Care homes · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Care homes in Poole offering nursing care
Nursing care is offered by 8 of the 25 care homes in Poole, with 508 beds between them. CQC has rated 8 of them, and 100% are Good or Outstanding (versus 80% for nursing care across England). 1 holds an Outstanding rating. We estimate typical fees in Poole at about £1,690 for nursing careestimated. 3 care homes were last rated more than four years ago and 1 registered since October 2024. Most recently, Park Manor Care Home was rated Good on 8 June 2026.
Source: CQC register · Updated 27 October 2026 · Open Government Licence
In short
- A care needs assessment from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- For dementia support, 6 have it on their CQC registration; 8 have nursing care.
- We check for new CQC ratings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole daily: see the latest changes.
Reference this page as: The Care Panel, "Care homes in Poole offering nursing care", Oct 2026, based on the CQC register.
- 8care homes on the CQC register
- 100%Good or Outstanding, among those rated
- 6list dementia as a specialism
- 5inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering nursing care
Sorted on CQC rating and its date, with distance used last. How we rank
- All 25
- Care for adults under 65 · 20
- Elderly care · 19
- Residential care · 17
- Dementia care · 14
- Physical disability care · 13
- Learning disability care · 10
- Nursing care · 8
- Mental health care · 5
- Sensory impairment care · 3
| # | Care home | Overall rating | Last rated | Registered beds | Nursing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ashley Court | May 2026 | 60 | Yes | |
| 2 | Oakdale | Apr 2025 | 84 | Yes | |
| 3 | Figbury Lodge | May 2025 | 80 | Yes | |
| 4 | Park Manor Care Home | Jun 2026 | 45 | Yes | |
| 5 | The Lindsay | Aug 2025 | 70 | Yes | |
| 6 | The Aldbury | Mar 2022 | 55 | Yes | |
| 7 | Branksome Park Care Centre | Aug 2022 | 59 | Yes | |
| 8 | Canford Chase | Dec 2018 | 55 | Yes |
This table lists each care home in Poole registered for nursing care, highest CQC rating first, then the more recent rating.
Nursing care in Poole: what the data shows
Registered for nursing care: 8 out of 25 care homes in Poole (32%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 100%, in line with the town-wide 100% and above the 80% for nursing care across England.
The highest rated care homes for nursing care are Ashley Court, Oakdale and Figbury Lodge. The newest rating is from June 2026 and the oldest from December 2018; 5 fall within the last two years. Registered beds across these homes: 508.
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole as a whole has 32 care homes registered for nursing care; 93% of the rated ones are Good or Outstanding. Nursing care is on 32% of registrations here and 24% across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Expect about £1,690 a week for a nursing home in the South West, about £245 more than residential care, though NHS-funded nursing care meets part of the nursing cost for people who qualify. Where these figures come from.
Nursing care: what it means
Wounds, catheters, diabetes and conditions requiring clinical monitoring are typical reasons to choose a nursing home, where there is always a registered nurse working, 24 hours a day. NHS-funded nursing care is a weekly contribution the NHS pays straight to the home for each resident whose needs call for a registered nurse.
Before you choose: questions on nursing care
- How do you manage pressure sores, catheters and diabetes?
- How do you manage medicines and reviews?
- How do you support people at the end of life?
- How many registered nurses are on duty by day and at night?
- How quickly can a GP or the community team visit?
Helpline: Age UK Advice Line, 0800 678 1602. Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: care needs assessment. What "Nursing home" means.
Nearby towns: nursing care
| Town | Miles | Number of care homes | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | – | 8 | 8 |
| Bearwood | 2.8 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Upton | 3.2 mi | 3 | 2 |
| Corfe Mullen | 3.7 mi | 3 | 3 |
| Bournemouth | 4.1 mi | 11 | 11 |
| Ferndown | 5.7 mi | 5 | 3 |
| Christchurch | 9.1 mi | 6 | 4 |
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Nursing care in Poole: your questions answered
Which care homes in Poole offer nursing care?
8 of the 25 CQC-registered care homes in Poole offer nursing care (CQC register, Oct 2026). Highly rated options include Ashley Court, Oakdale and Figbury Lodge.
What CQC ratings do care homes in Poole have?
Of the 8 that have been rated, 8 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding, including 1 Outstanding.
What are typical care home prices in Poole?
Average self-funder fees in South West, 2026: residential care home £1,445 a week; nursing home £1,690 a week. An average across very different rooms and care needs, with nursing adding more. A council-funded place usually costs the council less than a self-funder pays for the same room. Source: The Care Panel regional fee benchmarks, October 2026 (how we estimate). Our cost guide has more detail.
Will Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pay for a care home?
Possibly. The Care Act 2014 means Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council has to assess care needs without charge. For a care home, the means test usually includes your home's value, unless your partner, or certain other relatives, still live in it, and never in the first 12 weeks of a permanent stay. The capital limit above which you pay in full is £23,250 in England, and NHS-funded nursing care can meet some nursing costs. Contacting Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.
What should I look for when choosing care homes in Poole?
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, 5 of the 8 listed had an inspection or rating within the last two years, while 3 have older reports. Our checklist.
How does Poole compare with nearby towns for nursing care?
Nearest towns we cover: Bearwood (2.8 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Upton (3.2 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Corfe Mullen (3.7 miles): 3, 3 rated Good or Outstanding. Poole itself has 8, 8 of them Good or Outstanding.
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Nearby: nursing care around Poole
- Nursing care in Bearwood 2.8 mi
- Nursing care in Upton 3.2 mi
- Nursing care in Corfe Mullen 3.7 mi
- Nursing care in Bournemouth 4.1 mi
- Nursing care in Wimborne Minster 4.9 mi
- Nursing care in Ferndown 5.7 mi
- Nursing care in St Leonards 8.3 mi
- Nursing care in Swanage 8.5 mi
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Data: CQC register, Oct 2026, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. We are an independent directory and do not provide care.