The Links Care Home

1 Golf Links Road, Broadstone BH18 8BE
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  • 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 a carer are on holiday. The Links also offers day care - please call for more details.

At The Links, staff take great care to focus on the person. It’s important for residents to feel at home, so it creates a friendly environment with an individually appropriate balance of care and independence. Staff are well trained and there is 24/7 nursing care on site.

The home also has an onsite café that is peaceful and offers a great place to relax with friends and family. This home also benefits from an onsite salon, with a full-time hairdresser on site offering a brilliant service to all the residents.

Enjoying food is an important part of life. The chefs create well-crafted menus made with the freshest ingredients and try to cater for all ethnicity groups. Soon after a resident arrives at The Links, staff discuss their personal preferences and dietary needs with them.

There’s a real sense of community at the home. The staff work to discover what residents enjoy doing and the home's social calendar is organised around those interests. So whether your loved one already has a hobby or would like to take up a new one, there are lots of exciting activities to get involved in.

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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 What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1375 – £1375
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1425 – £1425
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1595 – £1595
  • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1595 – £1595
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1515 – £1515
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: £1570 – £1570
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1755 – £1755
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care: £1755 – £1755

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.

These prices are only a guideline, please contact The Links Care Home to find out the exact price for your requirements.

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 £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Contact The Links Care Home to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

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 (136)

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The Links Care Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10, based on 29 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time The Links Care Home has 136 reviews.

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Review from Linda S (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 July 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Starting at reception- warm, friendly and professional staff. They pay great attention to detail when dealing with residents and their families. They are kind, patient, cheerful and they go out of their way to help solve problems. We all enjoy visiting, from teenagers to adults. We appreciate especially
the musical visitors, also outside trips. Food is delicious and choices offered, service with a smile. Caring can be challenging, staff are compassionate and respect residents needs. Nobody would like to think parent would be in a care home, however The Links offers levels of care we simply could not provide. Mum has thrived there.
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Review from Janet W (Sister of Resident) published on 6 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
I found the staff from the management team right down to the cleaning staff are all friendly and supportive while being very professional. My sister is settling down, having been in The Links for 6 months, and undergoing the trauma of losing her husband after 2 and a half weeks and now suffering the
ongoing burden of dementia. The care and treatment is second to none and I am completely satisfied with her placement in The Links and I feel that she is safe and cared for.
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Review from Diane A (Daughter of Resident) published on 3 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was 90 years old with a heart condition and Type 1 Diabetic, etc. Mum's condition was becoming unmanageable at home. Mum went in the Links where she received very good care/nursing for the short time she was there. I was very impressed with the competence of the nurse who discussed my mum's
deteriorating condition and treatment with me at every opportunity. All the staff were also very competent and up to speed with my mum's situation. There is a friendly, caring, and open culture in the Links many of the residents doors are open so the staff can constantly monitor the occupants. I visited my mum randomly at all times of the day and night and the care and nursing staff were only too pleased to see me. I felt they had nothing to hide. In the previous year I had viewed most of the local nursing homes with a view to my future needs for mum and I can honestly say the Links is a class above the majority of them, many are just battery hen systems for old people. Well done the Links.
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Review from Jean B (Friend of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
A high standard in all departments. Staff are multi tasked and show great understanding and friendliness to all residents even the most difficult. The cooks are very good. There is a good range of activities. I would say the standard improves every week under the present staff.
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Review from Michael L (Husband of Resident) published on 1 June 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was admitted with dementia in October 2015. Initially, as accepted, she was longing for home but the staff were always very supportive and she finally settled over the next month. Subsequently, she has been very well looked after, food is good and enjoyed, always warm, always contented when
visited twice a week.
Problems with vision and hearing makes it difficult but every effort is made. She is assessed regularly and we are kept informed about her and can discuss freely with staff who are always helpful and sympathetic. I am very very impressed with The Links particularly as I am a retired doctor who has visited patients in nursing care. I am more than satisfied with The Links.
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Review from Pam G (Resident) published on 16 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Very warm welcome. Care and office staff are very pleasant and professional. Star facilities include hair dressing, foot care and manicures. Food nicely served and residents are encouraged to eat where appropriate. In house laundry facilities are excellent. House keeping is efficient and is done daily.
Gardens are good for relaxing.
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Review from Susan W (Daughter of Resident) published on 5 May 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The "Links Team" has been exemplary in their care of mum. Individually and collectively they look after her in ever way with the utmost patience, attention to detail and mum's personal preferences. We are welcomed at any time and in any way and made to feel part of the Links family. This is so helpful
for us in our case of mum and in sharing and mutually supporting other residents and their families. We know that mum shares our appreciation of all they are doing to care for her.
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Review from Lynda L (Wife of Resident) published on 18 April 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My experience of the links has been for my husband who has dementia on a day care basis and one short respite stay. The staff have been caring, supportive and helpful to both of us on every visit. I have no worried about him being well looked after and everyone makes a point of welcoming him by name
and have become very familiar with his needs. I will be planning further respite stays for him.
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Review from Raine C (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father is being cared for at The Links. Both he and I have been treated with the utmost care and respect by everyone from senior management to housekeeping. The nursing and care staff are gentle and kind and always consider his wishes when providing care. he is always clean and smart and the staff
take time to talk to him and notice any changes in his physical condition and emotional state. I would not hesitate to recommend this home.
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Review from V L (Daughter of Resident) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Overall the care home is a pleasant place with kind and helpful staff. It can be problematic when trying to contact my mum on a Saturday/Sunday by phone.
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Review from S C (Friend of Resident) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
An excellent care home, friendly caring staff. The cleanliness of the home in all areas is of a very high standard.
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Review from Jeremy M (Son-in-law of Resident) published on 22 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The Links is an excellent care home in all aspects. The staff are friendly and helpful. They have the patients interest foremost at all times.
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Review from Liz M (Daughter of Resident) published on 21 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident of The Links for the past 3 years. My mothers care has been excellent, meeting all my mothers needs. Communication between myself and The Links is also excellent. An amazing care home run by amazing staff.
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Review from FRJ (Son of Resident) published on 7 March 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Comfortable, well-appointed nursing home. Always clean and the food seems good. The garden is a bit limited but the indoor facilities are good. The best aspect through is the nursing and caring staff who always seem in good spirits.
They have a good sense of humour and manage 'characterful' situations
with skill and a smile. I have never seen any staff member at The Links treat a resident with anything but kindness and respect.
I turn up at any time unannounced and they are always welcoming. Mum has Alzheimer's and has her ups and downs but quickly she seems much happier at The Link, than often struggling to maintain her 'independence' at home. Thank you!
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Review from Danny P (Son of Resident) published on 23 February 2016 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father has been in this home for nearly 2 years now, all the staff are warm, friendly and very caring. I feel that my father is safe and well cared for at this time, and that is so important as it is his most vulnerable time. The conditions are wonderful, it is always clean and smells clean, and
almost promotes a home like feeling. The ladies in the front reception always make a point of saying 'hello' and 'goodbye' and 'how was your visit?' It's almost like old fashioned hospitality. I would like to end with Thank You.
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Review from Suzy D (Niece of Resident) published on 25 November 2015 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My Aunt has now been a resident for 2 months and although there have been some routine issues which are being dealt with, overall the staff have always been kind, considerate and respectful to my Aunt and the family. Staff go out of their way to help or offer assistance. If asked they provide an immediate
response. Staff are attentive. My Aunt is very happy at the Links, its a home from home and on some fronts its better than being at home. My Aunt always has someone to talk to, not only the residents but she likes to sit with the nursing staff who all enjoy her company, as well as the various activities.
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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.697)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.697) out of 10 for The Links Care Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 29 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.697 for The Links Care Home is calculated as follows: ( (270 Excellents x 5) + (53 Goods x 4) + (11 Satisfactorys x 3) + (7 Poors x 2) + (2 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 343 Ratings = 4.697
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for The Links Care Home is based on 27 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 68 registered maximum number of service users is 13.6, which has been reached with 27 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 3 Nov 2023

Overall Outstanding

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Outstanding
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Outstanding
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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

Posted: 27 Jan 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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Meet the Team (1)

Sebastian

Sebastian Kijewski

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 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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