The Links Care Home
CQC Outstanding
Tucked away in the picturesque landscape of Dorset, The Links is a care home that specialises in providing top-notch residential, respite, nursing, dementia,…
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Nursing homes in Broadstone
There are 6 nursing homes in and around Broadstone on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,343 a week, while Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole usually pays £1,220. The largest is Oakdale Care Home, with 84 beds.
Average residential fee in Broadstone: £1,343/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Broadstone
| Nursing homes listed | 6 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 6 of 6 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,343 |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,220 |
| Largest | Oakdale Care Home (84 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Broadstone
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on South West England data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on South West England data (town-level not yet available)
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
Based on South West England data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Broadstone is about £1,343/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The care market in Broadstone
100% of Broadstone’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding — above the national average of 79%, including 1 rated Outstanding.
Good or above in Broadstone
100%
National average
79%
CQC-rated homes
6 of 6
Of the homes in and around Broadstone, 6 offer nursing care, 6 offer dementia care and 6 offer residential care.
Based on 6 CQC-rated homes in and around Broadstone. National baseline: CQC State of Care (2024/25).
Council funding & top-up in Broadstone
The average residential care home in Broadstone costs about £1,343/week, while Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s published usual rate is around £1,220/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £123/week (≈ £6,396/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Broadstone
£1,343/wk
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole usual rate
£1,220/wk
Likely top-up gap
£123/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Broadstone on the map
- Outstanding
- Good
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
Top-rated in Broadstone
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission — the CQC’s highest rating.
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What care costs in Broadstone
Residential (avg)
£1,343/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,343/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,343/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole
The average house price in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole is £312,162, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £312,162
- Detached
- £553,916
- Semi-detached
- £358,691
- Terraced
- £293,515
- Flats & maisonettes
- £198,529
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Broadstone
Residential care homes
6 in BroadstoneNursing homes
6 in BroadstoneDementia care homes
6 in BroadstoneRespite care
6 in BroadstoneCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Broadstone?
AskBart lists 6 nursing homes in and around Broadstone, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Broadstone rated?
Of the 6 inspected, 1 is rated Outstanding, 5 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do nursing homes in Broadstone cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,343 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between nursing homes in Broadstone?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
Near Broadstone
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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