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Care Homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 11 registered for residential care and 5 for nursing care, run by 14 registered operators. Figures are from official Care Quality Commission records (as of 2026-06-12).
Quick answer
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 16 CQC-registered care homes β 11 residential-only, 5 nursing-only and 0 dual-registered. The most recent CQC inspection on record is dated 28 May 2026. CQC rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate β always check a home's own report at cqc.org.uk before deciding.
Care-home types in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
16 of 16 homes (100%) have a phone number on the CQC record; 10 (62.5%) have a website. Run by 14 distinct registered operators.
Care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: frequently asked questions
- How many care homes are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- There are 16 CQC-registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: 11 are registered for residential care and 5 for nursing care (0 are registered for both). Figures are real Care Quality Commission records, as of 2026-06-12.
- What is the difference between a residential and a nursing home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- A residential home provides accommodation and personal care (help with washing, dressing, meals and medication). A nursing home additionally has registered nurses on site 24 hours a day for residents with medical needs. In Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 11 homes are residential-only, 5 are nursing-only, and 0 are registered for both, as of 2026-06-12.
- Who runs the care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?
- The 16 care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are run by 14 distinct registered operators (provider companies). The largest by number of homes is Harbour Care (UK) Limited (2 homes). Each operator is a company you can look up on Companies House to check it is still active. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- How can I check if a care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is safe?
- Every care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is registered with and inspected by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which rates each home Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement or Inadequate. Look up a specific home's current rating and full inspection report at cqc.org.uk, and check the operating company's status on Companies House. This directory links both. CQC does not use a star or 0β5 score, so we never show a numeric rating β always read the home's own CQC report. Data as of 2026-06-12.
- When were care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole last inspected?
- The most recent CQC inspection on record for a care home in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is dated 28 May 2026. CQC inspects on a risk-based cycle, so different homes are inspected at different times β always check the individual home's latest report on cqc.org.uk. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Largest care-home operators in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Harbour Care (UK) Limited2 homes
- Cygnet Care Services Limited2 homes
- Christchurch Housing Society1 home
- Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited1 home
- Petunia PT1 Ltd1 home
- Consensus Support Services Limited1 home
- Care South1 home
- Valorum Care Limited1 home
Each operator is a registered company β look it up on Companies House to confirm it is active before placing a relative.
CQC-registered care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- NightingaleResidential46-48 Stourcliffe Avenue, BH6 3PX Β· BH6 3PXOperated by Cygnet Care Services Limited01202419537CQC record updated 17 November 2025
- Fairmile Grange Care HomeNursingRoyal Close, BH23 2UG Β· BH23 2UGOperated by Allegra Fairmile Grange Limited01202007569CQC record updated 3 November 2025
- St CeciliaResidential29 Nelson Road, BH12 1ES Β· BH12 1ESOperated by St. Cecilia Care Dorset Limited01202767383CQC record updated 29 October 2025
- Amberwood LodgeResidential6 St Osmunds Road, BH14 9JN Β· BH14 9JNOperated by Cygnet Care Services Limited01202007339CQC record updated 16 October 2025
- Aranlaw House Care HomeResidential26 Tower Road, BH13 6HZ Β· BH13 6HZOperated by Luxurycare Aranlaw House Limited01202763367CQC record updated 13 October 2025
- Talbot Woods LodgeResidential64 Wimborne Road, BH3 7AR Β· BH3 7AROperated by Mr & Mrs J Colley01202293390CQC record updated 30 September 2025
Showing a sample of contactable homes from the 16 registered in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. For the full register and each home's current CQC rating, see cqc.org.uk.
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Methodology
Figures are computed from 16 real Care Quality Commission records for care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (CQC service type "Residential homes" or "Nursing homes"). Every number is an exact count of registered homes β CQC publishes a categorical inspection scheme (Outstanding / Good / Requires improvement / Inadequate), never a 0β5 numeric scale, so we show no average and no AggregateRating. Operator company status, where shown, is an exact name match against Companies House. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.
Source: Care Quality Commission www.cqc.org.uk. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Care-home records are sourced from the Care Quality Commission at www.cqc.org.uk. Operator company status, where shown, is from Companies House (public statutory data, Open Government Licence v3.0). Details reflect the most recent record and may have changed since publication. This directory is not affiliated with the CQC or Companies House.