Amrial Care

Farway Grange Care Home

Nursing home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Operated by Amrial Care

CQC Good25 bedsDementiaNursing
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).
Address33 Howard Rd, Bournemouth BH8 9EA, UK
Beds25
Weekly feefrom £1,145 · 2026
En-suite20%
All-inclusiveNo

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About

Farway Grange Care Home is a 25-bed residential and nursing care home located in Bournemouth, Dorset. It provides residential care, nursing care, respite care, and specialist dementia support. The home is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led.

The home offers both long-term and short-term placements, including respite stays and day care. It accepts residents with varying care needs, including those requiring ongoing nursing support and those living with dementia. Farway Grange is operated by Amrial Care.

Care provided

Dementia
Nursing
Residential
Respite

Facilities

Activity Room
Dining Area
Gardens
Hair & Beauty Salon
Lift
Own Furniture Allowed
Private Dining Area
Quiet Area
Terrace 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 surgery150 m
A&E: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital1.8 miles
Bus stop500 m
Train station1.2 miles
Shops150 m
Pub or bar400 m
  • Set back from main road noise

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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Local crime statistics

674 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)

Top categories:

Anti-social behaviour32%
Violent crime29%
Other theft7%
Criminal damage & arson7%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Fees and funding

Care typeWeekly feeSource
Residential carefrom £1,145
Published by the home, captured 2026
Published by the home, captured 2026
Dementia careFees on request—
Nursing 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£1,145—

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

Weighing up the options? Compare a care home with care at home, or check who pays with the means-test calculator.

Local health safety net

Farway Grange Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
The Royal Bournemouth Hospital · 1.8 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Community & connection in Bournemouth

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

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,…

1.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1108714)
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,…

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

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

Parent Carer Foundation

We offer compassionate relief, guidance, advocacy, support & counselling to parents, carers of children, young people, including adults with SEN/D. Our mission is to connect with &…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1151503)
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…

5.6 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).

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290985)

Frequently asked questions

What is the location of Farway Grange?
This care home is based in Bournemouth and is conveniently near to many local facilities.
How does the CQC evaluate Farway Grange?
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the body responsible for overseeing health and social care services in England. Farway Grange has received a good rating, reflecting the standard of care and safety provided at the facility.
What kinds of senior care does Farway Grange offer?
Farway Grange provides a range of senior care options including nursing, respite, dementia, and residential care.
What is the bed capacity of Farway Grange?
At present, the home can accommodate 25 individuals.
Who is the proprietor of Farway Grange?
Amrial Care is the owner and operator of this care home.
What sort of events and activities can one participate in at this care home?
Farway Grange offers a wide range of health and wellness activities such as: Hair & Beauty Services, Music & Dance Sessions, and Exercise & Fitness Programs.
How much does care at Farway Grange cost?
The cost of care at Farway Grange can differ based on the specific elderly care needs. The starting price for care at Farway Grange is £1,145 per week.

For a more accurate estimate tailored to your individual requirements, please contact the home directly at 01202 560393.

Information last reviewed October 2026.

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