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Care homes in Corfe Mullen
CQC lists 8 care homes in Corfe Mullen, with 259 beds between them, operated by 7 separate providers. Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd runs the most, with 2. Among the 7 with a CQC rating, 86% are Good or Outstanding (versus 96% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and 83% across England). 2 hold an Outstanding rating. Typical fees in Corfe Mullen come to about £1,450 a week for residential care and £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 2 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 2 registered since October 2024. Most recently, The Tides was rated Good on 25 September 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
The short version
- CQC rates 6 of the 7 care homes with a rating as Good or Outstanding, and 1 is rated below Good. 1 is not rated yet.
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- Dementia is a registered specialism for 3; 3 have nursing care.
Citation: "Care homes in Corfe Mullen", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.
- 8care homes on the CQC register
- 86%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 3have nursing care
- 4inspected or rated since October 2024
| Care | Corfe Mullen | South West | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential care, a week | £1,450 | £1,450 | £1,400 |
| Nursing care, a week | £1,690 | £1,690 | £1,640 |
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- All 8
- Elderly care · 8
- Residential care · 5
- Physical disability care · 4
- Dementia care · 3
- Nursing care · 3
- Sensory impairment care · 3
- Care for adults under 65 · 3
The Links
What inspectors found: Staff worked closely with people and their families to find innovative approaches to providing outstanding person centred care that reflected a person's unique history,…
Est. £1.44k–£1.77k/wk
Burwood Nursing Home
What inspectors found: People and their families described care as outstanding.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
Forest Hill House Nursing Home
What inspectors found: The home provides residential and nursing care for older adults, some of whom are living with dementia.
Est. £1.52k–£1.86k/wk
The Tides
What inspectors found: The inspection took place between 11 June and 12 June 2026.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Castle Farm Care Home
What inspectors found: The service provides residential care and support for older adults.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Park Lodge Residential Care Home
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Serenata Care Ltd Trading as Two Cedars
What inspectors found: The provider was in breach of legal regulations relating to safe care and treatment and good governance.
Est. £1.3k–£1.59k/wk
Clover Grove Residential Care Home,
Est. £1.37k–£1.68k/wk
Dementia care homes in Corfe Mullen
3 of the 8 care homes in Corfe Mullen are registered with CQC to support people living with dementia, and 2 of those are rated Good or Outstanding. Compare the 3 registered for dementia.
A closer look at the data for Corfe Mullen
At 32 beds on average, homes here are larger than the typical Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole home (24 beds). Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole we list 133 care homes, and 96% of those rated are Good or Outstanding; in Corfe Mullen the figure is 86%. The oldest current rating dates from March 2020 (Park Lodge Residential Care Home). Ranked against the 6 closest towns on our site by the share of every listed care home that is rated Good or Outstanding, Corfe Mullen comes 4th of 7 (75%), with Poole top at 100%. Across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 53% of care homes have a rating under two years old; in Corfe Mullen it is 50%. The newest registration is Park Lodge Residential Care Home, registered with CQC in April 2026. The nursing share is 38% here (3 of 8 homes) and 26% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Looking at specialisms, 4 of 8 list physical disabilities and 1 of 8 list learning disabilities. 2 are rated Outstanding here, out of 8 across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Care groups with care homes in Corfe Mullen
- Royal Bay Care Homes Ltd 2 locally
- BUPA Group 1 locally
- Priory Group 1 locally
- Serene Care (UK) Ltd 1 locally
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How Corfe Mullen compares with towns nearby
| Town | Distance | Care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corfe Mullen | – | 8 | 6 |
| Upton | 2.3 mi | 6 | 4 |
| Wimborne Minster | 3.0 mi | 4 | 3 |
| Poole | 3.7 mi | 25 | 25 |
| Bearwood | 3.7 mi | 7 | 6 |
| Ferndown | 5.9 mi | 20 | 13 |
Care home fees in Corfe Mullen
| Residential care home | £1,445 a week |
|---|---|
| Nursing home | £1,690 a week |
What Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council pays providers: £26.75 an hour for home care (2025/26 average paid to agencies); £1,220 a week for residential care (2025/26 average, over-65s); £1,293 a week for nursing care (2025/26 average, over-65s) (source). If you choose a dearer provider, the difference is usually paid as a top-up.
Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Next: work out a weekly cost, then get prices from local providers.
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Care homes in Corfe Mullen: your questions answered
Which care homes can I choose from in Corfe Mullen?
The CQC register for Oct 2026 lists 8 care homes in Corfe Mullen. Of these, 3 provide nursing care and 3 support people living with dementia. Highly rated options include The Links, Burwood Nursing Home and Forest Hill House Nursing Home.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Corfe Mullen have?
Of the 7 that have been rated, 6 (86%) are rated Good or Outstanding (2 Outstanding). Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate: 1. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.
What are typical care home prices in Corfe Mullen?
Average 2026 self-funder fees in South West: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. Self-funders usually pay more than councils do for the same room. Each average covers a broad range, driven by room, care level and nursing. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). More in our cost guide.
Will Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pay for a care home?
It may. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council must offer a free care needs assessment (Care Act 2014). For a care home, the value of the home is usually included in the means test unless a partner or certain relatives still live there, and it is ignored for the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay; the upper limit in England is £23,250. NHS-funded nursing care can help with nursing costs. How to contact Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Corfe Mullen?
Three questions matter most once you have read the latest CQC report: will the staff be consistent, what is the plan for missed care, and what is the total cost before signing? On dates, 4 of the 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years; 3 have older reports. Use our checklist.
How does Corfe Mullen compare with nearby towns for care homes?
Nearest towns we cover: Upton (2.3 miles): 6, 4 rated Good or Outstanding; Wimborne Minster (3.0 miles): 4, 3 rated Good or Outstanding; Poole (3.7 miles): 25, 25 rated Good or Outstanding. Corfe Mullen itself has 8, 6 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: care homes around Corfe Mullen
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- Care homes in Wimborne Minster 3.0 mi
- Care homes in Poole 3.7 mi
- Care homes in Bearwood 3.7 mi
- Care homes in Ferndown 5.9 mi
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