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Castle Dene

Throop Road, Bournemouth, BH8 0DB

Residential care home · 50 beds · Care South

Street view · 2012
Street view · 2012 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,375
CQC rating
Good
November 2024
Beds
50
residential
Family reviews
None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers

The typical residential home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
£1,375a week

About £71,500 a year

For a couple, two places: £2,750 a week

PrimeCarersA live-in carer, at home
£1,120a week

The typical live-in carer near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, set by the carer

Staying at home could cost about £255 a week less, £13,260 over a year

A couple can share one carer, about £1,355 a week, £1,395 a week less than two places.

See live-in carers near Bournemouth
37 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

PrimeCarers runs this site. Carers on it are self-employed and set their own rates. Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them.

About 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 has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole with a fee on record typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care, so expect a figure in that range and ask the home for a written quote.

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, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.

Care provided

  • Residential care
  • Dementia care
  • Older people

Registration

Provider
Care South
Brand
Care South
Registered with CQC
October 2022
Latest CQC rating
Good (November 2024)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained

Fees

Castle Dene has not published its fees and has not yet told us what they are. Care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care. A live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers typically costs £1,120 a week, shown on each carer's profile.

Reviews

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Common questions about Castle Dene

How much does Castle Dene cost?

Castle Dene has not published its fees. Care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole typically charge about £1,375 a week for residential care. Ask the home for a written quote.

What is the CQC rating for Castle Dene?

The Care Quality Commission rated Castle Dene Good in November 2024. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Castle Dene provide nursing care?

No. Castle Dene is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Castle Dene offer dementia care?

Yes. Castle Dene is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Castle Dene have?

Castle Dene is registered for up to 50 residents.

Care at home

37 live-in carers within about an hour of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

These are self-employed carers on PrimeCarers, the introductory agency that runs this directory. Each has a profile with their own rates and reviews from families, and you choose who to talk to.

Most charge £1,000 to £1,300 a week. 26 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.

“We could not have managed without her calm, reassuring presence and practical knowledge and skill in caring and supporting both my husband and the family and I.”
Pat A., about Gloria Z.
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
Emily B., about Prisca S.
See live-in carers near Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleProfiles, rates and reviews are free to look at.

Every carer has had an enhanced DBS check in the last 18 months, ID and right-to-work checks and an online interview. Their skills and training are for you to check with them. Carers set their own rates, and who is free changes week to week.

Riverview Care Home, Bournemouth

Riverview Care Home

Bournemouth, BH8 · 1.2 km · 6 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
PrimeCarersAnother option

Stay at home with a live-in carer near Bournemouth

A carer moves in, so there is no move, no shared lounge and your own routine. Each carer’s profile shows their rate, experience and reviews, and you choose who to talk to.

37 live-in carers on PrimeCarers within about an hour of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Live-in, a week
typically £1,120
A couple sharing one carer about £1,355
18 Kings Park Road, Bournemouth

18 Kings Park Road

Bournemouth, BH7 · 1.9 km · 9 beds
CQC: Good
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
No reviews yet
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week

See all 14 care homes run by Care South