The Shores
Poole, BH12 · 0.3 km · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
CQC: Good
The Dunes
49 Cynthia Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3JE
Residential care home · 4 beds · Priory Group
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- area typical £1,375
- CQC rating
- Good
- March 2026
- 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
A 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 Poole
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 The Dunes
The Dunes is a residential care home in Poole, 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, people with a learning disability or autism and people with a physical disability. It is run by Priory Group, which operates 174 care homes in England. The home has been registered since November 2011.
At its latest inspection, published March 2026, the CQC rated The Dunes 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.
The Dunes 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 The Dunes include The Shores, The Moorings and The Waves. 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
- Physical disabilities
Registration
- Provider
- Harbour Care (UK) Limited
- Brand
- Priory Group
- Registered with CQC
- November 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Good (March 2026)
- Council area
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Town
- Poole
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found safe, kind and person-centred care, with no breaches reported.
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
The Dunes 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 The Dunes
How much does The Dunes cost?
The Dunes 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 The Dunes?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Dunes Good in March 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Does The Dunes provide nursing care?
No. The Dunes is registered as a care home without nursing. Staff provide personal care; visiting district nurses cover nursing needs.
Does The Dunes offer dementia care?
The Dunes 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 The Dunes have?
The Dunes 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.
Maria Florentina L.
1 review
From £1,295 a week, 19 years caring
Based about 4 minutes from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Orobosa O.
2 reviews
From £1,085 a week, 15 years caring
Based about 9 minutes from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Can care for a couple
Beckee W.
1 review
From £1,400 a week, 2 years caring
Based about 11 minutes from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Can care for a couple
Gabriella L.
1 review
From £1,120 a week, 5 years caring
Based about 16 minutes from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Can care for a couple
“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.”
“I cannot recommend Prisca highly enough, she is one in a million.”
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.
Other care homes near Poole
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Another optionStay at home with a live-in carer near Poole
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
The Moorings
Poole, BH12 · 0.3 km · 6 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week
The Waves
Poole, BH12 · 0.8 km · 3 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,375 a week
Or a live-in carer at home through PrimeCarers: typically £1,120 a week