Your guide to the best care homes around Bournemouth.
Care homes in Bournemouth combine high-quality care with the calming charm of a coastal town, offering a reassuring choice for older adults and their families. At Lottie, we simplify your care search by highlighting the town’s top-rated care homes, each carefully reviewed by our team of Care Experts and fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Whether you're looking for affordable residential care or a more luxurious setting, there’s a wide range of homes in Bournemouth to suit different needs, with care types including residential, dementia, nursing, and short-term respite care. We feature homes from trusted providers like Barchester Healthcare and Bupa to showcase homes such as Queensmount and Westbourne Tower, all rated ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ by the CQC.
What sets these homes apart are the first-class, premium facilities. You’ll find homes with sea-view lounges, light-filled conservatories, and terraced gardens where residents can relax with visiting loved ones. Many also feature in-house cafés, hair and beauty salons, libraries, and even cinema rooms to help create a truly engaging and comforting environment. And for added peace of mind, healthcare support is readily available, with services including Royal Bournemouth Hospital, local GP surgeries, and nearby pharmacies.
Our mission is to remove the stress from your care search. That’s why each listing includes weekly fee estimates, funding types supported, facilities, activities, and more. If you aren’t sure where to begin, our Care Experts are on hand with tailored, free advice. They can also build you a personalised shortlist of care homes suited to your loved one’s unique situation. With Lottie by your side, you’re never alone in finding the right care.
Aranlaw House - Specialising in compassionate and professional dementia care, Aranlaw House has an ‘Outstanding’ CQC rating - the highest a home can achieve. There are dedicated staff members on hand to support anyone living with dementia, and they can help with any symptoms they experience. This home is just a short walk away from the beautiful Westbourne Beach. The dedicated team often take residents on day trips to this lovely seafront, local garden centres, and other nearby attractions.
Westbourne Tower - This home is just minutes from the town’s bustling centre and has 114 beautifully decorated bedrooms, most with en-suite bathrooms or wetrooms. Westbourne Tower provides residential, nursing, and dementia care. Trips to the seaside and other attractions or local beauty spots are particularly popular among residents.
Branksome Park - A friendly residential and nursing home, Branksome Park specialises in providing care for those living with neurological conditions, including spinal and brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. Residents can also receive tailored treatment from physiotherapists and speech therapists. Branksome Park has five unique areas, each with a lounge and dining room.
Here is some further information about care homes in Bournemouth.
We have 248 care homes in Bournemouth. All our homes have been hand-picked by our team of care experts based on a number of factors, including the quality of care and the home's culture.
Care home costs vary significantly across the country. If you're looking for a care home in Bournemouth, the average cost of care is £994. You may be eligible for care home funding - you can check through a care needs assessment.
Yes, every Bournemouth care home has been given a rating by England's Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We have 5 in Bournemouth that provide specialist, 24/7 support. All of our nursing homes in Bournemouth offer personalised support for anyone who has a medical condition or disability that requires round-the-clock care from registered nurses in a home-from-home environment.
We have 6 care homes in Bournemouth that offer residential care, which provides support and care for those who may find it difficult to live independently. Our residential care homes in Bournemouth provide support for everyday tasks, including washing, mobility, and dressing.
We have 4 Bournemouth care homes that provide round-the-clock dementia care. Those with dementia will need more care as the condition progresses, and specialist dementia care homes in Bournemouth can provide the level of support they need.
We've rounded up the best Alzheimer's care homes across the UK - they've been handpicked by our team of care experts for their specialised care, round-the-clock support and comforting environments.
If you're looking for temporary respite care, we have 6 care homes in Bournemouth that provide short-term stays.
Respite care homes in Bournemouth provide relief for caregivers, offering a few weeks of support in a care home for a loved one while you recuperate. We've rounded up the best respite care homes in the UK to ease your care search.
5 Bournemouth care homes provide palliative care for your loved one. A palliative care home aims to provide the highest level of support and comfort to every resident. End-of-life care can be an emotional experience for everyone, so our care experts will support you at every step.
Bournemouth's Care Regulator:
Care Quality Commission