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The Elms

28 Elmsway, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3HU

Residential care home · 4 beds · Elms Care

Street view · 2025
Street view · 2025 · Google
Weekly fee
Not published
area typical £1,375
CQC rating
Good
January 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

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 The Elms

The Elms is a residential care home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 4 residents. It provides care for people with a learning disability or autism. It is run by Elms Care. The home has been registered since December 2010.

At its latest inspection, published January 2026, the CQC rated The Elms 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 Elms 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 Elms include St Anne's Care Home, Aucklands Care and Highview Residential 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
  • Learning disabilities

Registration

Registered with CQC
December 2010
Latest CQC rating
Good (January 2026)
Read the CQC inspection report, explained
The CQC inspection, explained
Rated Good; inspectors found kind, safe and personalised care, with two records needing correction.

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 Elms 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 Elms

How much does The Elms cost?

The Elms 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 Elms?

The Care Quality Commission rated The Elms Good in January 2026. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.

Does The Elms provide nursing care?

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

Does The Elms offer dementia care?

The Elms 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 Elms have?

The Elms 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.

St Anne's Care Home, Bournemouth

St Anne's Care Home

Bournemouth, BH6 · 0.3 km · 18 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
ResidentialDementiaWCN Care
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
Aucklands Care, Bournemouth

Aucklands Care

Bournemouth, BH6 · 0.3 km · 10 beds
CQC: Outstanding
ResidentialDementiaMrs Lynn Georgina Hart
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
Highview Residential Home, Bournemouth

Highview Residential Home

Bournemouth, BH6 · 0.4 km · 19 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaRhodes Care Home
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