Colten Care
Canford Chase
Nursing home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Operated by Colten Care
What do these badges mean?
- 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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Canford Chase is a 55-bed nursing home in Poole, Dorset, operated by Colten Care. It provides nursing care, residential support and specialist dementia care for older people and younger adults. The home is structured to combine clinical oversight with daily living, adapting care as residents' needs change while supporting them to remain in a familiar environment.
Canford Chase was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission in 2018. It received Outstanding grades for Effectiveness and Responsiveness, and Good ratings for Safety, Caring and Being Well-led.
Care provided
Specialist care
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 650 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
188 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | Fees on request | — |
| Nursing care | 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 |
What Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Canford Chase is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 2.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Poole
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Leonardo Carer Support
Our mission is to ensure all unpaid carers across Dorset access meaningful advice and support to enable carers to have the quality of life they want, need and deserve. We support unpaid/voluntary…
Broadstone Age Concern Day Centre
We run a day centre on most Tuesdays. Part of the funding of the day centre comes from our charity shop (which only sells items donated by members & members of the public).
PramaLife
Charitable community and outreach activities including dementia clubs, respite club, social pop-in clubs, coffee mornings, special interest groups, carers support groups, befriending, transport,…
Lytchett Minster & Upton Age Concern
We operate a weekly Day Centre all day every Monday for the lonely, elderly, disabled and housebound people in the Lytchett Minster & Upton area. We run outings, boat trips and an annual 8 day…
Age Concern Bournemouth
Age Concern Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset works with and for people over 55 in Bournemouth, Poole & East Dorset. Activities include social clubs and centres, information & advice,…
Faithworks Wessex
Our charitable objects are given life through a number of projects, including: homelessness outreach, befriending of carers, supported placements for adults with learning disabilities, food banks,…
Part of Colten Care
Canford Chase is one of 21 homes run by Colten Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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