Dementia care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Burwood Nursing Home combines nursing care, rehabilitation and daily living in a family-run setting in Broadstone. The home has 58 en-suite rooms and provides onsite therapy, including physiotherapy-led classes and one-to-one occupational therapy support five days a week.

Residents can use The Railway Tavern pub and a 1920s-themed theatre, while the open-plan kitchen and dining room lets them see lunch being prepared.

Dementia care is the central focus at Aucklands Care, a family-run home in Southbourne with eight rooms and 24-hour support for people living with dementia and mental health conditions. Staff use each person’s life story, preferences, history and routines to shape detailed care plans with residents, families and friends.

The service aims to maintain independence, dignity and choice as memory and cognitive abilities change.

Highcliffe Nursing Home provides residential, nursing, dementia, respite and end-of-life care near Christchurch. The home supports residents with 24-hour staffing, nurse call bells and access to external professionals including district nurses, chiropodists, GPs and opticians. Care plans are shaped around personal requirements, life stories, interests and routines, with activities and trips available alongside daily support.

Acorn Luxury Care Limited provides residential and respite care for older people, including residents with dementia and mental health needs. Care plans are shaped around each person’s needs, choices, interests and circumstances, with long-term and short-term stays available.

The 13 registered beds include single and double rooms with communal lounge and dining space.

Adamscourt Residential Care Home specialises in dementia care for older people in Bournemouth. The family-run home combines residential support with enclosed landscaped gardens, seated outdoor areas, lounges and a programme of activities intended to stimulate both body and mind.

Prospective residents can spend a day at the home before joining, have lunch, meet residents and ask questions.

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.

Residential care, day services and support at home are available through April Court and Tricuro Care & Support for older people and adults with additional needs. The wider service includes respite care, supported living and reablement, helping people maintain or regain independence at home.

Day services provide social interaction, activities and community access, with meals and health and wellbeing support.

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.

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.

Blenheim Care Home provides residential, end-of-life and palliative care for older people with dementia in Bournemouth. The home’s registered service is residential care without nursing, with support delivered in a setting that includes daily activities, communal areas and home-cooked meals.

Residents can take part in organised activities and receive updates about changes in their care, while the wider Agincare service provides guidance on care…

Branksome Heights combines residential and nursing care for older people and adults with dementia, physical disabilities or sensory impairment. The purpose-built Bournemouth home provides 24-hour staffing, nurse call bells in bedrooms and links with visiting GPs, district nurses, chiropodists and opticians.

Care is shaped around each resident’s background, interests and preferences, with individual care packages and a programme of activities,…

Castle Dene provides residential and dementia care for older people in Bournemouth. The home offers a calm setting for long-term care, with support shaped around individual needs and everyday comfort.

Residents can access meals, activities and welcoming communal spaces, while the wider Care South service also provides respite and assisted living options. Castle Dene is part of a not-for-profit care provider serving southern England.

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.

Residential care at Coastal Lodge supports older people and people with additional needs, including temporary stays after hospital discharge. The home’s wider service model includes respite and reablement-focused support for people living with dementia, physical disabilities or mental health needs.

Care can be privately arranged or funded through the local authority. Person-centred goal plans may be developed with other professionals where…

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.

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.