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.
The Potteries
Westbourne Tower Care Home
Westbourne Tower Care Home
Wickmeads
Fairmile Grange Care Home
Silverways Nursing Home
Florence Road
Magna Care Centre
The Potteries
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 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.