Portelet House Care Home
22 Grand Avenue, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3SY
Residential care home · 15 beds · Portelet Care

- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,375
- CQC rating
- Good
- February 2019
- Beds
- 15
- residential
- Family reviews
- None yet
- be the first
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 Portelet House Care Home
Portelet House Care Home is a residential care home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 15 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people and people with mental health needs. It is run by Portelet Care, which operates 3 care homes in England. The home has been registered since January 2011.
At its latest inspection, published February 2019, the CQC rated Portelet House Care Home 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.
Portelet House Care Home 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 Portelet House Care Home include Bournemouth, 14 Southwood Avenue and Nightingale. 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
- Mental health
Registration
- Provider
- Portelet Care Limited
- Registered with CQC
- January 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (February 2019)
- 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.
Portelet House Care Home was inspected but not rated; inspectors found people safe and risk management satisfactory.
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
Portelet House Care Home 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 Portelet House Care Home
How much does Portelet House Care Home cost?
Portelet House Care Home 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 Portelet House Care Home?
The Care Quality Commission rated Portelet House Care Home Good in February 2019. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does Portelet House Care Home provide nursing care?
No. Portelet House Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does Portelet House Care Home offer dementia care?
Yes. Portelet House Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.
How many residents does Portelet House Care Home have?
Portelet House Care Home is registered for up to 15 residents.
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