Care South

Elizabeth House Care Home

Residential care home in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Operated by Care South

CQC Good43 bedsDementiaResidential
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityWell Served
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).
AddressDolbery Rd S, Poole BH12 4PX, UK
Beds43
Weekly feefrom £835 · 2026
En-suite0%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Elizabeth House Care Home is a residential care home operated by Care South, located in Poole, Dorset. The home provides residential, respite and dementia care across 43 registered beds. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with Good ratings across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led.

The home supports older people and those living with dementia who require permanent residential care or short-term respite provision. Individual assessments are undertaken for each resident to establish a tailored care plan suited to their needs.

Care provided

Dementia
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Quiet Area
Wifi

Activities

Arts & Crafts
Baking & Cooking
Beer, Cocktails & Wine
Birthday & Holiday Celebrations
Book and Poetry
Dance & Music
Exercise & Fitness
Gardening & Flower Arranging
Hair & Beauty Treatments
Visits from Children

What's nearby

GP surgery0.9 miles
A&E: Poole Hospital2.5 miles
Bus stop300 m
Train station2.4 miles
Shops300 m
Pub or bar500 m
  • Near a main road

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 SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtLimited
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Local crime statistics

188 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime36%
Anti-social behaviour35%
Criminal damage & arson8%
Other theft4%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

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Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £835
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees 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

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole pays care homes.
YearThis home (per week)Council rate (per week)
2024—£1,173
2025—£1,220
2026£835—

What Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees

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Local health safety net

Elizabeth House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Poole Hospital, 2.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE ROSEMARY HEALTH CTR, 0.9 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Poole Hospital · 2.5 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
THE ROSEMARY HEALTH CTR · 0.9 mi

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.

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…

2.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1210102)
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).

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290985)
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,…

3.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172716)
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…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (285918)
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,…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1113294)
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,…

5.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1108714)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Elizabeth House?
Elizabeth House is positioned in Poole and is conveniently near to many popular facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Elizabeth House?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Elizabeth House has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Elizabeth House provide?
Elizabeth House offers a variety of senior care options, including respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the total bed capacity of Elizabeth House?
At present, Elizabeth House can accommodate 43 residents.
Who is the proprietor of Elizabeth House?
Care South is the owner and manager of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one expect at this care home?
Elizabeth House offers a diverse range of health and wellness activities such as: Culinary Activities, Music & Dance Sessions, and Interaction with Children.
How much does care at Elizabeth House cost?
The cost of care at Elizabeth House can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care is £835 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01202 125675.

Part of Care South

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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