Elderly 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.

Avon Reach combines residential and nursing care with assisted, respite, hospital recovery and end-of-life support. The Christchurch home is designed for older people and younger adults whose needs may change, with care structured around individual routines, preferences and wellbeing.

Its “All About Me” philosophy informs how support is planned and delivered, while on-site nurses provide clinical oversight at all times.

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.

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.

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.

Avon Cliff provides residential, assisted, nursing and respite care, including support from qualified nurses around the clock. It can suit someone considering a permanent move, recovering after hospital treatment, trialling care home life or arranging a short break for a loved one or carer. The home’s care is clinically led, with nurses present day and night and responsibility held by the on-site team.

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…