Great Oaks
Nursing home · Bournemouth
Poole Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9DP
Run by Welford Healthcare South Ltd
- GoodCQC · Jul 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds80
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01202 087444
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 23 July 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Great Oaks
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-18926495323
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Great Oaks
Great Oaks provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and palliative care for older people in Bournemouth. Its nurse-led team delivers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with personalised plans reflecting residents’ routines, preferences and changing needs.
The purpose-built home has landscaped gardens, private woodlands, bright communal areas and modern facilities. Residents can join daily activities, socialise or follow their own routine, while meals are prepared to accommodate dietary needs and preferences. The home also provides specialist dementia support, nursing care and palliative care, making it suitable for families seeking one setting that can address a range of care needs over time.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bournemouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April CourtBournemouth | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| FernhillFerndown | 1.1 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| The PiersBournemouth | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Magna RoadBournemouth | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| WoodsideBournemouth | 1.2 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 |
Also run by Welford Healthcare South Ltd
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| OakdalePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Hamble HeightsSouthampton | Good | 7.4 | |
| BowbrookLichfield | |||
| Amber WoodBurton-on-trent | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- 24-hour nurse-led care
- Residential to palliative care
- Purpose-built woodland setting
Suits: Older people needing nursing, dementia or palliative care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
Poole Lane, Bournemouth, BH11 9DP
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Questions families ask
What types of care does Great Oaks offer?
They offer residential, dementia, nursing, respite and palliative care.
Can residents bring pets to Great Oaks?
Yes, they can accommodate pets in some cases, subject to discussion with the Home Manager.
How does Great Oaks help new residents settle in?
They introduce the care team on the first day, learn each resident’s preferences and provide a full tour of the home.
How much does Great Oaks cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Great Oaks for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council paid on average £1,341 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.