Wickmeads
Nursing home · Bournemouth
2 Wickmeads Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG
Run by Care South
- GoodCQC · Feb 2025
- 8.0Our score
- Beds50
- Type of careNursing
- Phone01202 436490
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 28 February 2025
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Wickmeads
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2503053966
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Wickmeads
Wickmeads provides nursing care for older people and residents with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. It is part of Care South, a not-for-profit charity delivering residential and nursing care across southern England.
Care South’s wider services include residential, respite and home care, but the clearest confirmed role for Wickmeads is its registered nursing-home provision. The provider also has separate nail-care services, including home appointments and a clinic in Winton, although those services are not established at Wickmeads. Families seeking a care-home setting with nursing provision can focus on Wickmeads’ registered scope.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Bournemouth
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RedcroftBournemouth | 0.2 miles | Good | 8.4 | |
| Cherry Tree LodgeBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Highview Residential HomeBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Primrose Lodge SouthbourneBournemouth | 0.4 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| St Anne's Care HomeBournemouth | 0.5 miles |
Also run by Care South
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle DeneBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Talbot ViewBournemouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Alexandra HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Elizabeth HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Marjorie HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| FairlawnFerndown | Good | 8.0 | |
| St. Ives Country House CareRingwood | Good | 8.0 | |
| Dorset HousePoole | Good | 8.0 | |
| Maiden Castle HouseDorchester | Good | 8.0 | |
| Fern Brook LodgeGillingham | Good | 8.0 | |
| Buxton HouseWeymouth | Good | 8.0 | |
| Beauchamp House Nursing HomeTaunton | Good | 7.4 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Care South not-for-profit charity
- Support for sensory impairment
- Residential and nursing care network
Suits: Older people needing registered nursing care
Types of care
Also works on: nursing
Location
2 Wickmeads Road, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG
DirectionsFeatured in
- 13Care South care homes
- 31Sensory impairment care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 53Physical disability care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 61Dementia care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- 65Care homes in Bournemouth
- 86Elderly care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Questions families ask
Do they provide nail care appointments at home?
Yes. They provide professional toenail cutting and footcare at home across Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and East Dorset.
Can they cut nails for people who struggle to reach their feet?
Yes. The service helps people whose arthritis, reduced mobility or limited flexibility makes cutting their own nails difficult.
How much does Wickmeads cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Wickmeads for its weekly fee. As a guide, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council paid on average £1,341 a week for a nursing care place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025, against £1,102 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.