Castle Dene

Castle Dene is a residential care home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia and older people. It is run by Care South, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since October 2022.

At its latest inspection, published November 2024, the CQC rated Castle Dene Good, which means the CQC found the service performing well and meeting its expectations. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so check the CQC report before you visit.

Castle Dene has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 136 registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The nearest to Castle Dene include Riverview Care Home, Blue Roof Bungalow Care Home and 18 Kings Park Road. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.