Wickmeads

Wickmeads is a nursing home in Bournemouth, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission for up to 50 residents. It provides care for people living with dementia, older people, people with a physical disability and people with a sensory impairment. It is run by Care South, which operates 14 care homes in England. The home has been registered since March 2016.

At its latest inspection, published February 2025, the CQC rated Wickmeads 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.

Wickmeads has not published its fees and we are still collecting figures for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Across England residential care usually costs £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900. Ask the home for a written quote that lists what is included.

There are 136 registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The nearest to Wickmeads include Redcroft, Cherry Tree Lodge and Highview Residential Home. A live-in carer at home, an alternative many families compare, costs from about £1,120 a week.