Cherry Tree Lodge
100 Wick Lane, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 4LB
Residential care home · 20 beds · Mr John William Watts & Mrs Audrey Martha Watts & Mr Simon John Watts

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,375
- CQC rating
- Good
- October 2018
- Beds
- 20
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
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Compare with a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers
About £71,500 a year
For a couple, two places: £2,750 a 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.
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 Cherry Tree Lodge
Cherry Tree Lodge is a residential care home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 20 residents. It provides care for older people. It is run by Mr John William Watts & Mrs Audrey Martha Watts & Mr Simon John Watts. The home has been registered since December 2010.
At its latest inspection, published October 2018, the CQC rated Cherry Tree Lodge 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.
Cherry Tree Lodge 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 Cherry Tree Lodge include Wickmeads, Redcroft and Primrose Lodge Southbourne. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, typically costs about £1,120 a week across England.
Care provided
- Residential care
- Older people
Registration
- Registered with CQC
- December 2010
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (October 2018)
- Council area
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Town
- Bournemouth
- Safe?
- Good
- Are people protected from harm? Staffing, medicines, infection control, safeguarding.
- Effective?
- Good
- Does the care work? Training, consent, food and drink, working with GPs and nurses.
- Caring?
- Good
- Are people treated with kindness and dignity?
- Responsive?
- Good
- Is care built around the person? Care plans, activities, complaints.
- Well-led?
- Good
- Is the home run well? The manager, the culture, how problems get found and fixed.
Cherry Tree Lodge was inspected but not rated; infection controls were mostly in place, but some visiting and policy arrangements needed updating.
We read the full inspection report and explain what inspectors praised, what concerned them, and what it means for your family. Read the CQC report explained →
Fees
Cherry Tree Lodge 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 Cherry Tree Lodge
How much does Cherry Tree Lodge cost?
Cherry Tree Lodge 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 Cherry Tree Lodge?
The Care Quality Commission rated Cherry Tree Lodge Good in October 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Cherry Tree Lodge provide nursing care?
No. Cherry Tree Lodge is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Cherry Tree Lodge offer dementia care?
Cherry Tree Lodge is not registered with the CQC for dementia care. If dementia care is needed, filter the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole listing for homes that are.
How many residents does Cherry Tree Lodge have?
Cherry Tree Lodge is registered for up to 20 residents.
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Most charge £1,000 to £1,300 a week. 26 can care for a couple. 11 years' experience on average.
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