published on 31 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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The staff are very caring and thoughtful if any problems arise they are dealt with immediately. I feel very comfortable with my wife being here, and I would not willingly move her to anywhere else. The musical activities are very good. There is a nurse on each floor that is well qualified and keeps the residents safe and is here to help throughout the day/night. I have been happily married for 65 years, and I come to visit her every day.

Reply from Jamie Barrett, National Development Manager at The Links Care Home

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Review from Suzanne M (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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This is just the most wonderful Home and the care is outstanding in every area. My Father lived the last few weeks of his life here and had the most amazing and professional care until he passed away in September 2016. The Links has been home for my Mum since August 2016 and it means the world to our family that she is somewhere where we know she is so well looked after and so loved. I love that The Links truly cares for every resident and also for those of us who are relatives.
I love The Links, the management and the staff are all so hard working and so caring. They have all made the journey of placing our very much loved Mum, into care, so very much easier.

I would highly recommend this Home to anyone who may be in the process of looking for care for their loved ones.

Reply from Jamie, National Development Manager at The Links Care Home

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Review from Prunella G (Wife of Resident) published on 30 March 2017 Submitted via Website
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I am extremely likely to recommend this care home. I have been coming since the home opened and my husband has day care and respite care. It is like coming home, when we come to The Links, as we are made so welcome, and everyone genuinely cares here.

Reply from Jamie, National Development Manager at The Links Care Home

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Review from Maureen P (Daughter of Resident) published on 16 March 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Since my father has been staying at The Links, he has been well looked after with the highest care possible. Years ago, I was a care assistant myself and up until recently, I have been caring for my father with my mother. We have found the staff on all levels, very caring, helpful and friendly and my dad has been made very comfortable here for the remaining time of his life. This is a great comfort and a relief to us as a family as of course we love and want the best for him.

Reply from Emily Wilson, Customer Service Administrator at The Links Care Home

Thank you for your review, we appreciate your feedback. 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. The Bupa Customer Care Team.

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Review from C B (Daughter of Resident) published on 9 February 2017 Submitted via Postal Card
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Dad came to The Links at the beginning of December 2016. We have been overwhelmed by the care and support that has been shown to him. He is truly part of " The Links" family. He is thriving and enjoying his life more than he has done for a very long time.

Reply from Jayne Duck, Customer servicies administrator at The Links Care Home

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Review from C F (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My 93-year old mother entered The Links in October following an operation for a fractured femur caused by a fall. After 4 weeks in hospital and re-hab she needed an oasis to regain her strength. In The Links, she found everything she needed, a wonderful atmosphere - more like a hotel than a rest home.

A beautiful en-suite room kept beautifully clean, an in-house hairdresser, chiropody and weekly minibus outings. Excellent choice of food every day, and the staff are really the very best. Cheerful, funny, polite, efficient and obliging. Would definitely use The Links again.

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Review from Jo L (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 6 October 2016 Submitted via Postal Card
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My father-in-law went into The Links for one week so we could have a break. I visited him on day 5 of his stay and he seemed very relaxed and at home. On day 6, his wife went in and had lunch with him and was made to feel welcome and on his last day, he didn't want to come home, which to me speaks volumes about how comfortable with everything he was. An overall good experience for all concerned.

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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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