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Nursing homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

34 of the 136 care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are registered with the CQC as nursing homes, of which 4 are rated Outstanding and 25 Good. A nursing home is a care home registered with the CQC to have registered nurses on site around the clock, for people whose health needs go beyond personal care.

We do not yet have enough published fees to give a typical figure for nursing homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. The typical residential care home fee in the South West is £1,299 a week, and nursing homes usually cost more than that, with the NHS contributing towards the nursing part. 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 nursing home care, costs from about £1,120 a week and can look after a couple.

Dementia careFees published

The Lindsay

Poole, BH13 · 70 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaBUPA Group
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

The Potteries

Broadstone, BH18 · 80 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaWelltower
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Wickmeads

Bournemouth, BH6 · 50 beds
CQC: Good
NursingDementiaCare South
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Florence Road

Bournemouth, BH5 · 43 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

Magna Care Centre

Wimborne, BH21 · 69 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingCare
Fee not published
Area typical £1,299 a week
No reviews yet

The Potteries

Broadstone, BH18 · 80 beds
CQC: Not yet rated
NursingDementiaCare
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.

Common questions

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

Not enough nursing 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 nursing homes cost more. Ask each home for a written quote.

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

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

What is the difference between a nursing home and a care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Both provide a room, meals and personal care. A nursing home also has registered nurses on site day and night, so it suits people with health needs such as complex medication, pressure care or conditions that need monitoring. Residential homes rely on visiting district nurses instead.

Will the council pay for nursing 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. Separately, the NHS pays a flat weekly amount for the nursing part of the fee to anyone assessed as needing nursing care, whatever their savings. Ask the adult social care team at Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council for a needs assessment.