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Little Amberwood

1 Amberwood Gardens, Walkford, Christchurch, BH23 5RT

Residential care home · 4 beds · National Care Group

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Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,375
CQC rating
Good
December 2021
Beds
4
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 Christchurch
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 Little Amberwood

Little Amberwood is a residential care home in Christchurch, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for older people, younger adults and people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by National Care Group, which operates 34 care homes in England. The home has been registered since August 2020.

At its latest inspection, published December 2021, the CQC rated Little Amberwood 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.

Little Amberwood 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 Little Amberwood include Greenways, Highcliffe Nursing Home and Silverways Nursing Home. 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
  • Younger adults
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Brand
National Care Group
Registered with CQC
August 2020
Latest CQC rating
Good (December 2021)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
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.
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care in a well-managed home.

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

Little Amberwood 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 Little Amberwood

How much does Little Amberwood cost?

Little Amberwood 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 Little Amberwood?

The Care Quality Commission rated Little Amberwood Good in December 2021. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Little Amberwood provide nursing care?

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

Does Little Amberwood offer dementia care?

Little Amberwood 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 Little Amberwood have?

Little Amberwood is registered for up to 4 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.

Greenways, Christchurch

Greenways

Christchurch, BH23 · 0.9 km · 4 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialAutism Unlimited
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 Christchurch

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
Highcliffe Nursing Home, Christchurch

Highcliffe Nursing Home

Christchurch, BH23 · 1.1 km · 62 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaKingsley Healthcare
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 34 care homes run by National Care Group