Portelet House Care Home
Residential care home in Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Operated by Portelet Care
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).
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About
Portelet House Care Home is one of five residential care homes operated by Portelet Care in Bournemouth, Dorset. The home provides residential care for people living with dementia and is registered for 15 beds. It is situated in a residential area within walking distance of local shops, amenities and healthcare services.
The home was rated Good by the Care Quality Commission across all five key questions: Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led (report published 2019). Portelet House offers single rooms, most with ensuite facilities, and communal dining and lounge areas designed to support residents' comfort and independence.
Care provided
Specialist care
Facilities
What's nearby
- 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Local crime statistics
674 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
| Dementia care | 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
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,173 |
| 2025 | £1,220 |
What Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Portelet House Care Home is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Royal Bournemouth Hospital, 1.6 miles away. The local GP practice is SOUTHBOURNE PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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.
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,…
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,…
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,…
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 &…
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…
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).
Part of Portelet Care
Portelet House Care Home is one of 3 homes run by Portelet Care on AskBart. See how the group's homes are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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