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Dementia care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

70 of the 136 care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are registered with the CQC as dementia care homes, of which 3 are rated Outstanding and 61 Good. A dementia care home is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia, with staff trained for it and a building laid out to keep residents safe and settled.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for dementia care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The typical residential care home fee in the South West is £1,299 a week, and dementia care homes usually cost more than that. Every home that has told us its price shows it, dated, on its card.

A live-in carer at home, which many families weigh against dementia care home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Nursing careFees published

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Broadstone, BH18 · 68 beds
CQC: Outstanding
NursingDementiaBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Alexandra House

Poole, BH14 · 58 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCare South
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

April Court

Bournemouth, BH11 · 18 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaTricuro
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Avon View

Christchurch, BH23 · 81 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaTricuro
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Blenheim Care Home

Bournemouth, BH3 · 31 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaAgincare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Castle Dene

Bournemouth, BH8 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCare South
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Clarendon House

Bournemouth, BH5 · 8 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaShelley Park
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Coastal Lodge

Bournemouth, BH1 · 40 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaTricuro
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Coral House

Poole, BH12 · 7 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaPriory Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Dorset House

Poole, BH15 · 52 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCare South
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Elizabeth House

Poole, BH12 · 43 beds
CQC: Good
ResidentialDementiaCare South
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Typical fees in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

We do not have enough published fees for this area yet to show a typical figure. Across England, residential care usually costs about £900 to £1,400 a week and nursing care £1,200 to £1,900.

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Common questions

How much do dementia care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole cost?

Not enough dementia care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole have published fees for a typical figure yet. Residential care in the South West is typically £1,299 a week and dementia care homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

How many dementia care homes are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

70 of the 136 CQC-registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are dementia care homes. The list is refreshed from the CQC register every month.

What should I look for in a dementia care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Look for staff trained in dementia care, a building that is easy to find your way around, secure gardens, a calm routine and activities built around what residents used to enjoy. Ask how the home handles distress and whether it can keep caring for someone as dementia advances, so a second move is not needed.

Will the council pay for dementia care home care in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

If your savings and assets are below £23,250 the council will assess what you can afford and may pay part or all of the fee. Ask the adult social care team at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council for a needs assessment.