The Shores
Residential care home · Poole
46 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3EZ
Run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds7
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01202 730653
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 26 October 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Shores
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-340742508
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Shores
The Shores offers specialist residential support in Parkstone, Poole, for six men and women with a learning disability. Alongside a primary learning disability, the service can support autism, communication difficulties and epilepsy.
The home is in a semi-rural setting off the main road, providing a residential environment for people who need structured daily support. Its service information also identifies mild to moderate behaviours that challenge and Angelman syndrome as associated support needs. The clearly defined scale allows families and professionals to understand the setting before considering a placement. Residential support for six people gives The Shores a specific focus and size.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Poole
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The MooringsPoole | 0 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| The DunesPoole | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The WavesPoole | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Anchor HousePoole | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The GrangePoole | 0.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The MooringsPoole | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| The DunesPoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| The WavesPoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Anchor HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beach HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Coral HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| The PiersBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| The TidesBroadstone | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential support for six people
- Semi-rural setting off the main road
- Support for Angelman syndrome
Ask about
- The service is for people with a primary learning disability
Suits: Adults needing specialist learning disability support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
46 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3EZ
DirectionsFeatured in
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- 35Learning disability care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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- 63Care homes for young adults in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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Questions families ask
How many people does The Shores support?
The Shores provides specialist residential support for six males and females with a learning disability.
Can they support autism and other additional needs?
Yes. Alongside a primary learning disability, they can support autism, communication difficulties, mild to moderate behaviours that challenge and epilepsy.
How much does The Shores cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Shores for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council paid on average £2,097 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.