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Barchester Healthcare West Abbey
Stourton Way, Yeovil, BA21 3UA
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£1,503
per week
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- CQC Rating Good18.94 miles from centre
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CQC Rating Good19.28 miles from centreThe Potteries
187 York Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8ES
Care availableFrom
£1,643
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Outstanding19.76 miles from centreThe Links
1 Golf Links Rd, Broadstone, BH18 8BE
Care availableFrom
£1,450
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good20.34 miles from centreKingland House
24-30 Kingland Rd, Poole, BH15 1TP
Care availableFrom
£1,500
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good20.47 miles from centreEagles Mount
25 Birds Hill Rd, Poole, BH15 2QJ
Care availableFrom
£950
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good20.91 miles from centreThe Laurels and Pine Lodge
33-37 Foxholes Rd, Poole, BH15 3NA
Care availableFrom
£1,200
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good20.91 miles from centreMagna
Arrowsmith Rd, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ
Care availableFrom
£1,475
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good21.63 miles from centreRegency Manor
Regency Manor Care Home, Poole, BH14 0DACare availableFrom
£1,300
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Not yet inspected21.71 miles from centreMarjorie
Lewis-Manning House, Poole, BH14 8LT
Care availableFrom
£1,845
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good21.88 miles from centreGainsborough
53 Ulwell Rd, Swanage, BH19 1LQ
Care availableFrom
£844
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good21.96 miles from centreElizabeth House
Dolbery Rd S, Poole, BH12 4PXCare availableFrom
£1,195
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good22.23 miles from centreAlexandra House
88 Alexandra Rd, Poole, BH14 9EWCare availableFrom
£1,395
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good22.74 miles from centreBurnworthy House
South St, South Petherton, TA13 5AD
Care availableFrom
£1,330
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good22.81 miles from centreBranksome Park
17 Mornish Rd, Poole, BH13 7BYCare availableFrom
£1,650
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Not yet inspected22.81 miles from centreBarchester Healthcare Hyacinth House
179-181 Wimborne Rd W, Wimborne, BH21 2DJCare availableFrom
£1,400
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good23.14 miles from centreFern Brook Lodge
Off Fern Brook Ln, Gillingham, SP8 4QDCare availableFrom
£1,195
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Requires improvement23.15 miles from centreThe Lindsay
47A Lindsay Rd, Poole, BH13 6APCare availableFrom
£1,375
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Outstanding23.23 miles from centreAranlaw House
Deanwood House, Poole, BH13 6HZCare availableFrom
£1,600
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good23.45 miles from centreBranksome Heights
44 Branksome Wood Road, Bournemouth, BH4 9LA
Care availableFrom
£1,500
per week
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Rooms AvailableCQC Rating Good23.78 miles from centreWestbourne Tower
16-18 Poole Rd, Bournemouth, BH4 9DR
Care availableFrom
£1,267
per week
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FAQs about finding a care home
What is a care home?
Care homes - also known as residential homes - provide accommodation and care support for people who are no longer able to live on their own. All care homes will provide personal care, including help with dressing, eating, toileting and medication. There is often a range of social activities for care home residents to try, from painting to day trips out of the home.
What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
Care homes and nursing homes are very similar - the only difference is that nursing homes have qualified nurses and specially-trained care assistants that provide round-the-clock nursing and medical assistance. For this reason, nursing homes are often more costly than residential care homes.
When should you move someone into a care home?
There are lots of reasons for choosing a care home. For instance, if someone is struggling to live alone - despite help from friends, family or carers.
All our care homes offer a homely and cosy environment, so all residents feel at ease in their surroundings. You may opt for a care home if your loved one has complex healthcare needs, and require 24-7 nursing support.
How much do care homes cost?
The average cost of a care home per week in the UK is £704. This covers your room, as well as help with daily tasks, like washing, dressing and administering medication from trained carers.
However, the cost of a care home depends on the type of care you need, where you live, and the facilities at the home.
There are lots of options when paying for care, including self-funded care (where you fund the care from your own savings), NHS-funded care, and local-authority funded care. To work out how you will pay for your care, you will need to do a financial assessment. Our team of care experts will work with you to find the right care home that suits your needs and within your budget.
What are the steps in finding a care home?
- Find a few potential care homes above - based on your location, on-site facilities, and the type of care you need. All homes shown on Lottie also include the latest CQC (Care Quality Commission) rating.
- Call the care home directly to confirm availability, cost, and what's included in the care home fees.
- Arrange a visit for each care home, so you can meet the staff, view the facilities, and get a feel for the community.
- Choose the best care home for your needs, based on your unique needs and preferences
- Get a financial assessment for care fees.
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A care home should feel like home - and there's a few things to look for to ease yourself or your loved one into their new surroundings.
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