Waterloo Care Home
Residential care home · Wimborne
Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RD
Run by Waterloo Care Home Limited
- GoodCQC · Sept 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds36
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01202 824807
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 10 September 2022
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Waterloo Care Home
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-138416463
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Waterloo Care Home
Waterloo Care Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older people near Wimborne. The home is designed as a place to live rather than a short-term clinical setting, with support for daily needs and opportunities for residents to remain socially engaged.
The service includes regular activities and entertainment, including visiting piano sessions, while family communication forms part of the day-to-day support. Visitors can receive updates about the home’s rules and arrangements, and virtual tours may be available when an in-person visit is not suitable. Respite care also offers families a shorter-term option.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Wimborne
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdene Nursing HomeWimborne | 0.2 miles | Requires improvement | 6.8 | |
| Denewood House Care HomeFerndown | 1.2 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Five Gables Care HomeFerndown | 1.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Brook ViewFerndown | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Summerhill Residential Care HomeFerndown | 1.6 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Residential dementia care
- Short-term respite stays
- Virtual tour option
Suits: Older people needing residential, dementia or respite care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RD
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Questions families ask
Can Waterloo Care Home provide emergency care?
Yes. They offer emergency care for urgent situations.
Can care be tried before choosing a longer-term option?
Yes. Smart Start provides a short-term trial of home care or live-in care for two to four weeks, allowing people to experience care before making a decision.
How much does Waterloo Care Home cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Waterloo Care Home for its weekly fee. As a guide, Dorset council paid on average £1,254 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.