Long Close Retirement Home
Residential care home · Poole
23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6DQ
Run by Mr Keith London-Webb
- GoodCQC · May 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds17
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01202 765090
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 May 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Long Close Retirement Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-115226222
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Long Close Retirement Home
Long Close Retirement Home provides private residential care for older people in Poole, with full board, accommodation and laundry included in its fees. The Victorian residence sits in landscaped grounds in Branksome Park, close to parks, beaches and local amenities.
Residents receive support intended to preserve independence, with special diets and personal preferences catered for and room service available. An emergency call system brings assistance day and night. Meals include individually served breakfast, a main meal at midday and a light three-course supper, while the lounge provides space for coffee, afternoon tea and company. Visitors are welcome at all times, and the home has a lift serving its 17-resident setting.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Poole
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canford ChasePoole | 0.1 miles | Outstanding | 8.8 | |
| Aranlaw House Care HomePoole | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Branksome Park Care CentrePoole | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Chalgrove Care and Nursing HomePoole | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| LyndaleBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Victorian residence in landscaped grounds
- Full board and laundry included
- Three-course evening supper
Suits: Older people seeking private residential care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
23 Forest Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6DQ
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Questions families ask
What meals do residents receive each day?
They receive breakfast individually, a main meal at midday and a light three-course supper in the evening.
Can they cater for special diets and personal food preferences?
Yes. They cater for special diets and personal preferences, and room service is available.
Is there an emergency call system for help at night?
Yes. The modern emergency call system provides immediate assistance both day and night.
How much does Long Close Retirement Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Long Close Retirement Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council paid on average £1,295 a week for a residential care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £982 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.