Burwood Nursing Home
Nursing home in Broadstone, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
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- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Burwood Nursing Home is a family-run home in Broadstone, Dorset, owned and managed by the same family across two generations for more than 40 years. It has 58 en suite bedrooms and provides residential, nursing and respite care, with registered nurses on site around the clock. Meals are prepared from fresh ingredients and adapted to each resident's diet.
The home has a large garden for fine weather, and large windows overlook the grounds when it is not. Residents can use a library, hairdressing salon, restaurant, café, pub and theatre, and can join activities such as fitness classes and afternoon tea parties. The Care Quality Commission rated the home Outstanding overall in its 2022 report. It graded Safe as Good, and Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led as Outstanding.
What inspectors found
CQC: OutstandingReport published 5 September 2022 · Last inspected 29 June 2022
Inspectors visited Burwood, a residential home for up to 58 older people, in June 2022 and rated it outstanding. Staff were described as kind and respectful, with people's choices, dignity and independence supported, and care tailored to individual lifestyles and past interests. Dining, end-of-life support, leadership and staff wellbeing were all praised, and people reported feeling safe.
- Staff were kind, respectful and attentive to people's individuality, skills and choices
- Activities reflected people's past hobbies, interests and life histories
- Dining experience was a strong focus, with people able to give feedback and share recipes with the catering team
- Leadership was visible and inclusive, and staff wellbeing was actively supported
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
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What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Local crime statistics
92 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
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Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | Fees on request | — |
| Respite (short stay) | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,173 |
| 2025 | £1,220 |
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Local health safety net
Burwood Nursing Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 2.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE HADLEIGH PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Broadstone
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Broadstone Age Concern Day Centre
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PramaLife
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Lytchett Minster & Upton Age Concern
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Age Concern Bournemouth
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Faithworks Wessex
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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