The Moorings

Poole · BH12 3EY

Care type
Residential Care Home
Indicative weekly fees
From £1,300/week
Inspection rating
OutstandingRating published Oct 2019
Capacity
6 beds
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What to know before your visit

The Moorings is listed as a residential care home. The published inspection rating is Outstanding (Oct 2019). The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it.

Confirm individual care needs, today’s fees and availability with the home. Positive findings do not guarantee a personal fit.

What stands out

  • Outstanding inspection rating
  • Learning disability support
  • Public funding routes appear accepted

Checks for any home

  • Whether the latest public records still match day-to-day care
  • How the home feels in the evening and at weekends
  • How consistent staffing feels in person from shift to shift
More facility details
Registered provider
Harbour Care (UK) Limited
Provider group
BRAND Priory Group
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Provider network: 9 homes; 100% rated Good or better (1 Outstanding, 8 Good).

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The Moorings Inspection Rating & History

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. 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
Outstanding
Caring
Outstanding
Responsive
Outstanding
Well-Led
Good
Inspection record date
Inspection record review · Jul 2023

Routine inspection: Jul 2019

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Registered Manager
Caroline Anne Gracie
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Published care capabilities

Listed support includes learning disability support, physical disability support, wheelchair access. Confirm the support and environment needed for the individual person.

  • Learning disability support
  • Physical disability support
  • Wheelchair access
  • Secure garden or area
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Care Capabilities

Service Types

What type of care is provided

Residential Home

Specialisms

Specialist experience with

Learning disability
Physical disability

Conditions

Can support people living with

Alzheimer's
Stroke
Multiple Sclerosis
Epilepsy
Brain Injury
Depression
Anxiety
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Behavioural Support Signals

Trained to help with

Aggression or challenging behaviour
Agitation and restlessness

Staffing

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

Registered Manager
Caroline Anne Gracie

The Moorings: 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, residential): £1,220/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.

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About this care homeProvider description, registration background and accreditations.

Background context

Home profile

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

The Moorings is a residential care home in Poole, South West, operated by Harbour Care (UK) Limited since 2011. The home has 6 beds and is an inspection rating of Outstanding.

Contact & location

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

Visitor Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Location & Neighbourhood

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69 Brixey Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3EY

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Nearby Amenities

Nearest Hospital
1.4 km
Nearest GP
400m
Nearest Pharmacy
700m
Bus Stops (500m)
10 stops
Nearest Train Station
1.7 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

272m away

Daily Life

Will daily life feel comfortable and meaningful?

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Dining & Nutrition

Food standards and dining arrangements based on hygiene records and published information.

Evidence scope for this section

The current public evidence does not support a reliable dining and nutrition profile for this home. Confirm the arrangements that matter directly and use the published food hygiene evidence where available.

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Facilities & Features

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Accessibility Features

Wheelchair Access
Hoists

Rooms

Single Rooms
Couples Rooms
Own Furniture

Safety & Security

Secure Garden
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Lifestyle & Amenities

Garden
TV Lounge

Provider Records

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Next Steps

Is The Moorings a good care home, and what should you do before deciding?

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Questions to Ask When Visiting The Moorings

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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 The Moorings

What does the inspection rating for The Moorings show?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

Is The Moorings a good care home?

The published overall inspection rating is Outstanding. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023. The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.0 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 The Moorings cost per week?

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

Does The Moorings accept NHS or local authority funding?

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

Is The Moorings a nursing home or a residential care home?

The Moorings is registered as a residential care home. Personal care is the listed service. Ask how visiting clinicians and overnight clinical needs are supported.

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How many beds does The Moorings have?

The Moorings has 6 registered beds. Personal care is the listed service.

What do care home reviews say about The Moorings?

The overall family feedback rating is low. The available themes do not explain all the reasons behind it. The combined public feedback rating is 3.0 out of 5.

Are The Moorings's reviews enough to make a decision?

The Moorings'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 The Moorings safe?

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

Who operates The Moorings?

The Moorings is operated by HARBOUR CARE (UK) LIMITED (Company registration number: 07838042).

Has The Moorings had enforcement actions?

There are no current enforcement actions recorded against The Moorings in the inspection history.

What do public company records show about The Moorings's provider?

The Moorings's provider public-record check is: Records reviewed. No material provider-record points to clarify were found in the public records reviewed. The company accounts record is dated 31 December 2024. This is not a credit rating, solvency assessment or prediction about the home.

What continuity questions should families ask The Moorings?

Ask The Moorings 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 The Moorings?

Before choosing The Moorings, 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 The Moorings's inspection rating improving or declining?

The inspection history for The Moorings looks stable rather than clearly improving or declining. The inspection record was reviewed on 6 July 2023.

What questions should I ask when visiting The Moorings?

When visiting The Moorings, 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, and ask how families are updated when needs change. 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 The Moorings?

Our visit checklist for The Moorings 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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Topics to take into your visit

  • 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

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