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Care homes in Wimborne

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There are 29 care homes in and around Wimborne on AskBart. 96% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,378 a week, while Dorset usually pays £1,156. The largest is Great Oaks Care Home, with 80 beds.

care homes
29
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
96%
typical residential fee
£1,378/wkbelow the UK average of £1,704
what Dorset council pays
£1,156/wk

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Care homes in Wimborne

Care homes in Wimborne (29)

★ With family reviews

7 in Wimborne, 22 more within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Outstanding
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
  • Not rated

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Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.

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Distance
Amberwood HouseOutstanding · Jun 2019On request554.8 mi—1.3 mi
April CourtGood · May 2025On request183.8 mi—2.8 mi
Brook ViewGood · Apr 2019On request566.3 mi—2.1 mi
Chestnut LodgeGood · Oct 2025On request126.0 mi—2.3 mi
Church Road—On request85.1 mi—1.0 mi
Clarence HouseGood · Jul 2025On request294.4 mi—1.5 mi
Denewood House Care HomeGood · Dec 2018On request216.5 mi—2.5 mi
Fairlawn Care HomeGood£1,195605.0 mi—1.1 mi
Ferndown Manor Care HomeGood£1,469754.3 mi—1.6 mi
Ferndown Nursing HomeRequires improvement · Aug 2026On request294.4 mi—1.5 mi
FernhillOutstanding · Oct 2019On request584.6 mi—1.3 mi
Five Gables Care HomeGood · Feb 2023On request136.5 mi—2.4 mi
Forest Hill House Nursing HomeGood · Dec 2024On request364.3 mi—6.0 mi
Great Oaks Care HomeGood£1,455803.9 mi—2.4 mi
Heathland House Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,395665.7 mi—0.4 mi
Highgrove Care HomeGood · Sept 2024On request215.7 mi—0.1 mi
Holmwood Rest HomeGood · Mar 2024On request163.8 mi—1.9 mi
Hyacinth House Care HomeGood£1,352295.9 mi—0.7 mi
Kings Park Care HomeGood£1,399684.9 mi—1.1 mi
Magna Care CentreGood · Jul 2024On request693.5 mi—3.0 mi
Marchfield HouseGood · Jun 2018On request284.8 mi—1.4 mi
Mile Oak Rest HomeGood · Apr 2026On request205.2 mi—2.4 mi
Moors Manor Care HomeGood£1,317665.1 mi—2.9 mi
Parley Place Care HomeNot yet inspected£1,350683.4 mi—2.3 mi
Stanton Court Care HomeGood£1,469754.2 mi—1.7 mi
Streets MeadowGood · Jun 2025On request605.4 mi—2.8 mi
Summerhill Residential Care HomeGood · Dec 2018On request156.0 mi—2.4 mi
Waterloo Care HomeGood · Sept 2022On request367.4 mi—3.6 mi
Wimborne Manor—On request675.3 mi—1.8 mi

Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.

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Wimborne in numbers

96% of Wimborne’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%, with 2 rated Outstanding. Based on 25 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Wimborne costs about £1,378/week, while Dorset’s published usual rate is around £1,156/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £222/week (about £11,544/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.

What Dorset council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed29
Rated Good or Outstanding24 of 25 (96%)
Rated Outstanding2
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,378
Dorset usual weekly rate (2025)£1,156
LargestGreat Oaks Care Home (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedClarence House (July 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 21 · Nursing 8 · Dementia 16 · Respite 11
Average house price, Dorset (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£325,410
Outstanding2
Good22
Requires improvement1
Not yet rated4
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Wimborne£1,378/wk
  • Nursing, Wimborne£1,428/wk
  • Dementia, Wimborne£1,381/wk
  • Dorset average£1,292/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk
  • Dorset usual rate£1,156/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Dorset. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Dorset's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Dorset

The average house price in Dorset is £325,410, 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
£325,410
Detached
£515,144
Semi-detached
£330,336
Terraced
£264,807
Flats & maisonettes
£167,991

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.

Living in Wimborne

Wimborne is a well-established retirement area in South West England, with nearly a third of its population aged 65 or over. If you're looking for a place with a strong older-adult community and local care provision, it's worth serious consideration — though crime and social amenities are points to weigh carefully.

  • High Retirement Community
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.
Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 48% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

29 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Violent crime7
  • Burglary3
  • Criminal damage & arson2
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.

Sources — crime: Police.uk, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.

Community & connection in Wimborne

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

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,…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172716)
Charity

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,…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1113294)
Charity

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).

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290985)
Charity

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,…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1108714)
Charity

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…

5.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1210102)
Charity

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…

7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (285918)

Is Wimborne a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Wimborne

Wimborne suits people seeking a retirement area with a genuinely mature demographic — residents aged 65 and over make up 30.5% of the population, well above the national average of 18.6%. This means good peer community and likely established support networks for later life. Care homes are available locally. The trade-off is modest eating and social provision in the immediate town, and recorded crime warrants attention before you commit.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgeries and pharmacy locations with your chosen care home; the nearest hospital will depend on your specific needs — ask your prospective provider for details.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area stands at a low absolute number, though burglary and violent crime are recorded; check the latest local police data if this concerns you.
  • Family & connection: With such a high concentration of older residents, peer support and intergenerational family visits are likely well-supported — weigh how far your own family network is, and whether proximity matters.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees for the region sit broadly in line with or slightly above the national average; confirm exact fees with individual homes, as they vary significantly.
  • Transport: Buses serve the town; check with your care home about local routes to shops, medical appointments and nearby cities — car dependency may vary by location.
  • Housing options: Care homes are available in Wimborne; the size and range of schemes deserve direct enquiry with local providers.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Wimborne has 2 parks for outdoor activity. The town offers 1 restaurant or café and 1 pub or bar locally — limited on-the-spot eating and social venues, so social life may rely more on family visits, care-home activities or trips further afield.
  • Community: With three in ten residents over 65, there is likely a strong peer community; ask your care home about memory cafés, clubs and resident groups.
  • Climate: South West England typically enjoys a milder climate than the UK average, though winters remain cool — dress warmly, and discuss seasonal care needs with your provider.

Things to weigh up

  • Social venues: Only 1 restaurant/café and 1 pub are recorded in the immediate area, so everyday social outing options are thin on the ground.
  • Crime types: Burglary and violent crime are the recorded offences; if security and safety are priorities, check the care home's safeguards and local crime trends in detail.
  • Regional fees: Care home costs are broadly in line with or above the national average for the South West, so affordability varies — get quotes from multiple homes.

Questions about care homes in Wimborne

How many care homes are there in Wimborne?

There are 29 care homes listed in and around Wimborne on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Wimborne cost?

Care homes in Wimborne range from around £1,195 to around £1,469 per week, with averages of £1,378 for residential, £1,381 for dementia, £1,428 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Wimborne compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Wimborne is about £1,378 per week — below the UK average of £1,704. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Wimborne are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

24 of the 29 care homes in and around Wimborne are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 2 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Wimborne?

Homes in and around Wimborne offer residential (21), dementia (16), respite (11), nursing (8). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Wimborne?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Wimborne:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Wimborne

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

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