Substance misuse care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 3 substance misuse care homes registered with the Care Quality Commission. Of the homes on this page, the CQC rates 1 Outstanding and 2 Good. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council paid on average £1,295 a week for a residential care place and £1,341 for a nursing place for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025 (GOV.UK adult social care finance report).

All care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (134)

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole at a glance

3on this list

Official rating
  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • 100% rated Good or Outstanding
  • Average score8.3 / 10
How this list is ordered

Homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are ordered by the MyCareCheck score, the average of the CQC's ratings for the five questions it asks at every inspection. Where two homes score the same, the better overall rating goes first.

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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3 substance misuse care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Aucklands Care

Run by Mrs Lynn Georgina Hart

2 Ken Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 3ET
OutstandingCQC · Dec 2023
  • Residential
  • 10 beds
  • Children
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care

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.

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Acorn Luxury Care Limited

Run by Acorn Luxury Care Limited

76 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth, BH3 7AS
GoodCQC · Jul 2019

Inspected more than 4 years ago

  • Residential
  • 13 beds
  • Dementia
  • Elderly care
  • Mental health

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.

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Coastal Lodge

Run by Tricuro Ltd

26 Knyveton Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3QR
GoodCQC · Apr 2025
  • Residential
  • 40 beds
  • Dementia
  • Eating disorders
  • Elderly care

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…

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What to look for in substance misuse care homes

  1. Staff competence in recovery support

    Staff competence in recovery support, risk and relapse planning.

  2. Links with primary care

    Links with primary care, mental health and specialist treatment services.

  3. Clear rules

    Clear rules, safeguarding and support for rebuilding daily routines.

Questions families ask

What should substance misuse care homes offer?

Residential support for substance misuse should have a clear treatment or recovery approach and strong links with health services. Confirm what the home can safely manage and what happens if needs escalate.

How many substance misuse care homes are there in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

3 substance misuse care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are on the CQC register (data of 2 November 2026).

Which substance misuse care homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are rated Outstanding?

Aucklands Care.

How much does a care home cost in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole?

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council paid on average £1,295 a week for residential care and £1,341 for nursing care for people aged 65 and over in 2024-2025. For adults aged 18 to 64 it paid £2,097 and £1,725. Across England the averages were £982 and £1,102 for people aged 65 and over. People who pay for their own care are often charged more, so ask each home for its weekly fee.

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.

Substance misuse care homes near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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