Care Homes in Bournemouth: compare residential care, nursing homes and dementia support
95% of homes here are rated Good or Outstanding. See provider-record context and where families report the best experience — so you can visit with clearer questions.
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What the Bournemouth care market looks like before you shortlist
A compact view of the local supply, CQC quality, costs, care types and provider-record coverage before the full directory list.
Homes analysed
76
Open care home records currently covered in Bournemouth.
CQC quality mix
95% Good+
3 Outstanding, 67 Good, 4 Requires Improvement and 0 Inadequate homes.
View evidenceWeekly cost range
£1,344 residential
£1,368 nursing average; compare home-level fees before shortlisting.
View evidenceProvider-record coverage
87% covered
66 homes have provider-record data; 28 have public-record questions to check.
View evidenceCare type split
66 residential
11 nursing homes and 36 dementia-care signals in the city evidence set.
Strongest local area
BH6
20 homes, 100% Good+, £1,368/week average.
View evidenceUse these signals to decide where to look first; always verify current fees, availability and care suitability with the individual home before committing.
Bournemouth Care Home Market
Key figures for the local care home market, drawn from regulatory, financial, and food safety data
Above the national average — most families here have strong options
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
What the local care home market looks like in Bournemouth
Across Bournemouth and surrounding areas
Higher than the national median — our Care Home Cost Calculator shows the council top-up risk
Homes trending upward based on recent official inspections
Based on public provider records found for 66 homes
76 homes currently lack a registered manager
Official Rating Breakdown
CQC Quality by Domain
Average scores across Bournemouth care homes
Bournemouth homes rate strongest on Responsive and weakest on Safe.
Inspection Freshness
How recently homes were inspected by the national regulator
95% of homes have ratings over 3 years old. Our reports verify against multiple data sources to give you a more current picture.
Provider Record Questions
Public company-record signals across company-backed care homes in Bournemouth. These are prompts to check, not financial ratings.
Based on public provider records · 66 homes analysed
Bournemouth Care Market Analysis 2025
Bournemouth's South Coast location attracts one of the UK's largest retirement populations per capita.
One of the largest care markets outside London, giving families significantly more choice than average.
Quality ratings run 6 points above the national average, driven by established operators and strong demand.
Care Standards in Bournemouth
Specialist care coverage and food safety ratings across 76 homes
Overall quality
95%
Good or Outstanding
Largest specialist signal
74 homes
Alzheimer's support (97%)
Food hygiene
4.9/5
68 homes with FSA data
Provider records
87%
have provider-record data
Specialist Care Coverage
74 (97%)
Alzheimer's
73 (96%)
Stroke Recovery
36 (47%)
Dementia
32 (42%)
Physical Disability
30 (39%)
Learning Disability
24 (32%)
Mental Health
Food Hygiene
68 of Bournemouth homes assessed
Provider Records
66 of 76 homes with public records
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Care Homes by Bournemouth Area
Care homes across Bournemouth's neighbourhoods, analysed and organised by location
BH6
BH6 is a mid-market Bournemouth postcode district with 20 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
20 care homes available
BH8
BH8 is a mid-market Bournemouth postcode district with 16 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
16 care homes available
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 037
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 037 is a mid-market Bournemouth postcode district with 9 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a broadly positive CQC mix.
9 care homes available
BH3
BH3 is a lower-cost Bournemouth postcode district with 8 listed homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
8 care homes available
BH4
BH4 is a higher-cost Bournemouth postcode district with 8 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
8 care homes available
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 041
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 041 is a mid-market Bournemouth postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 1 nursing home and a strong Good/Outstanding rating mix.
4 care homes available
All 76 Homes Analysed
Every care home in our Bournemouth database has been checked against CQC records, with current inspection reports and pricing information.
Why families in Bournemouth use RightCareHome
Why this is more useful than a directory when the decision is serious
Without independent analysis
- 76 homes to compare manually
- Outdated directory data from years ago
- Commission-driven recommendations
- Hidden quality and safety issues
With RightCareHome
- A clearer view of where quality, cost and risk differ before you check any one home
- Independent scoring built from regulatory, review and financial evidence
- 100% independent, zero commissions
- A better starting point before you verify or compare specific homes
Frequently Asked Questions About Care Homes in Bournemouth
Practical answers based on available local data and typical family concerns.
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See Bournemouth inside the wider county market
Compare the city view with county-wide supply, pricing, quality and specialist care signals before narrowing your shortlist.
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Care type, cost and postcode signals in Bournemouth
Use these local signals to compare nursing, residential and dementia care in Bournemouth, then narrow the directory to the homes that best match your family's needs.
Nursing homes in Bournemouth
Clinical nursing care is listed across 11 homes in Bournemouth.
Residential care homes in Bournemouth
Residential care is the broadest local comparison set, with 66 homes tracked.
Dementia care in Bournemouth
36 homes publish specialist dementia care signals in Bournemouth.
Local evidence summary
CQC quality mix
95% Good+
3 Outstanding, 67 Good, 4 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate homes in the current CQC mix.
Inspection freshness
0% recent
Average latest inspection age is 71 months, so older CQC results need extra checking.
Care home costs
£1,348/week
Residential averages £1,344/week; nursing averages £1,368/week.
Funding gap
£128/week
Typical private fees sit above the council benchmark by about £6,656 per year.
Vacancy signal
73 homes
3 beds are marked available across homes with current vacancy data.
Provider records
87% checked
66 homes have provider-record data; 28 have public-record questions to check.
Strongest neighbourhood signals
Postcode and neighbourhood coverage
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RCH Score methodology
How we rank care homes in Bournemouth
Score 0–10 · updated monthly
CQC inspections can be 2–4 years old. Our RCH Score combines the official inspection result with live signals — real reviews, quality trajectory, and provider-record context — to surface homes that are worth a closer look today, not just at the last inspection.
CQC inspection rating
40%The official Care Quality Commission rating — Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. The primary quality signal, but can be up to 4 years old.
Online reviews
30%Average star rating from verified public reviews across the web, weighted by volume. Reflects the day-to-day experience of residents and families. Only counted when 10+ reviews exist.
CQC trend
15%Whether the home's rating has been improving, stable, or declining across its last three inspections. An improving trajectory can offset an older rating.
Provider records
15%Dated public provider records, where available. We show useful questions and information gaps, not a credit rating or prediction.
Rankings are calculated from public data only. We do not accept referral fees or paid placements from care homes.
The RCH Score is a decision-support tool, not a definitive ranking. Always visit a home in person and ask for the latest CQC inspection report before making a decision.
Bournemouth homes that look strongest on current public evidence
Not a sponsored listing. These homes rise to the top on current CQC, review, trend and provider-record signals.
Queensmount Care Home, Bournemouth
Branksome Heights, Bournemouth
Kingsman House Care Home, Bournemouth
Talbot View, Bournemouth
Wickmeads, Bournemouth
Windsor Court Care Home, Bournemouth
Aucklands Care, Bournemouth
Adamscourt Residential Care Home, Bournemouth
Great Oaks, Bournemouth
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76 homes across Bournemouth — from BH6 to BH4. See which ones suit your family.