Compare top-rated care homes across Poole
Poole has 37 CQC-registered care homes, in South West England. Of those, 37 are residential care homes and 12 provide nursing care, with around 41 beds in a typical home. Whether you are looking for residential care, nursing care or specialist dementia care in Poole, the homes below are compared on the same official information so you can shortlist with confidence.
About care homes in Poole
Care quality in Poole is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), which inspects every care home and publishes a rating. Across the rated homes here, about 100% are rated Good or Outstanding (2 rated Outstanding, 33 rated Good). We show each home's current CQC rating and link to its full inspection report, so you can read the regulator's findings before you enquire.
The type of care a home is registered to provide matters as much as its rating. In Poole, 22 are registered for dementia care, 12 for nursing care, 12 for learning disability and autism support, 8 for mental health needs. Many homes are registered for more than one type of care, so a dementia care home in Poole may also offer residential or nursing care. Use the care-type links above to compare homes registered for a specific need.
Care homes in Poole are run by a mix of national groups, regional operators and independent owners. The larger providers locally include Harbour Care (UK) Limited (7 homes), Care South (4 homes). The largest home by registered beds is Oakdale, with 84 beds. You can see every home a provider runs, with its ratings, on that provider's page.
Geographically, Poole care homes are spread across the BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17 postcode districts, so you can focus on the part of Poole closest to family. If you cannot find the right home in Poole itself, neighbouring towns across Dorset are listed below as alternatives within easy reach.
Care home fees in Poole depend on the type of care and how the place is funded. As a guide, self-funded residential care in South West England typically runs to several hundred pounds a week, with nursing and specialist dementia care costing more. If the person needing care has limited savings, the local authority in Dorset may contribute, and the NHS funds the healthcare element of nursing care through NHS-funded nursing care or, for the highest needs, NHS Continuing Healthcare. Fees are not held in the CQC record, so confirm the current weekly fee directly with each Poole home.
Residential and nursing homes in Poole
Illustrative Canford Chase
Illustrative The Moorings
Illustrative Oakdale
Illustrative Figbury Lodge
Illustrative Eagles Mount Care Home
Illustrative The Lindsay
Illustrative Regency Manor Care Home
Illustrative Bourne View
Illustrative Upton Bay Care Home
Illustrative Upton Manor
Illustrative Ashley Court
Illustrative Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home
Illustrative Branksome Park Care Centre
Illustrative Alexandra House
Illustrative The Aldbury
Illustrative The Laurels and Pine Lodge
Illustrative Lilliput House
Illustrative Dorset House
Illustrative Marjorie House
Illustrative Aranlaw House Care Home
Illustrative Kingland House Residential Home
Illustrative Elizabeth House
Illustrative The Grange
Illustrative Castle Farm Care Home
Illustrative Long Close Retirement Home
Illustrative St Cecilia
Illustrative Shaftesbury Horizons
Illustrative Amberwood Lodge
Illustrative Anchor House
Illustrative Beach House
Illustrative Coral House
Illustrative The Shores
Illustrative The Dunes
Illustrative The Waves
Illustrative Lawford Lodge
Illustrative Upton Bay Care Home
Illustrative Park Manor Care Home
Care homes near you across the Poole area
Care homes in Poole are spread across these postcode districts:
Care homes in Dorset near Poole
Common questions about Poole care homes
How much does a care home cost per month in Poole?
Care home fees in Poole vary by the type of care and the home. Self-funded residential care commonly costs from around £3,500 to £5,500 a month, while nursing and specialist dementia care are typically higher. The exact fee depends on the home, the room and the level of care, and is not recorded by the CQC, so always confirm the current monthly fee directly with each Poole home.
Will the NHS or local authority pay for a care home in Poole?
It depends on the person's needs and finances. Dorset's local authority may fund or contribute to a place if savings fall below the means-test threshold. The NHS pays the nursing element of a nursing home through NHS-funded nursing care, and may fund the full placement through NHS Continuing Healthcare where health needs are high. A care needs assessment and financial assessment determine what is paid.
How many care homes are there in Poole?
Poole has 37 CQC-registered care homes: 37 offering residential care and 12 offering nursing care. You can compare all of them on this page, with each home's official CQC rating and registered care needs.
What is the average CQC rating of care homes in Poole?
Around 100% of rated care homes in Poole are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. We show every home's current rating so you can shortlist with confidence, and we link to the official CQC report for each one.
What types of care home are in Poole?
Care homes in Poole and across Dorset include residential homes, nursing homes, and homes registered for dementia, learning disability, mental health and physical disability support. Use the care-type links on this page to compare homes registered for a specific need.
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