Figbury Lodge

Poole · BH17 8US

Care type
Nursing Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,300/week
Inspection rating
GoodRating published May 2025
Capacity
80 beds
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What to know before your visit

Figbury Lodge is listed as a nursing home. The published inspection rating is Good (May 2025).

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What stands out

  • Good inspection rating
  • Dementia support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

What we cannot confirm

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
More facility details
Registered provider
Shaw Healthcare (Group) Limited
Provider group
BRAND Shaw Healthcare
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Provider network: 7 homes; 71% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 4 Good, 2 Requires Improvement).

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Figbury Lodge Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Good. Review the dates and any findings below; a data review is not a new inspection.

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Inspection Ratings by Category

Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection rating published · May 2025
Registered Manager
Kim Elizabeth Harris
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RightCareHome analysisCare fit

Published care capabilities

Listed support includes dementia support, nursing care, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Dementia support
  • Nursing care
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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Important limitations

  • Nursing care is listed, but round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Nursing Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Dementia
Adults aged 65+

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Vascular Dementia
Lewy Body Dementia
Frontotemporal Dementia
Stroke
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

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

Staffing

RightCareHome analysisStaffing evidence

Available information about staffing arrangements. Family descriptions of staff appear in the family experiences section; they are not verified staffing levels.

Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.
Registered Manager
Kim Elizabeth Harris

Figbury Lodge: Weekly Fees & Funding Options

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Indicative weekly fees

From £1,300/week

From ≈ £5,653 per month (estimate)

Monthly estimate uses an average of 4.348 weeks per month.

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

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Council-funded rate — background context

Reference period is unavailable. This is not a current private fee quote or a measure of care quality. Self-funded fees and included services may differ.

Council-rate context (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, nursing with dementia care): £1,448/wk

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

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

Provider and registration context for Figbury Lodge, useful once you have already reviewed the main decision sections above.

Figbury Lodge is a care home with nursing in Poole, South West, operated by Shaw Healthcare (Group) Limited since 2019. The home has 80 beds and is an inspection rating of Good. The home specialises in dementia care, including support for Alzheimer's, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia.

Contact & location

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Practical Information

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Contact & Directions

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Location & Neighbourhood

RightCareHome analysisNeighbourhood

2 Mitchell Road, Poole, BH17 8US

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.9 km
Nearest GP
0m
Nearest Pharmacy
0m
Bus Stops (500m)
9 stops
Nearest Train Station
2.3 km

Neighbourhood

Distances and local context help you plan visits. They do not establish how suitable the setting is for an individual resident. Deprivation deciles describe the area: 1 is most deprived and 10 least deprived; they do not assess the home or its care.

Nearest green space

1.1km away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

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Dietary Options

Pureed
Soft Diet
Thickened Fluids
Diabetic
Low Sodium
Low Fat
Renal Diet
Fortified
5/5
Food Hygiene Rating(inspected March 2025)
Food handling:Very good
Premises condition:Very good
Food safety management:Very good
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Facilities & Features

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Lift
Stairlift
Hoists
Hospital Beds

Rooms

Ensuite
Single Rooms

Safety & Security

Nurse Call System
Door Sensors
Sprinklers
Emergency Lighting
Secure Garden
Secure Unit
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge
Hairdresser
Shop
Cafe

Medical & Therapy

Oxygen Supply
Physiotherapy Room

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Next Steps

Is Figbury Lodge a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting Figbury Lodge

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  1. Who provides overnight clinical cover if needs escalate?

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  1. What actions followed the inspection report, and can you show examples?

  2. What are staffing levels on day and night shifts?

    Ask whether these numbers include agency staff.

  3. How are families updated when needs change?

  4. How often is the care plan reviewed, and who is involved?

  5. May we speak with a current resident family member?

Common Questions About Figbury Lodge

What does the inspection rating for Figbury Lodge show?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 26 May 2025.

Is Figbury Lodge a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Good. The inspection rating was published on 26 May 2025. Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5. No current enforcement actions are recorded. The safest next step is to compare these signals with your visit questions and care needs.

How much does Figbury Lodge cost per week?

Indicative weekly fees at Figbury Lodge: From £1,300/week. Confirm your assessed quote, including care and extras, with the home.

Does Figbury Lodge accept NHS or local authority funding?

Figbury Lodge accepts self-funding, local authority funded, and NHS Continuing Healthcare residents. For NHS Continuing Healthcare eligibility, refer to NHS guidelines.

Is Figbury Lodge a nursing home or a residential care home?

Figbury Lodge is registered as a nursing home. This means the home provides nursing care alongside personal care support. Round-the-clock nurse cover is not confirmed. Discuss overnight clinical support.

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Does Figbury Lodge provide dementia care?

Figbury Lodge specialises in dementia care. This includes Alzheimer's disease support. The home is registered for this specialism.

How do we score dementia-specialist homes differently?

We do not treat the phrase 'dementia care' on its own as proof of quality. On RightCareHome, dementia-specialist homes are checked more carefully for dementia-specific fit signals such as whether dementia care is registered, whether secure or wandering support is clearly published, whether nursing cover is available when needs are more complex, and whether inspection or family feedback supports that positioning.

How many beds does Figbury Lodge have?

Figbury Lodge has 80 registered beds. The home provides nursing care.

What do care home reviews say about Figbury Lodge?

Explore family feedback alongside the inspection findings and your visit questions. The combined public feedback rating is 4.3 out of 5.

Are Figbury Lodge's reviews enough to make a decision?

Figbury Lodge's public feedback assessment is useful, but it should not be the only reason to choose the home. Treat it as one evidence layer, then compare it with the inspection rating, safety and well-led domains, weekly fees, funding fit, and provider-record questions. Reviews are strongest when they confirm the same strengths or concerns that appear in inspection evidence and your visit questions.

Is Figbury Lodge safe?

The published inspection Safety rating for Figbury Lodge is "Good". No enforcement actions are currently recorded.

Who operates Figbury Lodge?

Figbury Lodge is operated by SHAW HEALTHCARE (GROUP) LIMITED (Company registration number: 05391089).

Has Figbury Lodge had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against Figbury Lodge in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about Figbury Lodge's provider?

Figbury Lodge's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask Figbury Lodge?

Ask Figbury Lodge how care is kept consistent when staffing or residents' needs change, how families are informed about management changes, and what the contract says about notice periods and deposits. Discuss these points with the manager during your visit and ask for key commitments in writing.

What should I compare before choosing Figbury Lodge?

Before choosing Figbury Lodge, compare published inspection overall, Safe, and Well-Led ratings with their inspection history, family review volume and repeated themes, published weekly fees and what is included, funding routes accepted by the home, and the operator’s public company records. Compare these points with other care homes in Poole to find the best fit for your relative’s care needs, budget and visiting arrangements.

Is Figbury Lodge's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history suggests Figbury Lodge's inspection position is improving. The inspection rating was published on 26 May 2025.

What is Figbury Lodge's food hygiene rating?

Figbury Lodge currently has a food hygiene hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. The food hygiene record is dated 8 March 2025.

What questions should I ask when visiting Figbury Lodge?

When visiting Figbury Lodge, start by asking the team to ask to see the latest inspection report and what has changed since it, ask how staffing levels work on day and night shifts, ask how families are updated when needs change, and ask who provides overnight clinical cover if nursing needs escalate. These questions help you test whether the public picture on this page still matches day-to-day reality inside the home.

What does our visit checklist include for Figbury Lodge?

Our visit checklist for Figbury Lodge starts with the basics families often miss: the latest inspection report, staffing levels across day and night shifts, how the team updates relatives when needs change, and how care plans are reviewed in practice. On RightCareHome, the page-level checklist is then extended with personalised follow-up questions based on the home’s inspection, review, provider-record and practical signals.

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