The Waves
Residential care home · Poole
199 Churchill Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 2JD
Run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited
- GoodCQC · Oct 2026
- 8.0Our score
- Beds3
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01202 734857
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 12 October 2026
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- The Waves
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-340742698
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About The Waves
The Waves provides residential support for one autistic person who may also have a learning disability, communication difficulties or epilepsy. The home is in the Parkstone area of Poole and offers a highly focused setting rather than a large communal care environment.
Support is intended to help the person living there develop the skills needed for a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. The service is registered for learning disabilities, physical disabilities and younger adults, but does not provide nursing care. The Waves may therefore suit families seeking a dedicated residential placement for one autistic adult where daily support can be shaped around individual communication and independence needs.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Poole
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The MooringsPoole | 0.3 miles | Outstanding | 9.2 | |
| The ShoresPoole | 0.3 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| The DunesPoole | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Anchor HousePoole | 0.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alexandra HousePoole | 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 ShoresPoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| The DunesPoole | 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 one person
- Supports communication difficulties
- Near Poole town centre
Ask about
- The service offers residential support without nursing
Suits: One autistic adult needing focused residential support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
199 Churchill Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 2JD
DirectionsFeatured in
- 9Harbour Care (UK) Limited care homes
- 32Care homes in Poole
- 37Learning disability care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 49Physical disability care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 65Care homes for young adults in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 105Care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Questions families ask
How much does The Waves cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask The Waves 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.
Who pays for a place in this home?
Ask The Waves whether it takes residents funded by Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council and what it charges people who pay for themselves. In England the council may help after a needs assessment and a financial assessment if savings and assets are below £23,250 (2026 to 2027 rules). People whose needs are mainly health needs may qualify for NHS Continuing Healthcare, which pays the full fee.