White Lodge & St Helens
Residential care home · Bournemouth
15-17 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1AR
Run by White Lodge & St Helens
- GoodCQC · Dec 2022
- 8.0Our score
- Beds55
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01202 395822
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 2 December 2022
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- White Lodge & St Helens
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-118173620
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About White Lodge & St Helens
White Lodge & St Helens provides residential, dementia, sensory impairment, palliative and terminal care in a family-owned Bournemouth care home. The service is registered for dementia, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, supporting a broad range of needs without nursing registration.
Care plans are person-centred and reviewed during a resident’s stay, with families encouraged to take part in planning. The Higginson family has owned and run the home for over 40 years, and the second generation remains involved in day-to-day management. Regular GP rounds and a consistent surgery support coordinated healthcare. Person-centred care plans help shape each resident’s support.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bournemouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair HavenBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Seacliff Care HomeBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Coastal LodgeBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Portelet Lodge Care HomeBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Requires improvement | 6.2 | |
| Clifton HouseBournemouth | 0.5 miles | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Family-run for over 40 years
- Regular GP rounds
- Sensory impairment care
Suits: Families seeking family-run dementia or palliative care
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
15-17 Boscombe Spa Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1AR
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Questions families ask
Does the home provide dementia and end-of-life care?
Yes. They provide residential, dementia, sensory impairment, palliative and terminal care for residents.
Is the home accredited for dementia care?
Yes. White Lodge & St Helens is accredited for dementia care with Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council, and seven staff members are Dementia Champions.
Does a GP visit the care home regularly?
Yes. The GP conducts rounds every Tuesday morning. All residents are registered with the same GP surgery to support coordinated healthcare.
How are residents' care plans managed?
Care is planned around each resident, and the care plan is constantly reviewed during the stay. Families are encouraged to take an active role in care planning.
How much does White Lodge & St Helens cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask White Lodge & St Helens 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.