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Bourne View is a care home operated by Colten Care, located in Poole, Dorset.
Nursing homes in Dorset – page 2
30 homes
There are 30 nursing homes in Dorset on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,358 a week. The largest is Westbourne Tower Care Home, with 114 beds. The most recent inspection was at Abbey View in June 2023.
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Nestled in the picturesque holiday haven of Poole in Dorset, Oakdale is a magnificent care home that offers top-notch residential, nursing, dementia, palliative, and respite care for the elderly.…
from £1455/wk
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Tucked away in the tranquil residential neighbourhood between Poole and Bournemouth, you'll find the welcoming Regency Manor care home. This contemporary facility offers residential, palliative, and…
from £1300/wk
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Newstone House is a 62-bed nursing home in Sturminster Newton, Dorset, run by Colten Care.
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Brook View is a 56-bed care home in Ferndown, Dorset, operated by Colten Care.
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Canford Chase is a nursing home in Poole, Dorset, run by Colten Care.
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Tucked away in the picturesque town of Bournemouth, Queensmount Care Home offers a warm, family-like environment that makes it a delightful place to reside. Specialising in residential, nursing,…
from £1315/wk
VerifiedNestled in the heart of Bournemouth, Farway Grange is a family-run care home that has been providing outstanding long-term nursing, palliative, and respite care since 1986. Now under the devoted…
from £1145/wk
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Avon Cliff is a 52-bed residential care home run by Colten Care in Bournemouth, Dorset.
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Castle View is a 57-bed care home operated by Colten Care in Dorchester, Dorset.
Key facts: Dorset
| Nursing homes listed | 30 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 28 of 28 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 6 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,358 |
| Largest | Westbourne Tower Care Home (114 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Abbey View (June 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Nursing homes in Dorset: questions
- How many nursing homes are there in Dorset?
- AskBart lists 30 nursing homes in Dorset, each with its latest CQC rating.
- How are nursing homes in Dorset rated?
- Of the 28 inspected, 6 are rated Outstanding, 22 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
- How much do nursing homes in Dorset cost?
- Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,358 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
- How do I choose between nursing homes in Dorset?
- 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.
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