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Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home is a nursing home in Poole with Dementia support and Vacancies published. The main concern is Requires Improvement CQC rating and No recent inspection on record. Use this page to compare it carefully against stronger alternatives before treating it as a default shortlist choice.

Rated: Requires improvementNursing Home · 60 beds
3.3Public review patterns across multiple sources
Requires Improvement CQC ratingSome financial signals need checkingpoor communication after bereavementDementia support

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by Chalgrove Care Home LimitedPart of BRAND Agincare
Est. 1987Registered Mar 201124/7 Registered Nurse
Beds60
TypeNursing Home
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Local AuthorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Purpose BuiltNo
Ensuite89%
Floors2
Built from official inspection records, public financial filings, public review data, and food hygiene records — so you are not relying on a paid listing or broker recommendation alone.
IndependentNo broker feesNo pressure calls

Should this home stay on your shortlist?

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home is better treated as a comparison point than a default choice until the main concerns are explained clearly.

Why shortlist

  • Dementia support
  • Vacancies published

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  • Requires Improvement CQC rating
  • poor communication after bereavement
  • Some financial signals need checking

Best fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover

Quality

Rated Requires improvement · no recent inspection on record

Costs

From £4,783 / month (estimate)

Availability

Vacancies currently available

Location

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Financial Watchlist

Some public financial signals are worth checking further

About Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home is a care home with nursing in Poole, South West, operated by Chalgrove Care Home Limited since 2011. The home has 60 beds and is rated Requires improvement by the national care regulator. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia. Qualified nursing staff are on-site 24 hours.

Gold Standards FrameworkDementia FriendlyInvestors in People

Care & Medical

Can this home safely meet your care needs?

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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home
Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Mental Health
Physical Disability
Sight or hearing impairment
Adults 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Parkinson's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Motor Neurone Disease
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Huntington's
Epilepsy
Brain Injury
Cancer
Palliative Care
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
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Behavioural Support

Trained to help with

Wandering and leaving the building
Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness
Evening confusion (sundowning)
Exit-Seeking

Additional Conditions & Support

Additional support for

Speech/Communication
End-of-Life Care
Bereavement Support

Care Fit at a Glance

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How well this home matches common care needs — based on registration data and services offered.

Likely a good fit if you need

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • 24/7 nurse cover
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden/area
  • Palliative or end-of-life support

Important questions before deciding

  1. 1How do you tailor care plans in the first 2 weeks after move-in?
  2. 2How often are families updated, and who is the main contact?

Staffing

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What public sources tell us about staffing levels and employee experience.

Registered Nurse on Duty 24/7
Specialist Staff
Physiotherapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist

Nursing Procedures

Catheter Care
Wound Management
PEG Tube Feeding
Stoma Care

Medication Support

Medication Administration
Controlled Substances
Regular Medication Reviews
Full Medication Management

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Activities & Social Life

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Social life, outings, and engagement programmes based on available information.

8 activities listed

Individual and group options available
Arts & Crafts
Music & Singing
Exercise Classes
Gardening
Games & Quizzes
Reminiscence
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Pet Therapy
Religious Services
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One-to-one activity sessions
Organised group activities

Dining & Nutrition

7 dining services listed

Key nutrition points first

Dining Services

Professional Chef On-Site
Freshly Cooked Meals
Choice of Menu
Special Occasion Meals
Communal Dining Room
Hydration Monitoring
Nutritional Assessment
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected February 2025)
Hygiene:0/5
Structural:5/5
Management:0/5

Facilities & Features

5 feature groups available

Essential features shown first

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
WiFi
TV Lounge
Library
Hairdresser
Cafe
Bar
Cinema
Minibus
Pets Allowed

Medical & Therapy

Oxygen Supply
Physiotherapy Room

Safety & Quality

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home: CQC Rating & Safety

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Quality Snapshot

Source: Official inspections · No recent inspection on record

Current inspection ratings and how they compare to previous assessments.

→ Stable trend
Requires improvement for 11 months

Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Requires improvement
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Requires improvement
Rating is over two years old— conditions may have changed since this inspection.What does an outdated rating mean? →
Last Inspection
No recent inspection on record
View official inspection report
Registered Manager
No manager registered

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Financial Health

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Costs & Funding

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Costs & Funding

Source: Registration records

Estimated fees and funding options based on registration records and regional benchmarks.

Typical monthly cost (estimate)

≈ £4,783 per month

From £1,100 per week

Estimate based on 52 weeks / 12 months.

You may pay less if council or NHS-funded care applies.

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How this compares to the area benchmark

Band A·Excellent Value

Council benchmark for this area: £1,448/wk

This home is priced at or below the council rate for this area.

Nursing Care
From £1,223.25
per week
Dementia Care
From £1,100
per week

How care at this home can be funded

Self-Funding

You pay the full fee directly if assessable capital exceeds £23,250. Between £14,250 and £23,250, tariff income applies.

Local Authority

Your council contributes based on a financial assessment. You may still pay a contribution.

NHS Continuing Healthcare

The NHS pays the full cost if your primary need is health-related. Requires a formal assessment.

Family Top-Up

The council pays a set rate and your family pays the difference to cover a higher-cost home.

Not sure how you'd pay for care?

This home accepts council and NHS funding. Our Funding Guide gives a screening indication for NHS-funded care, council support and Deferred Payment Agreements.

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What's Included

Fees represent self-funded residents and are subject to change based on room type and care needs. Nursing care from £1,223.25. Dementia care from £1,100.

Family Feviews

Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home Reviews — What Families Say

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Family Feviews

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Location & Practical

Will regular visits and day-to-day logistics be practical?

Travel time, nearby GP services, and neighbourhood safety — so the whole family can visit comfortably.

Practical Information

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom

Location & Neighbourhood

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5-7 Westminster Road East, Branksome Park, Poole, BH13 6JF

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Neighbourhood

Overall Neighbourhood Score
31/100

Nearest green space

0.9km away

Local amenities

4/10

Next Steps

What should you do before making a final decision?

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Common Questions About Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

Visit Checklist

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Questions this page raises about Chalgrove Care and Nursing Home

  1. 1Ask how residents' belongings are handled after they leave or pass away.
  2. 2What has changed since the last inspection, and what would look different if the home were inspected again now?
  3. 3Check for any odours in communal areas during your visit.
  4. 4Discuss how staff communicate with families after major events, including bereavement.
  • Is the latest inspection report visible in reception?

    Confirms transparency on current quality.

  • What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Shows whether support is consistent around the clock.

  • How are families updated when needs change?

    Communication is usually a top concern for relatives.

  • Can we see an example care plan review timeline?

    Helps confirm how quickly the team adapts care.

  • May we speak with a current resident family member?

    Gives an independent perspective before deciding.

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What this page cannot tell you

You have seen the public picture. Care Home Check explains what sits behind it: whether the company looks stable, what review patterns really suggest, and which questions this specific home gives you reason to ask.

Public warning signs are already visible

We can already see early warning signals in public data. The full report shows whether they are isolated issues or part of a wider pattern across finances, reviews, and operations.

What public data can confirm

  • Current CQC status: Requires improvement
  • Published weekly fee range
  • Public review pattern across available sources
  • Public financial risk signals from company records

What only a visit can reveal

  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How quickly call bells are answered in practice
  • Whether staffing continuity feels stable on the floor

What you can already see on this page

Financial
Inspection
Reviews

What Care Home Check explains

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What do review patterns actually suggest?

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What should you ask on your visit?

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Data compiled by RightCareHome's Intelligence Engine
Sources: Official inspections, hygiene records, family reviews, financial filings, public statisticsOur methodology

Page refreshed June 2026. Inspection, finance, hygiene, and review sources update on different schedules, so always confirm final details directly with the care home.

Editorially reviewed by the RightCareHome research team. Our editorial standards