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Portelet Lodge Care Home

42 Westby Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH5 1HD

Residential care home · 23 beds · Portelet Care

Street view · 2018
Street view · 2018 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,375
CQC rating
Good
January 2018
Beds
23
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 Portelet Lodge Care Home

Portelet Lodge 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 23 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, younger adults 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 January 2018, the CQC rated Portelet Lodge 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 Lodge 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 Lodge Care Home include Clifton House, Florence Road and Portelet Manor Rest 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
  • Dementia care
  • Older people
  • Younger adults
  • Mental health

Registration

Registered with CQC
January 2011
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2018)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Inspected but not rated; inspectors found people safe and kind care, while fire safety improvements were still ongoing.

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 Lodge 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 Lodge Care Home

How much does Portelet Lodge Care Home cost?

Portelet Lodge 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 Lodge Care Home?

The Care Quality Commission rated Portelet Lodge Care Home Good in January 2018. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does Portelet Lodge Care Home provide nursing care?

No. Portelet Lodge Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.

Does Portelet Lodge Care Home offer dementia care?

Yes. Portelet Lodge Care Home is registered to care for people living with dementia.

How many residents does Portelet Lodge Care Home have?

Portelet Lodge Care Home is registered for up to 23 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.

Clifton House, Bournemouth

Clifton House

Bournemouth, BH5 · 0.1 km · 23 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
Florence Road, Bournemouth

Florence Road

Bournemouth, BH5 · 0.1 km · 43 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
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
Portelet Manor Rest Home, Bournemouth

Portelet Manor Rest Home

Bournemouth, BH5 · 0.2 km · 28 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaPortelet Manor
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 3 care homes run by Portelet Care