Care homes in Poole

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Poole has 36 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 12 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 2 Outstanding and 33 Good. 1 home is not rated yet.

Poole at a glance

36on this list

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  • Outstanding2
  • Good33
  • Not yet rated1
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.1 / 10
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This list includes every home in Poole on the CQC register, whatever its rating. The highest scores come first and homes not yet inspected come last.

Paying never changes a home's rating, score or place. Top places are only offered to homes rated Good or Outstanding and are always labelled.

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36 care homes in Poole

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The Moorings

Run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited

69 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3EY
OutstandingCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 6 beds

Residential support for five autistic adults is provided at The Moorings in Parkstone, Poole. The home is intended for people who want support with choices, daily independence and personal goals in a quiet residential setting. Staff focus on individual abilities, strengths, wishes and aspirations.

The service can support people with communication difficulties and other needs associated with autism, while helping residents prepare for more…

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Canford Chase

Run by Colten Care (1993) Limited

40 Western Road, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6EU
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2018

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 55 beds

Canford Chase provides residential, assisted, nursing, end-of-life and respite care in Poole for older people and younger adults. Its care is clinically led, with nurses on site at all times and teams responsible for recognising changing needs within the home.

The home also supports hospital recovery and discharge, while daily life is organised around each resident’s routines, preferences and personal habits.

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St Cecilia

Run by St. Cecilia Care Dorset Limited

29 Nelson Road, Poole, BH12 1ES
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 15 beds

Residential care home for 15 residents in Poole, run by St. Cecilia Care Dorset Limited. Supports dementia and older people.

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Alexandra House

Run by Care South

Alexandra Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH14 9EW
GoodCQC · Jul 2024
  • Residential
  • 58 beds

Set in Parkstone near Poole, Alexandra House offers residential care for older people, including those needing dementia support. The home is registered without nursing for older people, dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

Alexandra House forms part of Care South, a not-for-profit care charity offering residential care, care at home and assisted living across southern England.

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Amberwood Lodge

Run by Cygnet Care Services Limited

6 St Osmunds Road, Poole, BH14 9JN
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 9 beds

A nine-bed specialist residential service supports adults with autism at Amberwood Lodge, including people who may present with behaviours that challenge. The setting provides residential care within Cygnet’s wider support for adults and young people with autism, learning disabilities and mental health needs.

Care keeps the person at the centre, while families and carers can access service information and make a referral through the provider.

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Anchor House

Run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited

1 Evering Avenue, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4JF
GoodCQC · Jan 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Anchor House provides residential support for seven adult men and women with learning disabilities in Parkstone, Poole. The home is designed for people who need a stable setting with person-centred support tailored to health, communication and everyday living needs.

Its small scale means the service supports seven adults, while the wider Priory description emphasises helping residents live as independently and positively as possible.

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Aranlaw House Care Home

Run by Kanesbury Care Aranlaw House Limited

26 Tower Road, Poole, BH13 6HZ
GoodCQC · Oct 2025
  • Residential
  • 47 beds

Specialist dementia care is the focus at Aranlaw House Care Home in Poole, where residents receive support in a purpose-built setting. Care plans are created with residents and families, then reviewed as needs change so support can adapt over time.

Kanesbury Care’s wider pathways include residential, nursing and respite care, helping families discuss the most suitable level of support.

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Ashley Court

Run by Healthcare Homes (LSC) Limited

6-10 St Peters Road, Poole, BH14 0PA
GoodCQC · May 2026
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds

Ashley Court provides residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in Poole, with palliative care also listed within its service information. Its registered scope covers older people, younger adults and dementia, making it suitable for families comparing different levels of ongoing support.

The home sits within Healthcare Homes, whose services include permanent and respite care across residential and nursing homes.

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Beach House

Run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited

94 Alexandra Road, Poole, BH14 9EP
GoodCQC · Jun 2024
  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Beach House provides assessment and residential support for seven males and females with learning disabilities, including people who may be on the autism spectrum. The Poole home can also support people with complex conditions and communication difficulties.

The service is designed to help residents develop skills and live as independently and positively as possible, with support provided in a quiet residential setting between Branksome and…

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Bourne View

Run by Colten Care Limited

Langside Avenue, Poole, BH12 5BN
GoodCQC · Apr 2020

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 68 beds

Residential, assisted and nursing care at Bourne View is supported by nurses present day and night. The purpose-built Poole home also offers respite and hospital recovery care, allowing families to consider short stays after hospital discharge or a break for a carer.

Its “All About Me” philosophy shapes support around each resident’s routines, preferences and sources of meaning rather than fixed schedules.

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Branksome Park Care Centre

Run by Kanesbury Care Branksome Park Limited

17 Mornish Road, Poole, BH13 7BY
GoodCQC · Aug 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Nursing
  • 59 beds

Care home with nursing for 59 residents in Poole, run by Kanesbury Care Branksome Park Limited. Supports dementia, older people, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Castle Farm Care Home

Run by Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd

Castle Farm Road, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6BZ
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 22 beds

Castle Farm Care Home provides long-term, short-term and respite residential care for older people near Poole. The home is set in the Dorset countryside at Lytchett Matravers, close to village facilities including a GP surgery, library, shop and post office.

Accommodation is mainly single en-suite rooms, with companion room options available. Residents can use a separate dining room, south-facing conservatory, lift and accessible minibus for…

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Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

Run by Chalgrove Care Home Limited

5-7 Westminster Road East, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6JF
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Nursing
  • 60 beds

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home provides residential, nursing, respite and end of life care for older people, including those living with dementia. The nursing home is suited to residents whose needs require clinical support alongside accommodation and everyday care.

Its service includes access to nursing care, with the wider provider also offering specialist advice about care options and funding.

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Coral House

Run by Harbour Care (UK) Limited

15 Alder Hills, Poole, BH12 4AJ
GoodCQC · Oct 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 7 beds

Coral House provides residential support for seven adults with a range of needs, including autism, learning disability, physical disability and dementia. The home is near Poole and Bournemouth in a quiet suburb, with access to beaches and coastal walks.

Its smaller scale is central to the service profile, making it relevant to people seeking residential support in a seven-person setting rather than a large care home.

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Dorset House

Run by Care South

Coles Avenue, Hamworthy, Poole, BH15 4HL
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 52 beds

Residential care for older people, including people with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, is available at Dorset House in Poole. The home is registered without nursing and forms part of Care South, a not-for-profit charity providing care services across southern England.

Care South’s wider offer includes residential and dementia care, respite and home care, guided by wellbeing, dignity and respect.

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Eagles Mount Care Home

Run by Kanesbury Care Eagles Mount Limited

25 Birds Hill Road, Poole, BH15 2QJ
GoodCQC · Nov 2024
  • Residential
  • 72 beds

Eagles Mount Care Home provides residential and dementia care in Poole, with private bedrooms, shared spaces and views overlooking Poole Harbour. The home supports residents through care plans developed with them and their families, with teams adapting support as needs change.

The wider Kanesbury Care offer includes respite and nursing care, while Eagles Mount is described specifically as a residential and dementia home.

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Elizabeth House

Run by Care South

Dolbery Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 4PX
GoodCQC · May 2024
  • Residential
  • 43 beds

Elizabeth House supports older people in Poole with residential care, including people living with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. It is part of Care South, a not-for-profit charity whose wider care-home services include residential, dementia, nursing and respite care across southern England.

The home describes a calm and welcoming environment designed to help residents feel settled and supported.

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Figbury Lodge

Run by Shaw Healthcare (Group) Limited

2 Mitchell Road, Poole, BH17 8US
GoodCQC · May 2025
  • Nursing
  • 80 beds

Nursing and residential care at Figbury Lodge supports up to 80 people, including those living with dementia. The purpose-built facility in Canford Heath, Poole, provides accommodation within a modern care setting.

The home also offers rehabilitation for clients accepted on referral by the NHS or council. Its wider approach includes person-centred care, food and nutrition, and activities and lifestyle support, while families are encouraged to…

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Kingland House Residential Home

Run by Buckland Care Limited

Kingland House, Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1TP
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 44 beds

Kingland House provides residential, respite, palliative, dementia and day care for older people in Poole. The home is set beside Poole Park, giving residents a nearby setting for outings and access to the park’s lake, wildlife, miniature railway and seasonal boating facilities.

Its residential environment is formed from four converted houses, creating a homely layout close to Poole town centre.

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Lilliput House

Run by Lilliput House Limited

299 Sandbanks Road, Poole, BH14 8LH
GoodCQC · Dec 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 54 beds

Lilliput House supports older people with residential care in Poole, combining en-suite accommodation with an active programme of daily interests. Residents can take part in cooking, arts and crafts, gardening or exercise, with activities shaped around personal preferences.

Two activity coordinators maintain a varied programme across all seven days, and one-to-one sessions can be arranged around individual suggestions.

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Questions families ask

How many care homes are there in Poole?

36 care homes in Poole are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which care homes in Poole are rated Outstanding?

The Moorings and Canford Chase.

How are these care homes ordered?

Ordered by the MyCareCheck score: the average of the five CQC key-question ratings (safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led) on a 0 to 10 scale, where Outstanding is 10, Good 8, Requires improvement 5 and Inadequate 2. Homes the CQC has not rated yet come last. No home is left out because of its rating.

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