Stour Road Care Home
Care home in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Operated by Goldenpride
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Stour Road Care Home is a residential care home operated by WCN Care Group in Christchurch, South West England, with 20 registered beds. The home supports older adults and specialises in caring for people living with dementia and mental health conditions. It is rated Good by the Care Quality Commission, with all five key-question areas—Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, and Well-led—marked as Good in the 2022 report.
The home is part of a larger care group that includes two other residential homes and a domiciliary care service across Dorset and Hampshire, allowing residents and families access to a wider network of support services.
What inspectors found
CQC: GoodReport published 22 July 2022 · Last inspected 28 June 2022
Inspectors rated Stour Road Care Home good at this inspection, which was prompted by a review of information held about the service and included a check of infection prevention and control. Care plans and risk assessments were described as detailed and person-centred, and staff were said to know residents well and to encourage them to live good lives. Medicines handling, safeguarding, quality assurance and leadership were all found to be working effectively, and staff said they felt valued.
- Care plans and risk assessments were detailed and gave staff clear guidance on supporting people in their preferred ways.
- Medicines were given as prescribed by trained staff whose competency had been checked, with safe ordering and storage.
- Recruitment and staff checks were robust, and the registered manager was described as open and transparent.
- The home had good links with external agencies and staff said they felt proud to work there.
- Improvements in activities and social engagement had not yet become fully established, and inspectors made a recommendation in this area.
- Some health-condition information in care plans was not specific to the person, which was raised with the manager and is being addressed.
- Unplanned sickness and staff shortages meant recruitment was ongoing.
Written by AI from the report text and checked against it. Not an official CQC statement. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Read the full report on CQC.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 m away
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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
15 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential 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
Stour Road 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 STOUR SURGERY, 0.1 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Christchurch
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Parent Carer Foundation
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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,…
Avon Valley Dementia Support
Activities: Music especially singing, has the power to help unlock memories. The Butterfly Cafe, gives the opportunity for people to meet in a safe environment and to feel included. These events…
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,…
Age Concern (Spelthorne)
Provision of services to the elderly of the Borough of Spelthorne
Part of Goldenpride
Stour Road Care Home is one of 3 homes run by Goldenpride 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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