Care homes in Wimborne

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Wimborne has 12 care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission, 5 of them with nursing. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 7 Good and 1 Requires improvement. 4 homes are not rated yet.

Wimborne at a glance

12on this list

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  • Good7
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not yet rated4
  • 88% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score7.9 / 10
How this list is ordered

This list includes every home in Wimborne 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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12 care homes in Wimborne

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Forest Hill House Nursing Home

Run by Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd

Rushall Lane, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3RT
GoodCQC · Dec 2024
  • Nursing
  • 36 beds

Forest Hill House Nursing Home provides nursing, residential and respite care for older people near Wimborne and Poole. The home is set in 15 acres of grounds and offers mostly en-suite accommodation, with some larger companion rooms available.

Residents have access to lounges, dining areas and social spaces, while meals are freshly prepared with varied menus and provision for special diets such as diabetic and low-fat options.

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Highgrove Care Home

Run by Samily Care Ltd

Stapehill Road, Stapehill, Wimborne, BH21 7NF
GoodCQC · Sept 2024
  • Residential
  • 21 beds

Mature gardens and sweeping countryside views give Highgrove Care Home its country-house setting for older people needing residential care. The home offers a peaceful environment between Ferndown and Wimborne, while remaining close to local amenities.

Potential residents can spend a day at Highgrove before deciding, meeting the team and sharing lunch with other residents.

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Magna Care Centre

Run by Aria Healthcare Group LTD

Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ
GoodCQC · Jul 2024
  • Nursing
  • 69 beds

Residential, nursing, respite and end-of-life care are available for older people at Magna Care Centre in Wimborne. Planning before admission considers mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and cultural or religious needs, helping establish the support required.

The home has an activities room, café, garden and hair and beauty salon, alongside a minibus for outings and couple’s suites.

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Mile Oak Rest Home

Run by Hillview Care Limited

2 The Acorns, Wimborne, BH21 2EW
GoodCQC · Apr 2026
  • Residential
  • 20 beds

Residential care home for 20 residents in Wimborne, run by Hillview Care Limited. Supports dementia, older people, physical disabilities and sensory impairment.

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Pogles Wood

Run by Pogles Wood Ltd

119 Lonnen Road, Wimborne, BH21 7AU
GoodCQC · Feb 2025
  • Residential
  • 1 bed

Residential care home for 1 resident in Wimborne, run by Pogles Wood Ltd. Supports learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Streets Meadow

Run by Care Dorset Limited

Hanham Road, Wimborne, BH21 1AS
GoodCQC · Jun 2025
  • Residential
  • 60 beds

Residential care home for 60 residents in Wimborne, run by Care Dorset Limited. Supports dementia, older people, mental health, physical disabilities, sensory impairment and younger adults.

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Waterloo Care Home

Run by Waterloo Care Home Limited

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RD
GoodCQC · Sept 2022

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 36 beds

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.

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Oakdene Nursing Home

Run by Dorset Healthcare Ltd

Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, BH21 6RB
Requires improvementCQC · Jun 2025
  • Safe Requires improvement
  • Well-led Requires improvement
  • Nursing
  • 71 beds

Oakdene Nursing Home provides residential, dementia and respite care for older adults, with nursing support and palliative care also included in its stated service menu. The home is designed for residents who prefer either an active routine, a quieter pace or a combination of both.

Accommodation includes en-suite bedrooms, private gardens, quiet areas and communal spaces for activities, dining and recreation.

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Hyacinth House Care Home

Run by Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited

179-181, Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, BH21 2DJ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 32 beds

Hyacinth House Care Home offers residential and respite care for older people, including residents living with dementia. The home has 26 bedrooms and provides shared spaces for daily routines, social activities and individual care.

Meals are prepared on site using locally sourced meat and vegetables. Seasonal menus and modified textured dishes can be served according to residents’ needs, with families involved in discussions about food.

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Hyacinth House Care Home

Run by Scarborough Hall Limited

179-181, Wimborne Road West, Wimborne, BH21 2DJ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Residential
  • 32 beds

Hyacinth House Care Home provides residential care and respite or short-stay support for older people, including people living with dementia. The home has 26 bedrooms and uses personalised care to shape support around each resident.

Residents can take part in activities and outings, while the home offers facilities designed for everyday living and social contact.

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Magna Care Centre

Run by Care UK Care Services Limited

Arrowsmith Road, Canford Magna, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 69 beds

Residential, nursing, respite and end-of-life care are available for older people at Magna Care Centre in Wimborne. The home also accepts younger adults, with support shaped around assessed needs and daily life. Facilities include an activities room, café and conservatory, alongside a garden and lounge.

Before moving in, Care UK conducts a care needs assessment covering mobility, personal care, dietary requirements and cultural or religious needs.

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Wimborne Manor

Run by Simply Care Group UK Ltd

Wimborne Manor, 2 Lonsdale Road, Wimborne, BH21 2GA
Not yet ratedCQC
  • Nursing
  • 67 beds

Wimborne Manor offers residential and nursing care for older people, alongside dementia, respite and palliative pathways. Its registered scope includes dementia, mental health, physical disabilities and sensory impairment, giving families several care needs to discuss within one setting.

The home includes breakout lounges, dining areas and a cinema room. These spaces are also used for community events, including monthly business breakfasts.

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How many care homes are there in Wimborne?

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

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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