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66 Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth, BH10 4HG
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21 January 2026
All the staff are brilliant but Jamie is outstanding. He is kind, patient, funny, patient focused and he has a heart of gold. I hope he qualifies for some sort of internal recognition. As an ex service director if he was in my team he would be a strong candidate for employee of the year.
22 December 2025
My mother was a resident in 2025, l had to take her out the manger would come into her room and drink her rum directly from the bottle, which is very inappropriate upset her greatly. We left my mother in their trust, we assumed that she would be looked after, which was obviously not the case we are
still pursuing action against them.
18 December 2025
Discussions & comments have been made previously but since nothing has really changed! We are still short of certain cutlery & not enough suitable tables etc. Again, we found my dad with a dirty face & wet trousers. We were told choice of meals was always shown to the residents but they are not.
There are a lot of little things I could comment on but I have mentioned it all before. As stated previously, there is not enough staff (carers).
28 November 2025
Positives for this: large, beautiful gardens. Warm, clean, well decorated, attractive home. Reception staff very welcoming and helpful. Majority of carers show empathy to residents and good level of support. Negatives: training is needed to keep hearings aids safe - lost too frequently. Smart
speaker (Mulberry floor) sound speaker sometimes plays loud, inappropriate music - other people are not asked about music choice. More communication between relatives and seniors regarding medical concerns. More one to one conversation with residents in their rooms all day.
21 August 2025
Mum spent a very happy 14 months here. She was well looked after by an excellent team of carers. From the moment she arrived at Talbot View she received kind and loving care, nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff here. Many activities are arranged for residents and Mum joined in where
she could and as a family we were grateful to be included either at the time or by being sent photos of her interaction. During her final days she was treated with the utmost respect and you could feel and see the genuine love, care and kindness that the staff had for her. We could not recommend Talbot View highly enough. You would not find better care for your family member.
12 August 2025
Choosing a care home for my mother was a very difficult decision due to advancing Alzheimer's. Due to the nature of my employment within the NHS, I chose Talbot View as Care South have really improved have really improved over the last 5 years. The rooms are bright and airy, I love the fact that
Talbot View has small areas for residents and have created a real family atmosphere. I have never known such a kind, caring and dedicated staff; they are all amazing.
31 July 2025
Amazing staff! All so helpful and caring towards my mother (89 years). We were initially very worried about mum going into full time care, but the manager and the rest soon assured us of the level of care here, and it became obvious that this is where she needs to be. Thank you all.
24 July 2025
My mother has been with Talbot View since the end of May. The staff are amazing and anticipate mum's needs so quickly. She has been able to settle in smoothly and joins in activities every day. The rooms are immaculate and cleaned every day and we have been able to personalise mum's room without any
problems. All departments are happy to help with requests and they don't mind me popping in every day to see how mum is doing. It feels like one big family and I am so pleased I secured mum a place, she is so happy.
13 June 2025
Both parents are staying in Talbot View, and I can't fault the caring staff as well as looking after their health and safety, the staff make them welcome and happy at a difficult time. They work tirelessly but always have a smile and a good sense of humour with residents and visitors.
10 June 2025
Talbot View in my opinion, is definitely the tops. Management, head carers, all the carers and staff working there give wonderful care, attention, and love to all the residents and visitors. My husband and I used to visit residents from our church who had moved to Talbot View, and he actually said
years ago to a head carer that when he got too old to cope, that Talbot View was where he wanted to be. Thankfully, when that time cam,e his wish was granted.
10 June 2025
My father has been a resident at Talbot View for almost 3 years. During that time, I have got to know many members of the staff. I visit Dad frequently and I always receive such a warm, friendly welcome from them. My father has also developed a strong rapport with them and they are so caring and
kind towards him. The attitude of staff throughout Talbot View is so very professional and I know that he is in very safe hands. His carers do their best to put a smile on Dad's face every day and he really enjoys their company. The staff never rush when they are helping Dad even though they have many other residents to care for. Dad's preferences are always a priority and staff are always available to answer queries when family members seek reassurance.
28 April 2025
Able to park on arrival, good safe security on front door. Toilets lovely and clean downstairs. Rooms all very clean and tidy. My auntie is nearly 102 and frail, but they try and get her up and out in wheelchair. She always looks neat and tidy and clean - skin always looks well-creamed etc. Always
offered a hot drink - staff so helpful and friendly and able to update us on Auntie's health. Thank you.
03 March 2025
My father had been resident at Talbot View Care Home for nearly two years until his death on the 29th of January 2025. My husband and I are very grateful to all the staff for their love, care and kindness - and the many cups of tea.
07 February 2025
My parents were admitted for respite care. From my first visit to Talbot View, I can only commend all staff and managers. The process was quick, efficient and so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The home is like one big family and I can't praise it enough. I am so thankful I found this gem!
Hoping they'll become permanent and I know that they will be cared for to the highest order.
03 February 2025
My mother was looked after for 3.5 years, during that time we saw a different manager (3 changes). There are many different carers also on alternative shifts and alternatively different wards. The most recent manager was the most effective, listening to my complaints and acting on them effectively
and in Mum's final months I am so grateful for this. Also, I am grateful to the carers and senior staff in her final few days they loved my mum.
20 January 2025
Staff and management are friendly and welcoming and have a good sense of humour. On my visits they have always been kind and caring towards my grandmother and take time to talk to family. My grandmother's room is clean and tidy and homely, it feels like an extension of her house before with her
treasured photos and favourite ornaments. Food is nutritious and well cooked/presented with ample choice. I believe my grandmother is happy and at 101 is still treated with respect and dignity.
21 October 2024
A most pleasant time was spent here.
The staff are well trained, considerate, well organised, loving and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. Answer calls quickly. The food is tasty with choices. Two weeks of respite care, was nervous but no worries. Will certainly keep in contact and am happy to
return. Would be happy to make it permanent if the need arises sight not good/mobility!
16 October 2024
My mother-in-law had respite here for two weeks, very happy with the care she received. The manager was amazing, nothing was too much trouble very caring and professional. Would highly recommend this home. My mother-in-law is very happy to return again.
03 October 2024
My mother is very happy and well cared for within the group! I as her son and POA am also happy!
I did try Mum in a different care home but I wasn't happy with their ethos and lack pro-activeness! (I only allowed her to stay there for a week!). This confirmed my want to reintroduce her to a
different home (before the previous experience, Mum was in a care home of the same group). All is good for her here!
30 September 2024
Visiting my aunt in a clean, friendly, well staffed, secure and caring environment. Offers peace of mind to relatives knowing that your loved ones are being looked after appropriately.
Latest Reviews for Talbot View
21 January 2026
All the staff are brilliant but Jamie is outstanding. He is kind, patient, funny, patient focused and he has a heart of gold. I hope he qualifies for some sort of internal recognition. As an ex service director if he was in my team he would be a strong candidate for employee of the year.
22 December 2025
My mother was a resident in 2025, l had to take her out the manger would come into her room and drink her rum directly from the bottle, which is very inappropriate upset her greatly. We left my mother in their trust, we assumed that she would be looked after, which was obviously not the case we are
still pursuing action against them.
18 December 2025
Discussions & comments have been made previously but since nothing has really changed! We are still short of certain cutlery & not enough suitable tables etc. Again, we found my dad with a dirty face & wet trousers. We were told choice of meals was always shown to the residents but they are not.
There are a lot of little things I could comment on but I have mentioned it all before. As stated previously, there is not enough staff (carers).
28 November 2025
Positives for this: large, beautiful gardens. Warm, clean, well decorated, attractive home. Reception staff very welcoming and helpful. Majority of carers show empathy to residents and good level of support. Negatives: training is needed to keep hearings aids safe - lost too frequently. Smart
speaker (Mulberry floor) sound speaker sometimes plays loud, inappropriate music - other people are not asked about music choice. More communication between relatives and seniors regarding medical concerns. More one to one conversation with residents in their rooms all day.
21 August 2025
Mum spent a very happy 14 months here. She was well looked after by an excellent team of carers. From the moment she arrived at Talbot View she received kind and loving care, nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff here. Many activities are arranged for residents and Mum joined in where
she could and as a family we were grateful to be included either at the time or by being sent photos of her interaction. During her final days she was treated with the utmost respect and you could feel and see the genuine love, care and kindness that the staff had for her. We could not recommend Talbot View highly enough. You would not find better care for your family member.
12 August 2025
Choosing a care home for my mother was a very difficult decision due to advancing Alzheimer's. Due to the nature of my employment within the NHS, I chose Talbot View as Care South have really improved have really improved over the last 5 years. The rooms are bright and airy, I love the fact that
Talbot View has small areas for residents and have created a real family atmosphere. I have never known such a kind, caring and dedicated staff; they are all amazing.
31 July 2025
Amazing staff! All so helpful and caring towards my mother (89 years). We were initially very worried about mum going into full time care, but the manager and the rest soon assured us of the level of care here, and it became obvious that this is where she needs to be. Thank you all.
24 July 2025
My mother has been with Talbot View since the end of May. The staff are amazing and anticipate mum's needs so quickly. She has been able to settle in smoothly and joins in activities every day. The rooms are immaculate and cleaned every day and we have been able to personalise mum's room without any
problems. All departments are happy to help with requests and they don't mind me popping in every day to see how mum is doing. It feels like one big family and I am so pleased I secured mum a place, she is so happy.
13 June 2025
Both parents are staying in Talbot View, and I can't fault the caring staff as well as looking after their health and safety, the staff make them welcome and happy at a difficult time. They work tirelessly but always have a smile and a good sense of humour with residents and visitors.
10 June 2025
Talbot View in my opinion, is definitely the tops. Management, head carers, all the carers and staff working there give wonderful care, attention, and love to all the residents and visitors. My husband and I used to visit residents from our church who had moved to Talbot View, and he actually said
years ago to a head carer that when he got too old to cope, that Talbot View was where he wanted to be. Thankfully, when that time cam,e his wish was granted.
10 June 2025
My father has been a resident at Talbot View for almost 3 years. During that time, I have got to know many members of the staff. I visit Dad frequently and I always receive such a warm, friendly welcome from them. My father has also developed a strong rapport with them and they are so caring and
kind towards him. The attitude of staff throughout Talbot View is so very professional and I know that he is in very safe hands. His carers do their best to put a smile on Dad's face every day and he really enjoys their company. The staff never rush when they are helping Dad even though they have many other residents to care for. Dad's preferences are always a priority and staff are always available to answer queries when family members seek reassurance.
28 April 2025
Able to park on arrival, good safe security on front door. Toilets lovely and clean downstairs. Rooms all very clean and tidy. My auntie is nearly 102 and frail, but they try and get her up and out in wheelchair. She always looks neat and tidy and clean - skin always looks well-creamed etc. Always
offered a hot drink - staff so helpful and friendly and able to update us on Auntie's health. Thank you.
03 March 2025
My father had been resident at Talbot View Care Home for nearly two years until his death on the 29th of January 2025. My husband and I are very grateful to all the staff for their love, care and kindness - and the many cups of tea.
07 February 2025
My parents were admitted for respite care. From my first visit to Talbot View, I can only commend all staff and managers. The process was quick, efficient and so friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The home is like one big family and I can't praise it enough. I am so thankful I found this gem!
Hoping they'll become permanent and I know that they will be cared for to the highest order.
03 February 2025
My mother was looked after for 3.5 years, during that time we saw a different manager (3 changes). There are many different carers also on alternative shifts and alternatively different wards. The most recent manager was the most effective, listening to my complaints and acting on them effectively
and in Mum's final months I am so grateful for this. Also, I am grateful to the carers and senior staff in her final few days they loved my mum.
20 January 2025
Staff and management are friendly and welcoming and have a good sense of humour. On my visits they have always been kind and caring towards my grandmother and take time to talk to family. My grandmother's room is clean and tidy and homely, it feels like an extension of her house before with her
treasured photos and favourite ornaments. Food is nutritious and well cooked/presented with ample choice. I believe my grandmother is happy and at 101 is still treated with respect and dignity.
21 October 2024
A most pleasant time was spent here.
The staff are well trained, considerate, well organised, loving and caring. Nothing is too much trouble. Answer calls quickly. The food is tasty with choices. Two weeks of respite care, was nervous but no worries. Will certainly keep in contact and am happy to
return. Would be happy to make it permanent if the need arises sight not good/mobility!
16 October 2024
My mother-in-law had respite here for two weeks, very happy with the care she received. The manager was amazing, nothing was too much trouble very caring and professional. Would highly recommend this home. My mother-in-law is very happy to return again.
03 October 2024
My mother is very happy and well cared for within the group! I as her son and POA am also happy!
I did try Mum in a different care home but I wasn't happy with their ethos and lack pro-activeness! (I only allowed her to stay there for a week!). This confirmed my want to reintroduce her to a
different home (before the previous experience, Mum was in a care home of the same group). All is good for her here!
30 September 2024
Visiting my aunt in a clean, friendly, well staffed, secure and caring environment. Offers peace of mind to relatives knowing that your loved ones are being looked after appropriately.